by Ashley Stewart
Wanting to be bronze is like wanting to be the president: you have all of the resources, know about the different issues, but don’t know how to quite pull off the job. Start with some easy tips that we found to pull off that bronze-goddess glow, we all envy.
Powder vs. Liquid, Gel, Cream
Choosing what type of bronzer to use can be a chore of its own. With so many options out there, your bound to get lost in the maze. But if you stick to what your skin needs and looks best in, you will achieve that perfect look. If you have oily skin then stick only to powder. The exception to this rule is if you find a great primer, then you can try the gel bronzer to achieve that dewy look. If you have more dry or combination skin, then score with a great liquid, gel or cream, which not only gives you that glow but adds moisture at the same time!
How to find the Right Match
Never go more than two shades darker than your natural color! The exception to that rule is if it's Halloween, then you can do what you want. From there, follow this advice to choose the color that is right for you.
If you have fair to pale skin, choose a rose or peach infused bronzer, even try blush if you are very pale, and pull off that damsel in distress look. If you have medium tan to olive skin, then go with gold and shimmer bronzer for the earthy look. And for dark skin, stick with the darker, mocha infused bronzers for extra glow.
Bronzer ain’t bronzer if you don’t apply it right! Make sure that you use a blending brush; short, light-weight and fluffy. If the brush bristles are too stiff, the bronzer will go on streaky, and no one wants to look like a bronze zebra.
Once you have decided on your bronzer type, and your brush, it’s time to apply! This is when the power of three becomes so important! You want to bronze your forehead, cheekbones, jawline, and neck. Your starting point should be right below your hairline on your forehead, swooping down through your cheekbones (hit your nose of course), and curve again down to your jawline and sides of neck, drawing a three on each side of your face. This will leave you with a sun-kissed look, minus the UVA and UVB rays that demolish your skin’s health.
Tips!
If you are going for a dewy finish rather than the satin-finished look, try a bronzer gel over a face primer. Facial primers go great after your morning moisturizing regimen and work by blocking oil and minimizing pore appearance. Just apply about a quarter size all over your face and Hello Flawless!
If you must wear foundation, please don’t put on a liquid, gel or cream bronzer. It will make your face look very shiny (not in a good way) and primer cannot save that mess. If you are a liquid foundation-goer, stick to a powder bronzer. If you wear a powder foundation, then slip on the gel bronzer before applying the foundation so it sets and isn’t too bold.
If you are new to the bronze game, start with a powder and leave the gel and liquid to the rookies. It is difficult at first to master, so I recommend practicing before you perform a sales pitch to potential clients.
Less is more - More people notice you (in a good way), the more natural you appear. Hey, no one said you have to go Blake Lively on everyone, but if the question ever pops in to your head, am I wearing too much makeup? Then the answer is, YES.
Last but not least: if you have practiced and still don’t have the look that you want, get help. MAC stores are always around, and who doesn’t use MAC? Just walk in, ask them to show you how to apply bronzer – the normal way (no one wants to have as much makeup on as a MAC employee) and take mental notes. Good Luck!
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