Sun-kissed skin does not only belong to California girls! But how can we keep our cheeks looking sun-kissed in the Minnesota winters?
With Bronzers! Bronzer is a must-have in many girls cosmetic bags, not only because it will create the sun-kissed look but because it also provides a 3-D look for your face. You can see it as a one or two color-size darker than your all-face foundation.
There are several ways to use a bronzer. You can apply under the cheeks and sides of nose, and then smoothly sweep all over the face to create a 3-D look. You can also apply on the cheek and use it as a blush, or you can apply on the outer edge of your face, making your face look smaller!
Minerals:
The benefit of using minerals bronzers is they do not clog pores or add oily texture to your skin. They are gentle and easy to apply with a bronzer brush or blush brush. My favorite mineral products come from the best mineral brands BareMinerals: BareMinerals Healthy Radiance. It is perfectly for everyday use since it comes in a huge jar, it gives you a healty summer glow on cheeks, looks like a natural tan and can also be used as an eyeshadow.
For more information and where to buy, check our makeup lovers’ favorite website Sephora :
http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P275323&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5737#BVRRWidgetID
Baked or unbaked?
This is the question that always come up when you choose a bronzer. The difference is that the baked gives you a shimmery look and the other one offers a more natural look.
Here are some long-time popular products.
Unbaked:
Dallas (if you are looking for a good combo of blush and bronzer) and Hoola by Benefit
(http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P8940&categoryId=S10854&shouldPaginate=true)
Color Laguna from the bronzing powder collection by NARS
http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P12790&categoryId=S10854&shouldPaginate=true
Baked:
Color Gilded from Baked Bronzer by Urban Decay
http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P33611&categoryId=S10854&shouldPaginate=true
Happy Bronzing!