Brighten Up Your Look With Spring Bronzer

As the temperature (barely) increases and summer gets closer and closer, a new bronzer is necessary to make your skin as glowy and beautiful as it can be.  The harsh cold temperature and cloudy skies of Michigan winters don’t exactly conjure images of bronzed, healthy and luminous complexions.  Because the sun isn’t coming out for a few months, this is where a bronzer comes in!  Bronzer can be used in a multitude of ways, either as a light wash where the sun naturally hits your face, or strategically placed along the contours of your face to create a more sculpted look (a la Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen).  There are several bronzers on the market this season that you should definitely pack in your makeup travel bags!
 
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder, $47 at Sephora  This finely milled powder bronzer comes in six shades that will suit the lightest to the deepest skin tones.  Regardless of your natural color, a touch of bronzer will amplify your skin’s radiance.
 
Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel, $48 at Chanel.com  This gel-like, creamy bronzer is perfect for a natural, sun-kissed look when blended into the contours of the face.  This product is especially useful for those with normal to dry skin. 
 
NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna, $32 at Sephora  This top-selling bronzer is great for those who want a touch of shimmer in their bronzing powders.  Use this product for the ultimate glowing finish.
 
E.l.f. Studio Bronzer in Warm, $3 at Eyeslipsface.com  This affordable bronzer gives a golden, luminous finish to the skin.  It’s best for dusting on the cheeks and down the center of the nose to add a touch of dimension.
 
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer, $28 at Sephora  What a treat!  This matte, natural looking bronzer is not only beautiful for contouring your cheekbones, but it also smells like chocolate!  Who says you can’t indulge a little before spring break?
 
Now that your complexion is bronzed and beautiful, don’t forget to generously apply a moisturizer with SPF to protect yourself against the sun’s harsh rays.  You can achieve a natural, non-orangey tan using your favorite bronzer without having to risk your skin’s health and vitality.