How To Apply Bronzer

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Choose a bronzer

It is very much personal preference, but there are some general guidelines. Your bronzer should be just a few shades darker than your skin tone, and resemble the colour of your naturally tanned skin. Pinker bronzers suit blondes, while more orangey bronzers suit brunettes.

Step 3: Choose a brush HANDY HINT

Use a large sized soft brush with a rounded top. If it is too small and stiff, it will give blotchy results.
Synthetic brushes can tend to molt. If you are going to spend money on a brush, choose sable. Generally natural fibres are best.

Wash brushes regularly to keep them clean and in good condition. Make-up artists often wash their brushes in warm water with washing-up liquid and conditioner.

Step 4: Apply base powder

Oil or moisture on the skin can cause bronzer to streak, so apply a small amount of powder first, as a base.

Step 5: Prepare the bronzer brush

Evenly swirl the brush in bronzer, a little is all that's needed.

Step 6: Tap off the excess

To ensure an even application, tap off any excess bronzer. Don't blow on the brush to remove the excess, - if a little moisture reaches the brush, it can cause streaks. You can also rub the brush in to a clean tissue to get rid off any excess.

Step 7: Where to put it

Bronzer should only be applied to parts of the face which the sun would darken in summer - like the forehead, nose, and top of the cheeks.

Step 8: Apply the bronzer

Using very light strokes, first apply the bronzer to the top of the forehead, working down the nose and along the cheeks. Build up the colour gradually, so you get exactly the shade you want. You could also try applying a small amount to the chin.

Step 9: Don't over do it

If too much is applied, blend the bronzer down evenly with a cotton pad or apply a little more base powder. If it still doesn't look right, you will have to take some off and start again.

Step 10: Check in daylight

Check the bronzer in daylight to make sure it's not too heavy.