The Best Bronzers for the Perfect Sun-Kissed Glow This Summer
As summer approaches, turn to L’OFFICIEL’s favorite bronzers for the perfect golden glow, minus the sun damage. Whether you reach for powder, cream, or liquid bronzer, find a new go-to.
As summer rolls around, it’s natural to dream of perfectly tan skin. The sun-kissed glow that adds that extra definition and makes you look like you’ve been luxuriously tanning on some obscure beach is the natural summer dream aesthetic, but no tan is worth the damages of sunburns and overexposure to UV rays.
Instead, for all those fans of a deep tan, turn to summer’s makeup essential, bronzer, to deliver that faux glow, minus the sun damage. Here, L'OFFICIEL rounds up the best bronzers
Anastasia is notorious for delivering a flawlessly executed natural look, and its bronzer is no exception. The face and body bronzer, which comes in six shades, is seamless and ideal for buildable coverage due to its finely-milled formula.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder Bronzer, $28, Sephora
Benefit’s award-winning Hoola Matte Bronzer has long been a favorite for all complexions. For summer 2021 the brand is turnign up the glow factor with a new shimmer version.
Benefit Hoola Glow Shimmer Bronzer, $30, Benefit
Bobbi Brown’s solution to flawlessly faking a summer tan is the Bronzing Powder, which creates a warm, sun-kissed matte finish.
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder, $44, Bluemercury
For those who rather opt for a cream bronzer, Chanel’s Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream is your new best friend. The lightweight cream glides onto your skin and creates a delicate velvet-matte, without clogging your pores or causing you to break out (it’s non-comedogenic).
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream, $50, Chanel
The Airbrush Bronzer by Charlotte Tilbury, with its infused hyaluronic acid, is perfect for the summer as the product seamlessly softens into the skin, creating a natural airbrushed look.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer, $55, Sephora
If you haven’t already, try a liquid bronzer like Dr Hauschka’s Translucent Bronzing Tint. The vegan product is versatile, and is made for every skin tone, season, and mood. It can be worn on a night out or even can be mixed with your usual daytime moisturizer for a subtle tan.
Dr Hauschka Translucent Bronzing Tint, $29, Dr Hauschka
Estée Lauder’s Bronze Goddess Powder promises to transform you into a golden goddess. The powder has an oil-control complex, making it perfect for creating an instant glow without fear of a shiny complexion even in the summer heat.
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Powder, $45, Bluemercury
On the run and in need of a quick contour? Milk’s Matte Bronzer stick, which is creamy when applied, so you can use your fingers easily in a pinch, blends seamlessly and naturally. The enduringly popular bronzing stick is rarely in stock for a reason.
Milk Matte Bronzing, $30, Milk Makeup
