For darker skin types, the bronzing powder creates a wonderfully fresh and natural complexion. The mattifying powder has a darker shade and is a great finishing touch for darker skin makeup.
With a bit of skill, you can also use the bronzer to enhance your facial features and add a nice color to your skin. With clever shading, you can sculpt your face and potentially conceal imperfections. It can actually also serve as a concealer. Contouring with bronzer is possible if the product is matte. If it is very shimmery, it is recommended to use it for highlighting instead of as blush.
Then you can start choosing the shade. And it is important to take care. The color should be one to two shades darker than your skin (foundation). If you have very light skin, look for peachy shades, which will look better on the face. You should avoid orange and red shades, which look unnatural. Brown can sometimes pigment into orange, so it is not an ideal choice compared to golden shades.
More tips for using bronzer
Look for a bronzer with UV filter that will protect your skin from the sun.
If the product has a lot of glitter, reserve its use for the evening, when it will fit better. Such a product is not suitable for contouring either.
If you apply bronzer to a larger area, it may highlight wrinkles. So handle it very carefully.
If you are lighter in winter and tanner in summer, get two products so you can apply makeup any time of the year.
How to apply bronzer
The bronzer should look very natural on the skin. When applying, focus on the sunlit areas. If you need to tone down some areas – narrow them, use a dark shade. For example, under the cheekbones or around the chin.
Apply the product in small amounts and layer it for a more pronounced effect.