Bronzers are dangerous products for those of us blessed (or cursed, whichever way you look at it) with ghostly pale skin. The dreaded orange face is one of the reasons I've put of buying and using bronzers for years and I still worry that I will look like a patchy fake tan disaster if I'm not careful with the bronzer! #PalePeopleProblems
Over the past year or two I've found quite a selection of bronzers, from numerous price points and brands, that actually work on my almost transparent skin tone. Here are the bronzers that I would highly recommend for super fair/pale people like myself:
I received this bronzer/blush/highlight hybrid product last year and I've broke it out again this summer as not only does it give such a pretty, highlighted bronzy look to the skin (that isn't orange or too glittery) but it is also great as a highlight on it's own or as eyeshadows! The pigmentation isn't amazing but that is a good thing when you have such fair skin; it just gives a healthy subtle glow to the skin.
I am fairly new to the brand MeMeMe, I have a few products of theirs and so far they have all impressed me. This bronzer comes in such a cute box, it has a mirror inside as well as a brush and even though it looks dark, it works perfectly with my pale skin tone. The pigmentation is great but if you tap off your brush then even with a heavy hand you won't go over the top with this bronzer. I apply with a fluffy brush from Fancy Witch and it looks so natural on the skin.
Essence is one of my favourite cheaper brands and their products constantly impress me - this one is no exception. Firstly, the marbling of the bronzer and highlighter is so pretty and secondly the compact is so handy although I wish it had a mirror in the lid. The highlight isn't glittery but it has a gorgeous iridescent sheen and the bronzer is similar to the MeMeMe blush but it is more glowy. The price point is fantastic as with all Essence products.
It has to be said, to me this bronzer doesn't smell like chocolate, it smells like shea butter but it still cute! Even though there is visible glitter in the pan, it doesn't really show on the skin. It also looks quite warm toned in the pan/packaging but it isn't orange or muddy on the skin. It is a good cheaper bronzer but there are others that I tend to reach for more.
Makeup Revolution is another one of my favourite cheaper brands, their blushes and palettes are fantastic! I was able to try all of their blush sticks last year and they are all great but I especially love their cream bronzer stick. It looks scary when first applied but it blends out well and it doesn't contain any shimmer! I draw a thin line of it where I would use a contour powder and it really sculpts the face, while looking natural and light on the skin. You definitely need a dense brush for buffing this out, a fluffy bronzer brush won't work!
*RMK Matte Shiny Cheeks (01)
I love multi-use compacts, they are so handy for travelling! The blush in this cute RMK compact is such a pretty pinky coral shade and works perfectly with the bronzer. Getting just the bronzer on a brush is quite difficult as the Blush takes up most of the pan but it is a lovely shimmery bronzer. Sadly, I think this product is now discontinued/out of stock.
MAC Studio Sculpt Defining Bronzing Powder (Golden Rinse)
This collection has now passed but it was the amazing Wash and Dry collection - the packaging is gorgeous! A lot of people complained about the pigmentation of this bronzer saying that it didn't show up and I do know where that is coming from as I do need to stick my brush in the bronzer well to get a good amount of product but it's worth it as it looks so gorgeous and fresh and on my fair skin it gives a natural sunkissed look!
Here is my break down of the bronzers depending on what you want out of them:
Glitter/Shimmer: Smashbox, Essence, RMK
Matte or very little visible shimmer: Makeup Revolution, MeMeMe, Bourjois
Multi-Use: RMK, Essence, Smashbox
Cheapest: Essence, Makeup Revolution
Most expensive: RMK
Most pigmented: MeMeMe, Essence
Least pigmented: Mac
Best packaging: Mac, RMK, MeMeMe
Most natural looking: MeMeMe, Mac
Most assessable: Bourjois, Makeup Revolution
Have you tried any of these bronzers? If so which were your favourite/least favourite?
