Bronzers For Pale Skin

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:

*Smashbox Fusion Soft Light (Baked Starburst) 

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.

*MeMeMe Blush Me! (Bronze)

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 Sun Club 2 in 1 Bronzing Powder (10 Sunshine)

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. 

Bourjois Chocolate Bronzer (52)

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 The One Blush Stick (Bronze)

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? 

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May Beauty Favourites

I cannot believe that another month has gone by, I swear it was new years eve last week! Here are my favourite beauty products from the past month including a few new products and some re-discoveries! 

Skincare: I mentioned this product in last months favourites, the Jurlique Balancing Mist, I've still been using it almost daily; it is so refreshing and great for adding a boost of hydration just before I apply my foundation, here's my full review. Another product I have been loving for a while is the amazing Elemental Herbology Cell Plumping Facial Hydrator which I had a tube of which sadly turned orange and the generous people at Elemental Herbology sent me a full size as a replacement! It's one of the best moisturisers I've ever used and I would highly recommend it if you have dry, normal and or sensitive skin. 

The next two products are new from Naturisimo, firstly the Dr Jackson 03 Facial Oil, it is a sample and it comes in a roller ball glass vial - all facial oils should come with a roller ball as it means you only apply as much as you need and it's less messy! Lastly for skincare, the Caudalie Detox Mask which myself and my sister have been using and we both notice a significant difference in the size of pores after using this; it shrinks the pores and cleanses the skin without stripping it. For a full review of the mask and Dr Jackson skincare samples, check out my post. 

Makeup: I only have one makeup favourite this month and it is my first limited edition Mac purchase. I bought the Mac Wash & Dry Studio Sculpt Bronzer in Golden Rinse and I love it on my super fair skin to add a healthy glow but if you have darker skin than me *which is basically everyone* then it probably won't show up. 

Body, Fragrance + Haircare: Another new purchase, the Lush Therapy Massage Bar which does smell different than it did in the store and I probably wouldn't get this one again solely because of the scent. The massage bar is so nourishing especially because of the essential oils and it isn't heavy or oily on my dry skin - I love it! My Lush haul will be coming soon.

My fragrance favourite is the Sabe Masson Copacabana Solid Perfume which looks adorable and is smells incredible! To me it smells like a Lush store but less strong and more creamy, if that makes sense. It is only £20 and it lasts for a good amount of time on the skin. I will definitely be buying this again! It's the best solid perfume I've tried and one of my favourite scents in my rather large fragrance collection.

My last favourite for the month of May is a re-discovery, the Moroccan Oil Treatment which I have been using once a week as a treatment on dry hair. I apply a couple of pumps all over my hair and massage it into my scalp and it really helps with scalp and general dryness. 

Which products have you been loving throughout the month of May? Have you tried any of the products I've mentioned?

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