How to Apply Bronzer
Ready to turn up the heat and add a sun-kissed glow to your beauty routine? Enter your secret weapon: bronzer. It can instantly transport you from “just woke up” to “just got back from a tropical vacation.” It's no surprise this product has become a must-have in our makeup kits. Read on to learn the tips, tricks, and techniques that will leave you wondering how you ever lived without that luminous, just-off-the-beach glow.
How to Apply Bronzer
Step 1: Apply a Base of Foundation and Concealer
Before using any makeup products on your face, cleanse and moisturize your face.
Start by applying your favorite foundation such as the Revlon ColorStay Full Cover™ Foundation. This lightweight long-wear fluid foundation evens out complexions with numerous adaptable shades and keeps the skin fresh, hydrated, and protected with SPF 35. Allow the foundation to set on the skin before finally applying your ColorStay™ Full Coverage Concealer for flawless coverage over blemishes or dark circles. Our state-of-the-art technology helps the concealer conceal all imperfections for up to 24HRS. For added longwear capabilities, try the ColorStay™ Grip Matte Primer after your skincare and before your foundation to provide a base for blending and give a smooth, flawless finish.
Step 2: Choose Your Bronzer Formula
There are several types of bronzer formulas, including powder, liquid, and cream/gel. Certain formulas may provide results you prefer compared to others, depending on your skin type, application preference, or desired look.
Powder Bronzer
Powder bronzer is a good choice for almost all skin types. It is also a go-to option for beginners and people looking for a reliable bronzer. Powder bronzers are mostly available in matte or shimmer finish. If your skin is dry, a shimmer finish may suit you better, while a matte bronzer may be preferred by people with more oily skin types.
A radiant bronzer like the SkinLights™ Prismatic Bronzer , incorporates crystal-like, light-capturing pigments. Whether you desire a bold bronzer with incredible radiance or a subtle touch of sun-kissed glow, this powder bronzer is highly adaptable with buildable coverage to get your desired look.
Gel or Cream Bronzer
Gel or cream bronzers might be more pigmented for a bolder bronzed look, depending on the formulas. You can apply it using your makeup sponge or fingers or use it directly from the tube to get your desired bronzy look.
Step 3: Determine Bronzer Placement
As a rule of thumb, bronzer should be applied at points where the sun naturally hits the face, such as the chin, nose, temple and cheeks, without forgetting the neck. You may also sweep it lightly with a brush on the eyelids for a lighter eye makeup appearance. For beginners, a three-shape technique can come in handy. The process involves applying bronzer on the forehead, moving along the hairline, going down to the cheekbones, along the jawline, and then blending back up.
Step 4. How to Apply Bronzer by Formula
Powder Bronzer
- Dip a brush generously into your favorite powder bronzer such as the Revlon SkinLights™ Prismatic Bronzer powder and tap the brush to remove excess before you apply on the skin.
- Begin putting it on the ear, pulling the brush downward while making a circular motion on the cheekbones.
- Use a swiping motion under the cheekbones to contour the cheeks.
- Use a brush to slightly blend the product along the jawline and the temples.
- Blend with a brush lightly onto the neck.
Cream or Gel Bronzer
- Use your fingers or a medium-stiff synthetic brush when applying cream or gel bronzer in targeted areas such as the temples, among other high points of your face such as the forehead, cheekbones, chin and nose.
- Blend and spread the bronzer well to avoid uneven color distribution
- You can also sweep on a powder highlighter like Revlon SkinLights™ Prismatic Bronzer to set the cream bronzer and amp up the glam.
Step 5: Let it Settle
After applying bronzer, wait for about five minutes for it to settle before walking out the door. For hot areas where perspiration is a problem, you may consider applying a small amount of setting powder on the forehead, nose, and chin because these are the areas where oil tends to accumulate. You may also consider putting on makeup setting spray like the ColorStay™ Lock Setting Mist to lock in your makeup look.
Mistakes to Avoid When Applying Bronzer
Ignoring Face Shape
Most people tend to misunderstand the ultimate purpose of bronzer. Contrary to popular opinion, this makeup product is not meant to darken your natural face. Instead, the goal of applying bronzer is to give your face a natural glow and make it look sun-kissed. It is therefore crucial that it goes in areas where the sun would naturally tan your skin. This requires you to understand your face shape. There are six face shapes, each requiring a slightly different bronzer application technique. Depending on the face shape, you may want to consider highlighting certain areas. For instance, in oval faces, the forehead is the longest part. So you should apply bronzer to this part near your hairline and then sweep down the cheeks. Then, you may consider dusting it on the nose.
Choosing the Wrong Shade
The purpose of bronzer is to achieve a natural tan.
When choosing a bronzer shade, do not choose a product that is more than two shades darker than your usual skin tone or natural complexion. Instead, go for your ideal shade of the Revlon SkinLights™ Prismatic Bronzer, a powder bronzer that boasts light-capturing elements. This product features an innovative technology that helps to enhance your skin glow with dimension and depth. Maybe you want to add a simple touch of radiance and sun-kissed glow. Or perhaps you want to go all in with a bold bronzer with incredible radiance and definition around your features.
Contouring with Bronzer
For contouring the face, you may use other cosmetics Such as Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken™ 5-in-1 Concealer. This is a multitasking makeup product that erases, brightens, refreshes and hydrates the skin, giving it a warm, alert look for up to 24HRS. It is incorporated with vitamin C and caffeine and hides dark circles, among other imperfections, while brightening the skin. You have up to 19 natural finish shades to choose from, ranging from light to medium and deep to universal tones.
Now that you know the ins and outs of applying bronzer and the mistakes to avoid, do not hesitate to show up, stay bold and keep glowing.
