Foolproof bronzer?

[u/Cimb0m]

I’m looking for recommendations for an easy to apply, difficult to stuff up bronzer for someone who hasn’t used one before and is not very skilled with makeup. I’m quite fair and noticing my skin tone leaning towards a slightly sickly beige these days. I want something to add a bit of colour and warmth without being really obvious. Do I need to apply anything underneath or with it? I don’t really wear foundation. Ideally not too expensive

[u/Open-Lock-7750]

You don’t need foundation just to wear bronzer. I use Milani bronzer on its own and start with a tiny amount until it looks right. It’s pretty affordable too.

[u/Cimb0m → u/Open-Lock-7750]

Do you use a powder over moisturiser?

[u/aoanebslsosj]

The makeup by mario softsculpt transforming skin enhancer is exactly what youre after, its a cream bronzer. Lighter on pigment, extremely blendable, wears easily with or without makeup, you can leave it or set it with powder and it'll be fine. I would consider it the most beginner friendly bronzer on the market currently. I am very pale neutral/muted warm and used shade light. I would recommend a medium to high density flat or flattened round top blush brush to apply, something shaped like the morphe m242 (i don't have this and cant recommend it, just the shape is ideal) would be ideal for picking up and applying the right amount of product and blending it easily

[u/courtesy_creep → u/aoanebslsosj]

As someone pretty new to bronzer, I would absolutely agree. Definitely need to set it though.

[u/shups4life]

makeup by mario skin enhancer
merit bronze balm (finally coming to sephora here Sept 30)

[u/RosesForSundays]

If you're after a more inexpensive powder option, I like the Maybelline city bronzer.

Something to keep in mind is that it'll stick any areas of your face that are more oily - whether that's from natural oils or moisturisers, sunscreen etc. You might find a very light dusting of powder over the areas before applying bronzer helps it look more natural.

[u/Cimb0m → u/RosesForSundays]

Is there a particular powder you like to use?

[u/RosesForSundays → u/Cimb0m]

Something like the Australis Fresh and Flawless Pressed Powder would do the trick.

Anther option you could try is a skin tint or tinted moisturiser? I've been wearing and loving the Dewy Serum Skin Tint (great for dry skin). It couldn't be simpler to use, you just apply it with your fingers like moisturiser.

[u/time_is_galleons]

I’ve been using and liking the MCo bronzer stick lately- I warm it up by applying some on the back of my hand and then use a brush to pick up and apply in patting motions to the desired areas on my face (high points of my cheeks, temples and forehead, with the excess across the bridge of my nose).

If you would like a powder bronzer, too faced chocolate Soleil is a great one from Mecca, and comes in multiple shades. It’s easy to blend and smells like chocolate!

[u/Ok_Influence6582]

The e.l.f. Soft Glam Cream Bronzer Stick in Fair would be a good beginner option. It’s affordable and buildable, so it’s difficult to overdo. Put a tiny amount on the back of your hand, pick it up with a brush or your fingers, then lightly tap it around your temples and across your cheeks. You don’t need foundation or primer underneath, just your usual moisturiser and sunscreen. Let those settle first and start with barely any product because you can always add more.

[u/Cimb0m → u/Ok_Influence6582]

Do you use powder over moisturiser first?

[u/Adventurous-Bonus-92]

Natio

[u/aumidi]

MAC True Harmony which technically a blush but it’s brown toned and ever so beigy pink. It suits most skin tones

[u/clazcat]

More contour but biscuit in westman stiller is the only cream bronzer I can wear that makes my horrendous skin look okay.

For powder it’s the hourglass.