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- Subtle, Natural Glow
- Perfect Sun Kissed look
- Large Pan
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- Affordable Bronzer
- Attractive Packaging
- Many different shades
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- International Acclaimed Brand
- Premium Packaging
- Matte Bronzed effect
An Overview Of Our Top 10 Bronzers
- Rimmel London Natural Bronzer
- Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer
- Milani Baked Bronzer
- e.l.f Cosmetics Sunkissed Glow Bronzer
- Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer
- Too Faced – Sun Bunny Natural Bronzer
- Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder
- A.C Matte Bronzing Powder
- L.A Girl Velvet Contour Bronzer Stick
- theBalm Cosmetics Bahama Mama
Best Bronzers For Women In India
- Rimmel London Natural Bronzer
Beautybest Overall Rating
94%
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“Our Top Contender in the list of best bronzers, Rimmel Bronzer emerges as the clear winner with its super fine milled powder bronzer in a large pan for easy application“- Quantity : 14gms
- Best Overall Bronzer
- Superfine, powder bronzer
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| Super fine milled powder | Some shades not available in India |
| Sunkissed bronzed glow | Mildly expensive |
| Comes in 4 shades with undertones | |
| Large pan, easy to carry | |
| Beautiful pigmentation |
- Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer
Beautybest Overall Rating
94%
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“The Murumuru butter range is true to its name, the buttery soft bronzer glides on like a dream and applies like you just came back from the beach“- Quantity : 7gms
- Best Soft feel Bronzer
- Murumuru Butter infusions
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| Very soft buttery formula | Quantity is less |
| Enriched with essential minerals | Sponge applicator makes blending difficult |
| One shade suits all | |
| Extremely good packaging | |
| Skin nourishing ingredients |
- Milani Baked Bronzer
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91%
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“Milani is one of the best when it comes to cosmetics and their Baked bronzer is a tough competitor to all the large pan bronzers out there“- Quantity : 7gms
- Best Budget Friendly Bronzer
- Attractive Packaging
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| Shimmery powder base | Very small size |
| Comes in many shades | Color pay off is average |
| Very attractive packaging | |
| Travel friendly | |
| Cruelty free brand |
- e.l.f Cosmetics Sunkissed Glow Bronzer
Beautybest Overall Rating
88%
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“A top rated drug store brand internationally, elf Sunkissed glow is one of the hyped bronzers in the global market and for great reasons“- Quantity : 12gms
- Best soft bronzer
- Vit E oil infused
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One of the most popular drug store brands, elf cosmetics has some incredibly good range of bronzers and contours. This particular product is really great if you are looking for a natural soft glow for work or for a casual evening out. The large pan allows usage of a big brush to sweep the powder onto face and body as well. It is infused with Vitamin E oil for skin nourishment.
| Pros : | Cons : |
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| Fine, pressed powder | Expensive |
| Suits all skin types | Pigmentation is average |
| Pigmented bronze shade | |
| Great for body application | |
| Vitamin E oil infusions | |
- Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer
Beautybest Overall Rating
85%
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“Every Youtuber and Makeup bloggers go to bronzer, the Hoola matte bronzer is unmistakable the queen of bronzers with its soft, delicate powder bronzer base“- Quantity : 4 and 8gms
- Best Premium Pick Product
- Mattifying Bronzer
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| Extremely good coverage | Very expensive |
| Colour variants available | Suits fair skin better |
| Suits all skin types and tones | |
| Pigmented and great pay-off | |
| Attractive packaging |
- Too Faced - Sun Bunny Natural Bronzer
Beautybest Overall Rating
81%
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“Super chic, high street fashion brand and how! This bronzer is a cult favourite for many, true to its global hype, it delivers and amazes makeup lovers every day!“- Quantity : 6gms
- Best Pink undertone Bronzer
- Classic Retro Packaging
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| Amazing Luxe packaging | Expensive |
| 2 shades in one pan | Pink undertone may not suit dark skin |
| Natural, bronzed look | |
| Highly pigmented, great coverage | |
| Cruelty free, skin tested brand |
- Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder
Beautybest Overall Rating
81%
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“One of the best makeup artists brand in the global market, the Bobbi Brown Natural Bronzer gives you an effortlessly glowing, bronzed goddess look“- Quantity : 11gms
- Best Dark skin bronzer
- Natural, Matte finish
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| Exceptional quality, many shades | Very expensive |
| Good packaging and design | Many shades are rarely available in India |
| Large pan size | |
| Suitable for face and body | |
| Super fine bronze powder |
- M.A.C Matte Bronzing Powder
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76%
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“MAC is a brand that needs no introduction. The Bronzer is one of the most luxurious with super fine bronzing pigments that apply like a charm“- Quantity : 12gms
- Best Light Skin tone Bronzer
- Skin luminising shimmers
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| Large Pan size | Very Expensive |
| Natural, gleamy bronzing powder | Suits only fair skin tones |
| Exceptional quality | |
| Pigmented, lasts long | |
| Matte coverage |
- L.A Girl Velvet Contour Bronzer Stick
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74%
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“LA Girl is a very trendy, girl-on-the-move friendly brand and this shows in the product, the stick bronzer is super soft gliding with a velvety finish on skin“- Quantity : 5.8gms
- Best Stick Bronzer
- Jojoba Seed Oil extracts
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| Contains goodness of natural extracts | Color payoff is too high |
| Gleams like fresh sun rays | Needs a lot of blending |
| Velvety application | |
| Easy to carry, travel friendly | |
| Comes in two shades |
- theBalm Cosmetics Bahama Mama
Beautybest Overall Rating
74%
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“The Balm is one of the top rated UK based cosmetic brand and the Bahama Mama range glorifies the Bahama tan and fresh sun kissed skin with its signature bronzer“- Quantity : 2gms
- Best Caribbean Glow Bronzer
- Matte Brown Bronzer
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| Non Shiny Bronzer | Dulles down to a normal brown shade |
| Perfect for matte, oil free look | Expensive |
| Caribbean sun kissed effect | |
| Easy to carry | |
| Comes in two sizes |
Buying Guide | The Right Way To Use A Bronzer
Bronzers can be quite tricky to work with. The trick is to master the art by learning how to use it to harness its full potential. A bronzer can be your best friend when you feel your face is puffy and needs shape. A simple stroke of a bronzer can uplift your face and bring about a chiselled look.
Here are some tips to use these best Bronzers effectively:
- Use a Gentle Stroke
When it comes to using bronzers, use a very light upward stroke in gentle motions. Unlike contouring, bronzers do not need heavy blending. They need to stay on top of the skin in a very light fluttery, gleaming way.
- Less is More
Unlike foundations and concealers, bronzers don’t need to be applied heavily. Remember that less is more. Always use just a few strokes on your cheek bones, on your jaw bones and on your nose and Voila! You are now a greek goddess.
- Finish with Setting Spray
Even the best bronzers tend to fade with time because it is applied lightly and is not blended in like other cosmetic products. Therefore always seal your makeup with a good setting spray so you can lock the look. You may choose a mattifying or a dewy setting spray but using one guarantees your makeup stays in place.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Are Bronzers safe for the skin?
Bronzers are absolutely safe on the skin. Choose a good quality product that is dermatologically certified and make sure that you do a patch test before using it on your face.
2. What is the difference between Bronzers and Contours?
A contour recreates the shape of your face by creating indentation around your high points. A bronzer gives you a chiselled look by highlighting your high points and creating a glowy, sun kissed look.
3. What are some other uses of bronzers?
Apart from highlighting your contours and giving you a chiselled goddess look, a bronzer can be applied on your neck, shoulder and on the body for a shimmery glam effect.
4. How do I use the bronzer on the body?
Pick up some bronzer powder on your body brush and apply on your collar bone, neck, shoulder, forearms and legs. This will create a stunning tanned effect with a mild sun kissed glow.
5. What is the alternative to a bronzer?
If you do not have a bronzer, use a shimmery brown shade that is one tone darker than your skin shade from your eyeshadow palette. Stroke upwards on your cheek and jaw bones.