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HOW TO APPLY BRONZER PERFECTLY

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Bronzer is a great staple for any beauty bag. It can make your skin look
sun-kissed even when it’s protected with sunscreen. It can wake up tired, pasty
skin. And it can create the illusion of cheekbones and help play down some of
your least favorite features. Here are some tried-and-true tips for proper
application.
Applying bronzer incorrectly can make your face look orange or dirty though.
Properly applying bronzer and blush gives pale skin a sun-kissed radiance that
looks natural and healthy. Learning how to apply bronzer and blush the right
way means creating dimensional color and finding some balance. Bebeakinboade.com presents to you tips for
proper application.

CHOOSE A BRONZER
When it comes to bronzer, selecting the correct color is just as important
as application. Since the purpose of a bronzer is to darken the complexion
subtly, the one you choose will depend on your skin tone as well as how
dramatic a change you’re looking for. Generally, it should only be two shades
darker than your natural skin tone. Test a little on the clean skin of your
face to make sure it “warms” your skin tone without making it look
fake. If you have fair skin, look for a honey-colored bronzer; for a medium
complexion, choose a rose-bronze or gold flecked bronzer; dark skin is best
enhanced with a tawny or amber bronzer.
GET A BRONZER BRUSH
Choose a wide, fluffy powder brush with a rounded top. If your brush is too
small and stiff, it will give blotchy results. There are specialized bronzer
brushes available on the market, although any large blush or foundation brush
will work equally as well.
APPLY YOUR FOUNDATION
Bronzer is added as a step after your concealer and foundation have been
applied. Put these on in an even coat over the entirety of your face to smooth
out your complexion and create a blank canvas for your contouring. Be sure to
blend the foundation down your neck slightly for a more natural look.
HOW TO APPLY BRONZER
Now it’s time to apply the bronzer. To get that natural, sun-kissed look,
apply bronzer with a light hand, building it up in sheer layers. A little goes
a long way. Focus on the areas that the sun would naturally hit, including
forehead, chin and jaw line, and the tops of cheeks, using sweeping motions on
top of your brow bone and circular motions on your cheeks and chin. Cosmetic
counters offer a number of bronzing products; start with a powder bronzer with
just a hint of shimmer.
STEPS:

  • Swirl the brush in the bronzing powder and tap it against a counter to
    release the excess. Then apply it directly on top of the cheekbones where the
    sun would hit.

  • Continue across the forehead.

  • Sweep the brush across the bridge of the nose.

  • Dust it lightly against the chin.

  • Now the neck is an area that is mostly shaded from the sun, but it’s
    imperative that you apply bronzer there too to match your face!
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