Cream bronzer for face

Natural natural beauty is the main trend of recent years. Creating a flawless complexion is the primary task of Nude makeup. Bronzer will help with this, it will give the skin a tanned tint, smooth out imperfections and even out the tone. Depending on the effect you want to achieve, bronzing powder can be divided into sculptors and bronzers.

Sculptors are needed to disguise imperfections: darken some areas, hide wide cheekbones, visually reduce the forehead, slightly correct the shape of the nose. These products are chosen to match your complexion tone, but a couple of shades darker. A sculptor is, in essence, a kind of corrector for the shape of the face. As a rule, the texture of the product is matte and does not have a red undertone, so it can be used for any skin type.

Bronzers, on the other hand, are used to highlight the tan on an already tanned face. With the help of a properly selected bronzer, you can brighten your complexion, even out your tone and create the effect of a bright tan, which is very important in the summer. As a rule, bronzing powders are applied to prominent areas - cheekbones, nose, chin, forehead and neck. But it is important that bronzers are not sculpting, since they most often contain shimmer.

Choosing a bronzer for the face

1. Color of the skin. When choosing a bronzer, you need to focus on your own complexion. The darker it is, the darker the bronzer can be and vice versa. In this case, it is advisable to choose a color several shades darker than the natural color of the skin.
2. Scope of application. The most important thing is to decide for what purpose the bronzer will be used - to hide some imperfections, give the face a more interesting texture, or highlight a natural tan.
3. Skin type. For dehydrated, dry skin, a bronzer with a creamy texture and moisturizing effect is more suitable. Oily skin will need a product with a pronounced mattifying effect.
4. Release form. Matte tones are ideal for creating everyday makeup, pearlescent with glitter for evening.

Rating of the best bronzers for the face

YSL Beauté Les Sahariennes Baume-Poudre Ensoleillant

Bronzing powder with a subtle shimmering effect from the YSL brand takes first place in our rating. The balm powder has the lightest texture, gives the face a subtle tan, perfectly evens out the tone and smoothes out the texture. When applied, dry particles turn into a soft balm with a retouching effect. The powder perfectly hides minor imperfections and creates a delicate translucent coating. Available in six basic shades.

The kit comes with a convenient double-sided applicator, with which you can quickly and easily blend it over the surface of the skin or apply it to specific areas. The powder has a mattifying effect and works well with the skin - it does not dry out or interfere with metabolic processes. Adding shimmer, which shimmers pleasantly in the sun, gives the makeup a natural and complete look.

The soft texture fits well and masks imperfections, closing pores and giving the skin silkiness and radiance. Due to its dense, well-pressed structure, the powder does not collect dust and is easy to pick up on the brush. To achieve a tanning effect, just a few strokes of the brush are enough. Lasts throughout the day without fading or disappearing from the face. Weight 8 grams. Manufacturer: Italy.

Advantages

1. High durability;
2. Non-comedogenic;
3. Sun protection SPF12;
4. Soft consistency;
5. Pleasant aroma.

Flaws

1. High price.

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder

Professional bronzing powder from Bobbi Brown with a weightless matte texture occupies the second level of the rating. The bronzer has a weightless texture, mattifies perfectly, restores radiance to dull and dull skin, and gives a tan effect.

Silky and smooth, the bronzer powder instantly imparts a subtle, matte, natural-looking tan. Featuring a lightweight texture, Bronzing Powder is mica-free and combines the browns and reds of natural tanned skin.

To create a natural light tan effect, the powder is applied preferably to areas of the face where the sun's rays fall most - nose, cheeks, forehead. To complete the makeup, you can lightly powder your neck. The bronzer has high durability - it lasts well throughout the whole day and does not sink into the pores. It is used very economically. There are 6 shades available for sale. Weight 8 grams. Manufacturer: USA.

Advantages

1. Simple and easy to apply;
2. No glitter;
3. Shades well;
4. Used sparingly;
5. Odorless;
6. Compact packaging.

Flaws

1. Over time, the shade may fade.

Guerlain Terracotta Light Sheer Bronzing Powder"

Compact powder from Guerlain with a tanning effect takes third place in the ranking. The moisturizing, stable formula gently cares for the skin, eliminates oily shine throughout the day, and normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Special components protect against the harmful effects of free radicals. Suitable for every skin type, thanks to the simultaneous combination of shiny and matte textures in the composition.

The combination of 5 shades with gold particles creates a unique mosaic that plays with different colors. An endless number of options will allow you to create a completely new shade of delicate tan every time. The powder is available in 4 colors that match all skin tones. Finely ground shimmer particles create a natural shine without overloading makeup. Durability – up to 5 hours without the need for reapplication. Volume 10 g.

Advantages

1. Good durability;
2. Light weightless texture;
3. Gives a natural glow;
4. Aesthetic appearance;
5. Small expense.

Flaws

1. Does not sculpt;
2. Has a strong odor;
3. Poor color rendering;
4. Doesn't hide flaws.

SHISEIDO Synchro Skin

Cushion bronzer from the SHISEIDO company falls into the fourth level of the popularity rating. A compact bronzer released in 2018, the innovative development with Advanced Sensing Technology offers amazing multitasking. The product can adapt to your skin type, disguise large pores and fine wrinkles, moisturize it and also give a light tan tone. The powder is also ideal for contouring.

This compact bronzer with an airy, light texture is perfect for any situation. The product has a warm tone and emphasizes the natural complexion, gives a healthy glow and creates a breathable coating of the required density. The cushion adapts to your skin type and complexion. Volume 12 g.

Advantages

1. Suitable for any skin type;
2. Moisturizes for 4 hours;
3. Masks wrinkles and pores;
4. Acts carefully;
5. Non-comedogenic;

Flaws

1. Not found.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

The legendary Benefit Hoola Bronzer, a bestseller around the world, ranks fifth in the Expertology ranking. The powder has received awards in the “Best Bronzer” categories from Sephora (2008), Life & Style and TotalBeauty.com (2010). The bronzer has a silky texture, matte consistency without a hint of glitter. It is layerable and blendable, so can be used for professional contouring, as well as blush and eye shadow.

A universal shade that does not give off a red undertone, so it is suitable for both dark-skinned and fair-skinned girls. The bronzer is well pigmented - just one swipe of the brush is enough to transform your entire face. The set includes a miniature flat brush with natural bristles. The bristles are very soft and pick up and distribute product well across the face. The handle is made of wood. Thanks to fine grinding and good compaction, the product does not generate dust, lays down softly and is used quite economically. Longevity is high - the bronzer lasts about 7 hours. Volume 8 g.

Advantages

1. Universal color without red undertone;
2. Matte effect;
3. Does not generate dust when applied or brushed;
4. Does not leave stains, blends well;
5. High durability.

Flaws

1. Not suitable for very fair complexions;
2. Short-lived packaging;
3. The brush sheds;
4. High price.

Smashbox Halo Warm Lights Neutral Matte Bronze

The delicate compact bronzer from Smashbox ranks sixth in the expert rating. The product creates the effect of a natural and natural tan. The special Photoset mineral complex ensures durability for 8 hours. Bronzer is able to shade and even out any skin tone due to the absence of glitter.

The matte formula is ideal for sculpting and creating desired accents. Using a brush, bronzer is applied to the cheekbones, distributed along the hairline, along the nose. The powder is finely dispersed, has a dense and hard texture, making it easy to pick up on a brush, does not collect dust and is used sparingly. The bronzer does not have a pronounced orange undertone, so it is suitable for light and dark skin. The powder does not contain harmful chemicals (parabens, sodium sulfate, phthalates, fragrances and talc). Volume 8 g.

Advantages

1. Matte effect;
2. Does not contain harmful substances;
3. Longevity 8 hours;
4. No orange undertone.

Flaws

1. Not found.

Urban Decay Naked Flushed

Bronzer from the world-famous premium brand Urban Decay takes seventh position in our rating. Together with the bronzer, blush, highlighter and shadows are presented in one palette, so this product can safely be called multifunctional.

The bronzer is extremely finely ground, but is pressed very softly, so for application it is preferable to use a soft brush with fluffy, preferably natural bristles. The bronzer is well pigmented. The ultra-thin micronized formula creates a silky skin effect and does not cause any discomfort during application.

Advantages

1. Multifunctional set 3 in 1;
2. Good color rendering;
3. Matte effect;
4. Soft texture.

Flaws

1. Pressing too soft;
2. There is fine shimmer;
3. The shade has a red undertone.

NYX Professional Make Up Matte Body Bronzer

Matte bronzer from NYX Professional falls into eighth position in the ranking. Bronzing powder with a matte finish provides long-lasting coverage that lasts all day. Available in 5 shades to suit every skin color.

The product is more of a bronzing powder than a sculpting powder, but due to its matte texture, Up Matte Body Bronzer can be safely used to add relief and dry contouring. The product is pigmented at a sufficient level, which ensures economical consumption. But when applied to a brush, it can get a little dusty. Longevity is high, the powder stays on the face all day. The composition contains talc, which can clog pores. Volume 9.5 g.

Advantages

1. High-quality convenient packaging;
2. Matte texture;
3. Good pigmentation;
4. Low price.

Flaws

1. No sponge/brush included
2. Has a red undertone.

Pupa Desert Bronzing Powder

Pupa's maxi-format bronzing powder completes our rating. The pleasant, light texture simply blends out and provides a natural tan effect, giving the face a warm tint. The line includes 6 variations: 3 matte and 3 with added pearlescent shine.

The formula contains emollient ingredients that make the powder easier to apply and blend. Silky and light texture is provided by spherical powder. The powder is dermatologically tested, so the risk of allergies is minimal. It is best to apply the powder with a soft brush with natural bristles, otherwise it will apply unevenly. The powder perfectly highlights the tan, making it bronze. Volume 35 g.

Good day to all! You've probably noticed that slightly tanned skin looks healthier and fresher than transparent pale skin. You can use the solarium. Although now it is considered harmful due to the strong ultraviolet radiation. But there is another option to give your face a flawless shade of natural tan. Today I will tell you about facial bronzer - what it is and how to choose the right color.

What is this product for?

Despite the fact that the fashion for chocolate tanning has already passed. But products for giving a natural bronze tint to the face are popular among girls. Bronzer helps create relief, hide imperfections and highlight advantages.

In addition, the tool can:

1. model the desired face shape, work out the contours and hide the double chin;
2. give the skin a darker shade by 1-2 tones, imitate a light tan;
3. even out uneven facial tone;
4. give the skin a barely noticeable glow thanks to shimmering microparticles;
5. create a bright, seductive evening look for going out.

To contour the face, bronzer must be used in tandem with highlighter. This product contains reflective particles to highlight the prominent parts of the face. You can see the approximate effect of the bronzer in the photo before and after application.

The product requires dosed use. Try not to overdo it, otherwise you risk giving your face a brick-red hue or visually aging yourself by several years.

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How to prepare skin before application

Before using the product, you need to prepare your face. You don’t need anything special, everything is as always: foundation and concealer to disguise defects. Unless you have very fair skin, you can use a foundation that is a shade darker than usual. Then the bronzer looks more organic. For a more natural look, I advise you to lightly blend the foundation behind your lower jaw line.

Some girls also add primer before foundation. If you have nothing to cover up, a light layer of daytime moisturizer or base will be enough. The main thing is that the skin looks healthy. If you use powder blush or pressed powder, apply it before bronzer.

How to apply the product step by step

Makeup with bronzer requires special technique. I have made for you a visual step-by-step application diagram in pictures.

If your bronzer is liquid, apply it in minimal portions; if it’s dry, shake off the excess from the brush.

It is also important to thoroughly blend the product onto the skin. All movements should be light, do not put pressure on the hand.

Step 1: Dip a blush brush into bronzer and apply it under your cheekbone. There should be a straight line from the middle of the ear to the center of the cheek. This will help highlight the contour of the face and make the cheekbones more expressive.

Step 2: Use the remaining bronzer on the brush for the chin, temples and nasal hump.

Step 3: Then apply blush to the apples of your cheeks, moving the brush from their center to your temple. This will give your cheeks the perfect glow and natural color.

Step 4: At the final stage of makeup, we use a highlighter - an indispensable tool for correcting the face. It can be used in different areas. For example, highlight the top of your cheekbones to highlight them. Use a fan brush for this. For more information on how to properly use the product in make-up, read the detailed article about highlighter.

Step 5: To highlight your eyes, apply it to the inner corner and raised brow bone. This will make your look young and open.

If you want to visually learn the intricacies of applying bronzer, watch this video. The technique of applying the product is shown here in an extremely simple and clear manner.

To understand how naturally you applied the product, look at your face in the mirror in bright daylight. It is better to go to the window for this. If the shade is red or too dark, the situation can be corrected with light powder.

How to choose

Bronzers can have different consistencies and are available in different forms: stick or gel, compact powder bronzer, creamy or paste in tubes. The texture may contain reflective particles, but is more often matte. By what criteria should you choose the best product for yourself?

Skin type

The type of dermis will determine which product is best for you. This is a really important criterion when choosing a bronzer.

Combination skin. Selecting a remedy is more difficult than in other cases. You may need to stock up on several types of product for different areas of your face and body. If your cheeks and forehead are flaky, apply a liquid moisturizing bronzer to them. If the T-zone is prone to oily shine, use compact powder.

Dry skin. This type of dermis needs regular moisturizing more than others. There are products with special substances for additional care and nutrition. Pay attention to them. Based on texture, choose gel and cream bronzers, as well as stick bronzers, which are quite greasy.

Oily skin. Products with shimmering particles and shimmer (large glitter) are contraindicated. Will make oily shine even more noticeable. A compact or loose bronzer with a matte effect is ideal.

Also pay attention to the time of year. For example, powder does not flow under the influence of temperature and copes with shiny skin. Therefore, the product is great for summer use. But apply the creamy one in winter - it lays down in a thick layer, protecting your face from frost and drying out.

A face darkened with bronzer, but a pale neck and arms does not look very aesthetically pleasing. In this case, I recommend using a self-tanner. This tool will help you get the desired shade almost instantly.

Choosing the right shade

To avoid getting a mask effect, I advise you to choose a shade individually for your skin color. Makeup artists advise choosing a bronzer one or two shades darker than your natural one. You shouldn't apply it to your wrist in a store, because your hands are usually darker than your face and are more exposed to sunlight. To see how the color will look on you, apply a small amount to your neck behind your ear.

For fair skin, shades of silver and cold colors are suitable. This color can be hard to find, but bronzers with cool undertones also exist. Before you buy a product, evaluate its effect on yourself during daytime radiation. In stores under electric light, the color may differ significantly, so come shopping during the day, in clear weather.

Almost every cosmetic brand has different types of bronzers in their range. You can trust the most famous brands: L'Oreal, Clarence, MAC and Dior. These and other options are widely represented in the Rive Gauche and Letual store chains. The best professional bronzers from elite brands will cost from 2,000 rubles. Simpler products costing 600 - 1500 rubles also have good reviews.

Which brush is best to apply?

A large, fairly soft brush is best. You can purchase a professional kabuki or angled contour brush. If the product is liquid, use a sponge, or if you don’t have one, use a regular cotton pad. Some people find it more convenient to use their own fingers, and shading will be more thorough this way.

Remember that using bronzer is not always appropriate. For example, if there is already an excess of artificial tan on the skin. If the make-up is daytime or in golden tones, a bronzer with sparkling particles will be extremely inappropriate.

Useful tips

Take these nuances into account when using the tool:

1. bronzer with sparkles is only suitable for a bright evening look;
2. Apply the product starting from those areas where sunlight hits first: first the forehead, then the cheekbones, chin;
3. To prevent the product from giving your face a reddish tint, choose warm colors - beige, golden peach;
4. There is a simple rule for applying bronzer in a “three” pattern. The product is distributed in the shape of a figure 3, from the temples to the protruding part of the cheekbone, then to the chin, after which it is shaded.

Bronzer is all the rage right now and is a favorite of Hollywood stars. Unlike fake tan, it can be easily washed off with water. So, if you decide to create a charming evening look or simply diversify your daily make-up, study my tips and start creating beauty as soon as possible.

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The correct shape, pronounced relief and healthy glow of the face have long ceased to be the lot of celebrities. The techniques of professional makeup artists have been adopted by girls, and the cosmetics industry offers all the necessary means to implement them. “Well-Groomed” will tell you how and where to apply bronzer and highlighter correctly, so that your daytime makeup will amaze with its natural beauty, and your evening makeup will be worthy of the red carpet.

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Facial bronzer: how to apply and which one to buy

Cosmetics of various shades of tan look very attractive. You shouldn’t be seduced by the prospect of instantly getting dark skin, because bronzer is designed to highlight and lightly enhance a tan, and not at all to create it. On porcelain skin, a tone that is too dark will look unnatural and will give off a fake look.

What it can do: tasks of a bronzer

If you choose the shade correctly and apply the bronzer correctly, it will help:

1. Give your face freshness, disguise redness and excessive pallor if you choose a product 1 tone darker than your natural skin color.
2. Sculpt the face, making the cheekbones higher, the nose thinner, the oval of the face more correct, and also smooth out disproportion. For make-up using the contouring technique, take a bronzer 2 shades darker than your skin.
3. Replace blush, but only on slightly tanned skin and in daytime makeup.
4. Change the color of the powder. If you miss the shade of powder, simply mix it with bronzer directly on the brush.

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Where to apply bronzer

Girls who want to make their skin a little darker won’t have to think twice about it. Armed with a large round brush and a product 1 shade darker than your skin color, cover your face, neck, décolleté and shoulders in a thin layer. Do not use a product that is too dark for this application, as it will be impossible to make the transition zones invisible. If you are planning makeup using the contouring technique, then apply bronzer to your face like this:

1. Using a thin brush, draw two lines along the nose to make it more graceful. If the nose is not completely straight, try to keep the line straight to correct the curvature. If you want to visually shorten it, go along the tip, and to narrow an excessively wide nose, tint the wings.
2. A forehead that is too high will be corrected by darkening its upper part, and a wide forehead will require applying bronzer to the sides.
3. Highlighting the area under the cheekbones with bronzer will help highlight your cheekbones, make them higher, and make your face less round. To do this, draw in your cheeks, as if making a fish, and darken the resulting depressions. Move from the temple to the nose, as you need to apply bronzer with maximum intensity in peripheral areas.
4. Only those who want to visually shorten their face should apply bronzer around the chin. A strip of bronzer on the corners of the lower jaw will help make the lower jaw less massive.

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Basic bronzing techniques

Everyone's facial contours are individual and unique, and it is best to take into account its features when creating makeup. But professional makeup artists use two techniques that are suitable in most cases:

1. A tanning effect can be created using a technique in which the main layer of bronzer is applied to the blush area with a wide brush. After this, a little product will remain on the pile, which should be distributed over the entire face with a circular motion of the brush.
2. An average diagram of how to apply bronzer involves drawing the number “3” on your face. Start moving the brush from the middle of the forehead, along the hairline to the temples. Then mark a stripe along the cheekbone to the wings of the nose. Finally, go from the side of the cheek along the edge of the lower jaw and blend the outline well.

Applying bronzer to your face correctly is not everything. Don't forget to tint the neck and open part of the shoulders and décolleté. Apply a subtle layer to these areas, ensuring a smooth transition.

Rules for choosing bronzer: where to look when buying

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Choosing decorative cosmetics is always a difficult task. It's great if you have a favorite brand that you trust. But even within the same brand you will have to choose based on several characteristics.

Release form

1. Cream forms are best suited for dry skin types.
2. Loose and compact, ideal for oily and normal skin.
3. Gel-based products work well on oily skin.

Matte bronzers apply easily and blend well with the main tone, so they are indispensable in daytime make-up. Options with reflective pigments enliven the face, but are more suitable for evening or holiday makeup, as they can look vulgar during the day.

Hue

When choosing a color, your goal is not to overdo it. It is better to apply a thicker layer of bronzer a couple of shades darker than your skin than to futilely try to blend out a product that is too dark. It doesn’t matter where you apply the bronzer, its tone is chosen like this:

1. For fair skin, choose products with a caramel or hazelnut color.
2. Dark-skinned girls should take a closer look at coffee, honey, bronze and golden shades.
3. Apricot and peach tones are created for rosy-cheeked beauties;
4. Girls with dark-olive skin should prefer brown colors with lilac splashes.

If you ignored the recommendations on how to apply bronzer correctly and overdid it with the amount, it doesn’t matter. Dust your face with your regular powder to smooth out the effect.

Highlighter: unlimited shine possibilities

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This type of decorative cosmetics contains reflective particles or pigments, which, when applied to the epidermis, make it literally glow from the inside.

What can a highlighter do?

After application, the product retains a translucent structure, which is not at all suitable for camouflaging defects. But at the same time it perfectly performs the following functions:

1. Refreshing and giving the skin radiance, hiding signs of fatigue.
2. Correction of facial features - adding volume to the lips and cheekbones, highlighting the eyes, visually correcting a low forehead.
3. Concealing dark circles under the eyes and small wrinkles.
4. Adding seductiveness to the décolleté area.

Don't try to cover up pimples, redness or scars. These imperfections will only become more noticeable from the highlighter.

Where to apply highlighter

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First of all, remember that this cosmetics is the final stage of makeup. After this, no more powder or foundation is applied. It is correct to apply highlighter, like bronzer, only to certain areas. Never cover your entire face with it unless you are playing a fairy in a children's show. Otherwise use it like this:

1. Apply a very small amount of product to the area under the eyes if there are dark circles there.
2. Highlighter above and below the outer edge of the brow will sharpen the arch and lift it.
3. High cheekbones will give you a little highlighter on them.
4. Narrow-set eyes look better if their inner corner is highlighted.
5. Small eyes will open up if you apply a little reflective pigment in the center of the upper eyelid.
6. To make your lips look fuller, highlight your “Cupid's Bow” - the curve in the center of the upper lip, and the central part of the lower lip.

Never apply highlighter under your eyes or on your cheekbones. Here you have to choose what is more important to you, so it’s better to disguise the circles with a corrector and leave the glow for your cheekbones.

Release forms

In this matter, manufacturers delight us with variety, offering to choose the most convenient type, based on the task at hand:

1. A pen with liquid highlighter or a pencil for spot application are indispensable for the corners of the eyes or the area under the eyebrows.
2. Creamy types are optimal for treating the forehead or cheeks.
3. Liquid highlighters can be easily and quickly applied to large areas, such as the neckline or shoulders.
4. Loose – fine powder easily spreads in a thin layer when applied with a large brush.
5. Meteorites - sparkling multi-colored balls are easy to apply, disappear slowly and are simply beautiful.

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Girls with oily skin should opt for dry types of highlighters; dry skin will better accept a creamy texture, and the lucky owners of normal skin will suit any type.

How to apply highlighter and bronzer: a professional approach

Despite the striking differences in purposes of application, these funds have much in common. Applying bronzer and highlighter is necessary to add freshness and correct the shape of the face. But at the same time, darkening the bronzer takes imperfections into the shadows, and highlighting, on the contrary, accentuates the advantages. Makeup gurus use both methods to create ideal images, in which case the scheme for applying highlighter and bronzer will be as follows:

1. Chubby girls should shade the frontotemporal triangle, the area under the cheekbones and the outer areas of the cheeks. The glow will be useful on the cheekbones and in the T-zone.
2. A square face will become softer by applying bronzer to the sides of the forehead and the angle of the lower jaw. Highlighter should be applied to the center of the forehead, the bridge of the nose, and the chin. If desired, highlight the cheekbone area.
3. An elongated face will become more harmonious if bronzer is applied along the contour of the chin, as well as at the border of hair growth on the forehead. Be sure to highlight your cheekbones and the area under your eyebrows.
4. A triangular face requires darkening the temple and cheekbone areas, and highlighter should be applied to the chin and bridge of the nose.

Don't forget to use bronzer to highlight the hollows above and below your collarbones, as well as the contour of your chest if they are not covered by clothing. Add shine to the collarbones themselves, the roundness of the shoulders and chest.

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Now you know exactly where to apply bronzer and highlighter, and what to look for when purchasing this product. Share your favorite brands of decorative cosmetics in the comments to make the choice easier for other users.