Compact bronzer or cream bronzer, glittery or matte, natural or intense... Discover our complete selection of top products. Then, simply choose the one that’s right for your face and your budget.
First and foremost: why use a bronzing powder?
Bronzing powder adds a touch of warmth to the skin and brightens the complexion. It is also the perfect product to give your features some definition and extend your summer tan beyond vacations.
What is the best bronzing powder for your face?
It can be tricky to find the right product among all the types of bronzing powders available on the market. Here are two questions to guide your choice.
What shade should you choose for your complexion?
Generally, it is recommended to choose a shade one or two tones darker than your natural complexion.
- Rosy beiges, golds, and sand or honey tones are well-suited for fair skin.
- Shades of brown, chocolate, and chestnut, as well as intense copper hues, are perfect for darker skin.
Do you prefer a matte or shimmery bronzing powder?
The answer depends on your purpose and your skin type.
- Matte powder has a natural effect, enhancing the tan without creating any lines. It’s a good choice for fair skin and for everyday makeup. It also helps to reduce the oily effect of sebum or sweat.
Shimmering powder has a silky texture, perfect for adding radiance to an existing tan or for enhancing your glow during a special event. Be careful, though: this texture can make oily skin appear even shinier and accentuate wrinkles.
Our suggestions
Rimmel London natural water repellent
Add a ray of sunshine to your face quickly and easily. In addition to being waterproof, this bronzer will leave your skin feeling silky smooth.
The Perfect Bronzer by Annabelle
A mineral-oil-free, hypoallergenic, vegan, talc-free and cruelty-free powder, it's possible! Warm up your complexion in a jiffy with this natural formula that blends easily.
Maybelline New York sculpting cocoa butter
Offered in three shades, City Bronzer sculpting powder with cocoa butter gives your skin a natural-feeling finish.
Personnelle Cosmetic's matte powder
Personnelle Cosmetics' formula not only gives skin a matte, even look, but also sets makeup in a flash.
Marcelle ultralight talc-free bronzer
Silky, with a natural-looking effect, this vitamin-E enriched formula contains hyaluronic acid. What more could you ask for!
L'Oréal Paris Infallible waterproof
This bronzer offers a soft, matte tan or contouring effects that repel water, heat, sweat and humidity for 24 hours. It’s high time you tried it.
Nagi Cosmetics super-fine sunshine
Give your skin just the right dose of sun with a super-fine formula that adapts to your skin tone to create the perfect sunny glow.
Watier natural
Enjoy stunning, natural-looking skin from a non-drying formula that offers an ultra-soft finish to create the perfect bronzed tone without exposure to the sun.
Pupa Milano multi-effect powder
One powder with 4 beautiful effects: on top of acting as a light reflector, the various shades in this powder give you the right intensity for every moment.
Estée Lauder natural summer
Say goodbye to a dull complexion and hello to a lasting summer glow with Estée Lauder's pressed powder bronzer.
How to apply your bronzing powder?
First, remember these three golden rules:
- Apply your bronzing powder at the end of your makeup routine, after foundation and concealer.
- Always tap your brush on the back of your hand to remove excess powder before applying it.
- Make sure the brush lightly grazes your skin: you don’t want to be too heavy-handed.
Where to apply your bronzing powder?
Focus on the prominent areas of your face that naturally catch the sun: the tops of your cheekbones, forehead, chin, and bridge of the nose.
There are two main ways to apply bronzing powder:
- Draw a number 3 with your brush on the sides of your face: go from the outer forehead to the temple, highlight the cheekbones, then go back to sweep along the jawline.
- Draw a half-moon from the cheekbone to the temple and upper forehead with light back-and-forth movements.
You can also add a touch of powder to your neck and décolletage to reduce the contrast with your face.
Which brush to use for your bronzing powder?
Choose a dense, round brush, which will provide an even effect and allow you to lightly cover the targeted areas.