The bronze age
11th July 2010
How to wear Bronzer and become a golden goddess – at any age!
Bronzer remains a favourite look among Celebrities who love to have bright, glowing skin all year round and especially on the red carpet. When used properly bronzer has the power to transform any face by highlighting and defining areas, especially the cheekbones. So it is no wonder that bronzer is one ‘fashion’ that never seems to go out of style!
That little extra touch of warmth will instantly make you look healthier and more youthful, but that doesn’t mean everyone should grab the terracotta. Choose a bronzer that is one to two shades darker than your skin, with brown tones that are more natural-looking.
Fair skinned beauties look best in soft taupe and caramel, while medium skinned girls should use yellow gold shades, and darker skin works best iwith richer copper tones.
Follow these golden rules for a flawless, feature enhancing glow.
1)To create a soft healthy glow, apply your bronzer in light touches just on the prominent areas of the face, cheekbones, forehead, tip of the nose and chin.
2) For a more intense finish and to create amazing definition, sweep the bronzer in a ‘Lazy C’ Start with the brush close to the hairline just above the temple and glide it dowmwards along the hairline and then sweep it right underneath the cheekbone. This will heighten the glow while adding spectacular contour to your face.
3) Nothing gives freshness and youth to the face faster than a little blush. Sweep a pinky-peach blush along the cheekbone, stopping at the apple. Use a light touch of a slightly deeper or brighter shade to really add dimension to the face. The right touch of blush will enhance the glow that your bronzer gives to the face.
Since darker colours recess the face, be mindful not to apply too much, or you will shrink your cheekbones and sink in your cheeks and under eyes. If you have fair or greying hair, be careful not to colour into your hair line!
Bronzers should be believable : Choose the Right Formula
20’s: In your 20’s the skin is generally healthy with a natural lustre all of its own so go gently with the shimmer and opt for a matte formula along the nose, forehead and chin and save the shimmer for your cheeks bones, collar bones and shoulders.
30’s: In your 30s, the moisture levels in your skin begins to drop, so it’s important to choose a bronzer with a hydrating formula. Pick a bronzer with a luminous finish, and go easy on the application to avoid a dirty, over-coloured effect.
40’s: In your 40’s bronzer should give you a subtle glow and not be a blatant beauty announcement. Sway toward mineral based formulas for extra coverage while giving your skin a boost of colour.
50’s and Beyond: As your skin matures it’s important to update your bronzer formula. Use a light hand, and Stay away from heavily pigmented bronzers, and instead choose a subtle colour, adding more to the areas of the face that are naturally kissed by the sun. Steer toward a cream-based formula to keep your skin hydrated and use a bronzer with SPF, to protect skin while covering up those tiny lines.
Tip: If you’re going for an all-bronze, relaxed make-up look, mix up the textures, all matte can look flat and dull, and all shimmery can look too done up. Highlighting two spots gives the look balance. Try focusing on your cheekbones and under the brow bone for a no-fail look and don’t forget the body too!
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