How to Correctly Apply Bronzer Makeup

Go for the healthy glow with bronzer makeup.

Bronzing makeup can highlight your face with a healthy glow -- if used correctly. Avoid a heavy-handed approach to applying any makeup, especially bronzer. An all-over brown mask is not the look to achieve. Apply bronzer correctly for a natural sun-kissed look that is glowy, not gloppy.

Things You'll Need

• Powder bronzer
• Large natural-hair makeup brush
• Makeup sponges
• Light natural powder

Instructions

1. Apply foundation to a clean moisturized face, then finish with a light loose powder.

2. Use a large, natural-hair makeup brush to apply bronzer in strategic locations. Dust it on only in places where the sun would naturally hit your face -- the bridge of your nose, near the hairline and on the fleshy part of your cheeks.

3. Blend the bronzer well, using light strokes with a makeup sponge.

4. Dust translucent powder over the bronzer to set the makeup.

Tips & Warnings

• Use bronzer as contour makeup to make a round face look smaller by applying it to the hollow of your cheeks.

References

• Allure Magazine: How to Avoid the Biggest Bronzer Mistakes
• Glamour Magazine: Bronzed Beauty