How to Apply a Matte Bronzer

A bronzer is a great way to have a sun-kissed appearance, without spending damaging hours under the sun. Bronzer doesn't act as a cover-up; instead it creates natural tanned details along the bone structure of your face. Matte bronzers, as compared to powder bronzers, allow for a more natural look and they even out the oils in your skin.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Matte bronzer Large soft bristled powder brush

1. Apply your makeup as usual. Bronzer is meant to accent the color of your skin, not to work as a cover-up. Apply concealer, foundation, powder and any other face makeup as normal. Refrain only from applying blush, which will be applied after the bronzer.

2. Prepare bronzer onto the makeup brush. Swirl your brush upon the surface of the bronzer compact in a circular motion. Tap excess powder off of the brush against the lid.

3. Swipe bronzer to create tanned accents. Do not apply bronzer over the entire surface of your face; it will look like a fake tan. Instead, swipe color along your jaw line in circular motions. In addition, apply color along your cheek bones, hairline and the bridge of your nose.

4. Even out your skin tone. After applying bronzer to the appropriate areas of your face, apply a quick layer of bronzer across your neck and chest. This will avoid creating a mask of color between your face and the rest of your skin.

5. Apply blush. To finish off your bronzed look, apply blush in the same fashion as you normally do. Pinks compliment a bronzed look very well and appear more natural than red tones.

References

• Applying Bronzer