Keep your summer glow: The best bronzers for all skin tones and types
Looking for the perfect bronzing powder, liquid or cream?
Besides a stint in the sunshine, bronzer is the best way to warm up the skin and fake a summer glow all-year round.
Whether you're after sun-kissed glow, looking to enhance a natural tan, or create contouring definition, there's a bronzer to suit all skin tone and type.
Here are the best powder, liquid and cream bronzer formulations of 2019 from top beauty brands including Huda Beauty, Benefit, Chanel, Morphe and more, so you can go ahead and get your glow on.
Rimmel London Natural Pressed Bronzer, £4.49
This affordable bronzer from Rimmel London will instantly warm up your complexion. The richly pigmented, waterproof bronzing powder has a velvety soft texture that leaves you with a naturally even and bronzed look. Better still, it's easy to apply and blends like a dream.
One Amazon shopper wrote: 'Absolutely adore this product. Blends well and doesn't appear too orange or cakey.'
Another added that it's a great option for fairer skin: 'This bronzer is great if like me you have naturally quite a fair complexion. I have always been afraid to use bronzers through fear of them making me look orange... however this bronzer did not disappoint, not only does it look great but lasts forever – bonus!'
Morphe Glamabronze Face & Body Bronzer, £19
This supersized bronzer from Morphe can be dusted over your face and body for a beachy glow, minus any burns or sandy toes.
It has a gorgeous matte finish that can be built up and a soft texture, so there's no chalky, dry feeling at all. It rivals professional-grade make-up.
Better yet, it comes in three shades – opt for Icon if you have fair skin, and the shade Phenom works wonders on medium-to-deep skin tones.
Benefit Hoola, £26
This iconic bronzer should have a place in your makeup bag all year round.
The boxed Hoola bronzer from Benefit is free from any tell-tale sparkle or shine and is now available in three new shades – Lite, Caramel and Toasted. Hoola original is great for contouring and washing across the lids. Whereas the shade Toasted has reddish-brown undertones, and looks especially gorgeous against dark skin tones.
Did we mention this bronzer comes with a brush too?
Lumene Invisible Illumination Watercolor Bronzer, £22.50
If powders or creams just aren't your thing we recommend adding Lumene Invisible Illumination Watercolor Bronzer to your beauty stash ASAP.
Inspired by the fresh-faced beauty of Nordic women, this liquid sheer bronzer never looks cakey and reflects light, leaving skin bright, healthy and dewy. The best bronzer yet for an effortless bronzed glow.
Nudestix Nudies Matte Bronze in Bondi Bae, £28
This travel friendly stick bronzer from cult US brand Nudestix works a treat on your morning commute and provides a trip to Bondi Beach in just a swipe.
The matte cream bronzer offers total control over application and has the perfect natural finish. And the swipe-on format means it's also great as contour.
We recommend using a Beautyblender if you want to create a softer seamless finish.
CHANEL Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base, £40
We get that the price tag is a little discouraging, but your skin deserves CHANEL's velvety bronzer.
CHANEL Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base has orange undertones making it suitable for a variety of skin types. And it can be worn beneath or on top of makeup.
For an overall glow, gently sweep across your cheek bones, temples and forehead.
Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer, £20.50
For that subtle I've-been-laying-out-all-day glow, Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer is a great option.
The on-the-go stick blends in beautifully, doesn't emphasise dry patches, and covers large areas effortlessly for a believable tan, while the cream formula adds a little luminosity to the skin.
The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder, £14
This butter-soft bronzer should be your go-to if you want to look like a bronzed goddess for just £14.
Rated an impressive 5 out of 5 stars on The Body Shop with over 100 rave reviews, the honey-enriched bronzing powder offers a luminous golden glow without leaving your complexion muddy.
The shimmer-free, pressed powder is available in five shades to suit even the palest skin tones.
Huda Beauty Tantour, £26
Step-up your contour game with Huda's Tantour cream-to-powder contour and bronzer.
The first bronzer contour hybrid from beauty mogul Huda Kattan, it will sculpt your cheekbones to perfection and add the perfect amount of bronze to your makeup look.
The multitasking make-up product is sweat and water-resistant and it's incredibly long-lasting – perfect for warmer weather.
NARS Sun Wash Diffusing Bronzer in Lauguna, £31
The NARS Sun Wash Diffusing Bronzer in Laguna is a luxurious classic.
This finely-milled, satin-finish bronzer is buildable and lightweight, melting comfortably into the skin and giving it a natural sun-kissed glow.
And thanks to its 'soft blurring technology' skin looks healthier and imperfections are diffused.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer in Diffused Bronze Light, £45
A slightly pearlescent finish helps bronzer look more natural and part of the skin.
Enter Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer in Diffused Bronze Light, which gives tired lacklustre skin an instant soft-lit glow thanks to its Photoluminescent Technology.
The top-rated bronzer available on Space NK is marbled, luxurious, universally flattering, and boasts a star rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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