Bronzing 101

I wanted to share a few tips on bronzing! The goal is to simplify it as much as I can but still help you see the impact. The three golden rules for bronzing are:

1. Pick a bronzer that isn’t orangey oompa loompa.
2. Always tap away excess on the counter and swirl the brush on the back of your hand first. Hear my voice in your head: you can’t ever go directly from the compact to your face! It has to go through the back of your hand first to grant access to your face. This ensures it will never get muddy.
3. And apply it where the sun would hit your face if you were lounging on a chaise in Tulum!

Here’s how:

TOOLS:

• Bronzing Powder — pick one that is shimmer free and is more brown than orange. I use Mac Bronzer in Bronze
• Bronzing Brush — there are many styles that you can choose from but my favorites is Sigma Tapered Face Brush because it is angled to fit the face perfectly. 

STEPS:

1. Tilt your head up and imagine where the sun’s rays would hit your features.
2. Dip your brush in the compact, tap off any excess on the counter, swirl the brush on the back of your hand to smooth it out, then start by sweeping the brush across the top of your hairline.
3. Next fill in your forehead and temples. Go back to reload, tap away excess, swirl a little on the back of your hand, then sweep across your cheekbones and down the bridge of your nose and tap a little on your chin.
4. Go back to reload, tap away excess, swirl a little on the back of your hand, then lift your chin. No, the sun wouldn’t reach your neck, but that’s why you have to go back and make sure to fill it in as well. Otherwise your chest and face will be a different color than your neck!

Credit to thebeautydepartment.com