Promising Review: "I love the way this looks on my skin. It gives the glowy, wet look without being too obvious so I can even wear it without any other makeup on—just to add a little glow. It is so beautiful and light on the skin." — Arushi, an Ulta reviewer The biggest isn’t always the best when it comes to bronzer brushes. When contouring – especially on the nose – the more precise the shape, the more clean-cut the finish. We all know that a good bronzer can help transform your face: emphasising cheekbones and jawlines, and giving your face a sun-kissed glow without any UV exposure are just a few of the multifaceted bronzer’s talents.

Promising Review: "I have a hard time finding bronzers that melt and blend well into my skin without looking patchy and orange but this one is literally perfect." — A Sephora reviewerFor contouring, smaller, more precise brushes are usually your best bet to sculpt your face and define features. The Essence Hello, Good Stuff bronzer is a great bronzer for my pale complexion. It has a great texture, it looks natural and is easy to apply. The fact that this is super affordable to boot is only a great plus point. For a cheap bronzer like this one, I think this may definitely be one of the best ones I have ever tried. Would I recommend the Essence Hello, Good Stuff bronzer? Promising Review: "This one is simply perfection for summer. I often just blend it with my moisturizer and I'm all ready to go, instant freshness." — Elin, a Pai reviewer As you can see this bronzer looks very natural on the face. It does add a nice bronzy glow to my skin but it isn’t too much. In fact this is natural enough that I feel I can keep on applying this without it looking too much on the skin. I am really liking what this looks like on my face. Is this my favorite bronzer ever? I haven’t used it enough yet to make such a bold claim but I am certainly liking it. My final thoughts If you have warm undertones (the veins on your wrist look green), rich golden shades will compliment you. On the other hand, those with a cooler natural tone (veins look blue) should look for a bronzer with peachy hues.

INGREDIENTS: MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TALC, DIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE, SILICA, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SYNTHETIC WAX, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, BHT, TIN OXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, MAY CONTAIN/ [+/-]: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES).Promising Review: "This is the best gel-creme bronzer I’ve ever used. It applies beautifully with a Beauty Blender and last all day, no touch-ups required. It also looks the most natural, especially on mature skin." — Nancy, a Neiman Marcus reviewer Angled brushes are ideal for emphasising the cheeks, whereas compact travel brushes are a must-have for those who do their makeup on the go. What type of brush should you use for contouring? The best brush size will vary depending on which area you’re wanting to contour, but a mid-sized tapered option is a good starting point for your collection. 6 of the best bronzer brushes Chelsea Candelario is an Associate Editor at PureWow. She’s been writing about beauty and culture for more than seven years. When she’s not searching the internet for the latest beauty trends (and testing them out herself), she’s constantly highlighting inclusive brands that might not be on your radar. When it comes to the formula, everything from matte powders to sheer creams can be applied flawlessly with a brush – you just need to find the right one.

Designed to hug the contours of your cheeks, this angled Spectrum Collection brush works for both bronzing and defining, depending on whether you lightly dust and buff or precisely press and blend the product into the skin. The good news about any Essence product is how affordable it is. This bronzer retails for a mere €3.59. That is super affordable for any bronzer. It comes in two different shades of which this is the lightest one. It is also called: cococa-cool which has me very pleased. Most of the time Essence bronzers are far too orange and dark and this shade instantly looked like something that I might like. What does this bronzer have to offer? A two-in-one solution to bronzing and contouring, this Huda Beauty brush is the perfect option for those not wanting to use too many tools, but who also prefer each one to have a dedicated use.

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Promising Review: "I love this sun glow gel. I use a small amount on my face after my skincare routine and it really does create a subtle glow that lasts all day." — a Nordstrom reviewer That’s because shorter, more compact bristles allow for more product to be applied in concentrated areas, such as in the cheek hollows, under the jawline and down the nose. There'll be no spam from us. Just a weekly guide to the best affordable fashion and beauty buys. Sign me up The Hello, Good Stuff bronzer is a 99% natural formula that is infuse with cocoa powder and should be nourishing. I do think that a nourishing powder is not really a feasible concept but I do like how this is a nearly all natural formula. I like how an affordable brand like this is trying to create products that are better and less infused with chemicals. Then again, this could also just be an attempt to just make the brand look better. So I am always a bit skeptical. What does the shade 010 Cocoa-Cool look like? The right type of brush can totally transform your bronzing experience and should be chosen according to the look you want to achieve.

Promising Review: "I’ve used many contour products but this one just blends in perfectly and does not emphasize any of my texture." — Maria, a Sephora reviewer Promising Review: "As a brown skinned girl, this really helped my skin tone get an even complexion! I look so glowy and bronzed that this is a perfect product for the winter, and applies smoothly with my moisturizer." — Zaina, an Ulta reviewer The fluffier the brush, the more diffused the product will be, delivering a subtle warmth of colour. The smaller and more compact the brush, the more precise the application, with a more intense pigment payoff. As you can see this is a warm toned bronzer that is very fair and not too orange. It has a lovely texture and a neutral shade that is easy to blend onto the skin. I love applying this with a large stipple brush and it looks very natural on the skin. This is a great shade match for my fair skin. I think I have found a bronzer by Essence that works very well for me. How does this bronzer apply? Before & afterSimilar to powder and cream bronzers, you want to target any areas the sun would typically hit like your cheekbones, jawline, forehead and the temples (aka the perimeter of your face). If you want to amp up your faux tan, add a dot at bridge of liquid bronzer along the bridge of your nose, cupid's bow and over your eye lids. How We Chose the Best Liquid Bronzers Promising Review: "It has a beautiful glow to it and lights up my skin. [It has] a very lightweight formula. I also mixed it with my [Armani Beauty] Luminous Silk foundation and it worked well." — Nikki, a Giorgio Armani Beauty reviewer It all comes down to choosing the right brush and knowing how to use it. On that note, let’s dive into which brush works best for every type of bronzer. Which type of brush should you use for bronzer? Promising Review: "I absolutely love this stuff. The [way it feels] on my skin and the fresh clean look it gives without making my skin oily. It also has a nice bit of coverage. It’s wonderful!" — Robon, a Jones Road reviewer When Essence brings out a new bronzer I’m all ears. Till this day, Essence has only released one bronzer in their life time of me trying them as a brand. That was a limited edition bronzer of the Lights of Orient collection that was released more than 4 years ago. That has a stunning design though so I never wanted to use it too much. I have been waiting ever since for Essence to release a bronzer that could work for me. They are usually too orange, too dark or too muddy in my experience. So how do I fare with the Essence Hello, Good Stuff bronzer? Review: Essence Hello, Good Stuff Matte & Glow bronzer 010 Cocoa-Cool