How to Pick the Right Shade of Bronzer
Many people use a bronzer on their face to enhance their complexion. A common mistake that some people make is choosing the wrong shade. By choosing the correct shade and following a few application tips you can have a glowing sun-kissed complexion in no time.
How to Pick the Right Shade of Bronzer
Choose the proper bronzer color for your skin tone. It is usually best to stick to bronzers that have a toasty hue such as golden shades or suntan brown. Avoid bronzers that appear too red or orange in the package, because it will probably look the same way on your face. It is recommended that you choose a bronzer shade that closely matches your natural skin tone.
Choose a deeper shade with honey or amber undertones if you have a warm olive complexion. If you have a pinkish complexion, select a bronzer with touches of pink.
If you favor using coral or peach colored lipstick, eyeshadow and blush, you need to stay within the peachy tones of bronzer. If you prefer wearing neutral colors, choose an earth-colored bronzer.
Select the right shade of bronzer by using the back of your hand as a skin color guide. If the store has samples available rub the bronzer on the back of your hand to see how well it matches your skin tone.
Choose a bronzer that comes in a compact that has 5 to 6 shades. This will give you more color choices.
Bring your makeup with you when you shop for bronzer. This is a way to make sure the bronzer you choose will complement your makeup shades.
Use a darker bronzer in the summer when your skin is naturally tan and a lighter bronzer in the winter so your skin does not look orange.