Applying bronzer can be intimidating — one wrong brushstroke and you can look orange, streaky or fake baked. But with these easy tricks from Tim Quinn, a Giorgio Armani makeup artist, you'll get a subtle, sun-kissed glow in seconds.
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Step 1
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Swirl
the powder brush in bronzer and tap to remove excess. Start at your
temple and sweep the brush down around your eye — keeping it close to
the hairline — and just under your cheekbone (make a fish face to help
find it). When you're halfway to your nose, sweep the brush back toward
your ear and down along your jawline. Repeat on the other side.
Tip: Apply bronzer after foundation but before concealer.
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Step 2
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Softly sweep the color down the center of your nose and along each side to blend.
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Grab
your foundation brush — with a little leftover foundation on it — and,
starting on your cheek directly below your pupil, lightly brush to
soften any lines from the bronzer. Repeat on the other side.
Tip: From your jawline, sweep bronzer down along your neck and onto your decolletage. Don't forget to apply it behind each ear.
Bronze Winner
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The
key to achieving a natural-looking glow is to use the right bronzer. A
powder formula is the easiest to apply. Choose a sheer version that is
two shades darker than your natural skin tone and has just a hint of
shimmer. For light skin, we like Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Pressed Powder (drugstores).
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The Glow-Down
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For dark complexions, try Giorgio Armani Sun Fabric Sheer Bronzer in 100 (giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com). Skip matte finishes, which can look muddy, and sparkly ones, which appear fake.
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To
ensure an even application, use a large powder brush with bristles that
are medium in length and density (halfway between fluffy and stiff).
Try the EcoTools Domed Bronzer Brush ($10, ecotools.com).
Use a foundation brush, like the Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush (bobbibrowncosmetics.com) for blending.
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