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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Best Drugstore Matte Bronzers


Matte bronzers have always seemed to be a challenge at the drugstore. Or at least that is what I used to think. Funny thing happened in doing the research for this topic: I realized there are actually a good variety of options at the drugstore nowadays. Some even rival higher end bronzers in quality and tone. Below you will find a list of the bronzers I have come to like the best with options for many skin tones as well as bronzers that are fairly neutral in tone, and therefore, work for a wide variety of people.

Check out my video below for more in-depth review on each. 


Fair to Light Skin Tones:

Neutrogena Natural Radiance Bronzer ~ "Sunkissed" ~ $12.99
Available at Ulta, Target, Walmart, major drugstores
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=prod2107521

Physicians Formula Bronzer Booster Glow-Boosting Pressed Bronzer ~ "Medium to Dark" ~ $14.99
Available at Ulta, Target, Walmart, major drugstores
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod1251324#

Essence Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder ~ "Blondes/Lighter Skin 01" ~ $4.99
Available at Ulta 
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3400079#


Medium to Deep Skin Tones:

NYX Matte Body Bronzer ~ "Medium" ~ $8.99
Available at Ulta, some Targets & CVS, www.nyxcosmetics.com
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4141595#reviews

Jane Cosmetics Bronzing Powder ~ "Dream" & "Empower" ~ $10.00
Available at Ulta, www.janecosmetics.com
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5770369

e.l.f. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder ~ "Antigua" ~ $3.00
Available at www.eyeslipsface.com
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/bronzers/contouring_blush_and_bronzing_powder

e.l.f. Studio Baked Bronzer ~ "Los Cabos" ~ $3.00
Available at www.eyeslipsface.com
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/bronzers/baked_bronzer


Universal Bronzers:

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powderb~ "Sunny" ~ $2.99
Available at Walmart, Target, Rite Aid
http://shop.riteaid.com/dp/B004ZDTRE8#.U3duO_ldVgE

Rimmel London Natural Bronzer ~ "Sun Bronze" ~ $4.99
Available at Ulta, Walmart, Target, most major drugstores
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod2960199&_requestid=644747

e.l.f. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder ~ "St. Lucia" ~ $3.00
Available at Target, Walmart, www.eyeslipsface.com
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/bronzers/contouring_blush_and_bronzing_powder

NYC Color Wheel Mosiac Face Powder ~ "All Over Bronze Glow" ~ $4.47
Available at Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, Walgreens
http://www.walmart.com/ip/NYC-New-York-Color-Color-Wheel-Mosaic-Face-Powder-724A-All-Over-Bronze-Glow-0.32-oz/10322728

Milani Bronzer XL All-Over Glow ~ "Fake Tan" ~ $10.00
Available at CVS, www.cherryculture.com, www.milanicosmetics.com
http://www.cherryculture.com/cosmetics/makeup/milani/milani-bronzer-xl-all-over-glow/17329&cat=0&page=1


Cream Bronzers:

Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Creme Bronzer ~ "Warm Tan" & "Rich Bronze" ~ $10.99
Available at Target
http://www.target.com/p/sonia-kashuk-undetectable-creme-bronzer/-/A-14425125#prodSlot=medium_2_2&term=sonia+kashuk

e.l.f. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Cream ~ "St. Lucia" ~ $3.00
Available at www.eyeslipsface.com
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/bronzers/contouring_blush_and_bronzing_cream