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There are lots of matte options, too.

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And those that shimmer never go overboard into glitter territory.

Makeup artist Cara Lovello loves cream bronzers for a multitude of reasons.

“They help you warm up the face and keep a skin-like finish,” she tellsAllure.

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream jar of cream bronzer with black lid ajar on white background

And with the right technique, Lovello says, they can last and last.

Almost immediately, it made our list ofbest new bronzersand bronzers that look incredibleon dark skin.

“Did she swallow sunshine?”

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer in Hunnie Glaze hexagon compact of cream bronzer on white background

they’ll all ask as you pass by with your bronzed-up, slightly shimmery cheeks.

And with five stunning shades, any skin tone can enjoy that ethereal radiance.

And you’re free to’t help but appreciate the high-quality built-in brush that makes blending a foolproof breeze.

Tower 28 Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer clear square compact of shimmery cream bronzer on white background

No wonder it won aBest of Beauty Award.

Although it goes on creamy, it sets like a semi-matte powder, making it ideal over foundation.

If you prefer a shimmer-free golden glow, this is the way to go.

Makeup by Mario Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick white twist up bronzer stick on white background

And don’t forget to try it for yourcontouring needs, too.

Refy Cream Bronzer is basically the perfect balayage in bronzer form.

Saie Sun Melt jar of cream bronzer with black lid ajar on white background

Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color in Bubbly Bebe black twist up stick of shimmery bronzer with brush on one end and…

Glossier Solar Paint in Ray white tube with bronze cap and swatch of liquid bronzer on white background

E.L.F. Putty Bronzer jar of putty bronzer with black cap ajar on white background

Milk Makeup Matte Cream Bronzer white twist up stick of bronzer with diagonal swatch behind it on white background

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer jar of bronzer with bronze lid to the side on white background on white background

Milani Supercharged Cheek  Lip Multistick orange twist up stick of bronzer on white background

Refy Cream Bronzer in Sand square gray compact of cream bronzer on white background

W3ll People Bio Bronze Cream Stick white and lime green twist up bronzer stick with cap to the side on white background

Undone Beauty Water Bronzer white twist up bronzer stick on white background