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Whether your skin leans cool or warm, the best liquid bronzers can enhance your natural glow.
Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images: Allure editors
Liquid bronzers are versatile, too.
Well, the magic that is Makeup by Mario’s SoftSculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum qualifies as both.
She suggests pairing this bronzer withSaie’s Big Brushfor a seamless blend.
Allureshopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applying the Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum in shade Light Medium
“Just because this formula is free of iridescence doesn’t mean it has a matte finish, either.
(You’re welcome for the new motto, if so.)
Allow us to introduce you to Caliray’s Sundrip Luminous Liquid Bronzer.
Allureshopping market editor Angela Trakoshis before applying the Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum
It’s a glow-boosting treat you’ll fall in love with from the first swipe.
We’ll take two.
Oily skin types, take note: This oil-free tint delivers a matte finish free.
Allureshopping market editor Angela Trakoshis after applying the Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum in shade Light Medium
That means it’s free from the radiance-inducing ingredients that might dip into greasy territorywe love to hear it.
Take Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Glow Liquid Bronzer, for example.
Just be aware most shades lean toward the pinky shade rangeminus the true-bronze Kiss of Spice, seen above.
Allureassociate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez applying the Saie Dew Bronze Liquid Bronzer in shade Swim
Each innovative shade has dew-inducing warm tones to bring multidimensional color to your makeup.
Its gel-cream texture means a little drop goes a long way, so squeeze the tube lightly.
What’s the difference between liquid bronzers and bronzing drops?
Allureassociate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez before applying the Saie Dew Bronze Liquid Bronzer
How do I apply liquid bronzer to my face?
Both Scibelli and Pollara agree that a beauty sponge or densefoundation brushwill give you the most natural-looking results.
“This will give you more control over the product placement.”
Allureassociate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez before applying the Saie Dew Bronze Liquid Bronzer
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Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein applying the Milk Makeup Bionic Liquid Bronzer in shade Shapeshift.
Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein before applying the Milk Makeup Bionic Liquid Bronzer
Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein after applying the Milk Makeup Bionic Liquid Bronzer