It’s officially autumn, which means it’s likely your summer glow is starting to disappear. But just because those long days at the beach (spent wearing SPF, of course) are quickly becoming a distant memory, it doesn’t mean your bronzed complexion has to vanish too. But how? By using a gradual tan, a blush that mimics sun-kissed skin, and most importantly: a warm bronzing powder.
So, to keep that natural-looking glow going year-round (without running the risk of sun damage), here are the best bronzing powders to add to your beauty routine.
Clinique Powder Pop Flower Bronzer
Although the 3D flower print alone makes this powder compact worth the price, Clinique’s bronzer will also inject a natural-looking and universally flattering warmth into any complexion.
“The bronzer has a natural look and also gives your skin a glow. It is buildable and isn’t too dark or too light. It’s just perfect.” – Izzy09
Want to know more? Read Clinique Powder Pop Flower Bronzer reviews here…
$57, Adore Beauty
NYX Professional Makeup California Beamin’ Face & Body Bronzer
Whether you want to contour and add dimension to your face, or simply enhance your makeup with a golden glow, this jumbo-sized pressed powder can and will do it all.
“The powder itself has a gorgeous bronze hue that doesn’t look orange on me at all. The shimmer is very fine and looks natural which I prefer. This product is very worth the money if you use bronzer everyday!” – Beccaduncan23
Want to know more? Read NYX Professional Makeup California Beamin’ Face & Body Bronzer reviews here…
$12.47, Priceline
Revlon SkinLights™ Powder Bronzer
For year-round radiance, Revlon’s bronzing powder gives you the sun-kissed glow you can usually only get from time spent on the beaches they’re named after.
“Really impressed with these bronzers and they are by far my favourite drugstore bronzers to date (and I have tried so many).” – Duality
Want to know more? Read Revlon SkinLights Powder Bronzer reviews here…
$17.39, Chemist Warehouse
Maybelline New York City Bronzer
If you’re after a bronzer for fair skin, this one is a strong contender. Available in shades so light that you would be forgiven for confusing them for setting powder, this bronzer will warm up porcelain skin types without having to worry about a muddy finish.
“This is such a lovely, user friendly bronzer. It applies so easily without being over the top.” – JMenz
Want to know more? Read Maybelline New York City Bronzer reviews here…
$11.69, Chemist Warehouse
L’Oréal Paris Back to Bronze – Matte Bronzer
Infused with natural peach, mango and coconut butter, L’Oréal’s bronzer smoothly brings instant warmth and depth to all the places where the sun would naturally hit your face.
“The texture of the bronzer is smooth and it goes on really easily. Even if you accidentally use too much it’s fine because the colour is not incredibly pigmented so it’s safe to use for beginners or if you tend to have a heavy hand.” – Miss19
Want to know more? Read L’Oréal Paris Back to Bronze – Matte Bronzer reviews here…
$29.95, Adore Beauty
La Mav® Sunkissed Bronzer
With anti-ageing minerals such as rosehip oil and vitamin C, La Mav’s bronzing powder adds an instant surface-level glow while working to build and enhance the skin’s radiance over time.
“A quick sweep across my cheek bone and across my eyes and my skin is instantly lifted. I will continue using this as an every day essential.” – Ishq
Want to know more? Read La Mav® Sunkissed Bronzer reviews here…
$32, Nourished Life
MUD Bronzer
Our cheap and cheerful pick of the bunch. For under $5, you might be surprised to discover the complexity of MUD’s bronzing formula. The ultra-fine powder has been developed to enable a buildable, blendable and long-lasting finish that allows the skin to breathe.
“Loved the deep colour in this bronzer. For a bargain prize this bronzer is quite good.” – Moonlightsak16
Want to know more? Read MUD Bronzer reviews here…
$4.50, Woolworths
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder
If you prefer a matte formula without any shimmer, Bobbi Brown’s best-selling bronzer is perfect for you. A healthy dose of warmth is delivered by the red and brown-based shades which sit comfortably across your cheeks, nose and can even be used as an eyeshadow.
“This is absolutely my favourite bronzer and I highly recommend it. I have the bronzer in 2, medium. I have fair skin/ ivory and this shade is absolutely perfect. Most bronzers show up as orange on my skin, or they make my skin look like dirt is on it.” – Luna19
Want to know more? Read Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder reviews here..
$74, Bobbi Brown
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How do you maintain your summer glow? What are your favourite bronzers?
I’m not good with bronzer.
Yeah, neither :/
Not a fan. Does not look good on me.
One of my all time favourite bronzers is Becca’s Bali Sands…divine 💖
Hard to get a bronzer light enough and natural looking for my very fair skin. Easier to use a nude coloured lipstick and careful blending.
I remember seeing my Mum use lipstick as blush when I was a kid.
I find bronzer tricky to use. If it’s not done right it can look harsh on me.
Bronzers don’t suit my fair skin. They just don’t good but it could be that I’ve not found the right one yet too.
I find the same
I’m the same way – they usually make my face look dirty, but that Maybelline one looks like it could be a contender.
The Flower Bronzer looks so wantable! I’m currently enjoying the Bobbi Brown bronzer there that I feel gives me confidence as I use it that I’m getting it right. I find a lot of Bobbi Brown products to be like that!
I love the Clinique Powder Pop Flower Bronzer but I also really like Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer.
I find bronzer hard to use as where ever you stop leaves a tide mark
I have actually never worn bronzer but keen to start!
I like Bronzers and have used the Revlon but there’s a couple there that I’d like to try next.
I love benefits hula bronzer
Yes that’s one of my favourites also.
The Body Shop used to sell bronzing pearls years ago which I loved. Not sure if they still make them.
I don’t tan so I use Dove Body Glow on special occasions. I’ve tried other brands but this one works best for me.
I do have a powder bronzer but I only use it for sculpting.
I love bronzer on my cheeks!
At the moment I am using a MAC Bronzer at the moment it leaves, a wonderful finish I use it to Contour my face.
I’ve never used a bronzer before, but I would probably use it like a blush.. is that weird?
I tend to use a concealer instead
some are dark, and no matter how lightly i apply it it still looks woeful lol
I have a couple in my stash but I never use them.
I don’t like wearing make up but I do like a good bronzer
The Revlon one is very good
Bronzers don’t suit my fair & cool-toned skin, BUT I have found I can get away with using a cool-toned contour as a bronzer instead. Still, it’s not a necessity for my makeup.
I haven’t tried these bronzers, however I rarely use the ones I own
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder is my favourite.
That Clinique compact looks so pretty 🙂