Tuesday 25 June 2013

Top 3 Favourite Bronzers

Hello Lovelies!

I am so excited because last night I reached 600 GFC followers! Thank you all so much, I was in the middle of Tesco and I logged on and when I seen that I had hit 600 I literally squealed with excitement...my boyfriend didn't know what to think! 

Today I wanted to share my favourite bronzers with you. Up until last year I was never really a bronzer girl and then I dived in head first into the bronzer world and have been obsessed ever since. So I decided to show you my top three favourite bronzers. These are the three that I reach for the most and since it's getting into Summertime I have been reaching for them a lot more. I have included two high-end and one "drugstore" just for some variety. If you have any other recommendations please let me know what I should try! 

Essence Sun Club Bronzer 
This is one of the cheapest bronzers that I own, but honestly I really do love it. I bought this in Pennys/Primark back in February time for next to nothing and it has become one of my bargain finds of the year! I'm not sure if this was limited edition for the Summer time but I still see them on my local Essence stands so hopefully you will be able to still get your hands on one. I went for the blonde version, and yes even though I'm not blonde I am extremely pale so I thought it would be safer to go for this one and that way I have the option to build up the colour if needed. It is a very warm toned bronzer, it's also matte so you can also contour with it if you like! Randomly enough it smells divine! 

NARS Laguna
This is without a doubt my holy grail bronzer. I am currently on my second one and a week does not go by that I don't pick this up! It is the perfect golden brown bronzer, and I think it would look lovely on pale to medium skin tones. If you are slightly darker maybe NARS Casino would be the one for you. Laguna does contain very subtle shimmer so you would get away with using it for contour if you wanted but I usually just use it to add some warmth to my face (being as white as I am I need all the help I can get!) As with all NARS products it is amazing quality, really pigmented and really long lasting on the skin. It is on the pricier side but in my opinion completely worth it!

Soleil Tan De Chanel
Finally one of the more recent additions to my bronzing family is the Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel. This is a completely unique product in my makeup collection. It is basically a cream bronzer that is marketed as a bronzing base. I have used this underneath my makeup before for a night out and I did love the effect it gave. I wore a lighter coverage foundation on top and it made me look that I had a nice natural tan (Wishful thinking in Ireland!) But mostly I just use this like I would any other bronzer. I adore using my Real Techniques Expert Face brush with it, I just think that is a match made in heaven! Some days I do find this a bit too orange toned for my skin but then other days I love the way it looks. I have seen that Bourjois have released something similar and I am very interested to try that one out to see if it may be a cheaper alternative! 

Have you tried any of these bronzers? If so what did you think of them? What bronzers would you recommend? 



14 comments:

  1. Is the essence bronzer well pigmented? :)

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    1. It is! The only thing I'd say is it can be a bit chalky! xx

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  2. Wanna try the chanel bronzer, but think it might turn out a big orange/muddy coloured on my skintone
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    thatgirlcalledlauren.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I'd definitely recommend trying before buying! It's a definite love/hate thing! xx

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  3. The essence one looks great, some of their stuff is brilliant! I really want to try the new Bourjois one too, and the cream blushes x

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    1. I got one of the cream blushes at the weekend and it's love! xx

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  4. I neeeed to repurchase nars laguna! xx

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    1. Haha I got a new one in London..its sooo nice when it's new!:D xx

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  5. I've wanted to try the Chanel one for the longest time!
    Love the blog sweet

    styleheartmakeup.blogspot.com

    xx

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    1. Thanks lovely!:) Apparently Bourjois have a dupe out now for the Chanel one:) xx

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  6. The Essence one looks ideal for fare skin, might give it a go :) x.

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    1. Definitely hun, be sure to get the one for blondes though because I know the brunette one is alot darker!

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  7. I love the look of Chanel Bronzer but I'm afriad of buying it in case it doesn't work for me.

    Kah-Feh Yen

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  8. i love how light these are! they aren't orange or dirty looking on the skin. great post! xx

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