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In the Groove features five different blush duos, and there is a good range of colors in the collection. Happy Together and Hang Loose are the most wearable of the five, while A Little Bit of Sunshine and Band of Roses are the most pigmented and should be used with a light hand or stippling brush. New Vibe is a bit more of a glittery mix than the others, which have more luminous/soft satin sheens.

• A Little Bit of Sunshine is an orange-y bronze duo — it features a shimmery orange-copper with a frost finish paired with a orange-toned medium brown with a satin finish. Together, they blend to create a muted orange-brown with soft sheen. It would better suit warmer skin tones, just because it does run rather orange. On my skin, it turns a little orange and definitely needs to be buffed out and used lightly.
• Happy Together contains gilded champagne and peach-brown, and together they create a soft champagne-peach. Very luminous. I think this works well on warm skin tones for a little glow–more as a highlighter than intensely pigmented blush, though. It looks like a subtle bronzer on my skin. I think that you can go lighter/darker with ease, since you just have to focus on one half of the duo.
• New Vibe is a duo that features a satin-y raspberry pink and shimmery bright copper with microglitter. When swirled together, they create a muted raspberry shade. I don’t really like the way they come together–it’s kind of muddy, even when worn. It’s not as pigmented as the other shades, too, when mixed.

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When it comes to drugstore brand bronzers, Physicians Formula is always a cut above the rest. I equate their bronzers as if they were from a luxury department store with an affordable price tag. Feast your eyes on these beauties new in the PF bronzer department this year.

To choose from either of these bronzers just think what do you want from a bronzer? A shimmery bronzed look or a beautiful light bronzed glow? Or you can always pick up both to use as your mood warrants!

For the more bold shimmery bronze look, choose Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Pressed Shimmer Bronzer. The formula provides a beautiful smooth bronzed glow with a bit of shimmer. The bronze color is long lasting and naturally beautiful. You can select from your skin tone (Fair to Light, Light to Medium, or Medium to Dark) to get the perfect shade. If you are going for bold, pick a shade darker.  “Formulated with Glow Activators Technology to provide Triple-Action Bronze Boosting that helps enhance and extend the life of your tan glow and improve skin’s clarity and radiance.

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Oh, how I long for a collection like this. Bobbi Brown knows how we love to look illuminated and bronzed and does it in a way like no one else can. With her exclusive formulas and micro pearls, these are the best.

The Illuminating Bronze Collection from Bobbi contains a must-have Shimmer Brick for Body and a new Illuminating Bronzing Powder in six shimmering shades.

Shimmer Brick for Body can be used anywhere you want a bit of color and subtle glow. Sweep it over shoulders, chest, even arms and legs.

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Follow these easy bronzing guidelines to safely maintain your sun goddess status all year round.

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Apply bronzer where the sun would normally warm the face, such as on tops of cheekbones, temples, bridge of nose and tip of chin. Avoid mixing bronzer into foundation or applying all over the face. To ensure proper application, be sure to use a large makeup brush with longer bristles.

BRONZER TIPS

1 – Bronzer alone can appear dull. For a dewy look, apply cream blush to the apples of your cheeks. The combination of bronzer and cream blush is absolutely gorgeous.

According to makeup artist Bobbi Brown, bronzer looks best on days you don’t wear a lot of foundation.

2 – Keep foundation to a minimum when applying bronzer as this can make your complexion too orange and “dirty” when the bronzer is applied. Apply a little tinted moisturizer if you must.

3 – Apply a little pink blusher to your cheeks as well to give a more natural looking glow.

4 – You must apply bronzer with the correct kind of brush – a wide and fluffy powder brush will work best. My favourite bronzer brushes are big, thick and soft with LONG bristles. This ensures an even application without harsh lines.

5 – When applying any kind of bronzer, it is best to start with a light application and build from there. If you make a mistake and apply too much, wipe off with some cotton wool or apply some light face powder on top to lighten the colour.

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Bit of sunshine can do wonders for your mood and a light tan can make you look healthier and slimmer. The bronzers will keep your skin looking clear, with a healthy and natural glow.

Useful Tips:

• Remember: bronzers usually wash off when you take a shower and they dont affect your skin color at all.
• Too dark shades may look unnatural.
• If you want to make your skin luminous, look for products with a subtle shimmer.
• Keep your foundation to a minimum if you wear bronzer on your face, otherwise your complexion may look too orange.
• Remember: if you apply the bronzer unevenly you can make your skin appear “dirty“.
• Make sure your bronzer is not too heavy.
• Bronzers come in liquids, creams, powders, sticks, beads, mousses.
• If you use a powder bronzer apply it with a big, round brush.
• Never overdo it your skin will look unnatural and “dirty“.
• Always apply the bronzer on areas where the sun usually hits.

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Selecting bronzer

Bronzer is a terrific way to add a sun-kissed look to your skin without tanning. Your face bronzer should look natural – not orange or too dark. When selecting your bronzer, pick a color that is one or two shades dark than your natural tone. Select products with golden undertones.

Powder bronzer works well for those women with oily or combination skin, while liquid formulas are perfect for those with dry skin.

Applying bronzer

For powder formulas – both pressed powder and loose powder, use a large fluffy powder or bronzer brush. The key to a natural looking glow is to avoid applying too much. You can always add more if you need it.

Swirl the brush into the bronzer powder and tap it to remove any excess. You want to apply the bronzer to the areas of your face that the sun would hit naturally – the forehead, nose, chin and apples of your cheeks.

Apply in by swirling the brush on your skin. This will distribute the product evenly. Use a circular motion and blend toward upward and outward. Keep blending the bronzer until it looks natural.

For liquid bronzer, you apply the product in the same manner, except this time add just a couple drops of bronzer onto a makeup sponge. Don’t worry about using too little. You can add more in layers. Use your sponge or fingertips to blend the color thoroughly.

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