Choose a bronzer for your face when you want a temporary glow, and a self-tanner when you want color that will last several days. However, it's easy to achieve a natural, glowing look when you know how. The powder can be slightly shimmery or matte, depending on your preference. Gel is ideal for those who don't wear powder, or those who break out from creams, but find powders hard to work with. Most of the formulations for men are in the gel category.
Gels tend to feel refreshing, because of their high water content, but some rub off very easily.
Powder feels cool and dry, but can creep into fine lines, and will not go on smoothly if you don't powder your face first. Sticks are very portable, and it's fun to draw on war stripes and smudge, but make sure they're easily blendable. Also, some shades of Jane and Black Opal blush work very well as bronzers. Then be sure to lightly and evenly apply translucent powder over your entire face, so that bronzer will glide on smoothly. Shake some of the bronzing powder into the lid or onto a tissue.