Review (5/5): Nice As Bronzer On Cooler Toned Skin, But Fabulous Eye Shadow Too,- Read On
I am a makeup artist. I am always finding ways to make cosmetics work for all sorts of uses to get the best look and bang for the buck. This Luminating Bronzer has some surprises up its sleeve.
WHAT IS THIS LIKE?
COMPACT
This comes in a heavy cardboard compact with a strong cardboard hinge on it. There is no mirror. The pan inside has printed letters and design on it. In this case, the color is number 2, the darker of the two in this collection.
WHAT COLOR IS THIS?
This bronzer is a unique color. Instead of being the usual brown or orange color so many bronzers are, this one is a rose toned base which at first seems unusual. If used on cooler toned skin, you will still see a luminzer effect but the undertone is more of a rose tan.
WHAT COLOR SKIN DID I USE THIS ON?
Right now, I tried this on two colors of skin. One was translated into MAC foundation color as NC27- a tanned color which leans toward the cooler side, and NW25 which is a cooler lighter caucasian leaning color.
EFFECTS?
Things like this have a need for you to choose the right brush. The wrong brush can make it look horrible. The right brush can make it look like a million bucks. When used with a STIPPLING brush (look that up to find out what that means), this bronzer provides the perfect luminescence and glow along with color.
You can see the cheekbones highlighted and see the spot of color, but it is subtle, and not overbearing.
If you use the dense fluffy brush like you might use to apply blush, the results border on ridiculous. It is like you have smears of bright shimmer on and it is hard to blend in well.
WHAT OTHER USES?
Interestingly, I have both color 1 and 2 of this line of Sungasm bronzers. When using this particular color 2 on the creases of the eyes, it provides a GORGEOUS natural look similar to the old J Lo type look or other natural based looks which in reality take a lot of makeup but they just don't look like it.
This put together with color 1 in this series, the two together make a great duo on the eyes. It really is amazing. It brings out the color of the eyes perfectly. In fact, I use the lighter one on the upper cheekbones for highlight/bronzer and the darker number 2 under it and blend well. The effect is subtle but beautiful.
HOW TO APPLY TO EYES
I have used good shadow brushes and my finger as well. The idea is for medium to subtle color, use a tear drop shaped shadow brush. For more intensity use a flat eye shadow brush on top of eye primer and blend once you have applied the other colors. For a quick application, I have successfully used my fingers.
DOES IT BURN ON THE EYES?
I have a terrible time with products on my eyes. They usually burn and give me trouble. This bronzer did not do that. If you are concerned, be sure to get a good eye primer that you are comfortable with and use that first on your eyes.
WHAT ABOUT DARKER SKIN TONES?
If you use this on darker skin tones, there is a good chance it could show up a bit on the ghostly side. It has to be applied very lightly and blended well a little at a time to test the best depth if you want to try it.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Not only as a gorgeous rose based bronzer highlighter, but also as a contour or all over eye shadow, this color bronzer is a great price with good performance. It is not the usual color for bronzers but it works on medium to lighter skin tones.
MY RATING
FIVE STARS. This is a great multi purpose product for summer. It doubles as bronzer and luminzer but also as a great eye shadow.