Review (5/5): GReat Bronzer For Medium To Lighter Skin Tones, But Great Eye Shadow Too- Read On
As a makeup artist, I am always trying to find ways to get the most mileage out of the products that I use. This bronzer had some surprises to it. Read on..
PHOTO- My photo has swatches of both color 1 and 2 which are labeled. I tried to get accurate photos colorwise and it is hard to do as the camera does not capture the nuances. When applied with a brush, the effect is MUCH lighter.
WHAT IS THIS LIKE?
COMPACT
The compact is a high layered cardboard with a strong hinge to it. There is no mirror and the pan inside has the product with designs pressed into it. It does not come with a brush.
WHAT IS THE COLOR LIKE?
This color is more of a bronze gold color. It is still on the cooler side, but light warmer skin tones could use this too.
TYPE OF SKIN TESTED ON?
This was tested on both MAC translation of skin tones NW 25 (which is what you see in the photos) and NC37 which is a more tan but cooler skin tone.
HOW TO APPLY?
This applies well but you have to be sure you find the right brush. A stippling brush was the best way to get a natural look from this bronzer and highlighter. It allows for subtle application so that it does not look like you have on too much. If you use too dense of a brush, it is easy to get a stripe of glow on your face that others will see and it can really look odd. You also need to get a fresh brush and blend it very well into your skin. Apply this in the backwards 3 figure on each side of your face. Imagine two 3s in a mirror image on your face with the tips and centers touching.
ANY OTHER USES?
I found that this also makes a fabulous eye shadow. I found it to be a perfect match with the other color in this series of number 2 which is a darker more rose brown color. This is a great companion to that. If this is all you have, It also makes a great eye shadow alone or with another lighter satin finish shadow or even a matte. I would not go super frosty.
HOW TO APPLY TO EYES
In terms of eyes, you can use this as a contour, all over color, or in combination with the other darker color of this Sungasm series or another set of shadows. The application is best for a lighter look to use a teardrop shaped brush. Then for a heavier look with more color, a flat eye shadow brush packing this gently into place over a good eye primer is the way to go. For a quick application, you can also use a finger to apply and blend it with a brush or your finger
ANY IRRITATION PROBLEMS?
I am VERY sensitive and did not have any problems with this product on the face or eyes.
THE BOTTOM LINE
As long as you are willing to take some time to find the right brush for the application of this, this bronzer is a pretty color especially for cooler toned skin. It is a good highlighter for darker skin tones as a highlighter, though. This is beautiful on the face, eyes, and in tandem with the other color of this bronzer too.
MY RATING
FIVE STARS. This is a nice bronzer and I am surprised at how well it works on cooler skin tones, something that is not all that easy to find, especially in TWO colors of a collections.