Going for bronze isn’t necessarily a bad thing when you’ve got these products on your team. As temperatures continue to rise country wide our make-up looks adapt with warmer shades of copper, rose gold and the ubiquitous bronze.
Whether you’re a full blown bronzed babe or still warming up to the trend, we’ve listed the products you need to achieve a sun-kissed glow this Summer.
Skin:
Prep your skin with an illuminator, like the Calvin Klein cK one skin Illuminator (R260 at Edgars and Red Square stores). The trick here is not to necessarily conceal the skin but to illuminate it.
Steer clear of the sun and instead achieve a natural looking tan using the Vichy Capital Soleil Auto Bronzant Self Tanner R250 (Edgars & Red Square stores nationwide.)
Face:
Nothing achieves a healthy bronze glow better than a bronzing powder like the Clarins Bronzing Duo SPF15 Mineral Powder Compact R395 (www.clarins.co.za or Clarins counters nationwide.) Use a fluffy powder brush to sweep the bronzer across your face in a W-shape to contour and bronze your nose and cheeks. Use the lighter powder in the compact to highlight your cheek bones, bridge of nose and chin.
Eyes:
A bronzy brown kohl pencil, like the Clarins Crayon Kohl in 06 Bronze R250 (at www.clarins.co.za), used in the water line and under the eyes lends a beautiful smokey eyed effect. Blend shimmering soft browns blended over the eye lid will reflect light beautifully and add to your glowing visage. Try the limited edition MAC Veluxe PearlFusion Eye Shadow in Amberluxe R450 (at selected MAC counters nationwide).
Lips:
Bronze lipsticks can go horribly wrong so instead opt for a pretty pink or nude lipstick to complement your look. Our pick is the MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick in Touch the Earth R195 (at MAC Counters nationwide.) For subtle hint of bronze colour on the lips try the Clinique Long Last Gloss wear in Sunset R245 (www.clinique.co.za)
Fragrance:
Fresh green absinthe, rose absolute, woody cashmere and creamy vanilla make Burberry Body EDP from R785 (at leading department stores nationwide), the perfect go-to Summer scent.
Hair:
A nourishing dry oil to your hair, like the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR® Multi-Usage Dry Oil Light Effect Shimmering Dry Oil R209.95 (at selected Edgars and Red Square stores nationwide), repairs damaged strands and thanks to the pearlescent particles in the formula, ensures you’ll sparkle with every flick of your hair!
Nails:
Have the midas touch and paint your nails in a molten gold hue. We love nails inc nail polish in Chelsea Embankment and Basil Street both R115 (at Edgars and Red Square stores nationwide.)
BB Beauties, will you by trying the bronze trend on for size this Summer? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.