Shopping for a bronzer
When buying a new bronzer I implore you to leave shimmery ones alone. Sparkle has its place (on the centre of eyelids, it’s great) but matte is best for the cheeks. It’s softer, less disco, and won’t settle (thus exaggerate) in pores or fine lines. Jones Road The Bronzer is one of the best powders I’ve tried – the bronzing brush is worth a punt too. But, in these pictures I’m wearing Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk Glow Powder in two shades. It’s similar in wearability, light as air on the skin and buildable –this is key as you want to be able to control how much you apply.
Powder, if you get a good one, tends to be more flattering on mature complexions, but there are a few new cream/gel bronzers I recommend you try. Chanel Les Beiges Bronzing Cream, £46, is a failsafe that dissipates invisibly into skin and, as it’s a solid balm, it tends to outlast liquid drops. Merit’s Bronze Balm Sheer Bronzer, £32, comes in a stick, making it foolproof to apply and compact to carry. Whereas Drunk Elephant’s D-Bronzi Drops, £33, and Jones Road Gel Bronzer, £34, both give a sheer wash of warmth in one liquid drop – a little goes a long way.