Bronzer: how to use it, what it is for and which are the bronzers with the best Inci

Bronzers are perfect for recreating the effect of sun-kissed skin. Here's how to choose the best INCI product.

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Bronzers are perfect for recreating the effect of sun-kissed skin. Here's how to choose the best INCI product.





The bronzer or even bronzer is a cosmetic that gives a complexion similar to a tan. Perfect to use all year round, bronzer is also used for the technique of outline, to give volume and definition to the face, or simply to give color to the cheeks in place of the classic blush.

The bronzer is suitable for any type of complexion; therefore, it can be used both by those with darker and olive skin and by those with a fair complexion. The important thing is to know how to choose the right shade that is well suited to the type of complexion.

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Bronzing powder: how to use it

Bronzer is perfect for giving a beautiful complexion to the skin of the face, but it is important know how to apply it in order to avoid the unsightly mask effect.

Here are all the steps.

Moisturize your face

The first step for a perfect make-up is moisturize the skin of the face; therefore, before the makeup dedicated to the skincare and cleanse the skin with a mild soap, then proceed with the refreshing tonic and as a last step apply your favorite cream suitable for your skin type.

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After skincare, your face will be hydrated, but a little oily. At this point, first you need to tan dulling all with the powder compact. To apply it all over the face, help with a brush and dab the powder both on the cheeks and on the T-zone.


Apply the earth

At this point it is time for the bronzer, or if you use the foundation spread a veil on your face and then proceed with the bronzer suitable for your complexion. This goes on the forehead, cheekbones, chin and cheeks, in order to recreate the effect of sun-kissed skin.


Here are all the steps:

  • pick up some of the earth with a clean brush, eliminating the excesses
  • use a medium or large brush, the important thing is that it has a rounded tip
  • apply the bronzer in circular movements starting from the forehead, nose, chin and cheekbones. Also spread a veil on the neck to avoid a too sharp and decisive detachment.

For a natural effect we advise you not to apply the earth all over the face, because in addition to the mask risk you will get a flat effect, free of shadows and nuances. (Read also: Cosmetics: the list of toxic substances to print and always carry with you)

What is it for and how to choose it

The bronzer is used to give a complexion similar to a tan, not only in summer but also in winter. A cosmetic that can replace the blush, used only on the cheeks, or with which to perform the technique of outline.

There are two types on the market, which are distinguished by texture and formulation:

  • Bronzer mat: it is the most used, has a matte finish, offers good coverage and a more tanned effect than shimmer, and is the one suitable for contouring.
  • Bronzer shimmer: contains tiny glitter for a sheer, pearly finish.

La best choice depends on your skin type. The shimmer earth is not recommended in the case of oily skin or mature skin, because the pearly finish does nothing but accentuate any defects and imperfections; while the matt effect earth is not recommended in case of dry skin, but more suitable for oily and combination skin as it absorbs excess sebum.



Choosing the right bronzer also depends on the complexion color; the basic rule is that it must be a darker shade than your complexion. No lighter or the same, otherwise the desired tanning effect is not created; therefore, in the case of a light complexion it is advisable to opt for a land tending to honey color, those with olive skin must opt ​​for amber shades, While the nuance bronze they are perfect for those with dark skin. 

How to check INCI

To buy the best bronzing powder, it is good to know and know how to read INCI.
The first rule is to always check the ingredients and know that their order is an element that can help us understand how good the INCI is or not; in fact, the first in the list will be present in a higher percentage than all the others.

Another element to check is the name of the ingredients: when the substances are listed with their Latin name, it means that they have been included in the product. without undergoing chemical modifications.

The ingredients to avoid are itensioactives derived from oil refining, artificial colors, silicones and highly allergenic ingredients as: 

  • Triclosan,
  • Imidazolidinyl urea, 
  • DMDM Hydantoin, 
  • Methylisothiazolinone,
  • Methylchloroisothiazolinone.

(Read also: The most toxic ingredients contained in cosmetics)

Bronzers with best Inci

Below is our ranking of the bronzers with the best INCI.

La Poudre Bronzer - Avril

Bronzer: how to use it, what it is for and which are the bronzers with the best Inci

@April

Moisturizing and illuminating organic bronzer, with a soft and silky texture, second skin effect for a radiant complexion. Contains moisturizing and antioxidant pomegranate extract.

INCI
Talc, triticum vulgare starch / triticum vulgare (wheat) starch*, mica, silica, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, zinc stearate, magnesium stearate, dicaprylyl carbonate, glyceryl caprylate, dehydroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lauroyl lysine.
* From organic farming.

Bronzer – Sante Natural Cosmetics

Bronzer: how to use it, what it is for and which are the bronzers with the best Inci

@Sante natural cosmetics

It is a 2 in 1 product for both bronzer and contouring with a soft and smooth texture easy application. Formulated with macadamia integrifolia, aloe, castor and sunflower oil.

INCI
Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Integrifolia/Tetraphylla Seed Oil, Magnesium Stearate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Kaolin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, p-Anisic Acid, Parfum (Fragrance).
* From organic farming.

Bronzer Resplendent - Purobio

Bronzer: how to use it, what it is for and which are the bronzers with the best Inci

@PuroBio

Compact earth with a light texture and silky, enriched with precious organic ingredients thanks to 100% natural pigments. This powder is buildable and easy to blend.

INCI
Mica, Zea mays (corn) starch*, squalane, zinc stearate, silica, tocopherol, glyceryl caprylate, fragrance, Oryza sativa powder*, Butyrospermum parkii butter parkii (shea) butter)*, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil (prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil)*, Persea gratissima oil (persea gratissima (avocado) oil)*, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil*.
* From organic farming.

Mineral Powder Sun Glow – Lavera

Bronzer: how to use it, what it is for and which are the bronzers with the best Inci

@Lavera

Bronzing duo bio rich in natural minerals, gentle on the skin, with a light and silky texture, perfect for sculpting facial features. Formulated with organic shea and cocoa butters, organic vegetable oils of olive, coconut and argan that nourish and moisturize even the most sensitive skin.

INCI
Water (Aqua), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Alcohol* denat., Lauryl Laurate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil*, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract*, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract*, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract*, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract*, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract*, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Glucose Glutamate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Algin, Tricaprylin, Ubiquinone, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Vegetable Oil (Olus Oil), Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate.
* Coming from organic farming

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