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Even if summer has passed, there’s an easy way to maintain that coveted sun-kissed glow, thanks to a range of new easy-to-use bronzers that you can buy online.
Similar to setting spray, bronzer is one of those bonus point beauty products that really take your look to the next level. While blush is in charge of creating rosy cheeks and contour powder’s promise is feature definition, the essential role of bronzer is to add a healthy warm glow that gives vacation vibes year-round.
Whether you prefer liquid, powder or cream formulas, the key to applying bronzer like a pro is to hit all the high points of your face where the sun hits — your hairline, forehead, cheekbones, nose tip and a touch on your chin — but do so conservatively because less really is more. The goal is to still look like you but remixed with the perfect, natural tan for your skin tone.
Want to give the look a try? You’ll be in excellent company. Celebrities known for bronze, warm-toned glam include Beyoncé, Zendaya, Lori Harvey, Shay Mitchell, Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber, who recently went viral for her love of “latte makeup”.
If you’re ready to add a new, face-enhancing step to your beauty routine, we’ve got ten of the best bronzers for every budget. All of them are available online through Amazon or Sephora. In a rush? You can now use DoorDash to get beauty essentials delivered to your door, often in as little as 30 minutes or less.
DoorDash partners with stores like Ulta, Sephora, Sally Beauty, CVS and more, and the on-demand delivery service offers products from top brands like The Ordinary, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Sol de Janeiro and MILK Makeup, to name just a few. Log into your DoorDash account and select the “retail” tab to start shopping. You can also sign up for an account and get more details here.
In the meantime, see some of our picks for the best-reviewed bronzers to buy online right now.
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Rimmel London Natural Bronze
In addition to being incredibly budget-friendly, Rimmel’s natural bronzer is a fan favorite for its waterproof formula that provides the perfect sunless tan for up to ten hours. Users say this one leaves a matte finish so you’ll look sun-kissed rather than sun-slicked.
SHIMMER FINISH
Milani Baked Bronzer Powder
If you’re a fan of sparkle, go for Milani’s baked bronzer, which has more than 3,000 glowing reviews on Amazon. Made in Italy and said to be crafted on Italian terracotta tiles, this cruelty-free bronzer boasts a streak-free glow with a slight shimmer finish. The “bronze” effect is great for contouring too.
DRUGSTORE PICK
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Bronzer
L’Oréal’s bronzer is TikTok viral for a reason. In addition to offering a healthy-looking warmth to your skin, this lightweight, transfer-proof powder bronzer gives buildable coverage in a soft matte finish that lasts for up to 24 hours. Choose from multiple shades for various skin tones online.
HYPOALLERGENIC
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer
Available in eight shades, Physicians Formula’s bronzer features a formula of high-quality hypoallergenic ingredients that offer a soft-focus pigment that enhances your natural glow. That’s not all: this bronzer is also blended with murumuru butter, cupuaçu butter and tucuma butter to soften and moisturize the skin.
BRONZER BALM
Tower 28 Beauty Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer
Offering in five shades, Tower 28’s illuminating cream bronzer offers an award-winning formula that features antioxidant-rich green tea extract to calm the skin; mango seed butter to hydrat; and caster seed oil to moisturize. The consistency is more like a balm, making it easy to blend and build.
VEGAN FORMULA
Huda Beauty GloWish Soft Radiance Vegan Bronzing
Huda Beauty’s bronzing powder is available in multiple shades and features ingredients that are 90 percent naturally derived. Key players include squalane to help prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, shea butter to smooth and condition and Vitamin E to protect skin from inflammatory damage.
CREAMY FORMULA
Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer
If you’re simply not a shimmer girly, Saie’s cream bronzer is a lightweight, creamy balm bronzer that offers a clean, buildable sheen minus any glimmer particles. Available in six shades, this Allure Clean Beauty Winner features colloidal oatmeal, grapeseed oil and elderberry extract.
FAN FAVORITE
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer
OG glam girls know all about Benefit’s legendary Hoola bronzer. A mainstay in MUA kits for nearly two decades, this award-winning, silky-soft powder bronzer offers a natural-looking matte finish available in four shades.
CELEB-APPROVED
Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer
One thing Rihanna is always going to do with her beauty line is offer a generous array of shades to make sure all of her girls feel seen. Fenty Beauty’s Instant Warmth bronzer comes in an impressive nine shades and features a smooth, easy-to-blend formula with a soft-matte finish.
BRONZER DUO
Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo
Celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta does it again with his contour and powder bronzer duo. Available in five shade pairings, this luxurious cream-and-powder duo work together to lightly definite the face while adding just the right hint of warmth.