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The Best Bronzers for Summer

By Carly Cochrane - 3 years ago | Updated
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Ahh, the humble bronzer. It’s a beauty product that boasts many talents but is often overlooked.

Living in the UK, we rarely experience sunshine and are quite unfamiliar with the concept of a ‘summer glow’. With that being said, the bronzer is a nifty little makeup asset that can help us fake it 'til we make it. Whether we need to wave bye-bye to a dull, wintry complexion, maintain our post-holiday colour for as long as possible or catfish our way to chiseled cheekbones, bronzer is undoubtedly perfect for the job.

To help you discover your golden match in time for the summer season, here's a roundup of the best bronzers.

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzing Powder

£33.08

You'll easily be able to see why this makeup marvel from Estee Lauder is one of the best bronzers for summer. It's lightweight, natural and super-glowy, plus it comes with its own handy brush so you can top up on your tan as you go about your day.

GUERLAIN Terracotta Bronzing Powder

£33.29 £47.00 (30% off)

GUERLAIN does it best when it comes to giving the right amount of pigment for those who want to look like they've stepped fresh off the plane from Barbados. Lightweight enough to make it near impossible to get that muddy look you want to avoid when it comes to bronzers, but pigmented enough to give you that touch of (faux) sun.

Rimmel Natural Bronzer

£6.99 £7.92 (12% off)

This bargain of a bronzer will only set you back a couple of quid but delivers a sun-kissed finish that could fool anyone twice. The dreamy, velvety texture glides across skin and instantly warms up your complexion with a natural, matte glow.

Rodial Bronze Glowlighter

£38.00

This liquid bronzer from Rodial is so versatile, you’ll be drowning in radiance. Boasting a subtle golden shimmer, you can swipe this bronzer across your cheeks and forehead, blend it over your collarbones and even swipe it down your shins for an unmatched glow.

Sunkissed Rich Bronze Bronzing Trio

£4.05

Home to three stunning bronzer shades , this palette is perfect if you want to customise a glow that’s individual to you. Mix and match the sheer powders or use them individually for a more chiselled effect.

Bellamianta Illuminating Bronzing Drops

£17.99 £24.95 (28% off)

A few of these bronzing drops is enough to give you that post-holiday glow. It's creamy, it's buildable and it boasts just the right amount of sun-kissed colour, making it the perfect addition to any summer makeup collection. You can warm up your complexion or create a more contoured look. We particularly love this bronzer as it can be thrown in any handbag and used on-the-go.

Kevyn Aucoin The Neo-Bronzer

£36.00

Bluffing your way to a natural glow is made easy with this powder bronzer. A favourite amongst beauty experts in the Cosmetify office, this formula combines satin, pearl and matte finishes in a subtle gradient of shades to help you achieve a soft shimmer and multi-dimensional bronze hue.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder Bronzer

£22.39 £30.00 (26% off)

This uber-blendable powder from Anastasia Beverly Hills offers a lightweight, buildable bronze coverage for an array of skin tones and undertones. You'll never have to Facetune an Insta pic again as this bronzer not only warms up your complexion, it airbrushes it. That's right, a pore-blurring effect is delivered with every sweep, thanks to a finely milled powder formula that's free from clumps and lumps.

Sigma Beauty Matte Bronzer

£27.00 £33.95 (21% off)

No matter what your shade, Sigma has a bronzer to match. Whether you like a soft summer glow or a more chiselled and defined finish, each bronzer within this collection has been designed to look natural - never orange - and offer buildable coverage.

SOSU by SJ Got To Glow Self-Tan Mineral Powder

£7.18 £12.95 (45% off)

If you're looking for a bronzer that's kind to skin, animals and the environment, this is the winning choice. The fine and featherweight mineral powder sweeps effortlessly over skin before settling into a warm sun-kissed finish. Whether you wear it alone or over foundation, you can guarantee your natural radiance is visibly enhanced.

Now that you've picked up your haul of the best bronzers for summer, why not check out our list of the best fake tans for your face? Don't let British weather stop you from getting your glow on this season.

Carly Cochrane

Written by Carly Cochrane

As the Senior Content Editor for Cosmetify, Carly is the go-to for all the latest (and greatest) beauty tips, tricks and trends. With over six years of experience in the industry, she knows all the ins-and-outs when it comes to health, beauty and wellbeing. 

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