Bronzer for the Bronzed!

[Icecaramellatte]

Any one use Mac Solar Riche bronzer? I went to a CCO and picked this up there was only one left and I was short on time so I just bought it. Oddly enough it has a seal on both ends of the box so now I'm not sure if I should even open it. I'm an NC43 in Studio Fix powder. I imagine I would be an NC44 in the fluid. What skintone is this shade best for?

In other bronzing news, I can't resist trying new ones. I just bought the Guerlain Terra Ora and like it very much. I bought it yesterday and the SA said it would look great on me. She mentioned a co-worker was about the same shade as me wore it and thought it would look great. I already had a little bit of bronzer on but I let her try it and it did look amazing, but it may have just been the highlighting effect. I will have to try it by itself. But I love the shimmer. It has a bronzer on the outside and a gold in the middle and she swirled it around. I used it the same way today but next time I may just try the brown shade on its own.

 

[Artemis9109]

Does anyone have any recs for the best cream bronzers for dark skin?

 

[sagehen]

Any one use Mac Solar Riche bronzer? I went to a CCO and picked this up there was only one left and I was short on time so I just bought it. Oddly enough it has a seal on both ends of the box so now I'm not sure if I should even open it. I'm an NC43 in Studio Fix powder. I imagine I would be an NC44 in the fluid. What skintone is this shade best for?

In other bronzing news, I can't resist trying new ones. I just bought the Guerlain Terra Ora and like it very much. I bought it yesterday and the SA said it would look great on me. She mentioned a co-worker was about the same shade as me wore it and thought it would look great. I already had a little bit of bronzer on but I let her try it and it did look amazing, but it may have just been the highlighting effect. I will have to try it by itself. But I love the shimmer. It has a bronzer on the outside and a gold in the middle and she swirled it around. I used it the same way today but next time I may just try the brown shade on its own.

I think Solar Riche would be a good highlighter for your skin. I am NC45-ish and I had this shade. It does give warmth to the face but it not dark enough to deepen color or contour, but I liked it under the brow bone or on top of cheek bones or on top of cupid's bow to highlight.

 

[sagehen]

Bumping this up, since it's that time of the year - what are everyone's favorites nowadays?

 

[trina11225]

love my cover girl bronzers and iman after glow bronzer

 

[MzBrownBeauty]

Still love my Cover girl Queen bronzer! I've been on a highlighter kick lately though.

 

[alle685]

I'm an NC45 and I wear bronzers/illuminators a lot because they make your skin looks so healthy.

 

[sagehen]

PSA: CG Queen bronzer is BOGO1/2 off on drugstore.com, along with the rest of the Queen collection.

 

[MissTT]

I wish they wouldn't have raised their free shipping limit. I have about $5 drugstore dollars that will likely go to waste b/c I don't really need anything from them.

 

[sagehen]

I lose my drugstore dollars every quarter. I hate the never-ending e-mails from them about the darn expiring dollars.

 

[MissTT]

I wish they saved them for a year at least. If I really need a drugstore/pharmacy type item I just run and pick it up on my way home from work. It's the type of stuff I'd rather browse and handle.

 

[sunsational]

I like Guerlain Terracotta #8

 

[sagehen]

I like Guerlain [COLOR=660099]Terracotta[/COLOR] #8

This is my fave too. Have you tried the 4 Seasons in #8?

 

[Arisone]

Anyone have any suggestions for bronzer oil or powder for the body? I love the look of bronzed legs, arms and shoulders. I have the iridescent powder (in Golden Bronze) from Mac--looking for something less messy. I am considering buying Strobe Creme in Golden Elixir while Macy's still have it. It's hard finding bronzer oil/power for WOC. I am a NC50 by the way.

 

[sagehen]

Anyone have any suggestions for bronzer oil or powder for the body?  I love the look of bronzed legs, arms and shoulders.  I have the iridescent powder (in Golden Bronze) from Mac--looking for something less messy. I am considering buying Strobe Creme in Golden Elixir while Macy's still have it.    It's hard finding bronzer oil/power for WOC.  I am a NC50 by the way.

I like NARS Body Glow. It smells good too.

 

[Arisone]

Thanks for the reply. Does it give you an actual bronze glow? Or is it just subtle like Strobe Cream?

 

[sagehen]

It can be subtle or obvious, depending on how you apply. I apply right after lotion and use my hands, warming it up a little before I apply. one layer gives my skin a nice sheen. If you wait until that layer dries and add another it is more visible. Did I mention it smells nice LOL? here is a link: http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/multi-use/body-glow/body-glow They also have a body illuminator in Laguna, but I have not tried that. I can vouch for the body glow, and I Am NC50 and it shows up.

 

[Arisone]

Definitely going to try it. Now I want to know what it smells like lol.

 

[sagehen]

Definitely going to try it.  Now I want to know what it smells like lol.

It smells like tiare flowers, which puts me in the mind of gardenia and coconut. Makes me feel like I am on an island vacation.:rasta:

 

[Arisone]

^^Bought the travel size during the weekend and received it today. It smells heavenly. I'll put it to use this weekend.