I love using powder bronzer to contour. It's quick and easy and looks very natural when done properly. This is how I incorporate bronzer into my every day routine.
Step One: Bronzer goes on after face makeup (foundation, concealer, and powder) but before blush. You can use any type of brush you like. My personal preference is a brush with soft, short bristles so I can control my placement.
Step Two: Using a sweeping motion, you're going to imagine that you're drawing a number 3 on your face. Bronzer should go along the hairline/upper forehead, just below the cheekbone and just below the jawline.
Step Three: Blending is super important, especially down the neck. Make sure everything is smoothly blended. If you feel like there's a harsh line that you can't get rid of, try using a little bit of translucent powder to smooth it out.
This is a great trick for when you know you're going to be photographed! Just like the contouring with concealers, sometimes it takes a bit if practice to get the placement right. Emma has killer cheekbones, so she's a great example of where to put the product! xo. –AnnaRose
Credits // Author: AnnaRose Kern. Photography: Sarah Rhodes. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess Actions.
Thank you for this tutorial! I’m very pale and never wear bronzer but maybe i will after this 🙂
Very useful and lovely! Thanks!
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Where is that sage colored flower top from? It’s so pretty!
names of brushes used?
I’m a believer in bronzer.. especially in those drab winter months. Good trick about the number 3. I’ll give it a try!
The tip with the “3” is great !!! Thanks for the idea 😉
Where is this gorgeous dress from?!
LOVE this! Any recommendations for your favorite bronzers? I see the Benefit one! 🙂
Any tips on really dark circles?
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I use the same ‘3’ method and it has made applying bronzer so much easier! x
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I have quite a lot of freckles and tend to stay away from bronzer, I feel like it makes my freckles stand out more. Maybe I wasn’t applying it correctly or I need a different shade. Thanks for the tutorial.
Please tell me Anna rose will explain how to cover dark under eye circles!!! I’m a mom, hence limited sleep.
Thank you for the explanation of where to put the bronzer. I am so fair that I tend to shy away from it. When I have used bronzer in the past I feel like my face just looks dirty.
Tamara
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Thank-you for posting this! Being so pale I am afraid of using bronzer but you are right it makes photographs have more to sculpt your face.
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I kid you not, this morning I was thinking, “hmmm. I bet ABM is going to have a tutorial on bronzer soon. I wanna try it out, but I’m gonna wait for AnnaRose’s tips.” MIND READER! I can’t wait to try this and I am seriously loving AnnaRose as a contributor here. so great!
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Taylor
I actually have those brushes! I am going to try tis out, thank you for the tips xx
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That ‘3’ trick is so helpful! Thanks for sharing, especially at this time of year when the glow of summer is starting to wear off, and bronzer becomes essential!
xo. Jilli
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I still have my bronzer from the early 80’s called Rubiglo. It came in a small clay bottle with a cork top……I still use it. It’s probably toxic!
It looks great! The idea of drawing a 3 makes the process super tangible & easy to recreate. 🙂
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Love the drawing a three tip! Will be using that one.
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