Beauty Editors Unanimously Agree—This Is the Best Bronzer in the World
If it's a naturally sun-kissed glow you're after, then you've come to the right place.
Open up a beauty editor's makeup bag, and there are a few cult products that you're bound to find. Hourglass makeup brushes, the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and a Merit blusher are just some that come to mind, but one bronzer that I know every editor swears by is the Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream. Have I mentioned that it's one of my favourite cream bronzers of all time (and one of the best Chanel beauty products ever)?
Like bathing your cheeks in all the sun-kissed goodness that would have anyone thinking you've just got back from a week in Greece, this bronzer is my go-to when my complexion feels a little dull or lacklustre. One swipe and suddenly it's like I've just stepped off the plane, with people left, right and centre commenting on how radiant I look. I know what you're thinking: surely one little pot can't do all that? If you don't believe me, keep on scrolling...
First up, let's talk formula. A hybrid between cream and gel, this product sinks into the skin like butter whilst remaining lightweight and easy to blend. It has a velvety finish, which makes your skin look plump and healthy in a matter of seconds. There are five shades available, and I like to apply the lightest shade with a kabuki brush as I find it creates the most naturally sun-kissed effect; however, the great thing about this product is its versatility.
Thanks to its unique texture, you can either apply it to areas where the sun would naturally hit (such as your cheeks, nose and forehead), or lightly blend it all over the face for a more intense bronzed finish. It's not shimmery, so you could even apply it to the hollows of your cheekbones to help contour, but I personally prefer using a contour stick for this.
I've recently opened a fresh pot, and let me tell you, there's no feeling like it. I could feel the excitement as I swirled my brush into the bronzer, knowing I was about to have a really, really good makeup day. As someone who sits at a desk most weeks from 9-5, I can't say I get the best tan during the warmer months, which is why this product is my summer essential.
Yes, it's an investment, but seeing as you only need a few swipes for your best skin yet, it will last you forever. Trust me, your future self will be thanking you for this purchase when you're looking back through photos, shocked at just how bronzed and glowy you look...
Shop Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream
Pros
- Cream-gel texture glides onto the skin
- Adds a natural, sun-kissed effect
- Product lasts a very long time
Cons
- On the more expensive side
- Would love to see more shades in the future
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