So it’s almost summer and bronzer is my second bff. No offense Ms. Bronzey but between you and Ms. SPF, I can’t go out without her sun protection prowess. But like a supporting role in a movie, the main star is only as good as its stellar cast.
I don’t know about you but I like matte bronzer more than sheen or shimmer. Moi have open pores and oily skin so I stay away from anything that will exaggerate these craters from Mars.
Again I don’t know about you but I hardly use bronzer to contour my semi-round fez. Instead I go for the classic sun-smooched effect. I do this by swiping a face brush along my forehead, temples, a ‘lil bit on cheekbones, and jawline.
And again I don’t know about you but it’s difficult to find the right bronzer that caters to my pickiness.
Will Hourglass Superficial Waterproof Bronzer Mirage ($45, Sephora) be the answer?
Like I previously mentioned, when I have positive experience with a brand, I expand my collection. Hourglass Immaculate Foundation is my new favorite foundy; Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder is my go-to setting powder; And while I wasn’t impressed with Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick, my subconscious always leads me to Hourglass shelf whenever I visit my local Sephora.
So futuristic it swivels, the mirror that is! While it has no extra benefit to me, a cool packaging like this adds to my fondness for Hourglass. The brush is no cheapo quality, mind you! The bristles are soft and while I don’t exactly use this to apply my bronzer, it makes a great blush brush.
What the website says about this diva of a bronzer: “seamlessly blends onto the skin, oil-free, long-wearing, go-to bronzer for swimming, outdoor activities and the summer heat”.
Now I’m not bashing anyone who goes to the beach, read ~~> with the intention of swimming <~~ in full makeup madness! But c’mon who does that? The only thing I do is to overload my skin with sunscreen and wear lip balm with SPF. I need to mention it because I cannot vouch this bronzer’s promise of being waterproof. Sweat or humidity-proof I can, what with the super hot Hawaii weather here!
Finally it’s matte baby! Yep, none of that glitter and shimmer.
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| “Mirage” |
The downside? It’s only available in one shade so it’s gonna be a hit or miss for some. Mirage is described as matte golden tan. It’s very pigmented so go easy with the application; build if you must but do it ever so lightly, oki?
What’s your fave matte bronzer?
Kathryne
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