A bronzed visage and summer go together like Kim Kardashian and a contour, but when July feels like November it’s time to call in the reinforcements.
This year’s bronzer offerings are proof our glow obsession is still going strong, with endless new releases and an unseen amount of formulas and finishes to choose from.
To make things simple, we’ve rounded up our five favourites - from the top contouring powder for razor sharp cheekbones and the best glow you can get in a compact, to the new breed of matte bronzers taking over in 2016.
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YSL Sahariennes Bronzing Stones
YSL
£35 from yslbeauty.co.uk
Seriously smooth and effortlessly blendable, this bronzer gives a fresh-looking glow with no streaky marks - perfect for oily skin.
Seriously smooth and effortlessly blendable, this bronzer gives a fresh-looking glow with no streaky marks - perfect for oily skin.
Benefit Dew The Hoola
Benefit
£22.50 from benefitcosmetics.com
Benefit's new liquid version of the classic Hoola powder is a great way to get a glow without the gleam, thanks to its sheer matte texture.
Benefit's new liquid version of the classic Hoola powder is a great way to get a glow without the gleam, thanks to its sheer matte texture.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer
Hourglass
£42 from net-a-porter.com
Warm bronzing pigments are hand-blended with light reflecting particles to create Hourglass' stunning marbled bronzer, available in two shades.
Warm bronzing pigments are hand-blended with light reflecting particles to create Hourglass' stunning marbled bronzer, available in two shades.
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Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel
Chanel
£32 from boots.com
Need a bronzing makeup base? Look no further than Chanel's velvety cream-gel offering, designed to be worn on its own or under foundation.
Need a bronzing makeup base? Look no further than Chanel's velvety cream-gel offering, designed to be worn on its own or under foundation.
Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Powder
Kevyn Aucoin
£35 each from cultbeauty.co.uk
This super-matte powder is the ultimate contouring tool. Available in 'Light', 'Medium' and 'Deep', it creates the illusion of shadows on the face (no orange pigments here).
This super-matte powder is the ultimate contouring tool. Available in 'Light', 'Medium' and 'Deep', it creates the illusion of shadows on the face (no orange pigments here).
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