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Bronzers That Won't Melt In The Festival Heat

Sarah Wu |
April 11, 2013 | 6:19 p.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

With Coachella and the rest of festival season upon us, it’s time to grab a few last-minute staples for your makeup bag as you head off to Indio. A tanned complexion and slightly contoured cheek are the perfect way to set off your festival fashion, so leave room for a bronzer or two. Beauty brands are notorious for thinking at least a season ahead, so there are plenty of new bronzers to choose from this year. Of course, now would also be a good time to dig out those cult classics that might already be staples in your collection. Neon Tommy presents a roundup of four great bronzers that won’t cake up or fade off your face.

Too Faced 16+ Hour Long-Wear Bronzer (Too Faced)
Too Faced 16+ Hour Long-Wear Bronzer (Too Faced)
1. Too Faced Endless Summer 16+ Hour Long-Wear Bronzer

Too Faced recently released some new bronzers for summer, each touting a specific benefit. For festival-goers, this one is undoubtedly the best pick.

Boasting 16+ Hour Long coverage courtesy of a “Double Bond” formula (think long wear pigments and polymers), it should wear well even under the blazing sun.

Apply once in the morning, and you won’t have to worry about touching up throughout the day. As the brand puts it, “it’s a bronzer that works harder than you play”.

Soleil Tan de Chanel (Chanel)
Soleil Tan de Chanel (Chanel)
2. Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base

Chanel’s one-of-a-kind cream bronzer is a favorite among beauty addicts because of its uniquely dewy finish. Unlike powder formulas, it melts seamlessly into the skin rather than sitting atop the surface.

In fact, the finish is so natural that some makeup artists have been known to use it all over the face as a shade enhancer. For those who want a less sparkly look, this one’s entirely devoid of shimmer, so it’s sure to look subtle in any lighting.

 

NARS Laguna Bronzer (NARS)
NARS Laguna Bronzer (NARS)
3. NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder

Due to its cult status in the beauty industry, ‘Laguna’ has almost become synonymous with ‘bronzer’ these days.

It’s a top pick because of its neutral undertones, neither too orange nor too ashy. Because of this, it works on a wide range of skintones, and is a good pick for bronzer newbies and pros alike.

Its finely milled texture creates a natural, smooth-looking finish that will never appear cakey, and it contains the perfect amount of golden shimmer to impart a healthy glow without turning your face into a disco ball.

VS Pro Bronzing Face Primer (Victoria's Secret)
VS Pro Bronzing Face Primer (Victoria's Secret)
4. VS Pro Airbrush FX Bronzing Face Primer

Last on the list is this budget offering from Victoria’s Secret, which doubles as a ‘warming’ base for foundation. With a pump dispenser and lightweight liquid formula, it’s by far the easiest to use on the go.

Simply smear some on right under your cheekbones, and blend it in with your fingers. It’s sheer enough to apply sans mirror (although we suggest that you at least find a butter knife or something appropriately reflective), and adds just a hint of bronzy color. And because it’s a primer, it’s designed to cling to your skin all day long.

 

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