Our Favourite Brown Skin-Friendly Bronzers

PSA: All skin tones can achieve a signature, bronzed JLO Glow.

It’s no secret that some beauty brands are notorious for developing a minimal shade range when it comes to bronzer. From bronzers that are too close of a match to brown skin tones to the deepest shade having an ashy finish, we’ve seen it all.

However, there’s been a change within the beauty industry, and luminous skin is no longer bound to one skin colour. Finally, options exist for everyone, and brown skin tones can indulge in all things sun-kissed, glowy and bronzed.

When selecting the right bronzer for your skin tone, it’s important to enhance your complexion rather than take from it. We want our skin to mirror health, radiance and luminosity as opposed to creating hollow shadows and chiselling cheekbones. So, opt for shades that bring warmth while offering the perfect balance between terracotta and neutral.

But wait, there’s more! Bronzing powders are multifaceted and can deliver either a shimmery glow or a matte finish. Depending on your preference, you can choose a formula that illuminates your complexion or consider a matte bronzer to add warmth and depth.

Keep scrolling for our top three bronzers for brown skin.

M.A.C Skinfinish Sunstruck Matte Bronzer

M.A.C is known for considering everyone when it comes to their products, so are we really shocked to see them on this list? The Skinfinish Sunstruck Matte Bronzer comes in a variety of shades and is formulated with a Marshmallow Cushion Blend for a silky application. Plus, it’s waterproof and delivers the perfect amount of warmth.

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Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer

Although this bronzer only comes in three shades, each tone works for an array of different skin tones. The oil-free formula leaves skin with a matte finish making it the perfect dimension-building product. It’s ideal for oily complexions or anyone prone to clogged pores.

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M.A.C Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

Using this powder foundation as a bronzer works, and here’s why: due to the buildable pigment and coverage, this powder blurs the skin, is humidity resistant, non-cakey, photo-friendly and adds an ideal amount of warmth to the skin. Oh, and because of its extensive 53-shade range, your bronzed goddess options are endless.

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