Sun-kissed

Over the years I have tried many a bronzer. Some have way too much shimmer, some are too matte and worse of all some are far too orange.  I might veer off sometimes and try a new one but I always find myself going back to Laguna by NARS.  It has the least amount of orange of any other bronzer and a subtle shimmer that gives just the right amount of glow.  It enhances and evens out your skin tone if you already have a slight tan and if you don't, it creates it. Don't be afraid of a little shimmer, you actually want just enough to help blend the powder into the skin easily.

The trick to applying bronzer is to imagine where the sun would hit your face and where you would tan naturally. It works best if you do a slight smile, or better yet, your mirror face (come on, you know you have one!). Use a good size powder brush to avoid any harsh lines. I like to start on the cheeks and sweep up to the temples.  Then sweep some on the forehead, nose and even your chin. Don't forget to go down the neck and if need be, across the chest.  Remember the word BLEND. Keep sweeping the brush over the face a few times without adding more bronzer onto the brush. If and when you do add more, tap the brush or wipe it onto the back of your hand or a tissue to remove excess powder.  The beauty of Laguna is its sheerness, it allows you to be as subtle as you wish and if you want more colour you can layer.

It might be your favourite lipstick or maybe it's mascara, but everyone has their one make up item they cannot live without. Mine has always been bronzer. In summer I tan easily but wear sunscreen on my face religiously and in winter I am sallow so I just feel complete with it on all year round. If I don't wear foundation I can even out my skin with it and if I don't have blush I can use it on my cheeks. Bronzer keeps me forever sun-kissed!