Tester feedback from Wohlner
“I can get pretty ghostly in the colder months, and this bronzer instantly warms me up and makes me look like I haven’t been inside all day long (shhh, it’s our secret!). It’s so easy to apply with its sponge applicator, and even easier to blend out with a brush. It melts into the skin like butter without any catching on dry patches or pilling—it’s one of the creamiest bronzers I’ve ever swiped on, and I can’t wait for it to make my summer tans look even glowier. She’s on repeat all year long for me—no doubt!”—Lily Wohlner, commerce writer
Tester feedback from Trakoshis
“This stuff is very pigmented and a little definitely goes a long way, so I’ve learned to use a lot less product. I blend out the dots with a brush, specifically the Tarte Sculpt Tape Brush, and add some concealer under my eyes and down the bridge of my nose to brighten those areas. Once everything is blended, holy moly, your girl looks tan, chiseled, and glowy—just how I like it. Oh, and I love how glowy it makes me!” —Angela Trakoshis, former shopping market editor
Tester feedback from Kinonen
“The liquid-based formula of this bronzer makes sculpting, chiseling, and defining as easy as pressing the cushion-top wand to the skin. Its fluid format is actually easy to manipulate, no matter how you contour: stamp, stencil, or sculpt. I like to use it after I’ve applied my foundation, concealer, brow gel, and mascara, but before my blush. I pop off the cap, twirl open the top, and then squeeze to distribute the bronze-y goodness (I use the Cool Bronze shade). I then lightly dab the cushion-covered applicator head directly onto my cheekbones, forehead, and down my nose (about three dots worth for each section) and quickly grab my tapered base brush and blend. My advice? Be quick! The pigment dries fast.” —Sarah Kinonen, beauty director
- Key ingredients: mango butter, shea butter, licorice root, diamond powder
- Available shades: 13
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