The weather outside is beautiful today, and I'm in the mood for summer.
There is nothing I love more than a bronzed base during the summer months. Using a bronzing base means I can keep my foundation light, but it looks as if my skin is glowing from within. I have chosen my top three products that give me a natural sun kissed glow. I typically use these either as a primer, or I mix them with my foundation to give me a deeper tan.
This primer is absolutely stunning.
It gives that 'Victoria Secret Angel' glow to my skin that I have been coveting for years. It is a radiance primer, so it has finely milled shimmers mixed in with the formula to give your skin a deep glow that looks absolutely stunning under foundation. As this is a pigmented product, it evens out my skin tone before foundation, which allows me to apply a light coverage. I like to use this either as a base, or I mix it in with my foundation when I apply a fake tan to deepen the shade. I like to apply a little more of this product to the highest points of my face to give my skin a little extra radiance. This primer is a little bit on the pricey side retailing at £29, but from my experience, Laura Mercier bases have worked so well on my skin and its a great little product to have in your collection. This is definitely my secret weapon for glowing skin.
I don't think I could rave enough about this illuminator. Its an illuminating fluid that has a golden base with pink and bronze undertones, so it gives you a very natural looking tan. It has a lot of shimmer in it, but don't let that put you off - it won't make you look like a disco ball, I promise! This has to be my favourite bronzing product as it gives such a natural, radiant look to the skin. For me, this works best mixed with my favourite foundation. A little bit goes a really long day with this product, it lasts for a long time so you really get your moneys worth. Chanel never seem to go wrong with their products, and this is definitely a must have product for summer.
Definitely the most budget friendly primer at £9.99, Bourjois have certainly out done themselves with this bronzing primer. Its very similar to the Soleil Tan De Chanel bronzing base, a cult favourite among beauty lovers. It has a mousse like consistency that blends nicely on the skin. I like to use this on the areas of my face that I typically like to contour before I apply foundation. At a first glance it can appear to be orange in the tub, but once applied to the skin it gives a natural, sun kissed look. From experience, I think this will work best of those who have a light to medium skin tone with more yellow undertones. Those with super fair skin, I would definitely use a light hand when applying this so it won't be to overpowering on the skin. Unlike the other two products, this has no were near as much shimmer in. It has a slight sheen to it, but this will make the product look very natural on the skin and it would be a great option for those with super oily skin.
This looks ultra natural on the skin, but remember a little bit goes a long way with this! You only need a small amount of product. I have found that the best way to apply this is with a buffing brush to make sure it has completely blended into the skin. This also smells like summer in a tub. If scents irritate you, this may be one you want to swatch before you buy, but its a very pleasant smell that doesn't linger for too long. For those of you on a budget, this is a great dupe for the Chanel Soliel De Tan bronzing base.
L - R Laura Mercier Radiance Bronzing Primer, Soliel Tan De Chanel Illuminating Fluid, Bourjois Bronzing Primer
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