Kate Hudson, J Lo, Jessica Alba and Jennifer Aniston have all nailed the golden goddess look of summer, with even tans and the perfect mix of shimmer and highlight to create a head to toe healthy glow.
But if like me you remember the orangey tones of bronzers past its easy to shy away from this look for fear of looking like you’ve just been tango-ed.
Here are my top tips to even the “golden girl” playing fields this summer:
Step 1:
Make sure your skin is thoroughly moisturized.
Apply a small amount of cream bronzer into the palm of your hands – rub both hands together and apply to the face remembering to sweep out towards the ears and down the neck.
Pale skins try: Chanel Tinted Bronzing Gel in Apricot
Medium and darker Complexions try: Dr Hauschka Translucent Bronze Concentrate or Chanel Tinted Bronzing Gel in Bronze
Step 2:
Cover any blemishes with concealer and even out skin tone with your foundation. Use sparingly and only where absolutely necessary as you don’t want to look cakey.
If your foundation is a shade or two too light you may want to add a drop of the bronzer to the formula to warm it up.
Step 3:
Apply bronzer lightly using a medium sized powder brush to the center of your cheeks, across the forehead and bridge of your nose. Don’t forget to lightly bronze the sides of your neck and collarbones to complete the look.
Pale skins try: Lancaster Sun Matt & Shine Sun powder
Medium and darker complexions try: Lancaster Sun Carousel Compact Powder
Step 4:
For legs arms and anything else not covered by clothing:
Mix equal parts bronzer and body lotion in the palm of your hands and sweep across the rest of your body for an all over glow
Pale skins try: Benefit Flamingo Fancy Body slip
Medium to darker skin complexions try: Scott Barnes Body Bling
