Make Up Lesson - Bronzing
Give the face a soft, luminous glow with a compact powder bronzer, or if you prefer a tint, give a liquid or gel bronzer a try. In Australia we are well aware of the damage caused by sun, but a golden tan still is synonymous with health and vitality (ironically). Have a sunkissed look without sacrificing your skin or health and fake it with bronzers
You can apply a highlighter to enhance the bronzer, adding an extra lift, while still looking very natural. Go easy, with a large soft brush on those areas of the face that "sit up", such as under the eyes, brow bones, middle of the forehead and above the top lip.
Avoid going too much darker than your natural skin tone; bronzers are designed to warm not colour.
Keep sun-bronzed make-up simple. With your eyes, opt for contrasts to enhance skin tone. Simplify your eye make-up with warm brown or black liner and a few coats of mascara. On lips, try sheer, clear corals, reds or russets.
Apply little or no foundation . Keep skin colour as natural looking as possible. Try a Tinted Moisturiser or sheer finish make-up instead of a solid layer of foundation. If you are wearing foundation, it's easiest to use a powder.You can also mix liquids or gels through your foundation for a subtle glow. Go easy though or it will look like you've got a dark foundation on.
Build colour slowly. If you happen to accidentally overdo it, use a dry cotton pad to wipe some off or dust your face with a little loose powder to lighten the colour.
Don't forget the dècolletage and, for that matter the rest of your body! Both powders and Gels can be used on the body as well for an all over, sun-kissed golden glow. Remember though to allow gel/liquid to dry before dressing and if it's a hot day apply only to exposed areas to avoid rub off onto your clothing.