#Indispensable
April 25, 2012 in Beauty
#Indispensable. A lifetime ago (it’s all relative), I used to be a total make up junkie. By all means I do not mean I actually wore tonnes and tonnes of the stuff (I’m eyeshadow handicapped after all), but more of a hoarder of sorts. It all started around the age of 12 when the shiny and colourful packaging of Lip Smackers caught my eye.
But I have come a long way and my makeup cabinet is more of a curated version (I suppose).
Right now there are two things which I cannot possibly do without though: Guerlain Terracotta bronzing powder N.2 and Tom Ford‘s Noir Absolute (remember the illustrated .gif cat-eye tutorial?).
Bronzer for me is actually just a summer thing as it feels a tad bit too orangey and cakey in the winter on my skin.
But what about you guys? Do you bronze?
Looks great! And your blog is too!:)Simonawww.simimaus.blogspot.com
I bronze all-year around as I found that a light layer in autumn and winter give me a healthier look. I discovered the Estée Lauder bronzer a couple of years ago and I currently alternate it with Bare Minerals' Warmth All-Over Face Color. As for the eyeliner, I went to Bobbi Brown, but decided to stick to my Armani pen as I still need some practice with the brushes…
I love guerlain bronzer! In summer it adds a bit of shimmer to my skin and in winter it's a perfect tool to add a bit of colour (I don't use a lot, that's why I guess it's not really orange on me).I totally agree with you on it. For me it's a must in my makeup bag.XxAlexandrawww.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com
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I have a bronzer from Sephora that has the right amount of dark brown, gold and pink shades, so i use it all year round (I apply it heavier on Summer)… aún tengo que darle una oportunidad al eye liner en gel, pero me da miedo no entender el cepillo aplicador…xXxPD: menuda mezcla de idiomas…
I am eyeliner impaired! It's something that really completes a look with shadows but I'm always forgetting. If I see a finished look and feel "meh" about it, usually what I've forgotten is eyeliner
I tend to use a matte bronzer to contour more often than a bronzer where blush goes, but I've started to use shimmer bronzer more since I got a stippling brush and I don't have to fear making myself look muddy anymore ^.^
I'm an all year bronzer as well. Without it I really look see-through, especially in winter. In the daytime dark grey waterproof eyeliner by revlon, grey eyeshadow and waterproof black or brown mascara otherwise everything ends up on my cheecks by the end of the day.
I wear bronzer all year round as well but I use a lighter shade during the winter otherwise it tends to look fake. Perhaps you should try that? xx Gaby
I was exactly the same! I do wear a full face still, but I'm much less heavy handed now! I used to wear a lot of bronzer when I was darker, but now I much prefer being pale, so I'm more of a sunscreen person now (being 1/4 Italian, I tan extremely easily!) I can't live without my eyeliner though (the cheap Rimmel one is my favourite), MAC Brow Pencil & Touche Eclat.
Perhaps you are right on this, I always find that in winter my skin gets a lot whiter and the bronzer just looks a bit fake.
I am right there with you- oh lipsmackers. They used to make me so happy!Seriously though, it's good to know I'm not the only makeup hoarder and eyeshadow handicapped gal around. Makeup stores do what "papelerias" do to me: trap me in by their colours…I don't use much bronzer, but for a little cheeky glow (without going the "pink" route) I used Lancome's Bronzer. Just a tad works for me, winter or summer.
Even your blusher brush is unique in colour.
I don't use bronzer at all. I did once a few years ago, but then stopped as I never get tanned enough in a first place.xxx
The brush is Shu Uemura, such great quality that it is in the same state as when I bought it about 6 years ago!
I can't go without a concealer and a compact powder but in a lighter shade because I'm really pale, and a eye pencil
Lau
I think I can't live without my Terracotta ! I remember one day I ran across every make-up store here in Paris looking for it, it was pitiful but at the end of the day I was more than happy hahaha !!XX Selmahttp://www.letmebewacky.com/
I am a NARS bronzer-holic… I love my Laguna so much and yes I do wear it year round, only because my skin is deathly white, which is not fair considering my Latina heritage, and when it's on I look a tad bit healthier! LOL Plus I feel naked without it on now, which might not be a good thing…SDMxxhttp://daringcoco.blogspot.com.au/
Yes im a bronzer addict lol , I try to go light in winter since its make my skin look funny if i dont have a good enough color. But in summer luv it will not leave the house without it. xx Amélie
I can't live the house without my benefit hoola bronzer! Since I've moved to Hong Kong, looking for bronzing products has been a nightmare. I don't have a lot of options in here. They just have a ton of whitening stuff – face cream, mask, body lotion etc… eeek…
I bronze like crazy! hahaI totally agree! I can't live without Guerlain and without my USL touche eclat concealer. tinahttp://wherecanifindthe.blogspot.com
I always use bronzer and in fact, sometimes I use it more as a blush for a certain look when I don't want my cheeks to be as rosy. I think I use it for more edgy looks! Definitely helps to even have a little bit during the winter, it brightens up your face!xoxo,Rachelwww.rachelslookbook.com
I am a bit of a makeup junky. I am getting better though. Is that a Shu Uemura brush I spy?
A definite makeup junkie here!No bronzed for me in the winter either.
tis indeed!
Red hair and freckles don't make for the best canvas for bronzer. But I am a blush junkie, it's the one thing I never leave the house without putting on.