BEAUTY

The 8 Best Bronzers For Pale Skin

Say goodbye to the days of a muddy, orange complexion

If you have pale skin, you’ll be all too aware of the issues associated with finding a bronzer that matches your skin tone: many shades lean too orange, they leave you looking muddy or are simply too dark for your fair complexion. Often even the lightest shade a brand has on offer isn’t a viable option for us pale skinned girls.

But bronzers (like many things in the beauty world) have come a long way. Not only are more brands launching wider shade ranges, some are now releasing ones specifically formulated for pale skin tones. To help you meet your best bronzer match, and also find out exactly what to avoid when choosing a bronzer, we spoke to two top Australian makeup artists, Elsa Morgan and Nicola Burford. 

First things first, colour. Morgan suggests opting for a bronzer that’s only a couple shades warmer than your natural skin tone. Additionally, while they may appear dull, she recommends choosing taupe-coloured bronzers to avoid looking orange or muddy. Burford also recommends steering clear of bronzers with “a silvery shimmer, as this can look grey and muddy if over-applied.”

Burford adds that the biggest mistake pale-skinned girls make is overdoing their bronzer application. “When you [over-apply], the face becomes darker than your body or way too shimmery, which can make you look deep-fried rather than sun-kissed!” So, go slowly and with a light touch! 

Now you know what not to do and the shades you should avoid, read on to discover eight bronzers that are perfectly suited to pale skin.

mac cosmetics bronzer

MAC Bronzing Powder in Golden

benefit hoola bronzer lite pale skin

Benefit Hoola Lite Bronzer

sisley bronzer

Sisley Phyto-Touche Illusion D’eté

chanel bronzer fair skin

CHANEL Soleil Tan De Chanel

napoleon bronzer

Napoleon Perdis Total Bae Fake It! Bronzing Powder Veil

clarins pale skin bronzer

Clarins Bronzing Duo Compact in 01 Light

marc jacobs coconut bronzer fair skin

Marc Jacobs Beauty Omega Bronze Coconut Perfect Tan in Tantastic

bronzer for pale skin

Maybelline New York Master Bronze Highlighting Kit

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