Ask any fashionista what is the #1 product she just can't live without and the answer probably goes right to my own favorite cosmetic savior, bronzing powder. The problem that often turns us off is selecting the wrong shade and "over" bronzing. The ending result is that the bronzer appears as a "stripe" on the cheekbones as the user attempts to create the effect of a thinner face. Also important to remember is that bronzer is not blush, and should not be used in this manner. You cannot create round circles on the apples of your cheeks with bronzer.
It ends up looking like you have dirt on your face, not that glow you were going for.
When you are purchasing any bronzer (regardless of the price point), the shade should only be one or two darker colors than your foundation, or if you don't wear foundation, one or two shades darker than your natural skin tone. This allows the non professional to work with bronzer, and get the glow without the stripes. My favorite secret is to apply a light touch of bronzer along the sides of the nose to create a slimmer look. If your nose is too long (either genetically or as the result of aging), simply apply the bronzer to the end of the nose, covering the nostril.
Decrease your double chin or drooping jowls by bronzing along the jaw line, just under the bone.
Lightly brush it over your cheek bone area. forehead, chin, anywhere the sun would hit your face.
I'm sure you'll find your own uses for this versatile product (use it as a natural eye shadow), but do go out and get some bronzing powder Find it on the cheap at drugstores,
or get help with your selection at the cosmetic counter.
But please, get it and start using it.
You'll thank me often!
