MEN'S BRONZER. - A SIMPLE APPLICATION GUIDE, by War Paint For Men on YouTube. 1 min 58 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 58 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with a clean, dry face. If you use moisturiser, let it sink in for a minute so the powder does not cling to damp patches.
Load a small amount of bronzer onto your powder brush. Go light, you can always add more later.
Tap the brush on the rim of the compact or blow gently across the bristles to knock off the excess powder.
For a natural look, sweep the brush in a figure 3 motion. Start at your temple, curve in under your cheekbone, then finish along your jawline.
Repeat the same figure 3 on the other side of your face so both sides match.
For a more defined look, sweep the brush across the top of your forehead, under your cheekbones and along your jawline instead.
Build the colour in light layers, repeating the sweeps until you reach the shade you want rather than pressing hard once.
Blend the edges with a clean brush or your fingertips so no hard lines show at the hairline or jaw.
Tips and common mistakes
Focus on the temples, cheekbones, forehead and jawline, the places the sun would naturally hit, so the colour looks real.
Always tap off excess powder first, or you will get a dark stripe on the first stroke.
Add colour in thin layers. Powder bronzer is much harder to tone down than to build up.
Wash your brush every week or two with mild soap to stop oil and bacteria causing breakouts.
Questions
Where exactly should bronzer go on a man's face?
On the high points the sun catches: temples, cheekbones, the top of the forehead and along the jawline. Keep it away from the centre of your face and under the eyes.
What is the difference between the natural and defined looks?
The natural look uses one light figure 3 sweep per side for a hint of colour. The defined look targets the forehead, cheekbones and jawline and repeats layers for a stronger, sculpted finish.
Can I use bronzer instead of fake tan?
Bronzer gives instant colour that washes off, while fake tan builds over hours and lasts days. Bronzer is the quicker option for a night out or a winter boost.
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