Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/2018-editors-favorites-bronzers/ In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:41:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 Bronzers | 2018 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/2018-editors-favorites-bronzers/ product https://www.temptalia.com/2018-editors-favorites-bronzers/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=370373 2018 was not the year of bronzer, I can tell you that much! I reviewed maybe two or three dozen throughout the year with many of them being part of larger cheek/face palettes.  Compared to 2017, where I shared 12 of my personal favorites from the bronzers I reviewed during the year, 2018's list is shorter with a mere eight entries.  When it comes to bronzers, I tend to pick lighter, golden browns or redder, rustier browns that are more copper-brown. I tend to opt for blush and highlighter over bronzer, but sometimes I'll use bronzer with highlighter when I Continue Reading… ]]> 2018 was not the year of bronzer, I can tell you that much! I reviewed maybe two or three dozen throughout the year with many of them being part of larger cheek/face palettes.  Compared to 2017, where I shared 12 of my personal favorites from the bronzers I reviewed during the year, 2018’s list is shorter with a mere eight entries.  When it comes to bronzers, I tend to pick lighter, golden browns or redder, rustier browns that are more copper-brown. I tend to opt for blush and highlighter over bronzer, but sometimes I’ll use bronzer with highlighter when I want a more “neutral” cheek color–usually when I have more vibrant, multi-colored eye looks going on!

What bronzers did you reach for this year?

P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here.

Too Faced Chocolate Gold Soleil Bronzer
Physicians Formula Sunkissed Bronzer Butter Bronzer
Physicians Formula Deep Bronzer Butter Bronzer
Dior Warm Sunrise (004) DiorSkin Mineral Nude Bronze Bronzing Powder
Sephora Los Cabos Bronzer Powder
Sephora Costa Rica Bronzer Powder
Sephora Fiji Bronzer Powder
Becca Sunset Waves Gradient Sunlit Bronzer

Best of 2018

Bronzers

P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here.

Top Bronzers of 2018

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03. Los Cabos Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $17.00/0.3 oz.

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Sephora Los Cabos Bronzer Powder

Sephora Los Cabos Bronzer Powder ($17.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a soft brown with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque...

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Sephora Los Cabos Bronzer Powder ($17.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a soft brown with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque...

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04. Fiji Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $17.00/0.3 oz.

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Sephora Fiji Bronzer Powder

Sephora Fiji Bronzer Powder ($17.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a light-medium brown with subtle, warm yellow undertones and a mostly matte finish. The color...

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Sephora Fiji Bronzer Powder ($17.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a light-medium brown with subtle, warm yellow undertones and a mostly matte finish. The color...

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05. Costa Rica Sephora

Sephora

PPermanent. $17.00/0.3 oz.

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Sephora Costa Rica Bronzer Powder

Sephora Costa Rica Bronzer Powder ($17.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warm, rosy undertones and a golden sheen. It had fantastic color...

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Sephora Costa Rica Bronzer Powder ($17.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warm, rosy undertones and a golden sheen. It had fantastic color...

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06. Sunkissed Bronzer Physicians Formula

Physicians Formula

PPermanent. $14.99/0.38 oz.

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Physicians Formula Sunkissed Bronzer Butter Bronzer

Physicians Formula Sunkissed Bronzer Butter Bronzer ($14.99 for 0.38 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, orange undertones and a golden sheen. It had...

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Physicians Formula Sunkissed Bronzer Butter Bronzer ($14.99 for 0.38 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, orange undertones and a golden sheen. It had...

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08. Deep Bronzer Physicians Formula

Physicians Formula

PPermanent. $14.99/0.38 oz.

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Physicians Formula Deep Bronzer Butter Bronzer

Physicians Formula Deep Bronzer Butter Bronzer ($14.99 for 0.38 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, slightly red undertones and a satin sheen. I had...

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Physicians Formula Deep Bronzer Butter Bronzer ($14.99 for 0.38 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, slightly red undertones and a satin sheen. I had...

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
A
8
B
0
C
0
D
0
F
0
96%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
10
pigmentation
10
texture
10
longevity
8.5
application
5
Total
96%
product
10
pigmentation
10
texture
10
longevity
8.5
application
5
Total
96%
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