Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/bronzers-2020-editors-favorites/ 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! Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Bronzers | 2020 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/bronzers-2020-editors-favorites/ product https://www.temptalia.com/bronzers-2020-editors-favorites/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=459112 I was surprised to find that there were more bronzers reviewed in 2020 (43) than in 2019 (30), since the trend for 2020 has been a decrease in most product categories (at least for what I reviewed). There were several notable releases this year, like NARS revamping the shade range and formulas for their bronzing powders along with both Charlotte Tilbury and Gucci releasing powder bronzers.  Fenty also released a new range of cream bronzers, which I really enjoyed as a formula and found it very easy to work with. If you're unfamiliar with how I like to do my Continue Reading… ]]> I was surprised to find that there were more bronzers reviewed in 2020 (43) than in 2019 (30), since the trend for 2020 has been a decrease in most product categories (at least for what I reviewed).

There were several notable releases this year, like NARS revamping the shade range and formulas for their bronzing powders along with both Charlotte Tilbury and Gucci releasing powder bronzers.  Fenty also released a new range of cream bronzers, which I really enjoyed as a formula and found it very easy to work with.

If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2020, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out best of 2019 if you missed last year’s.)

Temptalia’s Favorite Bronzers | 2020

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01. Rooftop Tan Buxom

Buxom

PPermanent. $28.00/0.14 oz.

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Buxom Rooftop Tan Staycation Vibes Primer-Infused Bronzer

Buxom Rooftop Tan Staycation Vibes Primer-Infused Bronzer ($28.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a light-medium, rosy brown with warm undertones and a satin sheen. ...

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Buxom Rooftop Tan Staycation Vibes Primer-Infused Bronzer ($28.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a light-medium, rosy brown with warm undertones and a satin sheen. ...

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02. Backyard Bronze Buxom

Buxom

PPermanent. $28.00/0.14 oz.

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Buxom Backyard Bronze Staycation Vibes Primer-Infused Bronzer

Buxom Backyard Bronze Staycation Vibes Primer-Infused Bronzer ($28.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a more muted, medium brown with subtle, golden undertones and a...

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Buxom Backyard Bronze Staycation Vibes Primer-Infused Bronzer ($28.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a more muted, medium brown with subtle, golden undertones and a...

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05. Light Kosas

Kosas

PPermanent. $34.00/0.21 oz.

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Kosas Light Sun Show Moisturizing Baked Bronzer

Kosas Light Sun Show Moisturizing Baked Bronzer ($34.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a light, peachy brown with soft, warm undertones and a fine, golden pearl...

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Kosas Light Sun Show Moisturizing Baked Bronzer ($34.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a light, peachy brown with soft, warm undertones and a fine, golden pearl...

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06. Light (02) Gucci Beauty

Gucci Beauty

PPermanent. $62.00/0.42 oz.

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Gucci Beauty Light (02) Soleil Bronzing Powder

Gucci Beauty Light (02) Soleil Bronzing Powder ($62.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of gold micro-sparkle...

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Gucci Beauty Light (02) Soleil Bronzing Powder ($62.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of gold micro-sparkle...

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
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7
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0
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0
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0
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93%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9.5
pigmentation
9
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
93%
product
9.5
pigmentation
9
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
93%

Your Year in Review: Bronzer Edition

I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!

  • What was your most used bronzer? Least used?
  • Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
  • Was bronzer a big part of your routine in 2020?
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