Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Java Sun Bronzer Review, Photos, Swatches
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Java Sun Bronzer
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Java Sun Bronzer ($65.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a muted, medium brown with warm, yellowish undertones and a matte finish. bareMinerals Faux Tan Matte (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Terra (P, $68.00) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Tantric (P, $49.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Tantalize (106) (P, $49.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Sun-Kissed (P, $28.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Wild Card (LE, $8.00) is brighter (90% similar). MAC Scone (LE, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Warm Terra (002) (LE, $49.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Talk to the Palm (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Sun-soaked Strip (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Bora Bora (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Haus Labs Medium Level 8 (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar). Cover FX Sunkissed Bronze (Left) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Bronze (03) (P, $40.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Provocative (LE, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). L'Oreal Deep (03) (P, $14.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Summerland Beach (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Cover FX Suntan Bronze (Left) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Bronze (02) (P, $40.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Talk to the Palm (P, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
There is not much said about this bronzer, beyond that it is a “matte bronzer” and “is as natural-looking as it gets” (which could refer to finish, color, or even coverage!). The texture is incredibly soft and silky, very smooth to the touch without being too powdery or too dusty, though there’s a little bit of excess product kicked up in the pan. Speaking of the pan, the amount you get is massive, so you’ll want to really be a fan of this if you want to hit pan! It had good pigmentation that was true-to-pan, while the silkier texture made it easy to blend and diffuse (or sheer out). It wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
Java Sun
LELimited Edition. $65.00.
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Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Java Sun Bronzer
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Java Sun Bronzer
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Java Sun Bronzer
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Java Sun Bronzer
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Java Sun Bronzer
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Java Sun Bronzer
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Java Sun Bronzer
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Java Sun Bronzer
Pretty if you like the color, but I think it’s pretty dupe-able. At least, they didn’t skimp on the amount of product, .42 oz is a lot, might need to use on body to hit pan LOL I wish they had done 1/2 the product for 1/2 the price.
I was surprised! It seemed like the size of Tom Ford’s smaller bronzer, but it’s MASSIVE!
christine do you think this would show up on a mac nc40-ish skintone?
Barely, if it will 🙁 I am about NC20-NC25, and it is noticeable but on the subtle side for me.
darn 🙁 good to know though! As always thanks for the review!
It looks a little red too. It does look very natural. I find bronzers with a little red very flattering.
It does have a rosier tone!
Everything about this product is quite on-point! Love the matte shade, and the gold/black packaging is absolutely stunning!
It’s a nice bronzer! 🙂
This would be my perfect bronzer shade but I certainly don’t need more bronzers. Another solid product from this collection.
Christine, once again, your eye look is stunning!
Thank you, Tracey! 🙂
This looks great on you! I like that it’s a more natural colour – peachy almost. I’m a shade darker than you (NC 30) but I think it will be great for all over.
I bet it would work well on NC30 skin! 🙂
I actually really like this, but I have Park Ave. Princess, so I’m covered. Not that I really bronze very often.
Definitely set with Park Ave. Princess if you don’t bronze much 😉
Park Ave is a classic. I have it in both matte and shimmer versions and still use it. One of the few older school bronzers which didn’t turn me into a pumpkin (good time of year for this analogy).
Park Ave. Princess and Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil are the only two bronzers that work on me.
I love how natural it looks on you, not at all orange, just “sun-ny”, however, $65 for a bronzer is a lot – Victoria Beckham’s name does not make me want to pay more for a bronzer. Maybe if it was smaller and less expensive.
Thank you, Betty!
If this did not have the Beckham name, would Estée sell as many? While I used Lucidity foundation for over 20 years, and own some Estée brands like Tom Ford and some others, I find the product and packaging start to look the same no matter what label is stuck on the container.
I’m sure it would not sell out like it has!
Yeah, it immediately reminded me of TF Terra also 🙂
Definitely!
Wow, this bronzer is as lovely as I hoped it would be. I’m glad I requested one be put aside for me, along with the eye palette. And again, I’m really feeling a Tom Ford influence with this whole collection. I think, for me, this is the most interesting collection of Fall 2016. Well done, EL and VB 🙂 🙂 🙂
Oh, yes, it definitely seems Tom Ford-esque. Even the packaging! I really thought it was like Tom Ford’s recent launch, but it is leather (I think) and not plastic.
christine how would you compare java sun to smashbox bronze?
http://www.temptalia.com/side-by-side/?sbs_1_search=Estee+Lauder+Java+Sun&sbs_1=258353&sbs_2_search=Smashbox+Bronze&sbs_2=200325
Is it the same texture and quality as tom ford terra bronzer?
I don’t remember off hand what Terra scored, but you can read my review to see the rating!
Christine, do you know how it compares to to Benefit’s hoola, Too faced chocolate soleil or Charlotte tilbury film star bronze?
Drawn by the description and reviews, but not sure if I should get it if I have the ones mentioned above)
Thanks! 🙂
Hi Yu,
All dupes that I could think of are listed above!
I’ve just picked this up in the new release collection. I have fair skin with red hair and it’s perfect. Strangely, the new lighter colour saffron sun, is also fabulous. I wear saffron for day and java for night. Very impressed and the boarder in me wants backups but that would be a very expensive backup!