Physicians Formula Light Bronzer Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Baked Bronzer Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Physicians Formula Light Bronzer Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Baked Bronzer

Physicians Formula Light Bronzer Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Baked Bronzer ($13.95 for 0.38 oz.) is a warm-toned, orange-tan with a copper-gold shimmer-sheen, when swirled together. The individual components consist of an orange-tan with a low shimmer and lighter, gold-shimmered orange. Burberry Summer Glow is darker, browner. MAC Hibiscus Kiss Bronzer is more matte. Dior Coral Glow Bronzer is less shimmery. See comparison swatches.

The texture of this is soft and blendable, but there is a fair amount of gold sparkle that looks almost like micro-glitter. On the skin, the sparkle showed up as grainy bits and the overall finish has a high sheen so it did emphasize pores and any texture imperfections on the skin (like dry patches). For warmer complexions that are medium and fairer, it will show up as a warming element–on my medium skin tone, it adds warmth and some color, but it’s subtle. This is expected, given there is a Light Bronzer and a Bronzer, with the latter being darker. If you focus your brush on the outer area, then you can minimize how much sparkle you get, as most of it is present in the center shade (the heart). The sparkle tends to migrate during the day, so you may find bits on your chin, which is definitely a downside. I don’t have great luck with a lot of baked formulas lasting well on my skin, and Light Bronzer lasted six hours well but was half gone by eight hours. The powder has a sweet violet scent, which is noticeable both during application and occasionally while worn.

Light Bronzer

PPermanent. $13.95.

C+

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

79%

Total

Physicians Formula Light Bronzer Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Baked Bronzer

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Physicians Formula Light Bronzer Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Baked Bronzer Review, Photos, Swatches

Light Bronzer

PPermanent. $13.95.

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