Vieve Tan Modern Bronzer Duo Review & Swatches
Tan
Vieve Tan Modern Bronzer Duo ($43.00 for 0.64 oz.) includes a darker, warmer hue on one side and a slightly lighter, more muted bronzing hue on the other side (almost more in the vein of a contour powder, though still quite warm-toned overall). The powders performed decently, but the left shade wasn’t as blendable as ideal for a face powder.
Ingredients
Tan
PPermanent. $43.00.
Tan (Left)
Tan (Left) is a medium brown with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. It seemed less satin-like than other shades in the range. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that felt drier to the touch with some thinness, which made it more prone to sticking to skin initially and not wanting to diffuse and blend out. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Milk Makeup Blaze (P, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Milani Sun Tan (03) (P, $9.99) is cooler (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Charming Chai (P, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Victoria Beckham Beauty Terracotta (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Victoria Beckham Beauty Amber (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- elf Bronzed Belle (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Dior Golden Bronze (07) (P, $48.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Tan #3 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Bajan Gyal (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Moira Tan (P, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to offer a "foolproof" formula with a "finely milled, soft-satin finish." The brand said that a "little goes a long way," and the pigmentation was more intense, as marketed. The textures were soft, smooth, and a little drier (not quite powdery but not silky to the touch).
The bronzers applied fairly evenly to bare skin, blended out without too much effort, and did seem to sit on my skin better than the blush range (which this is supposed to be modeled after!). I think that they can look a little powdery when layered over more matte foundation, though, and are not the most seamless applied on my skin--something about the bronzer powder was a little heavy in look once applied and blended out.
The majority of shades lasted between seven and eight hours on me.
Browse all of our Vieve Modern Bronzer swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, MICA, BORON NITRIDE, DIMETHICONE, NYLON-12, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TROPOLONE, TIN OXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Tan (Left)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Tan (Right)
Tan (Right) is a more muted, medium brown with moderate, reddish undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage paired with a soft, somewhat powdery texture that was a touch dry but seemed to apply and blend out without issue. It lasted nicely for seven and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Benefit Hoola (P, $30.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Peppermint Mocha (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Afternoon Delight (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Tan #3 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Bronze #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bronze Me (LE, $8.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Tarte Angle (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Caramel Cutie (P, $30.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Desert Nights (P, $48.00).
- ColourPop Dame (LE, $8.00).
- Fenty Beauty I$land Ting (P, $30.00).
- Dior Warm Terra (002) (LE, $49.00).
- Huda Beauty Tan Light (P, $31.00).
Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to offer a "foolproof" formula with a "finely milled, soft-satin finish." The brand said that a "little goes a long way," and the pigmentation was more intense, as marketed. The textures were soft, smooth, and a little drier (not quite powdery but not silky to the touch).
The bronzers applied fairly evenly to bare skin, blended out without too much effort, and did seem to sit on my skin better than the blush range (which this is supposed to be modeled after!). I think that they can look a little powdery when layered over more matte foundation, though, and are not the most seamless applied on my skin--something about the bronzer powder was a little heavy in look once applied and blended out.
The majority of shades lasted between seven and eight hours on me.
Browse all of our Vieve Modern Bronzer swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, MICA, BORON NITRIDE, DIMETHICONE, NYLON-12, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TROPOLONE, TIN OXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Not the worst, but I thankfully already have some far better quality dupes that I use regularly. Especially as regards the shade on the right hand side, as I prefer non-orange, more muted bronzers.