It’s often thought that a natural tan is the best kind of tan. But achieving a sun-kissed glow can prove rather tricky, when a) you can’t easily jet off to catch some rays abroad, and b) there’s very little sun to speak of at home.

That’s why you need to make bronzer your BFF this summer. Faster (and more foolproof) than fake tan, a dusting of powder or a dab of cream will add warmth to your complexion, and we’re spoilt for choice right now, with a glut of glow-giving launches…

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Best liquid bronzers and powder bronzers

1. SOSU by Suzanne Jackson Dripping Gold Luxury Tanning Bronze Bar Illuminator Bronzer Stick, £11.14

 SOSU by Suzanne Jackson Dripping Gold Luxury Tanning Bronze Bar Illuminator Bronzer Stick
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Made with shea butter and coconut oil, this deliciously scented stick can be used on your face or body, the caramel hued cream leaving your skin with a gorgeous metallic sheen.

2. Benefit Hoola Contourist Bronze & Contour Palette, £28.50, John Lewis

Benefit Hoola Contourist Bronze & Contour Palette
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Beloved of bronzer enthusiasts the world over, Benefit’s Hoola is a true cult classic. In this new quad palette, you get the original shade plus Caramel, Toasted and Lite variations (all matte powder) so you can mix, match and contour to your heart’s content.

3. Chanel Les Beiges Bronzing Cream in Soleil Deep Tan Bronze, £43

Chanel Les Beiges Bronzing Cream in Soleil Deep Tan Bronze
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The latest addition to the Les Beiges family, Soleil Deep Tan Bronze is a new darker shade of the bestselling cream bronzer. Tap on the gel-like formula with your fingertips, and blend with a brush or sponge, for a natural-looking glow.

4. Refy Beauty Cream Bronzer in Tan, £18

Refy Beauty Cream Bronzer in Tan
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Available in three shades – Sand, Tan and Onyx – all with warm undertones, Refy’s cream formula is soft and highly blendable.

5. Iconic London Sheer Bronze in Golden Hour

Iconic London Sheer Bronze in Golden Hour
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Love the ‘glass skin’ look? This liquid bronzer, which comes in six shades, will add warmth and extra dewiness.

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6. Dior Forever Natural Bronze in Soft Bronze, £40

Dior Forever Natural Bronze in Soft Bronze
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Delivering a soft matte glow, this powder bronzer comes in eight subtle shades, from Fair to Deep, and is infused with skin-soothing wild pansy extract.

7. Rimmel Natural Bronzer in 003 Sunset

Rimmel Natural Bronzer in 003 Sunset
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Joining the Rimmel Natural Bronzer line-up is Sunset, a medium caramel shade in the same lightweight, yet richly-pigmented powder.

Rimmel Natural Bronzer, Sun Glow
  • Waterproof bronzing powder
  • Velvet soft texture for a naturally even bronzed look
  • Soft, silky and easy to apply

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8. Lottie London Sunkissed Bronzer in Sunburst, £6.95

Lottie London Sunkissed Bronzer in Sunburst
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Best for lighter skin tones, Lottie London’s bamboo and Vitamin E infused matte bronzer comes in two sandy shades, Sunburst (light/medium) and Suncatcher (medium/dark).

9. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Matte & Glow Bronzing Trio, £34

SP20 Bronze Goddess Bronzer Trio
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Customise your complexion with this beautiful compact, which combines two matte bronzing powders and a pearlised highlighter.

 
 

Best-selling facial bronzers

Need more inspiration? Check out our list of best-selling Amazon products!

SaleBestseller No. 1
RIMMEL LONDON - Natural Bronzer - Silky-Smooth & Ultra-Fine Bronzing Powder - Sunkissed Look,...
  • FLAWLESS COMPLEXION: Dive into the world of sun-kissed skin with RIMMEL's Natural Bronzer. This powder makeup product not only enhances your natural beauty but also provides a radiant, bronzed finish.
  • NATURAL FORMULA: Infused with natural pigments, this bronzer is your ticket to a healthy, radiant complexion. It's more than just makeup; it's a way to accentuate your natural beauty.
  • LONG-LASTING FINISH: With its ultra-fine formula, this bronzer blends easily and stays put all day. The result? A matte finish that doesn't fade, keeping you looking fabulous from day to night.
SaleBestseller No. 2
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Quick Drying Dark Self Tan Face Mist 75ml
  • BEAUTIFUL SUN KISSED FINISH IN NO TIME AT ALL! Results start to develop from just 1 hour and last for up to 1 week*.
  • PLANT-BASED ORIGIN TANNING ACTIVE and enriched with nourishing apricot oil, it gives a sun kissed golden glow with no steaks or orangey tones.
  • ULTRA-FINE MIST that is quick drying and non-sticky. No need to rub in!
Bestseller No. 3
Makeup Revolution Cheek Kit, Face Bronzer & Highlighter Palette, Highly Pigmented Shimmer Formula, 4...
  • SHIMMER & GLOW: Each highly pigmented shimmer shade bears a silky texture that glides seamlessly onto the skin and a two-toned marbled effect designed to add multi-dimensional radiance.
  • ALL-IN-ONE PALETTE: The powers of bronzer of highlighter join forces in this compact four-pan palette.
  • HOW TO USE: Use individually to define, contour and highlight cheekbones and temples or swirl your brush around the whole compact for a healthy all-over glow.
SaleBestseller No. 4
Rimmel London Radiance Shimmer Brick Pressed Bronzer, Light-As-Air Contouring Formula, 002 Medium,...
  • Enhance your luscious look with multi-tonal bronzing powder
  • Give your skin a sun-kissed radiant finish
  • Contour and highlight your face like a pro
Bestseller No. 5
Collection Cosmetics Bronze Glow, Highly Pigmented Bronzer, 15g, Shimmering Light, Packaging may...
  • Natural Bronzed Look: Achieve a bronzed sun kissed look in an instant with Collection’s Bronze glow range; a perfect match for fair and darker skin tones
  • Highly Pigmented: Expect a rich and deep colour pay off with the deep pigmentation, making it easy to create contoured looks with our bronzer
  • Versatile: Create a glowing contoured look by sculpting out the cheekbones or go all out and add the bronzer all over for a sun kissed vibe all year round
Bestseller No. 6
Avon True Glow Bronzing Pearls Streak-Free Finish Radiant Glow Bronzer Warm Glow 22g
  • Achieve a gorgeous, sun-kissed look all year round with our radiant, streak-free multi-tonal Bronzer Pearls.
  • 4 shimmering shades that deliver a natural, golden finish.
  • Streak-free finish that blends effortlessly with your skin tone.
SaleBestseller No. 7
Physicians Formula - Murumuru Butter Bronzer - Face Bronzer with Ultra-Rich Formula with Murumuru...
  • BRAZILIAN LUXURY - Ultra-luxurious bronzer, infused with Murumuru Butter, delivers a radiant Brazilian goddess glow! Moisturizing wonder features ultra-refined pearl and soft-focus pigments
  • SKIN-LOVING BLEND - Infused with a powerful blend of Murumuru Butter, Cupuacu Butter and Tucuma Butter, from the lush and nutrient-rich Amazon. Packed with essential fatty acids and pro-vitamins
  • SAFE AND RELIABLE - At Physicians Formula we always ensure safety and quality for our cosmetic products. They will never disappoint you!
Bestseller No. 8
NYX Professional Makeup Matte Body Bronzer, Pressed Powder, Shimmer Free, Vegan Formula, Deep Tan
  • Full coverage matte face and body bronzer in compact powder, Perfect for summer glow year round, Entirely shimmer free
  • Buildable russet shades for a range of intensity, Opaque matte finish can be used as bronzer and light contouring
  • Velvety smooth texture and matte finish, Apply with large powder brush to face or other body parts
Bestseller No. 9
TBeautfave Liquid Contour Beauty Wand,Lightweight Super Silky Face Contour Illuminator Makeup...
  • 💕【Gentle Highlighter Makeup Stick】 Our highlighter makeup stick features a mild formula. Lightweight texture is not heavy or cakey and blends naturally onto the skin,with matte and dewy...
  • 💕【Easy Use】 Pull out lid.Do not twisted open.Twist brushhead of contour stick to"on"position,gently squeeze to release amount of product spread evenly on the area,twist to"off"position...
  • 💕【Liquid Contour Wand】 Liquid contour wand are made of high-quality natural cosmetic formulation easy to apply makeup.Texture is silky smooth,lightweight and fine,has great staying power,use it...

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