Tag: corbis

"Have you been away?": bronzers are wonderful - but be sure to use sparingly. Photograph: Image Source/Corbis

Say no to orange stripes. Say non to cheeks sparkling like they've been mined for gold. It's a nein from me to a white face painted brown, for many reasons, one of which is "bad application of bronzer". Bronzer, used well, does magical things at this time of year. Used well, brushed on with a big round brush (Nars, 42, 0800 123 400) rather than the piddly little ones that come in the box, it suggests you've been on a lovely languorous holiday rather than frantically making yourself up in the downstairs loo. Try Laura Mercier's Dune Bronze (26, lauramercier.com) or Benefit's Hoola (23.50, benefitBeauty products.co.uk). And aim for a subtle shimmer or matte finish – no glitter here, ta.

Alternatively

Benefit Hoola 23.50, benefitBeauty products.co.uk Givenchy Croisiere 32.50, 01932 233 824 Guerlain Terracotta Terra Soleia 44, 01932 23388 Tom Ford 65, harrods.com MAC Bronzing Powder 19, macBeauty products.co.uk