What it is:A soft matte, silky-smooth bronzer that instantly gives skin the look of a natural tan.What it does:This bronzing powder is formulated with the perfect balance of red and brown tones (that exist in a true tan) to create the most natural effect. It blends perfectly with all skintones for a sun-kissed glow and the buildable formula allows for a "deep tan" look.

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Questions & Answers for Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder

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I have blonde hair and fair skin. What color is best?

I read the reviews and cant decide on the lightest shade or the natural shade. My hair is blonde, blue eyes and fair skin. I stay out of the sun so i wont age. Im 33 and just want a healthy glow.

asked 2 years, 1 month ago

tamarajoy

(Mountain Top, Pa)

on Bronzing Powder

4 answers

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answer 1

I have similar coloring and believe it or not, Medium was not too orangey or dark (and I'd never tried a bronzer before). If you really want a subtle look, go with Light, but don't be frightened by the color of Medium in the pan--this goes on sheerly enough (it's buildable) that you won't turn out looking like an oompa-loompa.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

alligeek

answer 2

if you are fair, go with the light! I'm light-medium and sometimes I have to build it a bit (i probably should have gotten natural), but for you, it should be great.

answered 2 years ago

lavieparisienne

answer 3

I have fair skin and dark hair and Light is perfect, it looks like a touch of sun.

answered 2 years ago

pamplemouse

(Jacksonville, FL)

answer 4

We invite you to call us at 1-877-SEPHORA (1-877-737-4672) for a color consultation by phone with one of our Beauty Advisors. Thanks!

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

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Is this bronzer shimmery? Could you use the bronzer for contour?

asked 1 year, 3 months ago

Anonymous

(Salt Lake City, UT)

on Bronzing Powder

3 answers

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answer 1

The bronzer is not shimmery. Once its on, it doesn't look much like makeup at all. I have the lightest shade, and it can be successfully built up to give a darker tan look, or applied lightly for just a little color. I don't contour, so I'm not exactly sure, but I think you could use it for contouring with the right blush.

answered 7 months ago

salomeforever

(Athens, GA)

answer 2

It's as matte as it can get. no shimmer at all!
It's really perfect for contouring.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

hayon

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 3

No shimmer at all.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

lizbeth218

(Nashville, TN)

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hope its not too orangey

I must have purchased at least 6 different bronzing powders in the past year. None have been working. It seems as soon as it goes on my skin it looks like pale orange, or gold. I have lots of red pigments in skin and am very fair. I was about to purchase the natural shade in BB but wanted to know if Im not making an error. Please help.
Ruthie55

asked 2 years, 7 months ago

ruthie55

(New York,NY)

on Bronzing Powder

3 answers

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answer 1

I have this in natural and it is just that, natural. I don't find it too orange or golden, just natural tan. Very layerable.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

hollybug

(Lafayette, LA)

answer 2

The bronzing powder gives a natural look without looking orange. I also use St. Tropez bronzing mousse to add a little color to my fair skin.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

lehmommy

(TN)

answer 3

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answered 2 years, 7 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

Question

What shade of Bobbie Brown bronzer should I get? I'm fair skinned and dark haired.

asked 2 years, 6 months ago

ali717

(novi, michigan)

on Bronzing Powder

2 answers

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answer 1

I have fair skin and dark hair and I use Light.

answered 2 years ago

pamplemouse

(Jacksonville, FL)

answer 2

I had the same question because I'm also very fair skinned. I took a chance on the natural and I'm glad I did. Just dust it on lightly and it is wonderful and gives just the right glow.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

bobbiejane

(Buffalo, NY)

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what color should i get match my skin tone. I'm asian with fair skin

asked 2 years, 4 months ago

tuki

on Bronzing Powder

2 answers

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answer 1

if your're really fair/pale than light would be your ideal shade, if you're a little bit darker than the bronzer in natural would be good pick..im an nc30, or medium yellow skintone and medium is my match

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

jellay

(ca)

answer 2

I have the same coloring and Asian. I got golden light, perfect to warm up the skintone and contour the face.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

spinnel

(San Francisco, CA)

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My skin is olive, and I have dark brown hair and brown eyes, what shade would work for me?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

angelwand

(PA)

on Bronzing Powder

2 answers

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answer 1

I have dark hair, brown eyes, and olive skin too. I use the medium and it is the best thing i have ever used in my life. I would try the medium, it looks super natural and will blend in well without making your skin look orange.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

char98ceb

(Chicago, IL)

answer 2

Personally, I would suggest the darkest shade. (I also have brown hair/eyes/olive skin.) I use it to contour and it works very well. :)

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

cholulacanhula

(Duluth, Minnesota)

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Break outs/Acne/Sensitivity

Has this bronzer made anyone break out? A common problem I have with bronzers (including Tarte, Dior, Korres, Armani and others) is that they make me break out!

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

scintillante

(New York, NY)

on Bronzing Powder

2 answers

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answer 1

No, this product has never made me breakout.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

theta18

(WA)

answer 2

My skin is prone to breakouts and acne but this bronzer didn't make me break out at all! Of course with ALL make-up, be sure to wash your face before going to bed.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

sashagui

(New York, NY)

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I have olive tan complexion which shade bronzer do I choose?

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

browniegirl440

(Chicago IL)

on Bronzing Powder

2 answers

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answer 1

go with natural because it was dark on my skin tone and i'm just tan. Made me look like I have orange bronzer on

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

purinacatchow

(arlilngton tx)

answer 2

I would say choose the light color. Just a little of this product goes a long way, and you can always layer on more as needed.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

theta18

(WA)

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I have acne prone skin. Will this product make me break out?

I noticed that many of the ingredients listed are ingredients that can make acne prone people break out more. Has anyone had an issues with skin breakouts due to this product?

asked 1 year, 4 months ago

cdm77

(Wheelersburg, OH)

on Bronzing Powder

2 answers

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answer 1

I have acne prone skin and I have had this product for three weeks now and it did not make me break out. You should try it out. Sephora has a great return policy.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

akduran

(Milwaukee, WI)

answer 2

I have acne prone skin, which I recommend using bronzer because it is more natural and wouldn't clog your pores as much as foundation.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

jamilia

(Brooklyn, NY)

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What are the ingredients? Oil free?

asked 2 years, 8 months ago

Anonymous

(Tacoma, WA)

on Bronzing Powder

1 answer

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answer 1

Here are the ingredients for the powder:
TALC [] ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH [] ZINC STEARATE [] POLYETHYLENE [] SILICA [] TRICAPRYLIN [] CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE [] ISOPROPYL PALMITATE [] LANOLIN OIL [] TOCOPHEROL [] LANOLIN ALCOHOL [] ASCORBYL PALMITATE [] ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE [] TETRASODIUM EDTA [] POTASSIUM SORBATE [] CHLORPHENESIN [] [+/- BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) [] IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) [] ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007) [] CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288) [] MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742) [] TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) [] RED 6 (CI 15850) [] RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850) [] CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (CI 77289)] . I hope this helps!

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

tiffanybt

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