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8 Bronzing Hacks for Women With Dark SkinThese essential products and bronzing techniques give complexions of all colors that next-level glow |
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Dark-complected women typically have different tones throughout their skin, and these shades tend to be lighter toward the center of the face, explains Chinchilla. Framing the face with a matte bronzer mimics the skin's natural gradient.
To achieve a flattering contour like Tyra Banks', use a matte bronzer, such as Iman Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder in Clay, $16. Apply it with a tapered powder brush, like Sigma F25 Tapered Face Brush, $33. "Bronzer around the forehead gives the illusion of a smaller forehead," says Chinchilla. "Bronzer was also applied under the cheekbones for definition and to warm up the skin."
Finish by balancing out the dark colors with a highlighter two to three shades lighter than your natural skin tone. Sweep a product like IllumiNaughty Highlighting Powder, $24, on top of the brow bone, down the center of the nose, above the cheekbones and in the center of the Cupid's bow.
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