So originally I was going to do a post on the best affordable bronzers on the market but I think it’s important to mention that these are the best for my skintone. I have warm-toned light skin, so unless a product is very light or very dark, I can usually make it work for me.
The Body Shop Honey Bronzer
This is probably my favourite bronzer of all time because it’s just so natural and effortless on the skin. This is the most expensive option at £14 full price but TBS do frequent offers. The shade selection for this bronzer is decent- I have mine in the shade 03 which is great when I’m at my palest but a bit too light for a tan.
Revolution Re-Loaded Bronzer
This one probably isn’t my fave of the bunch but it’s still a good affordable option. I have the shade Take a Vacation which is a cool-toned with a little shimmer to it but it’s not overly glittery and looks really natural on the skin. The Re-Loaded range has a few different shades and finishes I think but they all look fairy light.
Physician’s Formula Butter Bronzer
I’m pretty sure nobody in the history of beauty blogging has ever compiled a bronzer post without mentioning this classic. While it can be pricer to get hold of the UK, it’s well worth trying if you can pick it up cheap enough. You’ve probably already heard about how smooth and buttery this bronzer is but I have to agree with the positive reviews!
Max Factor Creme Bronzer
This is an underrated bronzer from Max Factor. I have the shade Light Gold, which is on the lighter side for me so I think it could work well for pale skin too. This shade is matte but it has a really pretty subtle shimmer and it just looks lovely and natural on the skin.
Barry M Staycation Bronzer Palette
A fairly new addition to the drugstore, this Barry M palette features a cool-toned shade that’s good for contour and a warmer, more red-toned shade for bronzing. This only comes in one shade as far as I can tell and I have seen reviews saying it looks greyish or ashy on pale skin but it’s perfect for me. I’m not much of a contour person so having the option in this bronzer palette makes it really convenient for me.
Special mention to the Kiko bronzers too! I have one from the Gold Waves collection but I think all the baked marble type bronzers are similar.
What are your favourite affordable bronzers?
Amber x
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Great blog, I have a very light skin tone so it would be good to try one or two of these just to see as they are very good prices too x
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I’ve heard amazing things about the honey bronzer & butter bronzer! I haven’t tried either but I would love to one I finish up the bronzers I’ve been working on. Great post! x
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