6 Glossy Bronzers for a Reflective Glow

By: Alanna Martine Kilkeary | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Sometimes you want a trusty matte bronzer to warm up your complexion. But then there are days when you want your bronzer to do be a little extra. OK, a lot extra. That’s where glossy bronzers come into play. These luminous glow-boosters literally leave behind a wet, glossy finish. We’re talking about the type of finish that will look gorgeous on your collarbone or blended into your contours and temples. Ahead, we rounded up six glossy bronzers that will give you definition and glow in just a few swipes.

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NYX Professional Makeup California Beamin’ Face + Body Bronzer

NYX really hit it out of the park with this brand new California Beamin’ bronzer. Although it’s a powder, this bronzer is so creamy that it allows you to swipe it on in just one go and creates a high-shine finish.

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L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Serum

Self-tanning serums can act as the perfect glossy bronzer for your entire body, which is why we’re obsessed with Sublime Serum. The formula lasts for days, so you won’t need to worry about reapplying it, and it leaves you sparkling with a shimmer of gold.

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Sol De Janeiro Copacabana Bronze Glow Oil

For a shimmery body bronze that smells like literal coconuts, try the Copacabana Bronze Glow Oil. This super-pigmented oil blends seamlessly into the skin and leaves behind a bronze sparkle wherever it’s applied.

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Lancôme Teint Idole Custom Sculpting Drops in Bronze Glow

If you’re looking for a glossy contour, try the Custom Sculpting Drops by Lancôme. The formula of these blend easily into the skin and on top of other products, whether you’re laying it over a foundation or BB cream.

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Tan-Luxe The Gloss

This multi-tasker highlighting and contouring body stick from Tan-Luxe is a crowd favorite for good reason — it’s pigmented, extremely shiny and moisturizing. Even better, it’s vegan and perfect for using on the go.

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St. Tropez One Night Only Gloss

One Night Only Gloss is the perfect glossy, wet bronzer for special occasions. Apply it anywhere on your body for a mega-watt effect that will bring out a natural or spray tan — and can be washed off any time.

6 Glossy Bronzers for a Reflective Glow

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