Bronzers You Need in Your Makeup Bag

Bronzer is the ultimate cheat code for your makeup. One sweep and suddenly you look like you’ve been away on a weekend trip even if you’ve just been glued to your laptop all day.

Most bronzers can be a little tricky though. Too shimmery, too matte, sometimes patchy and sometimes muddy. But when you land on the right one? Game-changing!

Lately, we’ve been testing everything from creamy sticks to silky powders while also checking back to back reviews on TikTok, and a few standouts have officially earned a permanent spot in our makeup bags. They’re easy, they’re flattering, and they deliver that “sun, but make it chic” vibe we’re always chasing. Here are our bronzer recommendations from Cake The Mag.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Smooth Blur Bronzer

Matte with micro-blurring perks, this powder keeps everything in place while softening texture. Think smoother skin, not flat colour. Shop now.

Guerlain Terracotta The Bronzer Powder

It’s sheer, warm, and effortlessly sun-kissed. The formula blends into your skin so elegantly and you can build it up as you like. Shop now.

ILIA Sunshift Cream Bronzer

Satin meets buildable colour in this buttery, skin-fusing cream. Oil-based, blendable heaven that layers so beautifully. Shop now.

Kosas The Sun Show

A talc-free, baked bronzer with just enough luminosity to act as cheek highlighter, too. It’s super pigmented so a little goes a long way. Shop now.

Milani Cheek Kiss

Soft, buildable, and slightly glossy as it warms your skin. A cult favourite for good reason. Shop now.

Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer

Suede-smooth. Applies effortlessly creamy and dries to a soft-focus matte that stays put. Shop now.

NYX Buttermelt Bronzer

Budget glow without compromise. Soft, warm, and easy enough for every day. Shop now.