My best friend's wedding made me spiral into finding the perfect glow-up products. I tested SO many bronzers and body luminizers before the big day. These are the ones that actually looked good in photos and lasted through the reception.
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Body Luminizers 🤍
Bronzers for the Big Day
Brightening Skincare Prep
Bridal Gift Sets 🎁
Setting It All In Place
Body Luminizers 🤍
I wanted that lit-from-within bridal glow without looking like a disco ball. These gave me exactly that. Perfect for shoulders, collarbones, and legs.
this stuff smells incredible AND photographs like a dream. wore it to three weddings last summer.
Sol de Janeiro GlowMotions Glow Body Oil
a little goes SO far. the shimmer is fine, not chunky 🙌
Monoi Body Glow I - NARS
mixed this with lotion for a subtle rosy glow on my arms
Drunk Elephant O-Bloos™ Rosi Blush Drops with Vitamin F
the OG body luminizer. still unmatched for that wet-look shine on deeper skin tones.
Limited Edition Body Lava | Fenty Beauty ≡ SEPHORA
I know it says blush but I dab this on my shoulders. trust me.
Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
SPF plus a gorgeous tint. two birds one stone 🐦
Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF
Bronzers for the Big Day
Finding a bronzer that doesn't turn orange in wedding photos was my whole personality for two months. These are the winners.
the most natural bronzer I own. looks like you just came back from vacation.
GUERLAIN Terracotta Light Healthy Glow Bronzer
finely milled and blends in seconds. my makeup artist friend swears by it too
Charlotte Tilbury Refillable Airbrush Matte Bronzer
huge shade range. finally found one that matched my skin perfectly 😭
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer | Fenty Beauty ≡ SEPHORA
smells like chocolate. not kidding. also looks beautiful.
Chocolate Soleil Blurred Matte Bronzing Powder
clean beauty and actually performs. rare combo.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Matte Bronzer Powder
a classic for a reason. zero shimmer, just warmth
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer
Brightening Skincare Prep
Nobody talks about how important prep is before bronzer. I learned the hard way that dull skin makes everything sit weird.
put this on the night before and wake up looking like a whole new person
The Dewy Skin Cream | Tatcha ≡ SEPHORA
mix with foundation or wear alone. either way you look radiant 🍉
