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My Bronzed Glow Favorites ☀️
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Florencia Delacroix
I spent way too long looking pale and washed out before I figured out the right combo of bronzers, self-tanners, and body glow products. These are the ones I actually repurchase.
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Body Bronzers & Glow
 
Face Bronzers
 
Self-Tanners 🤎
 
Prep & Prime
 
Setting & Finishing

Body Bronzers & Glow

These are what I reach for when I want my legs and arms to look like I just came back from vacation. No streaks, no orange disasters.

 
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the mousse is SO easy to blend. I've converted like four friends to this one.
COCO & EVE Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam 200ml
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smells incredible and gives the prettiest sheen 🌴
Sol de Janeiro GlowMotions Glow Body Oil
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mix a drop into body lotion for a subtle warm flush. trust me on this.
Drunk Elephant O-Bloos™ Rosi Blush Drops with Vitamin F
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works on body AND face which I love
NARS Laguna Bronzing Cream
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no glitter, just a healthy wet look. perfect for collarbones 💧
Tower 28 Beauty SuperDew Shimmer-Free Highlight Balm
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Face Bronzers

I need my face to match the body glow or it looks weird. These blend like butter and don't sit in my pores.

 
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the OG. been using this since college and it still holds up.
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer
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expensive but the finish is unreal. so natural looking 😮‍💨
Gucci Poudre De Beauté Éclat Soleil Bronzing Powder
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I keep this in my purse. two swipes and I look alive again.
Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Sticks
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clean formula, buildable, never patchy
SEPHORA COLLECTION Matte Bronzer Powder
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finally a bronzer that actually shows up on deeper skin tones without looking ashy
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer
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Self-Tanners 🤎

I've had my share of self-tanner horror stories. Streaky ankles, orange palms, the works. These are the ones that don't betray you.

 
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mix into moisturizer at night, wake up with a real-looking tan
Lux Unfiltered Sunstruck Self Tanning Face Drops
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leave on for 1 hour for a light glow or 3 for full bronze. super forgiving.
St. Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse
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the green drops cancel out any orange tones. my sister swears by these too
Isle of Paradise Self-Tan Face Drops
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skincare AND tan in one step? yes please 🙌
Lux Unfiltered Sunstruck Self Tanning Face Drops
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SPF plus a tint. great for days when I can't be bothered with a full routine
Sun Shield Body Glow Sunscreen SPF 50
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Prep & Prime

Bronzer on dry flaky skin is a nightmare. Learned that the hard way. Now I always prep first and the color lasts way longer.

 
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the smell alone is worth it but it also makes skin SO soft
Brazilian Bum Bum® Cream | Sol De Janeiro ≡ SEPHORA
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I use this the night before self-tanning. no more patchy knees.
The Body Exfoliator - With Bamboo Charcoal - Nécessaire
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gently buffs away dead skin over time 🧴
Drunk Elephant TLC Glycolic Acid Body Lotion ≡ Sephora
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thick, rich, no fragrance. solid base layer before any bronzer
Crème de Corps Hydrating Body Lotion with Squalane
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got rid of those little bumps on my arms in like two weeks
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA
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Setting & Finishing

Nobody wants their bronzer transferring onto white furniture. These keep everything locked in and looking fresh all day.

 
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a few spritzes and my makeup survives humidity, dancing, everything
Charlotte Tilbury Transfer-Proof Setting Spray
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touch up protection and glow in one. I keep it by my door ☀️
Bronzing Face Drops: Face Tanning Drops
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the classic for a reason. nothing budges.
Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray ≡ Sephora QAT
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dewy finish with sun protection built in. wear it alone or over makeup
Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ - Supergoop!
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dust this over body bronzer on your chest area. sounds weird but it works
Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier
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