bronzers

Faux tan cosmetics

Bronzers are cosmetic products that add warmth or a sun-kissed glow to the skin.

Available as powders, creams, or liquids, they're applied to areas where sunlight naturally hits—cheekbones, forehead, nose.

Unlike self-tanners, bronzers wash off.

She dusted bronzer across her cheeks before the photo shoot.

cosmetic

foundation

Underlying support structure

powder · palette · shimmer · matte · brush · pigment · shade · compact · eyeshadow · concealer

sunless

self-tanner

Lotion creating artificial tan

lotion · spray tan · gradual · streak-free · DHA · mousse · drops · mitt · overnight · instant

finish

shimmer

Tremulous, wavering light

  • matteNon-reflective surface finish
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
  • luminousEmitting or reflecting light

radiant · dewy · glitter · sparkle · sheen · iridescent · metallic · glowing · natural · subtle

sculpting

contour

Bounding line of shape

shape · dimension · shadow · hollows · temples · structure · enhance · chisel · angles · profile

Categories
Opposites
skin tone effect

bronzershighlighters

Fluorescent ink pens

illuminators · pale makeup · concealers · brighteners · correctors

skin protection/exposure

bronzerssunscreen

UV-blocking skin cream

sunblock · sun protection · zinc oxide · shade

natural vs. artificial tanning

bronzerssunbathing

Deliberate exposure to rays

tanning beds · UV exposure

Phrases
Family

bronze, bronzed, bronzer, bronzesmith

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G