What is bronzer makeup?
Bronzer makeup can be used to add color to the skin or simply create a luminous glow. Virtually every makeup brand includes a bronzer product. Bronzer can be used for daytime and evening looks.HistoryIn her New York Times article, Natasha Singer explains that cosmetics company Guerlain introduced Terracotta Powder in 1984. This product was meant to be brushed on for “an instant coppery sheen” and created the category of bronzer makeup.FunctionBronzer can be applied to the face or body to add a sun-kissed glow or to contour. According to Allure magazine, carefully applying bronze powder with a fan brush can improve or even eliminate the appearance of a bloated face.TypesBronzer comes in various forms–from loose and pressed powder, to creams and gels, to liquid sheer tints.IngredientsBronzers often contain ingredients including talc, iron oxides, mica and titanium dioxide. The Cancer Prevention Society warns that talc is toxic and poses a risk to consumers.
