March 28th, 2009 
Edie Mindell When it gets warm outside, everyone wants to be in the sun. Before you go to the beach or on vacation you want to already look kissed by the big yellow ball. Put away your money for the tanning bed and opt instead for a tanned look without damaging your skin.
One way that you can accomplish this is with mineral powder bronzer. Bronzer does just what the name implies: adds a bit of color to your face simulating a day out in the sun. Depending on your skin tone, you can choose a bronzer color that will complement it.
Another benefit of mineral makeup is the feel. Bronzers are lightweight so they don’t clog your pores or feel heavy as the day goes on. You won’t even feel like you are wearing makeup. The coverage of a bronzer hides wrinkles and discolored areas. No one will know that you didn’t spend all day in the sun.
Some bronzers contain shimmering minerals. They give your skin a sparkling look that is perfect for after hours and formal gatherings. A tanning bed won’t give your skin that healthy glow that shimmering bronzers can provide.
How do you apply a bronzer? Moisturize your face like you normally would. Be sure that your skin is completely dry before applying any type of mineral makeup.
Apply your mineral foundation first. It prepares your face for whatever you put on next. Bronzer is supposed to simulate a tan without the harmful rays. Start by applying the bronzer to the apples of your cheeks. If you don’t know where that is, smile. It’s the area of your cheeks that grandmothers love to grab and pinch.
Don’t stop there. Apply your mineral bronzer to other areas of your face as well. Go to your forehead and sweep side to side; then proceed down the bridge of your nose. Your bronzer will be darker than your foundation but only as dark as you would look if tanned by the sun.
Mineral bronzer works well on other parts of your body as well. Let’s say that you are stepping out for the evening in a cute little strapless dress. You don’t want your bare shoulders to stick out. Apply some mineral bronzer to the tops and front of your shoulders and your neck for a sun kissed look that extends beyond your face.
Don’t forget those gorgeous legs. Mineral bronzer can be applied to your lower half as well. You will need a bit more powder than you used on your face, but a Kabuki brush will provide even coverage so no one else will be the wiser to your trick. Mineral bronzer can be used to simulate pantyhose for a more formal function where you don’t quite feel like putting them on. And, because you are using natural minerals, you don’t have to worry about streaking because the minerals will blend into the skin.
The sun can be harsh on your skin. Instead of giving you a great tanned look it will also show damage. Use mineral powder bronzer to simulate a tan without the harmful effects.
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