A warming bronzer for mature skin is a flattering addition to your makeup all year-round, and adds an instant glow to your look. As well as adding warmth to your skin, you can use a bronzer to sculpt and define your face.
As with most make up for older women, bronzers come in a variety of shades, formulas and textures to suit all skin-types and needs. Creamy formulas are often best for mature skin, as it adds more hydration to dryer skin. You may also want to change from a shimmery finish in the summer to a matte finish in the colder months as you change your make up for autumn.
To help you find the right bronzer for your skin and to suit your favourite foundation for mature skin, we've rounded up our favourite bronzer for mature skin that we think you'll love.
The best bronzer for mature skin
Best all-round bronzer
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Description
If you're new to bronzer or want one that's good for year-round use, then Benefit's Hoola bronzer
Pros
- 4 shades available
- Available in two sizes
Cons
- Poor quality brush included
Best matte bronzer
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Description
Available in four different shades, this matte finish bronzer is super subtle and easy to apply in
Pros
- Lasts a long time
- Buildable formula
Cons
- Very large so isn't suitable for taking with you in a handbag
Best shade range
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Description
Suitable for a wide range of skin tones, NARS offer a wide range of bronzing shades, ranging from
Pros
- 9 shades available
- Highly pigmented
Cons
- Some with paler skin tones found it a little too dark
Best cream bronzer
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Description
A classic creamy bronzer designed to warm the face up and is an ideal bronzer for mature skin
Pros
- Hydrating on the skin
- Lasts a long time
Cons
- Some find it a bit too subtle in pigment
Best for contouring
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Description
If it's contouring you're looking to achieve, then you'll need a contour stick for easy
Pros
- Great for contouring
- Easy to apply
Cons
- Isn't long lasting
Best luxury bronzer
www.johnlewis.com
Description
We know it might seem a lot for a bronzer, but this clever Ambient Lighting Bronzer from Hourglass
Pros
- Anti-ageing
- Features Photoluminescent Technology
Cons
- Doesn't come with a brush
Best palette
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Description
Ideal for contouring and warming the face up, this palette contains a range of cool and warm
Pros
- A wide range of shades in one palette
- Highlighting shades included
Cons
- Packaging isn't very robust for travel
Best budget bronzer
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Description
For an affordable yet reliable bronzing option, opt for L'Oreal's Back to Bronze option, which
Pros
- Easy to blend
- Affordable
Cons
- Doesn't work as a contour product
Best liquid bronzer
www.johnlewis.com
Description
As well as cream and powder based bronzers, there are also some liquid bronzers on the market. One
Pros
- Highly pigmented
- Dries quickly
Cons
- Isn't suitable for darker skin tones
Best shimmer bronzer
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Description
If it's a bit of shimmer you're looking for, then this bronzer from Iconic is ideal, especially
Pros
- Multiple uses
- A range of different colours
Cons
- Some felt the colour was too sheer
How to apply bronzer for mature skin
There are many ways you can apply your bronzer for mature skin depending on the texture of the product and what you're aiming to do. If it's added structure and contouring you're wanting, then we'd advise using a thinner stick application or smaller brush to apply.
For warming the face up, you'll want a larger brush to get a nice even and beautifully blended finish. This is also ideal for bronzing your décolletage area as well as your shoulders in the summer or for special occasions when you might want to add some makeup to your body as well as your face.
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Lorna White is a Senior Digital Writer at Yours.co.uk. She was previously a writer at Yours Magazine writing features and news stories before joining the digital team. Lorna loves the great British countryside and likes to spend her spare time out and about in her home of Nottinghamshire walking her dog, Pippin.