Bronzers

There’s one word about tanning: it takes time. Not only that, it takes resources, patience and determination which anyone can lack. Bronzers, however temporary, are highly attractive method in acquiring that tan without even setting foot in the Caribbean.

What Are Bronzers?

Bronzers would refer to those chemicals that when applied to the skin would simulate an effect similar to having a suntan. Technically, bronzers are called “bronzers” because it changes the skin color into darker, to somewhat bronze in color. Bronzers are temporary, depending on the formula used. It usually wears off after a good shower.

Some elitist would call bronzers as borderline cheating. However, the defense could state that it is safer, especially in the light of discoveries made pertaining to sun exposure and skin cancer. Both are equally disastrous. Even the purported safer alternative, the sun bed, also known as tanning bed or UV cabinet, is also skin cancer receptive. As long as there is radiation reaching the cells of your skin, there is always the risk of skin cancer. Too bad, though, in order to get those lovely tan there has to be an amount of radiation bombardment preceding it.

That is of course if you use the less hassle bronzers. Okay, you may call it fake tan, canned tan or the more funkier fake bake, those that never met you earlier will be convinced of your realistically lovely tan, no difference at all if you have spent literally the whole year sunbathing in Barbados. Oh yes, there will be an obvious difference, the ring that you can wear after saving for the intended trip.

Bronzers now come in different strengths. Some are really deep bronze, and will make you more exotic than Cleopatra. Of course, anyone can tell this is outright cheating, as no one, not even Paris Hilton can get that bronze. Other bronzers are formulated to mimic closely the color of an average tan.

So are you hunting for your bottle of bronze? Here are my best recommendations.

At $25, Estee Lauder’s Super Tan Spray is not only super-convenient for application, the tan it creates is also super believable. The Super Tan can be sprayed easily, absorbs quickly and gives you the most realistic tan. So realistic is this that you’d be reluctant to wash it off.

L'Oreal’s Ombrelle Sunless Tanning Cream is actually a sun tanning cream. But what it is - is also a bronzer. While faking it away, you can also slowly work your way to acquire that tan. Works as a moisturizer, it can fit to any three-step program you might have. And remember, this is still a tanning cream, so your getting more than just moisture, your getting a tan while faking a tan.

Another remarkable bronzers is the Summer Face Powder and the Sunlit Face Power from Clarins. The previous comes with two strong bronze choices, and a light shimmer all in one compact. The latter offers a pale golden undertone that can effect a healthy look in all skin tones.

From Clinique, the Best for Fair Skin Self-Sun Body Quick Bronze Self-Tanner is one of the most convincing bronzers in the market. For a price of $15, what you get is a complete, believable bronze with non-streaking actions. This Clinique bronzer won’t give away your secret.

One of the worst scenarios of bronzers is that they smudge of clothes. And when they do, they rub off on the clothing and reveal your lie. That’s why on particular occasions, I am willing to bet on Best Spray Clarins Oil-Free Self-Tanning Instant Spray to do the job of hiding your secret and reveal the best tan. Applying the bronzer, spray it on and let it dry. In 10 minutes, you can get dressed without worrying about smudging or revealing.