By Kimberly Nissen, The Beauty Bandit
We have searched high and low to bring you the powder compacts that will have you glowing this summer. These seven bronzers are beautifully packaged so they look just as good on your skin, as they do coming out of your handbag.
Bronze In Bloom Pure Finish Mineral Bronzing Powder by Elizabeth Arden
The built-in grinder combines three microlight mineral shades into one beautiful bronze colour. The limited edition compact is fitted with a large mirror and comes with a mini folding Kabuki brush for easy touch-ups on the go.
RRP $68 from David Jones and Myer
Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing Blush by Estee Lauder
From their Bronze Goddess Soleil 2011 collection comes this unique 2-in-1 powder compact. A bronzing powder base is topped with a shimmery blush in the shape of a Starfish. You can use the colours individually, or swirl them together for a deep, rosy, bronze finish.
RRP $75 from department stores and Estee Lauder online
Bronzing Powder by Australis Cosmetics
Lightly tinted ultra-fine powder is available in two shades to give every skin colour an instantly airbrushed look. The smooth finish gold compact is fitted with a mirror and comes with an application sponge.
RRP $12.95 from Priceline, Big W, Kmart, Target and selected pharmacies
Mineral Pressed Powder Bronzer by Natio
A mineral formula with the added benefits of Vitamin C, Vitamin E and antioxidants. The universal shade can be layered to create the perfectly bronzed depth without feeling heavy due to the weightless powder.
RRP $19.95 from Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies
Almost Bronze SPF15 by Clinique
This two-toned bronzer includes the summer essential of SPF15 protection. Each shade can me used separately to distinctly contour features, or combine them for an easy, all-over glow.
Bonus: For a limited time, you will receive a mini makeup bag from the Clinique Summer 2011 collection when you purchase this product.
RRP $59 from David Jones, Myer, Terry White, selected pharmacies and Clinique online
Shade & Illuminate by Tom Ford Beauty
The long awaited Tom Ford Beauty line has finally landed, and one of the products already causing waves is the Shade & Illuminate compact. Offered in two shade intensities, each compact features a light shade formula for brightening and a dark shade formula for precision contouring. Undetectable to the naked eye, the smooth creamy consistency is a dream to apply.
RRP $100 from David Jones Elizabeth Street and David Jones Bourke Street.
Bronze Patrol by Napoleon Perdis
The award winning Bronze Patrol has been a long time staple in the Napoleon Perdis line, but for a good reason. The highly pigmented baked powder requires the lightest touch to give skin a glowing effect.
RRP $60 from Napoleon Perdis concept stores, David Jones and Napoleon Perdis online
Expert Advice
Applying bronzer can be a bit tricky if you haven’t had much guidance previously. If that sounds like you, not to worry, we have our resident Celebrity Beauty Expert, Napoleon Perdis, to share this great tip for applying bronzer like a pro.
“To create an all-over bronze effect on the face, apply a matte bronzing powder using a large soft brush for an even, diffused effect. Use a smaller soft brush to apply more concentrated bronzer for contouring.”
