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8 best summer bronzers for day and night

Glowing, radiant, "sun-kissed" skin is just a fluffy brush and touch of bronzer away.

July 23, 2015

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Photo, Erik Putz.

The secret to the perfect bronzer glow is choosing one that’s just a shade darker than your natural skin tone. Matte bronzers will give you the look of a sun-kissed desert tan (think Arizona), and shimmery ones are terrific for an evening out (hello, Miami).

Our favourite bronzers

Bronzers 2015

Perfectly sun-kissed

Terracotta Joli Teint, $60, Guerlain

8 best summer bronzers for day and night

Luminous glow

Aquatic Treasures Summer Bronzing Compact, Clarins.

8 best summer bronzers for day and night

All-over-shimmer

Bronzer in Surreal, $20, Quo.

8 best summer bronzers for day and night

Total illumination

Rimmel SunShimmer Shimmering Maxi Bronzer, $8, Walmart.

8 best summer bronzers for day and night

Cult classic

Bronzing Powder in Laguna, $48, Nars.

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8 best summer bronzers for day and night

Must-have matte

Smart Shade Bronzer, $14, Almay.

8 best summer bronzers for day and night

Hint of pink

Dallas Bronzer, $36, Benefit Cosmetics.

8 best summer bronzers for day and night

Total fake out

Healthy Glow Multi-Colour Mariniere bronzer in 02, $72, Chanel.

8 best summer bronzers for day and night

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