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5 Body Bronzers to Get the Perfect Summer Tan Minus the Sun Damage

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While we arm ourselves with skincare that can protect us during summertime, we still strive for a flush of healthy-looking colour. So, what can we do to stay golden without having to go through the fury of the sun? If this question brings your thoughts to Ross from Friends – ‘Mississippilessly!’ and Hathaway Orange from Bride Wars, relax because I have another answer for you. ‘Body Bronzer’ – the perfect hybrid between make-up and self-tanning which is easy to apply and easier to take off. Just step in the shower! Using a body bronzer is like applying a face bronzer, pairing the right shade with placement. Here are the top picks to leave you looking like a bronzed goddess returning from a tropical quest.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Glow Away Coconut Body Blurring Bronzer

Marc Jacobs Beauty Glow Away Coconut Body Blurring Bronzer


If you’re headed to the beach or a poolside brunch with the Gals, this waterproof, instant, natural-looking glow could be just the right accessory to your swimwear or sundress. Its lightweight, creamy formula is infused with 5 forms of coconut which hydrates the skin, blurs imperfections, and makes the skin look smoother. This all-over body bronzer comes in 3 shades and does not leave a sticky or oily texture.

MAC Cosmetics BRONZELITE – Strobe Body Lotion With Bronze Pearl

MAC Cosmetics BRONZELITE – Strobe Body Lotion With Bronze Pearl

This glowing all-over body moisturizer is just so gorgeous, it’s lightweight and creamy, and it absorbs into the skin giving it a lovely sheen and glow to the body. I love that it dries down instantly, so it does not rub off on everything. The colour payoff is peachy and gives a visually subtle, pearlescent sheen to the skin, and is well suited for very fair skin tones.

Vita Liberata Body Blur HD Skin Finish

Vita Liberata Body Blur HD Skin Finish


Think of this as a BB cream for the body, a product that is the real deal for a quick tan while blurring out imperfections. The natural-looking tints come in 5 shades with hints of shimmer, for radiance, and a healthy-looking glow. It will help cover minor blemishes and give you the perfect sun-kissed tan colour that can be showered off. To avoid streaks or bald spots use a flat top buffer make-up brush, blending in small circular motions. You can also build an additional layer if you like. It does not indicate to be transfer-resistant, so setting it with a bit of translucent powder if needed is a good idea. Also, this product works best on clean, dry exfoliated skin.

Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops

Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops


This product is like a pleasant surprise as it adds a nice dewy bronze glow to the skin and flatters every complexion. A little goes a long way with this product, so mix a drop of this product with serums, oil, sunscreen, moisturizer, or even your foundation to get the subtle, bronzy, and natural finish. This product has a host of beneficial ingredients like Cocoa extract which provides powerful antioxidant and soothing benefits; Platinum Peptides to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and Omega-rich virgin marula, and black currant seed oils, which supports a healthy barrier function of the skin.


Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Spray

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Spray


I used to dread bare legs because of my veins and other imperfections. Then a friend of mine recommended this product, and it stuck with me since. This inexpensive product won’t break the bank and gives a smooth even coverage which stays fresh and natural looking all day. It’s also water and transfer-resistant. However, I make sure to wash my hands immediately after I spray it, and you need to give it some time to dry before you get dressed. It comes in 4 shades which range from a light glow to a deep glow, and if you don’t find a match to your skin tone mix and match two different shades for just the right tanning glow.

<strong>Sonam Wadhwa</strong>
Sonam Wadhwa

With an everlasting love for all things Beauty, equipped with the knowledge and skill for writing. I also enjoy  reading, challenging myself with new things and taking long romantic walks down the make-up aisle to the tune of Lady Gaga’s – ‘Born this Way’.  

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