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rated 5 of 5 GoldenVenissa on 5/20/2012 12:05:00 PM More reviews by GoldenVenissa

Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brunette, Other, Other Eyes: Blue

I had a Sephora SA search for a non-orange/golden bronzer for me as I find that too many shades are overly orange or "golden", or else shades that do work for me (with pink or more neutral tones) are overly shimmery as they're blushes/highlighters. She came back with this bronzer in "Sunkissed".
This powder wears well and blends like a dream. I like to apply with a flat-topped bronzer brush.
I love this shade (Sunkissed) as either a bronzer or as a natural contour shade.

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rated 4 of 5 fierymermaid on 5/18/2012 12:50:00 AM More reviews by fierymermaid

Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Red, Straight, Medium Eyes: Green

I looked for months for a matte bronzer for contouring that would compliment my pasty skin and help me look less like a corpse. I bought this in Sunkissed Matte, the Suntan is a wee darker.
PROS:
-Very, very pigmented. This is going to last decades, it seems.
-Great colour. Not yellowy, not orangey, not dirty looking.
-Blends beautifully
-Long lasting
CONS:
-It's almost TOO pigmented! You have to use a TINY amount, have a light hand, and blend like a beast!

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rated 5 of 5 sabrinarose1990 on 4/1/2012 8:32:00 PM More reviews by sabrinarose1990

Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue

This is a great bronzer and perfect for contouring. I have NC20-25 skin and found both colours perfect for contouring cheekbones and slimming the nose. It is a highly pigmented powder…a little does go a long way. I use a fan brush to contour under my cheekbone to create a shadow effect. It is matte and has no shimmer and glitter in it unlike a lot of other bronzers out there so is perfect for contouring. It is a little on the pricey side, but as I said a little goes a long way and I have had mine for two years now and still cannot see the bottom of the pan. I had the smashbox contour kit and it was horrible! The shadow colour appeared to dark and dirty looking on my skin, whereas this was perfect and not at all dirty looking. I don't like the screw lid, it annoys me for some reason but other than that...
Love, love, love and will most definitely repurchase.

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rated 5 of 5 top reviewerKeyWestBum on 3/19/2012 10:47:00 AM More reviews by KeyWestBum

Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown

I have this in the Matte Suntan version and very happy with it. Finally, a bronzer that shows up on my skin. Matte Suntan is very pigmented and a little goes a long way. I'm medium toned olive and can get pretty dark in the summer. I'm currently NC40 in Mac Studio Fix Powder + Foundation compact. This SB bronzer is a great shade for me. It's rosey brown on me without all that typical glitter in traditional bronzers. Bronze Lights in Matte Suntan is a great product for contouring. Another great bonus, I don't have any skin irritations with this. SB Bronze Lights retails for $29 (US) and can be found at Sephora and Ulta.

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rated 5 of 5 totallylove on 2/8/2012 7:14:00 PM More reviews by totallylove

Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown

I absolutely love this bronzer, I have it in Suntan Matte. On my Asian NC30 skin, this is great for contouring but also turns to a perfect rosy glow when I put it on the apples of my cheeks - not sure how (probably because my cheeks turn bright pink easily ugh) but it works out! Because of my yellow toning I look too shiny in blushes and bronzes with shimmer so this matte one is perfect.

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rated 4 of 5 top reviewerkimorris on 2/7/2012 6:25:00 AM More reviews by kimorris

Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Medium, Cool Hair: Brunette, Kinky, Coarse Eyes: Brown

I have this in Suntan Matte. It's a really nice matte bronzer that doesn't look flat on my NC25 yellow undertones. Just a word of reassurance to those concerned about cosmetics which claim to be matte, but which actually aren't. I avoid anything shimmery or glittery like the plague and when I first applied this on my hand in-store, I was worried as I could see minute specks of shimmer. However, once applied, the shimmer can't be detected at all, in both indoor and outdoor light or at any angle, so it really does appear matte on the skin. Even for matte bronzers, I suppose the benefit of having the tiniest of tiny specks of shimmer is that it stops skin from appearing completely flat and one-dimensional (as I find is the case with Benefit's Hoola).

I also like the fact that this provides a subtle application and is very buildable as I find that it is very easy to overdo it with many bronzers (even though I use a MAC 187 and apply quite lightly). The packaging could be improved as it currently looks a bit cheap, and considering that it doesn't have much staying power, a mirror would be nice for touch ups. For this reason, I probably won't be repurchasing as I prefer to apply once in the morning and not have to worry about it again.

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rated 5 of 5 therinz09 on 11/27/2011 11:15:00 AM More reviews by therinz09

Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral Hair: Blond, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Grey

This is the best bronzer I have ever used, and I have tried them all! It gives a natural tan, and never looks too over the top. It's also matte which is a plus in my books. I highly recommend it!

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rated 1 of 5 Poptimist on 11/13/2011 2:49:00 AM More reviews by Poptimist

Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brunette, Other, Other Eyes: Green

This does not look good against my pale NW15 skin tone, even when I apply it lightly. Its just too reddish/ruddy, well too colorful in general, I need something more toned down. It looks dirty on my skin. It is highly pigmented, and goes on easily, but I just can't use it without looking weird...It also broke into small pieces on me.

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rated 5 of 5 minniemina on 9/23/2011 3:40:00 PM More reviews by minniemina

Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Black

I bought this about a year ago, and with very frequent use, i've barely made a dent in this! I own this bronzer in suntan (im about an NC35), bottom line. I adore this. Its great for contouring or just a bronzy cheek colour. Nicely pigmented and I never end up looking like snooki :) does not break me out, blends in effortlessly, and looks natural. What more could I ask for? Highly recommended, will repurchase.

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rated 5 of 5 alle112 on 6/15/2011 1:38:00 PM More reviews by alle112

Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium Eyes: Blue

I work at a beauty shop and I always end up buying this one.. The color is sooo nice and its matte.. Love love love!

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rated 5 of 5 Ihearttintin on 5/29/2011 5:50:00 PM More reviews by Ihearttintin

Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Olive, Warm Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown

This has to be the best bronzer out there! If you're looking for something shimmery, this isn't for you; however, if you're looking for a natural glow or to even out a pale complexion, this is a WINNER. I have to admit, I was curious about this because of Kim Kardashian association. I tried it on and have never looked at another bronzer since. I'm an NC35 and own the suntan matte. It's great for contouring, shape the fix, or just for a simple "tan glow" as a blusher. It's great, I love it! I bought this exactly a year ago and I still have most of it in the container. Perfect all year long.

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rated 5 of 5 top reviewerpiinkcheeks27 on 3/18/2011 2:39:00 AM More reviews by piinkcheeks27

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown

Although the idea of unscrewing the top is annoying, the bronzer itself is PERFECT! I was eyeing this one for a while and put it on the backburner until last week when I decided to go for the splurge! I bought the color Suntan Matte (which I heard is Kim K.'s HG bronzer!) This powder is very finely milled and there is no shimmer at all. I use this more for a contour color rather than an all over bronzer. You only need to tap your brush in VERY lightly. The first time, I did it too hard and ended up putting too much on my brush. I absolutely love how effortlessly it blends out & it looks natural. I use to use Benefit Hoolah, but i find myself reaching for this one more than that! This is a pretty pricey bronzer, but well worth the money. I'm NC30 in MAC for reference :) continued >>

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rated 5 of 5 jessicawong57 on 1/31/2011 11:10:00 PM More reviews by jessicawong57

Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal, Medium, Not Sure Hair: Red, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

This Is Better Then the mac bronzer and its beautiful color made my skin have a sunkissed glow.I would by this again bets bronzer ive ever used

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rated 5 of 5 shablulit on 11/3/2010 7:23:00 AM More reviews by shablulit

Age: 30-35 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Blond, Other, Other Eyes: Green

Sunkissed Matte Best Bronze Ever!
the color is perfect for my skin tone (fair-light).
it is not to dark not to orange and have no glitter.
i wear it as a bronze and also as a blush and it give such an healthy natural look.
The package is stupid. you need to screw to open it and its not ideal at all. only if they made it pop out like the Mac blush it was perfect.

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rated 5 of 5 DebbieN on 9/21/2010 12:27:00 PM More reviews by DebbieN

Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

PROS: 1. It is the perfect bronzer that literally makes your face look like you just got a tan. It basically adds color without turning you orange. 2. It DOES NOT oxidize or get oily by the day's end like Stila's and MAC"s version. 3. This lasts a lonnnnnngggg time. I've used this consistently for 2.5 years now and I still have more to go.
TIPS: I use this with the 129 brush to kind of go on the contour or underbone of my cheeks blending in upwards circular motions to contour but slightly touch the apples of the cheeks. I also lightly dip and circular motions on the forehead and lightly (and I mean lightly) dust the bridge of my nose. To get that shimmer, I go over the apples of my cheeks using Too Faced Pink Leopard, and dusting the same highlighter on my bronzer. If you are going for a dramatic night look, then use Vanilla pigment in the "c' section near the eyes and cheekbones. As a reference, I'm NC30 (Asian skin)

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rated 5 of 5 evilayna on 9/20/2010 8:07:00 PM More reviews by evilayna

Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Blue

i am reviewing the sunkissed matte. I really like this. I use it with a large brush and it gives me just enough color. I haven't been told at work that I look tired, so I guess that's a good thing. I will buy again,

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rated 5 of 5 ElleK7 on 8/17/2010 2:46:00 AM More reviews by ElleK7

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure Hair: Red, Other, Other Eyes: Hazel

Suntan Matte is my HG bronzer. I decided to give it a try because I read in a magazine that Kim Kardashian uses this bronzer so I figured I'd give it a go since all my other bronzers looked either too orangy or poop colored, or too shiney on my face. (I'm NC25-30, medium skin tone) I LOVE THIS BRONZER! It's very pigmented, smooth, and very buildable without it looking cakey, and absolutely no glitter or shine to it. Ever since I bought it everyone has been telling me I look very beautiful, or that I look like a celebrity. I use it a bit on my cheeks, and to contour mainly. Looks very natural on me and will purchase again, and again! This is the first time I actually hit the pan for a bronzer, lol.

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rated 1 of 5 top reviewerCatarah on 8/9/2010 11:09:00 PM More reviews by Catarah

Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Olive, Warm Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Hazel

Ugghh really wanted to like this bronzer. I bought this because Kourtney Kardashian swears by this...and I absolutely love her makeup so I thought I would try. Im about her skintone which surprises me. It didn't really show up. It looked dirty. Weird. I bought BB Bronzer...(matte) 200% better....more money but better!

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rated 4 of 5 top reviewerJoieDeVlvre on 5/19/2010 7:16:00 PM More reviews by JoieDeVlvre

Age: 25-29 Skin: Other, Medium, Cool Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

I know there are 2 shades of this, I have the one in Suntan Matte. The other color looked a little too orange in the pan, while the one I have looks Olive/Tan. Shimmery bronzers are not for contouring, and that's the only thing I use this for. Ok so, I like it but there's def room for improvement. The color looks natural but does need some building up to do to show up(Currently I am NC27ish to 30 depending on the amount of fake tan for the day). Also, it reminds me a little bit of Hoola bronzer by Benefit. Except Hoola looks slightly chalky or dirty on me (but not on my lighter complexion friends or my mom). Also, it's staying power is on the needs improvement side. I've been on the look out for a better matte bronzer for contouring and haven't found it yet. If I do find it, I won't be repurchasing this one.

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rated 2 of 5 CutieAmy324 on 4/23/2010 9:28:00 PM More reviews by CutieAmy324

Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Olive, Warm Hair: Black, Curly, Medium Eyes: Hazel

So dissapointed with this bronzer!!!! I have the Mac bronzer in refined golden and its so much better. I really wanted to like this bronzer due to the fact I like Smashbox. I just wanted to try a different bronzer thats why I purchased the Smashbox one. It's too blah for me. I don't mind that it doesn't have a sparkle like most...but it looks darker and more impressive in the can. I would imagine it would flatter lighter skin tones more than medium to darker ones. Im an NC 40 for reference. Definately will not repurchase!!!!!!

Edit....I bought this in Suntan Matte.

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