Best Drugstore Bronzers by BestofMakeupAlley

Apr/24/2025#Bronzer
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Looking for that perfect sun-kissed glow without breaking the bank? Drugstore bronzers are a makeup lover's best-kept secret, offering high-quality formulas at wallet-friendly prices. Whether you're after a subtle warmth or a deep, beachy bronze, there's a drugstore gem waiting to elevate your makeup game.

In this article, we’ve rounded up the best bronzers you can snag during your next drugstore run—because glowing skin doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag!

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245 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for Physicians FormulaMurumuru Butter Bronzer related to "Bronzer".

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lushlife505
Love the scent of these Butter bronzers. I use the shade Bronzer. It is very light and barely noticeable on my skin tone but I do not care to contour or really bronze up my skin. I just use this to add just a kiss of color and a bit definition to my face while keeping it very natural looking. If I do apply a bit too much it can be slightly orangey and unnatural so I use very lightly.

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Age36-43

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

15 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for MILANISilky Matte Bronzing Powder related to "Bronzer".

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Redwings11
I find this to be similar to the Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer only this one has a more subtle coconut scent, less bulky packaging, is 100% vegan and cruelty-free. As the name says, this bronzer is both silky and matte. It comes in 4 shades: 01 Sun Light, 02 Sun Kissed, 03 Sun Tan, and 04 Sun Drenched. The lighter shades have a golden undertone and the deepest shade looks to have a more red undertone, from what I can tell anyway. I purchased 02 Sun Kissed and it is perfect for my light/medium neutral skin tone, it was not even remotely orange on my skin, just warm bronze,...

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Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

8 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for Maybelline New YorkCITY BRONZER Bronzer & Contour Powder related to "Bronzer".

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Bellaluxe
I’m not a bronzer kind of girl because I’m pale, freckled and cool toned so I won’t spend a lot on a product I use occasionally. That being said, I really like this. Obviously I wear the lightest shade, 100 I think, and it works great for a subtle contour or an all over warmth on my skin tone. It’s a really soft powder so it takes a very light touch to load your brush up and it tends to fly everywhere if you’re not careful but it’s really easy to blend. It’s more brown than anything else. My skin will pull orange if something is too warm and I haven’t had that problem with this. I use the...

About reviewer (113 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen

109 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for wet n wildColor Icon Bronzer - Ticket to Brazil related to "Bronzer".

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Natashia
I use this daily to give my skin some warmth . I am more of a light golden nc30 and this shade suits me to a T. Gives me a warm glow without looking overly made up. Powder is not fully matte hence it looks very natural on the skin. No shimmer / glitter but it gives a skin like finish . The powder quality is fine, the pan is large enough to apply the product evenly and the packaging and price is great

About reviewer (617 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

11 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for L'Oreal ParisTrue Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzing Powder related to "Bronzer".

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beddy
I have this in Light. I am Nc15 to 20 This bronzer looks slightly olive in the pan but on my skin it pulls a bit muddy and not what i like. Now i know there are people who prefer a shade like this but i dont find it to look good as bronzer, maybe a contour. I do like bronzers to make me look naturally tanned and i find this to be too pigmented to give me that look. I prefer a red toned bronzer for that sunburnt look instead. This formula is really creamy and buttery but i just cant make the shade work. edit- I now use FLOWER beauty heatwave in Sunrise!

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Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

1 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for e.l.f. CosmeticsPutty Bronzer - Tan Lines related to "Bronzer".

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LadyBug231
I do feel like these Putty Bronzers do deserve the love and attention they've gotten. Tan Lines is the perfect bronzer shade for my fair skin, it is warm but it isn't orange. Adds the perfect amount of warmth to my skin, without being too much or looking out of place. It is more of a sheer and natural looking bronzer. But it can be built up for a more noticeable look if that is what you want. Doesn't look patchy or splotchy, doesn't mess with the products underneath it and it blends like a dream. Works well with either a brush or a damp sponge, I personally like to use the Putty Bronzer...

About reviewer (246 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Other

EyesBlue

1 MakeupAlley members posted reviews and ratings for PixiOn-the-Glow Bronze related to "Bronzer".

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Redwings11
Loooooovvvveeeee this bronzer. I’ve been researching bronzers ever since I had to declutter my rms buriti bronzer. I loved the shade of it so much nothing else has come close to it until now. Pixi On-the-Glow Bronze in the shade BeachGlow is GORGEOUS!!!! It has that real bronzed beach red/brown undertone in a superb formula imo. Not shocking to me as I have 2 of their On-the-Glow blushes (Fleur and Ruby) that I love as well. There are no potential pore clogging ingredients in any of these, the stick packaging with extra secure cap makes it slim and easy to swipe on and blend with...

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Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

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