TRAINING ON MAKE-UP

How to Apply Bronzer  

1. Choose a bronzer that is 2 shades darker than your skin tone.
2. Choose a wide, fluffy powder brush with a rounded top.
3. Swirl the brush evenly in the bronzer and tap off the excess.
4. Apply bronzer to the areas that the sun would naturally hit.
5. Check the bronzer in daylight and make any necessary adjustments.

Choose a bronzer. 
Since the purpose of a bronzer is to darken the complexion subtly, the one you choose will depend on your skin tone as well as how dramatic a change you're looking for. Generally, it should only be two shades darker than your natural skin tone. Test a little on the clean skin of your face to make sure it "warms" your skin tone without making it look fake.

If you have fair skin- look for a honey-colored bronzer;

For a medium complexion- choose a rose-bronze or gold flecked bronzer;

Dark skin is best enhanced with a tawny or amber bronzer.

Choose two separate bronzers for when you're at your palest in the winter, and for your tanned summer skin. This will keep your bronzer uniform year round.

Get a bronzer brush. 
Choose a wide, fluffy powder brush with a rounded top. If your brush is too small and stiff, it will give blotchy results. There are specialized bronzer brushes available on the market, although any large blush or foundation brush will work equally as well.

Apply your foundation. 
Bronzer is added as a step after your concealer an foundation have been applied. Put these on in an even coat over the entirety of your face to smooth out your complexion and create a blank canvas for your contouring. Be sure to blend the foundation down your neck slightly for a more natural look.

Swirl the brush evenly in the bronzer. It is best to apply your bronzer in light, even coats to build up color rather than adding a single dark layer at once. Therefore, just lightly coat the end of your brush in the powder and tap off the excess onto the lid of the container.

Put on your bronzer. Apply bronzer to the areas of the face the sun would naturally hit. Using very light strokes, first apply the bronzer to the top of the forehead, the cheekbones, and down along your jawline. Done correctly, your bronzer application will be in a "3" shape on either side of your face.

Check the bronzer in daylight. Make sure your bronzer application is not too heavy and has an even appearance, watching for streaks. If too much bronzer is applied, blend the bronzer down evenly with a cotton pad or apply a little more base powder.

How can I tell if the bronzer is too dark?

Bronzer should be two shades darker than your natural skin tone. Avoid any orange-looking bronzers, as those tend to take away from the natural look. The point is to give your face a little dimension. Buy a lighter bronzer first and test the color before jumping to "two shades darker" because you may not like the depth it gives you

Where does the bronzer go? On the cheekbone or under the cheekbone?

Just under. Highlighter goes on the cheekbone. If you put bronzer directly on the cheekbone, it will not slim your face the way it's supposed to. It will just make your skin look muddy.

Where should I apply highlighter?

You should use highlighter on your cheekbones. Also, if you contoured your nose, it's optional to use it on the bridge of your nose too.

Do I need to use both a pressed powder and bronzer?

Yes. Put the powder on first, then the bronzer. It will help bring out the color of the bronzer.

Where do you put blush?

On the apples of your cheeks, or the parts that puff up when you smile. Some people apply a tiny bit on the bridge of their nose to have a rosy-looking complexion, but this takes practice to look right.

Do I have to use concealer to use bronzer?

Not necessarily, but concealer does help hide imperfections, which makes for a smoother finish with the bronzer.

What should I do if the bronzer is lighter than my skin tone?

If it's shimmery, use it as a highlighter. But your bronzer should be two shades darker than your natural skin tone.

Should I use bronzer or cream first?

Use cream. Always apply liquids first. If you were to apply liquid on top of a powder, it would clump/cake.

What is the difference between bronzer and contour products?

Many people use bronzer to contour, they just apply it more intensely and more precisely. If something specifically is labeled a contour, it's probably just more pigmented than most bronzers.

Tips

To make a contoured look, suck your cheek bones in and apply bronzer to the hollow. This makes your cheekbones look more prominent, but still natural.

Make sure to evenly coat each side of your cheeks if you are doing them.

Make sure not to get too dark of a bronzer, and make sure its the right tone for you skin.

Cheap bronzers are lumpy and can streak your face, so spend a few extra naira on a quality brush for your bronzer application.

The most common mistake made with bronzers is choosing one that looks too orange on the skin, which in turn looks artificial