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Matte bronzer recommendation for 45+ please

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Shufflebumnessie · 11/03/2025 17:33

I was given a make up set for Christmas but have only just tried it out. I rarely wear much makeup - concealer & mascara normally- but I want to look a little healthier & put together so thought a liquid blush & bronzer might help.
I've just tried the bronzer (it was half light, half darker shade & I'm assuming I was supposed to blend them on my brush before applying?!?). However, I've realised it's very shimmery and it just feels a bit ott on my 45 year old face.
Any suggestions for a matte & easy/fool-proof to apply bronzer please (preferably one that's just a block colour & doesn't need blending before application)?
Thanks in advance.

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festivemouse · 11/03/2025 17:37

Honestly I live by the Chanel one - it's perfect, lasts a ridiculously long time and just wears so well.

Britpopbaby · 11/03/2025 18:49

festivemouse · 11/03/2025 17:37

Honestly I live by the Chanel one - it's perfect, lasts a ridiculously long time and just wears so well.

Chanel cream bronzer. Honestly it’s worth the little bit of time to blend and it doesn’t take that long to do. A little goes a long way.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 11/03/2025 18:52

Jones Road have some lovely bronzers.

TheLongRider · 11/03/2025 18:54

Vieve do a very bendable cream bronzer that won't terrify you.

TheLongRider · 11/03/2025 18:56

If you want super pigmented liquid bronzer, the new Rare Beauty ones are very good. You get a lot of product for the price and the shade range is good.

Chuchoter · 11/03/2025 19:03

Chantecaille.

This is a newer one

chantecaille.co.uk/products/real-bronze-cosmos-collection

Or my old favourite -

chantecaille.co.uk/products/sunstone-real-bronze

I also like the very cheap utan x Jamie Genevieve Skin Idol which is a cream and can be bought from Amazon.

MyGardenHasGreatTits · 11/03/2025 19:05

Chanel is the OG crème bronzer and is The Don.

Although I hear very good things about the new No7 Pro Range dupe.

Mistletoewench · 11/03/2025 19:06

Britpopbaby · 11/03/2025 18:49

Chanel cream bronzer. Honestly it’s worth the little bit of time to blend and it doesn’t take that long to do. A little goes a long way.

Edited

Same, love it. The tub lasts for ages as well

ThePoshUns · 11/03/2025 20:15

Benefit Hoola

Shufflebumnessie · 25/03/2025 16:56

Thanks so much for all the suggestions. Lots of brands I've not heard of so I'll get Googling!!

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deeahgwitch · 25/03/2025 21:00

I too love the Chanel cream bronzer.It is expensive but lasts forever.
I’ve bought dupes and been happy with those too.

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