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Bronzer - Chanel, Westman Atelier or Hourglass! Please Help

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AlwaysRoomForGin · 30/01/2026 19:55

Wise MN's please help me out bronzer wise! I've narrowed it down between Chanel, Westman or HourGlass but can't decide and given their price points would like to avoid a costly mistake
For background I'm 51 and use Mac dewy strobe medium 1 for every day light coverage and previously have been using Nars as my bronzer but I want to switch things up.
I have products from Chanel, Westman and Hourglass for other items and like them as brands, generally finding they work well with my skin type (tending towards slightly drier and occasionally sensitive)
Thanks :)

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user593 · 30/01/2026 20:03

Are you looking at cream or powder bronzers? I have the Westman Atelier powder bronzer and quite like it, but I recently bought the Merit Sheer Bronze Balm and I love it, it’s so easy to use and impossible to overdo. The consistency is much easier to work with than the Westman Atelier cream products. I previously also used NARS.

PacificState · 30/01/2026 20:08

I can’t help with the comparison, but I use the Chanel in one of the the lighter shades (Les Beiges tan bronze) and I really like it. I’ve got white but slightly sallow skin (yellow undertones, tan easily) and it just makes me look more alive without looking foundation-y. I have extremely dry skin (although loads of moisturiser tends to keep it under control) and have never found it to be drying. I apply it with a big kabuki brush across most of my face, but particularly high on the cheeks.

I should say, I used to use Rodial Bronze Glowlighter, which was more of a cream/liquid, and that was also great - they were out of stock last time I went it to replace it, which was how I ended up with the Chanel. And it turns out the Chanel lasts for flipping ages, probably three times or four times as long as the Rodial did. High outlay, but decent value per wear.

TheChicDreamer · 30/01/2026 20:12

Again, no comparison info, but I have the Hourglass one and it’s great. Very pigmented so I have to go easy on my light-medium neutral skin.

bigyellowtractorface · 30/01/2026 21:04

Love my hourglass. Don’t think you can go wrong with it

AlwaysRoomForGin · 31/01/2026 13:46

Thank you for all your suggestions/comments. @user593 tbh I'm not sure which formulation. I've been reading reviews and looked at comments from some make up artists, magazine etc and some saying that powder should be avoided for more mature skin but I don't know if they mean more like 70 plus... I'm not especially wrinkly in cheek/eye area (yet!)

I love the combo of skin care/make up in the Westman products -the super loaded tinted highlight feels divine but the Chanel/Hourglass come so highly recommended too!

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user593 · 31/01/2026 18:16

@AlwaysRoomForGin I have the Super Loaded Tinted Highlighter in a couple of colours but not the bronze. It’s a lovely highlighter but too sparkly to be a useful stand alone bronzer (in my opinion). I’d definitely recommend it but you’d still need a bronzer.

I’m 41 and the Merit Bronze Balm works really well for me, I find it especially useful being a stick as I can draw all over my face and then blend. It’s not sparkly but it gives a glow. It’s sheer but easily buildable too.

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