Best Matte Bronzer
These 12 Enhancing Matte Bronzers Will Make Your Skin Glow
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We can all appreciate having that sun-kissed glow from a trusted bronzer. It makes us look and feel radiant, giving our complexion warmth and depth all year long. Although we love our shimmery bronzers, a matte bronzer lets us focus on sculpting our faces as a contour. We rounded up our favorite matte bronzers that will create a seamless and multidimensional makeup look. Whether it's powder or cream, we have options for your skin tone and formula preference.
— Additional reporting by Krista Jones
Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer
This Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer ($24) is a great vegan and cruelty-free choice. The hydrating stick simply rubs onto the skin for a smooth and silky texture.
NYX Professional Makeup Matte Bronzer
This NYX Professional Makeup Matte Bronzer ($9) is a silky and buildable choice. The smooth formula goes on easily and comes in five different shades.
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzing Powder
Give your face a year-round tan with this Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzing Powder ($15). It comes with a natural-bristle brush that leaves the perfect amount of color without looking too shiny.
Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Bronzer
If you're looking for a waterproof choice, try this Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Bronzer ($30). Made with the brand's signature Amazonian clay-infused formula, it features ingredients like vitamins A and E to hydrate your skin at the same time.
E.L.F. Cosmetics Primer-Infused Bronzer
The E.L.F. Cosmetics Primer-Infused Bronzer ($6) is infused with priming powder to help your bronzed glow last all day long.
LYS Beauty No Limits Matte Bronzer
The LYS Beauty No Limits Matte Bronzer ($18) is a silky powder that comes in five shades. It has a matte finish and is formulated with niacinamide to improve your skin while you wear it.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Matte Bronzer
Don't let the price of the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Matte Bronzer ($55) turn you off. This bronzer is so large it will last you months. And when you finally do run out, you can purchase a refill.
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer
This Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer ($32) is infused with real cocoa powder, so it smells like a Hershey's bar. Plus, the matte formula looks natural on the skin.
Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer
The Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer ($30) comes in nine matte shades, making it easy to find your perfect match.
NARS Sunkissed Bronzer Cream
The NARS
Sunkissed Bronzer Cream ($38) is a cream-to-powder formula that gives skin a soft-matte finish and sunkissed warmth. It glides on easily, and a little goes a long way.
NARS Matte Bronzer Powder
If you love the timeless Nars bronzers, then you'll adore the NARS Matte Bronzer Powder ($38). It's the same beloved formula without the shimmer. It comes in four different shades that will add the perfect amount of warmth.
e.l.f. Putty Bronzer
This e.l.f. Putty Bronzer ($6) has a semi-matte finish, and the cream formula is perfect for summer.
