The New Way to Wear Bronzer Will Give You a Truly Natural Summer Glow

I can't say enough good things about the bareMinerals Bareskin Sheer Sun ($28). I've probably used it every single day since I got it, either rubbing some of the liquid-like serum onto my hands and patting it into my cheeks or mixing it with foundation to give me a deeper tint. It blends seamlessly to give me a healthy glow that looks like it came from within rather than via makeup.

Just like your regular serums, this bronzing version contains skin care benefits. The Perricone MD No Bronzer Bronzer ($35) is infused with vitamin C for its brightening capabilities and SPF 30 to offer sun protection. Pat it on with your fingertips on the sides of your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline for easy contouring.

POPSUGAR assistant Beauty editor Emily Orofino has made Benefit's Dew the Hoola ($28) a permanent staple in her daily roster — and it was especially handy when she went on vacation and needed to fake a tan on her pale skin. Because it has no shimmer, she can really sheer it out and also mix it with moisturizer to make a tinted one. She says she applies it with her fingertips on her cheekbones and then down the middle of her face.

If you're going foundation-free, then a product like Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Gel Bronzer ($32) will give you a no-makeup makeup flush. Like the serums, it glides onto skin and blends easily. The gel formula is just a bit tackier.

I didn't know I would love cushion compact bronzer so much until I tried this version from Sephora ($15) that will be available mid-April. The Korean cushion trend has made its way to the US in the form of foundation but this is the first time I've seen it as a bronzer. The small compact comes with a soft application pad used to press the liquidy formula onto your cheeks. It diffuses instantly for a seamless matte shading. It is available in two hues: light/medium and medium/tan.

Chanel's cream-gel Soleil Tan de Chanel ($50) actually executes the idea of buildable color since it diffuses into a powder. Go for just a wash of bronze or layer it to get a deep sun-kissed shade. Apply it with your fingertips or buff it in with a nubby brush. It's both matte and longwear, so it can be used as a tan-enhancing primer.

Those who stick to a natural-product beauty routine will take to Tata Harper's Matte Bronzer ($40) cream bronzer. It is infused with coconut extract, vitamin E, Spanish lavender extract, and a medley of oils — including sunflower, green tea, and acai. The texture is balm-like, so you could even wear it on your lips for that Kylie Jenner look.

You'll rarely find my going-out bag without Charlotte Tilbury's Beach Stick in Ibiza ($45) as it is the ideal subtly shimmery golden-brown shade to swipe on cheekbones or even lips for a way to instantly pep up my face. Thought it comes it a cream form, it feels powdery when blended in. And it has a lovely marshmallow scent that gives it a calming effect.

For body and face bronzing, try the Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer ($24) as it is thick enough to offer coverage to big areas. Try it on your cleavage or down the backs of your arms and legs to fake cleavage and a chisel.

When it comes to bronzer, Nars has traditionally been a leader of the pack. The brand's multiuse stick ($39) has a gorgeous cream-to-powder shimmer that looks great on eyes and cheeks for a monochromatic makeup look. The Na Pali Coast's shimmery, copper-bronze hue is a house favorite.

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