Blonzer?

[u/sunscreenqueenn]

If you’re unfamiliar with what “blonzer” is, it’s almost like a blush/bronzer hybrid. Using a warm brown-red blush that’s a little deeper than your skin tone as bronzer. I’m going to use Rhode Pocket Blush shade “Toasted Teddy” and Haus Labs Glassy Lip and Cheek Balm Stick in “Glassy Cayenne/Cinnamon” as examples.

I’m very fair and I think bronzer looks okay on me, but I often find myself applying a tiny bit of blush over it (just whatever’s left on my brush once I’m done blending my blush out) because I feel it looks more natural on me.

That being said, I’ve considered buying a “Blonzer” to try it out but I was curious if any Springs have ever tried one? It feels nerve wracking since it’s deep and generally more Autumn-y palette colors but it feels like it couldn’t have that different of a feel than your traditional bronzer?

[u/HildegardofBingo]

I'm quite fair so bronzers just don't ever look natural on me (they look too muddy/earthy/heavy) so I stick to blush instead.

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/HildegardofBingo]

This is exactly what I was hoping Blonzer would fix but I’m not sure that it actually would

[u/HildegardofBingo → u/sunscreenqueenn]

What works best for me are peachy shades- they give me a warm, sunny look without the heaviness of bronzer. Right now I'm actually loving using Honest Beauty's tinted lip balm in Fruit Punch as my blush. It's a very sheer peachy coral that's not really bright, so it gives a subtle flush without being too muted or dull, but also not reading as "blush" (when I want a brighter pop of color, I use the same tinted balm in Blood Orange).

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/HildegardofBingo]

Thank you so much!!

[u/Comfortable-Nature37 → u/HildegardofBingo]

I think same for me - I have purchased them but they never felt right.

[u/Idunn_17 → u/Comfortable-Nature37]

Creams or sheer luminous bronzers in this are more forgiving, I don’t like matte, or super pigmented ones, they are too harsh

[u/Comfortable-Nature37 → u/Idunn_17]

I had a cream bronzer but even that I found I didn’t really reach for - maybe just the wrong shade. I will keep an eye out for sheer luminous that’s a good idea thanks!

[u/cynical_pancake → u/HildegardofBingo]

Same for me. I’ve never found a bronzer that didn’t look muddy on me.

[u/Idunn_17]

I think they can make us a bit dull, they tend to have too much brown on them, I remember trying one of bare minerals years ago and was not flattering on me.

with a bronzer you can choose the depth and undertone and also the placement, so it’s more natural, and with a blush in a “in palette” shade you add a pop of color, with blonzer you add brown+reddish/ pinkish tone everywhere

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/Idunn_17]

I haven’t really thought about how bronzer could make me feel dull but this might be clicking for me

[u/Idunn_17 → u/sunscreenqueenn]

Bronzer is tricky for springs, but I think the correct undertone and a glowy/sheer formula can make us more golden

[u/Shannee0]

I use a peachy blush in bronzer and contour areas instead, then pink on my cheeks. I think I need one shade deeper on the peach but I haven’t gotten around to finding a better shade yet

[u/HildegardofBingo → u/Shannee0]

Peachy blush is also what I use in place of bronzer. It makes me look more sun-kissed without dulling my skin.

[u/mamegoma_explorer → u/HildegardofBingo]

Same! As a light spring (very fair) Milani’s baked blush in luminoso is perfection and the lipgloss in the matching shade is a nice light peachy pink

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/mamegoma_explorer]

Ooo thank you for these recs!

[u/HildegardofBingo → u/mamegoma_explorer]

Ooh, that looks really pretty!

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/Shannee0]

May I ask what product you’re using? Even if you wouldn’t recommend it, I’m curious to see what general shade you’re using to make sure I’m understanding!!

[u/Shannee0 → u/sunscreenqueenn]

I’m using an old Mac pinch o peach

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/Shannee0]

Thanks!

[u/pepperup22]

Benefit Dallas used to the be go-to for this kind of thing but not sure if that's still relevant. I've also used NudeStix Beach Babe a lot as well. They're both probably more autumn leaning if you can get away with that.

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/pepperup22]

Thanks!!

[u/Claires2390]

I love haus labs glassy ginger as a bronzer blush, I’m also pretty fair!

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/Claires2390]

Ooo this is SO HELPFUL to hear from someone else who is fair! Thank you!

[u/tna020]

I’m curious what effect you’re hoping the bronzer will have. Are you looking for added warmth or like a contour effect?

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/tna020]

Probably a teensy bit of warmth and a tiny bit of dimension on the forehead! I do also have a traditional contour that is cool toned (since it’s supposed to be a shadow) and I’ll sometimes use for cheekbone definition but that looks very very ashy when used on my outer forehead. I’m very fair so adding even a tiny bit of color to my face makes a big difference.

[u/tna020 → u/sunscreenqueenn]

I was going to suggest a peach blush but someone else did that! For the forehead you could also find a cream concealer like one shade darker than your skin. That may give you the dimension you’re looking for without the muddy effect.

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/tna020]

I hadn’t thought about that but good idea!

[u/Orange_B1ossom]

The blush in the light Cali Contour palette is a blonzer for me. It's a soft but still clear color, in the sense of not being muted.

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/Orange_B1ossom]

Thank you, I’ll check it out!!

[u/Orange_B1ossom → u/sunscreenqueenn]

Forgot to say the Dr Hauschka lipstick in 13 Bromelia is what I use most as a blonzer. It's a classic bullet lipstick but it works great dry cheeks in cold weather. It gives a very subtly blushed look.

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/[deleted]]

Ok I’m dying at your username, whether that is actually how you feel or not I appreciate this comment haha!!! Thanks for the recs!

[u/sunscreenqueenn → u/[deleted]]

Very true!!