So, why is it such a good idea to put your bronzer on last? Having everything else already done means your bronzing product, be it a powder, cream, or liquid, will be less likely to stick to your foundation. When you apply bronzer underneath other products, like highlighter, concealer, or setting powder, it can appear patchy. This can cause you to put on unnecessary amounts of extra product. Even worse, anything you apply on top of your bronzer can actually end up spreading the product further than you might like, which is how your face can end up looking muddy rather than snatched.
Instead, it’s best to apply bronzer as the final step to ensure everything stays in place. Plus, once you’ve applied everything else to your face, you’ll be able to get a clear picture of which parts actually need a little extra color. In some cases, your blush could be doing a pretty good job at giving you a healthy look on its own, meaning you don’t have to go so heavy with the bronzer.
Equally, making bronzer your last port of call will stop it from smudging and allow its true color to shine through without anything over the top that could alter the shade. Applying it last also means there won’t be anything like eyeshadow fallout or baking powder to dust off, nor will you have to keep adding more because it’s been disturbed by other products. That’s particularly handy because a light hand is always recommended for a naturally bronzed look, as going too heavy can leave you looking orange.
