Ten Bronzers Under $10

This little post is an add on to my Top 10 Tuesday's Post about the 10 Most Expensive Bronzers. I felt it cruel to leave you wanting for a $138 bronzer when there are plenty of bronzers out there for UNDER $10!  I selected 10 (12, really) bronzers that are priced under $10 and that have some decent ratings. I have not personally tried all of them, but they are all from brands I know and respect.  If you are new to bronzers and want to try one out before taking the $30+ plunge on one from NARS or Lancome, this might be just the list you are looking for!  

Palladio Baked Bronzers in Atlantic Tan $9.99

The baked bronzer has versatility. It can be used dry or wet. Applying the bronzer with a damp sponge or brush will create an almost metallic sheen. This would be great for evening, but applying with a dry brush for the day might be best.

Prestige Sunbaked Mineral Powder in Glam Tan $9.56

This bronzer can be used as a blush or bronzer. It's on the shimmery side so it adds that extra depth to your overall look

NYX Cosmetics Matte Body Bronzer in Light $8.99
This matte bronzer delivers all the color without the shimmer for a natural looking hint of color. Best yet, it can be used all over the body to enhance your existing tan or add a bit more color to your collarbones, chest and neck.

Milani TanTastic Face & Body Baked Bronzer, Fantastic in Bronze $8.49
This is one of two options from Milani. A great brand offering cosmetics at low prices without sacrificing quality.  This is the "more expensive" of the two options you have.  This little baked looking bronzer provides a hint of color and looks incredibly natural.

Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Bronzer in Gingersnap $8.39

Another baked bronzer from a brand often overlooked by those in search of unique and bold color cosmetics. While Black Radiance is a line aimed at African American women, there are plenty of blush, lipstick, eyeshadow and bronzer options for everyone.

Milani Bronzer XL All Over Glow in Fake Tan $7.64

Your second option from Milani Cosmetics. This is dubbed Tan-In-A-Pan and has the matte finish for use all over the body.

Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Bronze $5.49
The reviews on this bronzer are mixed, but I like the fact that it is matte and can be used allover the body.  Of course the price is pretty awesome too!
 

Essence Sun Club Matt Bronzing Powder in Blondes $4.99

Essence is fast becoming my go-to low cost makeup brand. The matte bronzer only makes me more enamoured with this brand. The fact that they offer three different options of color and the on line reviews are all positive...well that just seals the deal!

Cover Girl Cheekers Bronzer in Copper Radiance $4.99
While you can't tell from the image, this bronzer does have shimmer. The small size makes it perfect for carrying in your purse for an instant boost of sun kissed radiance or to touch up during the day.

Wet n Wild MegaGlo Illuminating Powder in Starlight Bronze $3.99

The first of your Wet n Wild bronzers, this really is a bronzey illuminator. The multiple color stripes allow for variety in color application and the heavy frosty finish makes this ideal for an evening out.

Wet n Wild Color Icon Collection Bronzer SPF 15 in Reserve Your Cabana $3.99
The second selection in your Wet n Wild category. This was the lightest shade offered for this large bronzer. Claiming to, "Add a golden glow and a touch of luminosity to any complexion for a radiant, sun-kissed look." This bronzer also offers a SPF protection of 15!

e.l.f. Studio Bronzer in Warm  $3.00
This is the least expensive bronzer on my list. e.l.f. Cosmetics does have some good products. I like the look of this bronzer because it allows for a little versatility in color.  Also the on line reviews seems to say this is a great value for the money.

What say you? If any of you have tried any of these bronzers, leaving your opinion (good or bad) in the comments section is encouraged!  Would you like to share some other inexpensive but high quality bronzers with us?  Let us know in the comments section.

Top 10 Tuesdays - Get Your Glow On - Bronzers

Another top 10 Tuesday is back, and this week we are looking at Bronzers, Illuminators and bronze colored beauty products (Lipstick, Gloss, Nail Polish, etc)  I rarely if ever use bronzer, even though I have reviewed several on this blog.  My favorite is still the bronzer from Le Metier de Beaute...but getting me to use it is like pulling teeth. I kind of like my pale complexion...but a co-worker did call it "Vampiric"  the other day.  Maybe I should get a little color.  Well if money were no object I have a list of the top 10 MOST EXPENSIVE bronzers on the market today. I have no idea if they are good or not, I simply selected them for their price. Any bronzer retailing for $55 USD or higher was considered. What I can tell you is that there are several good bronzers out there that are not as high as $55 USD so do not let this list discourage you from finding a reasonably priced bronzer for under $55 USD. There are plenty out there to be had.  But this is fantasy, and it is fun to see what sort of prices some brands will charge for a bronzer. So let the Oooh-ing and Aaaah-ing and OMGWTFBBQ It's How much-ing commence.   We will start with the least expensive bronzer on my list and work our way up to the most expensive.

#10.  Le Metier de Beaute Bronzer - Retailing for a "mere" $55 USD this is the least expensive bronzer on the list. But don't let the "low" price fool you. The Le Metier de Beaute Bronzer comes in 2 shades that are friendly to those with darker and lighter complexions. I personally favor the "Sunkissed" color. You can read my review, HERE.

#9. Dior Beauty Nude Tan Glow - Again in the "sweet" $55 USD retail range, this bronzer from Dior boasts a "...sleek, round, silver cannage compact, and is accompanied by a mini kabuki brush. [It]  creates a veil of color and radiance on the face, for a natural, healthy glow."  This bronzer also comes in 2 colors.  Dior claims, "Featuring new Mineral Prism technology, Energizing water, and a light transparent formula to create an energized, glowing complexion."

#8. La Prairie Cellular Treatment Bronzing Powder - For the "low" price of $60 USD. I really though the bronzer from La Prairie would be more expensive, considering how pricey their skin care tends to be.  This bronzer comes in one color and claims to provide, "... a natural sun glow in a silky glide on formula rich in skin pampering, nourishing protectors."

#7.  Guerlain Limited Edition Terra Neroli Giant Bronzing Powder or Guerlain Summer 2013 Terra Ora Powder Compact - Retailing for $69 and $72 respectively, these bronzers from Guerlain will always be stunning.  Guerlain is known for their indulgent Terracotta line of bronzers, and these 2 beauties show they are still on their game. The Neroli Giant Bronzing Powder is indeed giant. About the size of your face, this bronzer boasts shimmering peach, bronze and vivid gold shades for the "ultimate" face and body bronzer.  While the Terra Ora Powder compact (The one with the cursive 'G' in the powder) is MUCH smaller, this wooden compact with magnetic closure is "...composed of a pearly white gold and matte beige." to complement any skin tone.

#6 T. LeClerc Bronzing Pressed Powder in Terre Ocrée - Is in the middle of the pack at $75 USD. This too is an over sized bronzer to "...last all summer long." the T. Le Clerc bronzer boasts an "ultra-fine bronzing powder blends perfectly to bring a sun-kissed radiance to every skin." And for $75 it better, right?

#5 Armani Beauty Bronzer Palette - A palette after my own heart, Armani Bronzers make me swoon.  And for $88 USD, there better be someone there to catch me.  Said to have been "inspired by pleated lamé" This Armani Beauty Bronzer comes in the ubiquitous black sleek Armani packaging and even has Giorgio's autograph embossed into the powder!

#4 Tom Ford Beauty Bronzing Powder in Gold Dust. - Retailing for a whopping $90 USD. Many Tom Ford product prices seem inflated, and this bronzer is no different. Tom Ford claims an "...exclusively formulated mineral blend of sunstone, amber and black tourmaline crystals combined with unique pigments..." in this formula. This over sized bronzer will provide just the right non-sparkly sun kissed look to those with fair complexions.  For $90,  I expect it to be perfect, which, according to some reviews, it is.

#3 By Terry Soleil Terrybly Hydra-Bronzing Tinted Serum in Summer Nude - This liquid bronzer retails for a whopping $92 USD. This is more than JUST a liquid bronzer. This is a "natural alternative to self-tanning DHA.  According to By Terry, this product "...stimulates melanin" with the "active ingredient, Helisun, rich in jasmine flavonols, ensures endogenous protection by reinforcing the skin's natural defense system. Vitamin E fights against free radical assaults caused by UV rays, pollution and ultra stressful lifestyles."  I guess all that would constitute the $92 price tag considering that it smells better than self tanner?

#2 Cle de Peau Beaute Luminizing Face Enhancer & Refill in #13 Sand Beige - Don't fret this $95 USD "Illuminator" comes with the product in the compact to begin with, you just need to purchase refills at $55 USD a piece when you use it all up.  This is supposed to be a highlighting powder, but the Sand Beige color definitely can at as a bronzer for fairer complexions. According to Cle de Peau this illuminator "...uses innovative light-diffusing technology to define contours and illuminate your complexion."  Sounds legit.

#1 Sisley-Paris L'Orchidee Bronzer. The most expensive bronzer on the list is also the most beautiful too! At $138 USD Sisley Paris claims, "L'Orchidee colors and lifts the complexion with an easy-to-apply luminous veil that can be endlessly adjusted. With just one sweep of the brush, the complexion is illuminated and evened out with an incredibly light healthy glow. Texture - Ultra-light and ultra-fine, melt-away, soft and silky powder. Light to medium coverage." Doesn't that just sound delightful?  Is it $138 Delightful?  Well that's up to you to decide.  However if I did have a lot of "disposable income" The Sisley-Paris L'Orchidee Bronzer would have a happy home in my makeup collection!

Oh I can't just leave you with these expensive bronzers and not tell you about some nice ones that are far less expensive.  To show I'm not completely evil I have a follow up post with 10 Bronzers under $10!

In the meantime. Check out these other GREAT lists from some of my favorite beauty bloggers:

Le Métier de Beauté exclusive Kaleidoscope Eye Kit for Bergdorf Goodman – Summer Night’s Dream - Images and Information

How wonderful is summer?  It's pretty wonderful.  Sunny days, sultry nights, lightning bugs, lemonade, the sand and surf, those all make Summer wonderful.  Want to know what would make summer even more wonderful?

You got it. A NEW Kaleidoscope Eye Kit from Le Metier de Beaute called Summer Night’s Dream.

The feel of those long and sultry Summer nights come to life in the Le Metier de Beaute new Kaleidoscope Eye Kit.  The Kaleidoscope Eye Kit in Summer Night's Dream is exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman!  

The captivating Kaleidoscope Eye Kit mixes four alluring hues from opaque and subdued to dark and sheen. When combing together, the eyes are left lush and dreamy.  Le Metier de Beauty Director of Makeup, Mikey Castillo notes, “As a wardrobe for the eyes, the look is eternally classic, whether worn smoky for night, or simply muted for day.”

The four shades of this Kaleidoscope are (from top to bottom):
Midsummer – silk ivory with opaque pink finish
Fairyland – chrome metal and silver flecked
Athenians – red-bronzed copper
Love-in-idleness – dark, stormy blue

Mikey recommends applying to the eyes in a layering fashion working with the colors from top to bottom. This is the Couches de Couleur (Layers of color) technique proprietary to Le Metier de Beaute. This type of application creates a prism of color for the eye. Additionally the colors in the Summer Night's Dream Kaleidoscope Kit can be worn individually, but really work best when worn together, layered to bring out a multidimensional look for the eyes.

The Le Metier de Baute Summer Night's Dream retails for $95 USD and is available exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman.  For more information on ordering, call 212-872-8612 (limited quantities available. and this is not found on-line).

What say you?  Is this an Kaleidoscope that temps you?  I know it tempts me!

Luxury Lane Soap Deep Moisture Hair Treatment Elixir Giveaway

 

That's right. You read that correctly!  I am giving away a full size (1 oz) bottle of the Luxury Lane Soap Deep Moisture Hair Treatment Elixir!! 

If you remember from my review back in the beginning of May, I found this hair oil to be one of the bestest I have ever tried.  Not only does it smell nice and uses natural ingredients, it contains no silicones that might damage or build up on your hair.  I LOVE that.  Well the sweet owner of Luxury Lane Soap loved my review so much, she sent me a bottle to use as a giveaway!!!

If you didn't read my review of the Luxury Lane Soap Deep Moisture Hair Elixir, it contains:

Persea Americana (Avocado) Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia (Macadamia) Oil and Tangerine Oil. It is lightly scented and not very "perfume-y"After consistent use, my hair feels softer and does not seem as prone to breakage as before. However I have limited heat styling my hair, so that might have something to do with it. The elixir doesn't leave my fine hair greasy or heavy and the shine that it imparts lasts a long time.

The giveaway is as such. Leave a comment here in this blog post so I know you aren't a robot. This gives you an entry into the giveaway.  Using the rafflecopter widget below, I offer additional, but not mandatory, ways to get extra entries. For example, by following The Pink Sith Blog on the usual social media outlets in order to get extra entries.  (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, etc)

This giveaway is open for residents over the age of 18 living in the continental US. It begins at 8AM EST on 06/17/2013 and ends at Midnight on 06/25/2013. A winner will be selected on the 25th and notified via e-mail.  

Oh here is another thing to consider. I have had at least 6 or 7 people not respond to the e-mail I sent telling them they won one of my giveaways over the past year.  This usually means 1 of 2 things. 1) My message to them got lost in a SPAM filter or 2) they enter so many contests under so many different e-mail addresses that they forget to check the e-mail addresses they created to see if they won.  That's pretty lame. Check your e-mail.  OK?  (Don't even get me started on the "serial" giveaway entrants.)

Good Luck to everyone!

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Beauty Spotlight

Last year, Christine went crazy with her curling iron and FRIED her hair. Like, really and truly fried it. She's now very well acquainted with the intensive hair masks out there, but most of them were not good enough to make it to the blog. Here's her list of favorites!