Chanel les beiges bronzing cream 395 soleil tan deep bronze
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In terms of formula, the les beiges healthy glow bronzing cream in “soleil tan deep bronze” stays true to the iconic formulation of the original. It’s a cream-gel that provides a velvety soft finish and a natural, sun-kissed glow.
The packaging remains beautifully encased in Chanel’s traditional wide jar, and makes picking up product easy; simply swirl a kabuki brush around the compact and apply.
We found when testing the new shade on darker skin complexions that while it appears pigmented in the jar, it requires building up on the brush before applying to the skin to see a visible difference, but this can also be said for the original shade. Hitting the forehead, temples, nose and chin, the bronzer sweeps across the skin with ease and doesn’t apply too heavy on the skin initially.
Ringing true to the collection’s “natural and radiant sun-kissed glow” ethos, the bronzer provides just the right amount of pigment for a natural flush of colour to the skin – immediately warming up the perimeters of the face.
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Wanting to test its longevity, we were pleasantly surprised to note how well the colour lasted against the sweat and humidity of the day with no further top-ups needed.
We must admit that the bronzer isn’t for the people who enjoy a full glam look, as it’s more suited for those who prefer the no make-up, make-up look. However, we love its ability to create a natural warmth and radiance to the skin – perfectly timed for summer.
If you have drier skin, we found it best to prep your skin beforehand with a hydrating base or dewy foundation to act as the moisturising layer for the bronzer to then bounce off the skin effortlessly.
For those of us with oily/combination skin types, we recommend finishing your look with a finishing mist to help melt everything together.