The Dictator | Bronzers: say bye-bye orange, hello healthy glow

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Simple. Don't buy orange make-up. Like you do with foundation, find the right bronzer for your skin tone and type. Ask a professional to apply several shades at counters offering lots of colour options. Don't be afraid to disagree with their recommendations. Guerlain's Terracotta 4 Seasons Tailor-Made Bronzing Powder has four tones in one compact to adjust the colour to your skin throughout the year (HK$590; Harvey Nichols). Chantecaille's Compact Soleil (HK$450; Harvey Nichols) comes in different tones with micro-fine powder and antioxidants, such as ginkgo biloba and wild rose. MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish powder is available in colours such as golden, bronze and matte bronze (HK$285 each; Lab Concept). Laura Mercier has you covered with Matte Radiance Baked Powder in various bronzes (HK$330; Lab Concept). At Benefit Cosmetics, the obvious choice is the bestselling Hoola bronzer (HK$290; Lab Concept). The Celestial Bronzing Veil by Kevyn Aucoin uses bronze, gold and silver crystal pigments for a natural glow (HK$410; Joyce Beauty). Finally, moderation should be an obvious course, too. If you've spent all winter in the dark and have light skin, piling on the bronzer won't fool anyone.

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