Best Clean Bronzers for The Perfect Summer Glow

Clean Bronzers for Summer

This post was updated 2/20/2024

Here’s a list of the best bronzers for summer 2024.

Are you looking for a healthy glow this summer? I did a ton of research looking for great natural bronzers on my never-ending hunt for clean products. I found a great list of bronzers for you to find that perfect glow as the summer months approach.

Before we get going, it’s important to have a handle on your skin type, your natural skin tone, and the type of beauty products you like best—especially when considering products you will wear in the summer heat. As we head into summer, I look at my makeup routine to determine what I need to change and look for products with organic ingredients, vegan formulas, and fragrance-free formulas. This helps prevent breakouts. The good news is that as the years go by, there are more and more great products to choose from, and many of the new products are packed with great ingredients such as green tea extract, cupuacu butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, vitamin e, Burti oil, and amino acids which help the skin stay healthy, reduce fine lines, and are great for people with sensitive skin.

. ​To get the perfect sun-kissed glow, it’s important to know whether you have oily skin or dry skin. You will also want to consider whether you like “glow” or shine on your skin, (usually, dry-skin gals like a little glow while girls with oily skin like products that are more matte. This will determine what formula you will want to look for . For example, if you have oily skin, you might prefer a matte bronzer, in a powder formula, while if you are “normal” to dry, you may be looking for bronzer with cream formulas and hyaluronic acid or even one of the new liquid bronzers. Another consideration is the shade. There was a time when bronzer came in just a few shades, but now they come in many different shades, making finding the right shade important especially if you want a natural-looking finish. Whether you apply your bronzer with a fluffy brush or use your fingers for a natural look, the bronzer category is a great way to accentuate your facial features and are a must for a great summer look.

All the best powder bronzers and cream bronzers from clean beauty brands are rounded up below!

Kosas The Sun Show Powder Bronzer

This Kosas bronzer is my go-to at the moment. I converted over from being a repeat purchaser of the Physician’s Formula Butter Bronzer since college, and I wanted to make a swap to a clean alternative. I don’t have extremely fair skin, so I got the “medium” shade, which I kind of regret. I definitely should have gone for “light”, because the medium is quite dark. However, with a very light hand and a super fluffy bronzer brush, I make the medium shade work as a “brontour”. If you apply the bronzer to the hollows of your cheek and diffuse, you can kill two birds with one stone – bronzing and contouring! I was worried at first because this bronzer has a shimmer to it in the package – but on the skin, it has a super subtle shimmer, like a satin finish, that doesn’t look too glowy or glittery. It contains a Shea Butter and Meadowfoam oil that gives it a soft, natural feel on the skin. The end result is a gorgeous natural glow.

Illia NightLite Bronzing Powder

Illia’s NightLight Bronzer is another great bronzer option. Again, this one doesn’t have a true matte finish, it has a subtle sheen to it to create a second-skin appearance. This powder is formulated without talc and is finely milled for optimal performance and wear. IT can be worn on the eyes as well for a natural no-makeup-makeup look. It provides the perfect sun-kissed look and has a smooth finish.

Westman Atelier Face Trace Cream Contour Stick

If you’re tired of powder formulas and are looking for a boujee cream bronzer, this contour stick will do the trick. Westman Atelier has a bendable and creamy formula that minimizes the appearance of pores and provides a smooth texture to the skin. It is formulated with Jojoba Oil, Berryflux Vita, and Kaolin Clay to improve hydration, strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier and absorb excess oils to keep your product firmly in place. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free and makes it onto Sephora’s “clean” list.

bareMinerals Bounce and Blur Blush in Blurred Buff

bareMinerals is a tried and true clean brand that’s been around for ages, and their Bounce and Blur “blush” has a bronzer shade that’s just gorgeous on all skin types. Another satin finish bronzer with blurring natural minerals, botanical ingredients, and “color smart pearls” to help reflect light for more luminous color. This mineral bronzer has just a little shimmer to it for a bit of a faux glow. The formula is Clean at Sephora and is free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, oxybenzone, and more.

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