The Best Cream Bronzers for a Natural-Looking Glow

Tower 28 Sculptino Soft Cream Contour ($20)

Available in four creamy, matte shades, these easy-to-blend shades are designed to sculpt and contour the face while the brand’s existing (and best-selling) Bronzino Bronzers ($20) are meant to illuminate and add a major glow.

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MERIT Bronze Balm ($30)

New from the minimalistic beauty brand is a second-skin, easy-to-apply bronzer stick to complete your no-makeup makeup look. Offering up just the right amount of pigment and believable cool-toned color, this is one to add to cart.

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Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick ($26)

Whether drawn on like a Crayon or applied using a blush, this melts-right-in formula is available in eight shades and offers a creamy, natural bronze in seconds.

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MILK Makeup Sculpt Stick ($24)

The petite shape of these matte, cool-toned sticks make for precise contouring; the smooth, hydrating formula ensures a seamless blend every time.

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NARS Laguna Bronzing Cream ($38)

First came the brand’s iconic Laguna bronzer; next comes its creamy counterpart. While the original was a standalone shade, this easy-to-blend option is available in five hues to add a sun-kissed warmth to a range of skin tones.

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Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Contour Duo ($90)

A long-time makeup-kit mainstay for pros, this two-in one compact lets you sculpt and highlight with one product. Available in four shades, the flexible bronzer stretches to work with a range of skin tones and stays in place all day.

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LYS Beauty No Limits Cream Bronzer and Contour Stick ($19)

Aside from the creamy formula—you can use a brush or fingertips to blend—this easy-to-use stick offers a pointed applicator for precise application along the cheekbone and nose.

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Rose Inc Solar Infusion Soft-Focus Cream Bronzer ($36)

This “mistake proof” formula is a great option for anyone still intimidated by a cream bronzer. Infused with ingredients such as vitamins C and E for antioxidant protection and squalene for hydration—it’s also crafted with illuminating tourmaline and quartz—this one’s a solid 10.

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Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Cream Bronzer ($56)

Sweatproof and designed for a 16-hour wear, this hyaluronic acid–infused option won’t catch on any dry patches or tug on skin. Its larger pan size also makes buffing into the chest and body simple.

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MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer ($30)

Not big on contour? This creamy formula—it’s pegged as a “tinted complexion balm”—is great for adding warmth and breezy dimension in seconds.

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Elaluz by Camila Coelho Stick Bronzer with Camu Camu ($29)

The sharp-edged, horizontal shape of this cream bronzer makes sculpting out cheekbones foolproof. Plus, the formula contains natural oils to avoid any hard-to-blend speed bumps.

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Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream ($50)

A cult-classic for a reason, this buff-and-glow option delivers a true second-skin glow with an untraceable finish.

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Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer ($28)

Clean and spiked with grapeseed oil for a juicy finish, this balm-meets-cream offering is available in four shades for a true-to-you glow.

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Makeup by Mario Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick ($28)

Perfect for a quick contour, this creamy, six-shade formula is easily blendable—use the brush on the opposite side or your fingers—for a melts-right-in finish and zero harsh lines.

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e.l.f. Putty Bronzer ($6)

This wallet-friendly option may be smaller than its palm-sized counterparts—it’s about the size of a quarter, making application a little tricky—but delivers a believable, buildable bronze to the skin just the same.

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