I love the Urban Decay Beached Bronzer palm tree design
OK, I’ve decided to call this ‘Bronzer Week’ (in my head) and, after praising profusely the utterly amazing (but an-arm-and-a-leg expensive) Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Powder and YSL Les Sahariennes Sun-Kissed Blur Perfector, today I’m going to share with you my thoughts on the new Urban Decay Beached Bronzer in Sun-Kissed (obsessed much?).
Yes, yes, I needed another bronzer like a hole in the head, but…
First of all, on a scale of body part expensiveness (???), this only cost me like… a hand (= $28), so at least I’m still able to walk.
Second of all… A bronzer that is called ‘Beached’ and has a palm tree design on the lid? Well, as a lover of sand, the ocean, and all things California, I could hardly resist it, so…
Sure, Urban Decay, have a little more of my money.
Am I glad I got this?
YES.
Why, you ask?
Well, mainly because of the shade. I mean, I do like its sheer but buildable formula, and the fact that it blends easily and doesn’t look overly powdery on the skin, but its shade is what really sets it apart from the rest of my collection.
Swatches of the Urban Decay Beached Bronzer in Sun-Kissed, the lighter of two shades, blended (L) and heavy (R)
With its peachy-pink undertone, I think it would please even the palest cool-toned beauties out there. I’m not cool-toned, but without the aid of some sort of bronzing concoction I’m pretty damn pale, and the Urban Decay Beached Bronzer in Sun-Kissed looks oh-so-natural on my complexion.
If you’re usually afraid of bronzers looking too artificial on your über pale skin, give this one a swatch, as I really think you might like it.
I’ve dusted the Urban Decay Beached Bronzer in Sun-Kissed all over my face, focusing on my cheeks. Without it, my face would look a shade lighter than my body.
If you’re not afraid of bronzers, but want to complete your bronzer wardrobe (?) with a shade you probably don’t already have… Welcome to the club, gurl!
Support group meets every Tuesday at 8pm.
I’ll bring donuts.
Do you use bronzer? Are you as obsessed with it as I am? And have you ever been to California? If so, where?
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32 Comments
Jodie
April 23, 2016 at 5:10 pmOh I just love the look of this! It’s definitely not too much – a nice, subtle sunkissed look! Great find!
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Perkymegs
April 23, 2016 at 7:05 pmThis is such a great product. Loved the look on your face with beautiful turquoise eyes 😀
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Yiota
April 23, 2016 at 7:48 pmI started wearing bronzer last wear and I am obsessed 🙂 your makeup looks awesome in this photo, love it!
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Nadia
April 23, 2016 at 11:34 pmHaha glad you still have the other hand for those swatches, babe 🙂
Great review and what an absolutely perfect packaging if you ask me (drooling!). I have loved so many bronzers and my fave at the moment has to be my good ol’ MUFE one <3 Love UD and this bronzer sounds incredible. Now that's a temptation 'cause I don't need a new bronzer but oh boy, am I tempted 😀
You look stunning, btw 🙂 Happy weekend, lovely!
xox Nadia
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Carol in a
April 26, 2016 at 5:34 pmThank you, Nadia, I hope you had a great weekend!
Lisa @ Midwest Glam
April 24, 2016 at 12:09 amThe packaging really is beautiful. I swatched it in person and decided to pass. Glad to hear that it worked out for you. Love the turquoise!
The Sunday Mode
April 24, 2016 at 3:42 amI’m pretty pale and I have a lot of trouble finding bronzers that work on my skin, though maybe this could be the one that finally works!
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Hanna Marie
April 24, 2016 at 4:43 amThe bronzer looks great –Hanna Lei
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whitney
April 24, 2016 at 7:33 amCan we talk about your green eyeshadow though?! You look so pretty and ready for the beach! I am slowly getting into bronzers again, wearing one from lise watier today and lasted for like 8 hours! 🙂
Carol in a
April 26, 2016 at 5:33 pmHaha, thanks Whitney!
Wow, 8 hours is pretty impressive!
Floortje
April 24, 2016 at 7:40 amThis bronzer looks great and I love your eye make-up!
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Carol in a
April 26, 2016 at 5:33 pmThank you!
fannyanddailybeauty
April 24, 2016 at 11:36 amI’m quite pale and complicated when it comes to bronzers, but the Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer powder being my all time favorite bronzer and the YSL Les Sahariennes one being on my current wish list, I believe we have the same tastes so I will definitely check out this one!
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Carol in a
April 26, 2016 at 5:36 pmHaha, it definitely sounds like we have similar taste!
Shireen L. Platt
April 24, 2016 at 3:57 pmI try to use bronzer but most days I skip it because I am naturally tan and I sometimes find bronzer makes me look dark instead of radiant. LOL! Maybe I’m using it wrongly? Will dig out mine and give it a go again.
This Urban Decay bronzer has been getting really lovely reviews and it looks good on your skin. Love the colour eyeshadow, it’s nice to see you using more colour.
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Jessica
April 24, 2016 at 5:14 pmI HEART UD!
and i love your eye look…electric palette?
Carol in a
April 24, 2016 at 6:43 pmThank you, you should see it soon on MBB! It’s the Electric Palette, indeed! 😉
H A Parker
April 24, 2016 at 9:56 pmSo for starters the packaging on this bronzer is amazing! I remember your post asking whether make-up packaging was important… YES, yes it is haha, this packaging is complete and utter, Summer perfection. I love bronzers that are buildable too, they’re always a safe bet. Especially as I have pale skin, so I can’t really afford to go overboard with them lol. I’m for sure a bronzer fanatic, so I’ll be purchasing this. Also your make-up looks gorgeous, I love how every eyeshadow colour looks on you.:D
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LindaLibraLoca
April 25, 2016 at 6:46 amI don’t have a bronzer collection, but I’ll join for the donuts.
And regarding the body part expensiveness scale (totally a thing) I do rank my hands higher than my legs.
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Dorota
April 25, 2016 at 3:45 pmIts such a pretty packaging ! I promised myself no more bronzers but…. Damn i want it !! Great review & love your fresh look x
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Mai
April 26, 2016 at 10:25 amI’m not obsessed with bronzers. In fact, about 3 years until now, I use the “peach” palette from Rituals as a bronzer, blending all the colors of the palette. BUT, OMG! This one from UD is so cute! … … maybe I’ll try it, love it!
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Sangeeta
April 26, 2016 at 12:14 pmI know the review is on the bronzer, but I am totally loving your eye makeup. Looks fab.
Carol in a
April 26, 2016 at 5:31 pmThank you, Sangeeta!
Agata
April 26, 2016 at 3:26 pmI just got this bronzer yesterday, completely on a whim! I can’t wait to wear it.
I absolutely love your top. Very summery!
Carol in a
April 26, 2016 at 5:30 pmI hope you’ll like it too! 🙂
Gabrielle
April 26, 2016 at 6:19 pmHaha I love how you describe this product as costing a hand, rather than an arm and a leg 😉 This bronzer really does look lovely and you’ve got me thinking of the gorgeous summertime now! Your eyes look amazing with the aqua colour next to them, by the way.
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Katie
May 27, 2016 at 11:37 pmHi, I stumbled across your blog and I love what you write/post, and so I’ve nominated you for the Leibster Award! The blog post is over on my channel;
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Sorry if you’ve already been nominated, but I felt like you deserved it 😀
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