Burford also recommends steering clear of bronzers with “a silvery shimmer, as this can look grey and muddy if over-applied”.īurford adds that the biggest mistake pale-skinned girls make is overdoing their bronzer application.

Additionally, while they may appear dull, she recommends choosing taupe-coloured bronzers to avoid looking orange or muddy. If you're after that stunning sun-kissed glow, Morgan suggests opting for a bronzer that’s only a couple shades warmer than your natural skin tone. To help you meet your best bronzer match, and also find out exactly what to avoid when choosing a bronzer for fair skin, we spoke to two top Australian makeup artists, Elsa Morgan and Nicola Burford.įirst things first, colour. Not only are more brands launching wider shade ranges, but some are also now releasing ones specifically formulated for pale skin tones, which is good news for your year-round glow goals. Often, even the lightest shade a brand has on offer isn’t a viable option for us pale-skinned girls.īut alas, bronzers (like many beauty products) have come a long way. If you have pale skin, you’ll be all too aware of the issues associated with finding a bronzer you can add to your makeup bag that matches your skin tone: many shades lean too orange, they leave you looking muddy, or are simply too dark for your fair complexion.