Ready to shop ’til you drop? For stars and their glam squads, bronzing drops are the new gold standard for getting a sun-kissed glow sans harmful UV rays. Unlike traditional powder alternatives, the luminous liquid formulas are designed to mix seamlessly with skincare or makeup for an added radiance boost. Below, we’ve spotlighted seven top options, all approved by celebrities and star makeup artists — from Kendall Jenner’s drugstore beauty must-have to Gayle King’s Sports Illustrated shoot secret.
(And if it’s a full-body bronze you’re after, be sure to check out our guide to the best self-tanning sprays , too.) Best overall: Saie Glowy Super Gel Stars like Kristen Bell swear by Saie’s tinted moisturizer , so its perhaps no surprise the clean beauty brand packs a punch in the bronzer department, too. Sold in two shimmering shades, its lightweight formula’s designed to “feel like nothing and look like everything” — whether mixed with foundation or applied on the collarbones, chest, shoulders or legs.
While this particular formula has yet to pop up on celebrities’ Instagram grids, it’s only a matter of time; Gwyneth Paltrow’s such a Saie fan, she even invested in the brand . Page Six Style’s review: “As a pale person, I’ve always been wary of bronzing drops and feared that adding any pigment would make my face much darker (and more orange) than my body. However, I recently tried out [this] super-lightweight luminizer packed with skincare ing.
