Like the Becca Halcyon Days Mineral Blushes, the powders in the new Mineral Bronzer/Illuminator Duo in Serrana ($43) look and feel flawless on the skin.
On one side, a warm matte bronze that should sing on light and medium skin tones (and add a whisper of warmth to darker ones); on the other side, a warm peach with a sheen finish. Both showcase finely milled powders that practically blend themselves, making contouring and highlighting with them a breeze. I know it’s a little late in the year to be thinking about winter, but I have a feeling Serrana would have been a fantastic bronzer to wear in the middle of winter, not that it isn’t still a great one now.
Tips from Becca
- Using a powder or bronzer brush, apply it to parts of the face that naturally see some sun, like the sides of the forehead, the temples, brow bones and center of the nose.
- Apply by itself or atop blush.
- For a rosy golden blush, mix the bronzer and illuminator sides together.
Becca was also generous with the pan, which is about the same size as a MAC pressed powder, but $43 for Serrana still sounds like a lot, unless you plan to wear it every day (and most gals probably could). Then, you could call it an investment, and a $43 investment sounds good. 🙂
PRICE: $43
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Becca counters and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Jen says
May 22nd, 2011 at 4:06 pmFantastic bronzer on you 🙂 You look stunning!
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Kajal Couture says
May 22nd, 2011 at 4:37 pmI like the idea of two products in one, but the price is a turn-off.
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Tracy says
May 22nd, 2011 at 5:00 pmYou look gorgeous! I love Becca, just wish it were a bit cheaper.
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Vijaya says
May 22nd, 2011 at 5:20 pmMmmm. To pricey. Pass. xP
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Kay says
May 22nd, 2011 at 8:26 pmI love when you review Becca! This bronzer gives you a very fresh look.
Vicki says
May 22nd, 2011 at 9:00 pmthis is soo tempting but too pricey for me!
Inaya says
May 22nd, 2011 at 10:24 pmYou totally have that swallowed a lightbulb glow, what foundation combo are you using? What’s the lipgloss?
Nina says
May 23rd, 2011 at 6:12 amomg … i want! but the price is making me tear up!
productdoctor says
May 23rd, 2011 at 2:29 pmJust picked up the Guerlain terracotta bronzer so I will have to pass on this, but gorgeous!
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Katie says
May 24th, 2011 at 6:07 amI have so many bronzers…maybe i’ll try this one if i ever run out of the others 😀 it looks so pretty.