Q: What's the difference between Sun Tone Bronzing Drops, Liquid Super Loaded, Face Trace, and Beauty Butter Bronzer?
"I'm always chasing back-from-vacation skin," admits Gucci, as a self-proclaimed bronzer enthusiast and editorial makeup artist known for creating effortless, sun-kissed looks. "It's all about warming up the skin with a healthy dose of color. Having options for an authentic bronze is everything!" Ahead is the ultimate guide to our four summer skin formulas, no sun required. "From golden hour radiance to natural matte, it's all about what you're in the mood for!"
Sun Tone Bronzing Drops
The newest addition to the Westman Atelier wardrobe is Sun Tone Bronzing Drops, Gucci's dream liquid bronzer that blends and layers seamlessly. "I was always layering and layering different products to create that perfect sun-kissed, Jen Aniston skin and these tones create the most beautiful ultra-real bronze." Shimmer and streak-free, this hydrating formula can be worn on bare skin or over foundation for an ultra-believable ‘day at the beach’ payoff.
- What it is: Liquid Bronzer
- Finish: Hydrated Matte
- Payoff: Buildable, Skin-Like
- Undertone: Warm
- Application: Best applied with fingers, Blender Brush, or Liquid Blender Brush
Liquid Super Loaded in Peau de Soleil
“A hint of tint” makes Liquid Super Loaded ideal for those seeking a sheer complexion enhancer that adds a warm radiant bronze glow. "I love blending it onto my cheeks, the center of my forehead, and bridge of nose,” says Gucci of the product, which uses translucent multidimentional pearls in place of traditional pigments to conjure a subtle ‘golden hour’ light effect that’s foolproof. “It's so easy to use!"
- What it is: Liquid Highlighter
- Finish: Radiant
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Payoff: Sheer, Ethereal Glow
- Undertone: Warm
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Application: Blend with your fingers
Face Trace Contour Stick
A year-round fan favorite, Face Trace got its name thanks to Gucci's intuitive trace-and-blend method of sculpting and defining features. The formula comes in a range of contour shades across skin tones that bring dimension wherever its needed. Bonus: Gucci also likes to multi-task her kit by using Truffle as a matte bronzing tool, which facialist Crystal Greene also counts as a beautiful hack for flawless "sun-kissed skin."
- What it is: Cream Contour
- Finish: Natural Matte
- Payoff: Buildable, Long-Lasting
- Undertone: Neutral
- Application: Blend with fingers or Baby Blender Brush
Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer
If you prefer a powder bronzing formula or are hoping to control excess shine, the original Beauty Butter Bronzer, is for you. The velvety yet lightweight formula is shimmer free and contains supple plant butters that melt into skin for the most authentic, no-makeup finish. Plus, the application is as beginner-friendly as it gets. "Instead of following your cheekbones, use a powder brush to sweep it on anywhere the sun would naturally hit," she explains, "I like to go horizontally across—even under the eyes—for a true mattifying, beachy effect."
- What it is: Powder Bronzer
- Finish: Velvety Matte
- Payoff: Smooth, Streak-Free
- Undertone: Warm
- Application: Best applied with a powder brush
For more "Ask Gucci" Q&As, visit our full archive! Then, for tricks on applying Sun Tone Bronzing Drops for the most authentic summer skin, watch Gucci's tutorial.
