Product Review #2 - Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer
Today is going to be my first makeup review! Bronzer is definitely a makeup essential for me in summer - as I don’t really tan my face I can end up looking really pale in comparison to the rest of my body. Bronzer is a great option for a sun kissed glow, without the damage! I bought this product a few months ago after seeing it all over YouTube and in makeup reviews. The only bronzer I’d used before was the Terracota by Guerlain and I was ready to try something new with no shimmer.
The Promise
Too Faced claims this bronzer is a “long-wearing, rich, matte bronzer infused with 100 percent real cocoa powder” that should be used to “create all over warmth and dimension” It’s formulated without parabens, sulfates and phthalates which is always a plus.
The Result
At first, I found this bronzer quite difficult to use. I would apply it using a blush brush from Real Techniques, and eventually realized the brush was much too dense for such a matte formulation. The bronzer ended up looking streaky and muddy on my face. For a fresh and natural effect, I usually very lightly dust it all over my face using a fluffy brush. To build up the intensity, I take a fan brush and apply the bronzer on the apples of my cheeks, on my nose and on my temples - basically in areas where the sun would naturally hit my face. Applied this way, I find that it brings a lot of glow into the complexion without looking like makeup. Chocolate Soleil is also a great multi-tasker, as you can apply some in the creases of your lids to define the eyes and add dimension.
I really really really like the packaging, which is pretty minimal but still noticeable because of the matte gold case (I’m a sucker for anything metallic).
This bronzer retails for 30.50€ and you get 0.35 oz. I find the price pretty fair, considering the fact that you get a lot of product and that a little goes a long way.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I think this is a pretty good bronzer. It’s versatile, looks natural, doesn’t have any shimmer and is not as orange as most bronzers. However, because of the super pigmented formula the application can be a bit tricky sometimes if you don’t have the right brushes. BUT, if well blended I think it really mimics the appearance of tanned skin.
