Shoppers Say This Bronzer Makes “Dry, Maturing Skin” Look “Healthy and Perked Up”

We’ve reached that point in the winter where my complexion looks sallow and reflects how sun-deprived it is. It’s a complaint I’ve heard from friends, too. There is an answer, and it’s bronzer. The problem is that most bronzers are either difficult to use or have an orange, Oompa Loompa-like effect. There are a couple of exceptions, one of which, according to shoppers and a pristine reputation, is Guerlain’s Terracotta Healthy Glow Bronzer. 

Inside the compact is a patchwork of pinks, beiges, and shimmering browns. The exact patchwork shades differ according to the exact compact you choose but the ultimate effect is the same — warm all-over radiance and face definition.

The patchwork of colors in each compact is why this is a natural and demure bronzer, it’s the makeup equivalent of quiet luxury. It comes in six shades and you won’t find any orangeness here, just a sculpted and glowing complexion. It’s supposed to be silky, soft, undetectable, and long-lasting. 

Plus, as is the new norm, this is almost as much of a skincare product as it is makeup. It’s formulated with Moroccan honey and shea. The former is an obvious choice for a luminous makeup product. Its benefits are numerous but include improving radiance via gentle exfoliation, boosting collagen production, and antioxidant protection. Shea is an emollient ingredient that hydrates and soothes skin. 

Those are a lot of supposed benefits packed and pressed into a powder but Guerlain’s Terracotta Bronzer delivers, at least according to shoppers. One Sephora shopper called this a “natural looking product,” which, again, is very difficult for a bronzer. The shopper also wrote, “it’s finely milled and silky soft for my dry maturing skin.” After using it, “I look healthy and perked up — like I was at the beach a week ago.” 

Head to Saks Fifth Avenue or Sephora to shop this foolproof Guerlain Terracotta Healthy Glow Bronzer.