Meaning & use

bronzer

noun·Everyday

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a cosmetic product used to give the skin a tanned or sun-kissed appearance.

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She swept bronzer along her cheekbones to add warmth to her complexion.

The makeup artist recommended a matte bronzer for a natural look.

A note on using this word

Bronzer differs from blush: bronzer mimics a tan across the face, while blush adds color specifically to the cheeks.

Words with a similar meaning

self-tanner

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