Face makeup · 4 first-hand tests · 4 brands
Cream bronzers
Tested by hand. Judged side by side. Every one of these cream bronzers was used by a tester, then scored on the same criteria written for this family, so the verdicts can be read side by side. None of them holds a current Beauty 100 rank yet.
- Judged on
- Warmth and finish
- Pickup and blending over makeup
- Value per jar
- Price range
- $8.00 – $61.00
- In the Beauty 100
- 0
- Newest review
- Nov 4, 2026
All reviews4 reviews
Newest first
Saie · Cream bronzersSun Melt Natural Cream BronzerA roomy pot for a soft wash of warmth.“I liked Sun Melt for adding warmth with a brush.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
e.l.f. Cosmetics · Cream bronzersPutty BronzerA soft edge you can build for $8.“I could build up the bronzer without leaving a sharp line on my cheek.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
Fenty Beauty · Cream bronzersCheeks Out Freestyle Cream BronzerA sheer layer that leaves the base underneath in place.“I could tap a thin layer over my base without disturbing the makeup underneath.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
Chanel · Cream bronzersLes Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing CreamA sheer wash of warmth over foundation.“I could blend the bronzer over my foundation without lifting it.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
How a review is made
Tested first, then judged inside its family.
- 1A tester uses it. The quote on every card is from that first-hand test.
- 2Editors judge it on three criteria written for its family, plus evidence, distinctiveness and disclosure.
- 3The verdict comes first. The score out of 5 is the summary, not the point.
Judged on
- Warmth and finish
- Pickup and blending over makeup
- Value per jar