Face makeup · 5 first-hand tests · 5 brands
Powder bronzers
Tested by hand. Judged side by side. Every one of these powder 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. 1 of them holds a current Beauty 100 rank.
- Judged on
- Warmth and finish
- Blending and buildability
- Value per compact
- Price range
- $12.99 – $59.00
- In the Beauty 100
- 1
- Newest review
- Nov 4, 2026
All reviews5 reviews
Newest first
Physicians Formula · Powder bronzersButter Bronzer Murumuru Butter BronzerAn easy sweep of warmth for $15.99.“I liked how easily the powder blended into a warm cheek.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
NARS · Powder bronzersLaguna Bronzing PowderLaguna 02 is the one to swatch for neutral bronze.“I liked the soft bronze finish on the outer cheeks.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
Milani · Powder bronzersBaked BronzerLight, buildable warmth around the edge of the face.“I liked the warmth of the baked bronzer.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
Charlotte Tilbury · Powder bronzersAirbrush Matte BronzerMatte warmth you can build to the edge.“I could build up the bronze without leaving a hard edge.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
Beauty 100 · #70Benefit Cosmetics · Powder bronzersHoola Matte Powder BronzerWarmth you can build one sweep at a time.“I could build up the bronzer on my cheek without leaving a hard stripe.”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
- Blending and buildability
- Value per compact