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Bring on the bronzer! Whether you wear it all year round or just like to add some glow to your complexion during warmer months, there’s no time like the start of spring to learn how to use bronzer properly. After all, this is when drugstore aisles and department store beauty counters will be inundated with new bronze-focused products, making even the most pale-skinned set want to add a little glow to their complexions. However, because there are so many types of bronzers out there—and so many questions about how to use bronzer—we thought it best to have the Beauty Panel, our carefully selected group of hair and makeup experts, take you through their best bronzing tricks.

Challenge 10: What are your tips on how to use bronzer properly? See the answers now! »

We feel like beauty vandals swirling our fluffy brush into bronzers imprinted with designs as pretty and perfect as these.

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Hyper-pigmented golds, subtle silvers, dusty coppers—the list goes on and on. Metallics certainly have a range that ensures they appear on beauty trend reports season after season. In the last few weeks for instance, Fall 2012 runways have revealed a preference for rich jewel tones and duo-chromatic shades. But before we jump ahead, now’s the time to get glitzed up in spring’s favourite metallic: bronze.

All of a sudden my routine dusting of bronzer is looking rather fake. Is there a better way to warm up my complexion?
The challenge with bronzer is that you want it to make your skin look sun-kissed, but in the middle of a month like March it’s unlikely that you have a natural glow to complement the faux.

From perfume and mascara to sunscreen and shampoo, we reveal your favourite beauty products. Plus, after a decade of divulging what you can’t live without, we introduce FASHION’s Beauty Hall of Fame to pay special tribute to your most-loved products from the past 10 years.

See all the winners »

Now that it’s officially winter, I need an alternative to a tanning bed to boost my pale complexion. I’ve resolved to care for my skin this year with lots of SPF, so should I try a self-tanner?
From Cate Blanchett to Julianne Moore, Florence Welch and beyond, fair skin is appealing not only ’cause it’s sexy, but also ’cause it’s a sign that you’ve routinely protected your skin from the sun. However, if you love a bronzed finish or are preparing for a wintertime escape, here are a few options (to apply overtop your SPF, of course).

Metallic makeup is more appealing and glamorous than ever, making it winter’s most dazzling asset. Kari Molvar takes a shine to modern alloys.

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I feel like my face looks too fair and round without bronzer, but I heard it’s a faux pas to wear in the winter. What shade of blush should I wear instead? The faux pas that you’re referring to is true… sort of. There are certain types of bronzer that are suitable for summer tans—they’re […]

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With today’s temps at a record high, it seems like Mother Nature is sending a pretty clear message that summer is finally here! In turn, we’ve scouted over 40 of the season’s best products. From bright glosses to shimmering bronzers, we’ve got you covered!

Check out the best of summer beauty now! »

BRONZERS | HAIR | BODY | MAKEUP | HANDS & FEET | FRAGRANCE

By Kristi Carignan You could limit yourself to applying one of Quo’s limited-edition Safari Bronzers ($20, at Shoppers Drug Mart) just to your face, but I say, why stop there? Grab a big brush apply wherever you need a bit of sun-kissed shimmer.

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Working 9 to 5 doesn’t make for a great summer glow. Bronzer to the rescue! Since we know you’re looking for sun kissed not Tony the Tiger, we asked Thea Mitchell of Deadsexy! Cosmetics to share her expertise on how to obtain the perfect hue sans le tigre streaks.

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