It’s often thought that a natural tan is the best kind of tan. But achieving a sun-kissed glow can prove rather tricky when you can’t quickly jet off to catch some rays abroad, and there’s minimal sun to speak of at home. That’s why you need to make bronzer your BFF this summer. Faster (and more foolproof) than fake tan, a dusting of powder or a dab of cream will add warmth to your complexion, and we’re spoilt for choice right now, with a glut of glow-giving launches. Here are 15 of the best new liquid and powder bronzers for every skin tone. 

1. SOSU by Suzanne Jackson Dripping Gold Luxury Tanning Bronze Bar Illuminator Bronzer Stick €20, visit sosubysj.com

Made with shea butter and coconut oil, this deliciously scented stick can be used on your face or body, the caramel hued cream leaves your skin with a gorgeous metallic sheen.

2. Benefit Hoola Contourist Bronze & Contour Palette €33.50, visit benefitcosmetics.com

Beloved by bronzer enthusiasts all over the world, Benefit’s Hoola is a true cult classic. In this new quad palette, you get the original shade plus Caramel, Toasted and Lite variations (all matte powder) so you can mix, match and contour to your heart’s content.

3. Chanel Les Beiges Bronzing Cream in Soleil Deep Tan Bronze €50.30, visit chanel.com

The latest addition to the Les Beiges family, Soleil Deep Tan Bronze is a new darker shade of the bestselling cream bronzer. Tap on the gel-like formula with your fingertips, and blend with a brush or sponge, for a natural-looking glow.

4. Refy Beauty Cream Bronzer in Tan €21.95, visit refybeauty.com

Available in three shades – Sand, Tan and Onyx – all with warm undertones, Refy’s cream formula is soft and highly blendable.

5. Iconic London Sheer Bronze in Golden Hour €24, visit iconiclondoninc.com

Love the ‘glass skin’ look? This liquid bronzer, which comes in six shades, will add warmth and extra dewiness.

6. Dior Forever Natural Bronze in Soft Bronze €46.80, visit dior.com

Delivering a soft matte glow, this powder bronzer comes in eight subtle shades, from Fair to Deep, and is infused with skin-soothing wild pansy extract.

7. Rimmel Natural Bronzer in 003 Sunset €8.20, visit superdrug.com

Joining the Rimmel Natural Bronzer line-up is Sunset, a medium caramel shade in the same lightweight, yet richly-pigmented powder.

8. Lottie London Sunkissed Bronzer in Sunburst €8.20, visit lottie.london

Best for lighter skin tones, Lottie London’s bamboo and Vitamin E infused matte bronzer comes in two sandy shades, Sunburst (light/medium) and Suncatcher (medium/dark).

9. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Matte & Glow Bronzing Trio €40, visit esteelauder.co.uk

Customise your complexion with this beautiful compact, which combines two matte bronzing powders and a pearlised highlighter.

10. Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow €65, visit charlottetilbury.com

This pearly and pigmented bronzer gives your face a healthy and warm glow that will keep you looking sun-kissed all year round. Its golden hue is sure to compliment any skin tone and reflect light to give your skin a brilliant radiance. 

11. Becca Sunlit Bronzer Sunkissed Glow €35, visit boots.ie 

This ultra-creamy bronzer gives every skin tone a warm, glowy shine. It has a silky application that does not dry out or cake on this skin, providing a healthy bronzed look.

12. Bellamianta x Maura Higgins Summer Glow Bronzer €29, visit bellamianta.com

The perfect sun-kissed hue is achieved with Bellamianta X Maura Higgins Bronzing Powder. This luminous bronzer gives the skin a warm contour while adding dimension to the face. The bronzer has a buttery texture that blends easily into the skin, giving the ultimate summer shimmer. 

13. IT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Glow Blushing Bronzer €34, visit itcosmetics.co.uk

This clever compact provides three different shades in one palette; a deep contour, a warm blush and a sparkling highlighter all in one. Just use a brush or sponge to apply these products for a fresh-faced glow.

14. Iconic Bronze Miama Glowy Matte Bronzer €11, visit iconicbronze.ie

This affordable product can be used on either the face or body to achieve a radiant bronzy glow. The lightweight and long-lasting formula makes it a real all-rounder. 

15. MAC Cosmetics Mineralise Skin Finish Highlighting Bronzer €32, visit brownthomas.com 

This classic product has a velvety soft, slow-baked radiant finish. It blends easily to create a luminous glow to the skin and contains a 77-Mineral Complex, as well as vitamin E.