Finding a flattering bronzer for Asian skin is difficult because you’re adding warmth to complexions that are already naturally “golden.” Many shades that work on westerners can appear orange on Chinese, Korean or Japanese complexions with yellow undertones. The key to bronzing Asian skin is finding a shade with the right undertone – ideally, a neutral-to-cool muted brown or a hint of rosiness that mimics a real tan. Texture is also important – find a bronzer that gives a sheer diffused finish that will blur into the softer contours of Asian bone structure. To this end, we’ve rounded up the best bronzers that will give Asian skin tones a healthy, lit-from-within glow.

Bobbi Brown

For the best colour, Bobbi Brown’s Bronzing Powder in Dark is formulated with the perfect balance of red and brown tones for a shade that mimics a real, healthy tan. Its silky texture and matte finish creates the most natural look.

Bronzing Powder in Dark; HK$360 available at Bobbi Brown stores and lanecrawford.com

Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit’s best selling Hoola Bronzer imparts an ultra-soft matte hue that leans on the cooler side. It comes with a mini brush and mirror for easy touch-ups on the go.

Hoola Bronzer; HK$270 available at Benefit Cosmetics stores and sephora.hk

Becca

Becca’s sunlit bronzer range has a shade for every skin tone. We recommend Bronzed Bondi for those with light-medium yellow undertones. It features Becca’s famous Shimmering Skin Perfect for a seductive sheen that makes the cheekbones pop.

Sunlit Bronzer in Bronzed Bondi; HK$325 available at sephora.hk

Charlotte Tilbury