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Instead of oiling up to lie by the pool, many people use bronzer to replicate that sunkissed look.

While contour sculpts, bronzer mimics the look of laying out in the sun.

Woman applying bronzer

It can come in several forms and finishes, from glittery liquids to satin creams and matte powders.

However, the intention is the same to make you look full of warmth and life.

Yet, not everyone is keen on bronzer.

Woman applying bronzer

The product can certainly be for everyone, but it can occasionally look a bit muddy once applied.

If your bronzer makes you look soiled rather than sunkissed, read ahead.

People with neutral undertones should stick with strictly brown bronzers.

Makeup artist applying bronzer

Use a soft-bristled brush, such as thee.l.f.

Cosmetics Ultimate Blending Brush, to blend out the pigment.

Start with a small amount of product and build your way up to avoid overdoing it.

Sheer yet buildable, this silky bronzer adds a wash of warmth around the face for a subtle tan.

If you do like a bit of shimmer, however, try theTower 28 Beauty Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer.

With five shades, this radiant bronzer gives the skin a warm, lit-from-within quality.

For an easy, on-the-go software, try theGlossier Solar Paint Luminous Gel-Cream Bronzer.

A gel and cream hybrid, this bronzer gives light coverage with a radiant finish.

Created with light-reflecting pearls, it delivers a soft and bright effect that looks perfectly sunkissed.