The Best Bronzers for Dark Skin Tones That You Need in Your Makeup Bag

This bronzer tops our list for its rich, pigmented formula that blends seamlessly into any skin tone. There are four different shades to choose from, and each and every compact bronzer is packed with vitamins A and E to nourish your natural complexion. 

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For less than $10, you get not one, not two, but four shades made for deeper skin tones. Whether you want to go for a subtle warmth or looking for high intensity, this four-shade bronzer palette has you covered.

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Exhibit A is this bronzer. It has a natural finish with a no-bs formula that won't budge or fade (even in water!), and is infused with broad-spectrum SPF 15 to protect your delicate skin from harmful sun rays. 

Plus, this bronzer won't leave a barely-there look or ashy finish on your complexion, and it's under $5 — a win-win!

This rich bronzing duo feels silky-smooth when applied, and blends into a natural finish that gives your complexion a warm, sunkissed glow. This shade also comes with a highlighter that leaves a subtle radiance without an ashy finish or feel.

Want to add a sparkle to your day? Then grab this bronzer, stat. It's a deep hue that works perfectly on darker skin tones, plus it has a layer of golden shimmer to create a post-beach goddess glow in just a few swipes.

For a buttery, satiny, and weightless feel, grab this bronzer. Though this shade is our favorite for darker skin tones, it comes in four more hues to choose from, so you can experiment with shade intensity — plus its light-as-air feel will give off a faux-natural finish that won't bother your skin throughout the day.

If you're all about the mattes, then we recommend this bronzer. It has a lightweight feel but a major impact, as it will seriously warm up your complexion. It also subtly sculpts for a fresh and youthful look. This bronzer wins points for having the most impressive shade range with a whopping eight hues to choose from.

If you’re looking for that “no makeup”-makeup glow, then this is your best pick. It has a buttery texture that glides onto skin, and its pearlescent finish gives off a dewy and radiant look that won't smudge or fade as the day goes by.

This bronzer has over 45,000 “loves” on Sephora for a reason: It’s an O.G. that will never leave you disappointed. It has a natural satin finish, and comes in six different shades to experiment with. The result is a flattering summer glow even in the dead of winter.

Is it skincare, or is it makeup? Well, it's technically both! These bronzing drops are the perfect addition to your moisturizer, foundation, or even on its own for adding a touch of warmth to your complexion. 

You can use as little (or as much!) as you'd like, making this the customizable experience you've always wanted from your beauty routine.