A tanned and lightly golden look as soon as the beautiful days appear, we dream of it. The makeup ally to have in its bag: a powder of sun , the best make-up product to warm up its complexion in winter and to sublimate its tan in the summer . Of course, this type of powder is not applied to the entire face, but on certain strategic points. Our explanations and makeup tips to perfectly handle the sun lands.

How to apply sun powder?

The unstoppable trick to mimic the effect of the first rays of the sun ? The "gesture of the 3" imagined 30 years ago by Guerlain for his Terracota and since taken by all the make-up pros: apply the bronzing powder with a brush on the "bombs" face drawing a "3" on each side, from the forehead to the cheekbones, then cheekbones to the chin. Do not forget to go down the neck in order to avoid demarcations.

What is the powder of the sun?

- Embellish the décolleté: on the well hydrated skin, a veil of bronzing powder is applied, clavicles towards the middle of the chest. Even more sexy, a hint about the rounded shoulders and the birth of the neck.
- Irises the mouth: after having drawn his lips in pencil, they are softened with a transparent balm or gloss. Then we tap a little powder of sun on the finger starting from the heart towards the commissures of the mouth.
- Sunlight the eyelids: using a flat brush, a small amount of powder is removed and applied by patting the entire eyelid from the inner corner to the outside. Then we fade away towards the arcade. We finish with a veil of bronzing powder placed at the level of the lower lashes.

Discover our selection of sun lands to put a touch of natural tan on your face.

The Glam Bronze powder, L'Oréal Paris, 16,90 €

Its promise: a very natural bronzed skin finish thanks to the combination of 2 powder textures.
Its plus: a tan booster complex (beta-carotene vitamin E) to raise the melanin and boost the tan from the first exposures to the sun. A brush has even slipped into the case.
Its less: a slightly dark powder when you have really clear skin.


The Dream TerraSun, Gemey, 9 €

Its promise: to put an effect good looks without feeling discomfort thanks to its complex hydro-protector avocado apricot vitamin E.
Its plus: its lightness and ease of application. Micro glitter that hangs light just where you need it.
Its less: a hood not very solid. If you take your sun powder into your bag, our advice, find a small pouch.


Terracotta Sun Celebration, Guerlain, 65 € (limited edition)

Its promise: to sunlight but also to illuminate thanks to its nacres and its wheel of four colors.
Its more: a beautiful skin finish in 2 brush strokes, the right dosage between velvety effect and light. And of course its legendary perfume: that of the sun.
Its less: as one can not please everyone, some find the Terracotta too spangled.


Honey Bronze Powder, The Body Shop, 19 € (4 shades)

Its promise: a particularly tanned effect thanks to the skilful dosage of talcum, honey, beeswax and marula oil.
Its more: its matte finish that gives good looks without plumbing, winter as summer. It's really easy to apply sun powder, with it impossible to miss.
Its less: everything we liked. Until the naturalness of the formula.


Les Beiges Harmonies Powder Belle Mine, Chanel, 52 €

Its promise: a good, elegant and discreet appearance thanks to a backdrop of beiges supported and refined.
Its more: posed on the whole face or only on the cheekbones, this powder gives the impression of having a "little trick in addition" which makes it more beautiful while being imperceptible. Congratulations to the SPF 15 solar filter!
Its less: the coverage is excellent ... so we pay attention to have the light hand.


The Terracotta Moisturizing Bronzing Powder, Guerlain, 44 € (8 colors)

Its promise: it has even for 25 years: reproduce the effect of the sun on the skin to perfection, for a false tan more true than nature.
Its more: the shade of colors is impressive: eight shades that adapt to all skins, from the clearest to the darkest.
Its less: the new ultra flat case is lighter, more compact ... a little less luxurious too.


The Délice de Soleil powder, Bourjois, 14,95 € (2 colors)

Its promise: create a hyper natural tan while bringing comfort and hydration thanks to a duo cocoa beans orange flower water.
Its plus : the XL mirror that rotates 360 ° and the chocolate fragrance, very greedy.
Its less: the texture a creamy hair spreads out with the flat brush supplied. Better to sweep the product with a large round brush.


The Star Bronzer Mineral Mat SPF 15, Lancôme, 37 € (4 colors)

Its promise: guarantee a velvety tan and long hold, while maintaining freshness, thanks to a successful mix of brown and pink pigments.
Its more: the matte finish, very trendy, which holds all day. And also SPF 15 protection, ideal for terrace lunches.
Its less: formula matifiante obligatory, on the dry skins, it tugs a little cheeks.


The Face Sun Powder Colors of Brazil, Clarins, 46,50 €, Limited Edition


Its promise: to give a uniform and luminous tan while sublimating the skin, thanks to powders "soft-focus" that fade fine lines and small defects.
Its more: the case is sumptuous and the fragrance of this powder is really. We love !
Its less: the universal color is not really: more caramel than spice, it is addressed especially to the clear skins.


The Bronzing Powder Multiteintes SPF 10, Galénic, 19 €


Its promise: to preserve the skin from the harmful effects of UVA, thanks to an extract of uncaria, an Amazonian liana with strong antiradical power.
Its more: it is a unique product of its kind in pharmacy, and really a great value for money.
Its less: one small flaw: the mirror is not big enough!