Metro Beauty Awards 2021: Best Blush, Bronzer, and Highlighters
Lend your complexion a much-needed boost using these winning picks!
Beauty junkies, rejoice! It's that time of the year when we at METRO celebrate all things beauty and bring you some of the best we've ever tried. The 2021 Metro Beauty Awards aims to highlight the power of beauty to help bring a much-needed boost despite trying times.
Truly, there's nothing like spending a little more time on your skincare routine in the morning and at night, or finally receiving that much-awaited new fragrance in the mail after ordering online, or swiping on a bold shade of red lipstick to brighten up one's day. These seemingly little acts of self-care, when added up, make up for a lot. As the year soon comes to a close, let's celebrate all there is to be grateful for, and acknowledge the empowering effect of beauty!
Let’s be honest—our complexions need a lot of help these days. Apart from stellar skincare routines, we turn to makeup even if we’re at home to give us a much-needed boost. Ever feel like your face, despite it being smooth and supple, still needs a little more oomph to look more alive and glowy? The answer lies in the right blush, bronze, and highlighting products.
In the gallery below, check out our top winning picks for everything you need to create a lit-from-within glow, for every budget:
Best Blush, Bronze, Highlighter Products
Best Blush, Bronze, Highlighter Products
Careline Play to Slay Full Face Palette
If you're looking to give a bang for your buck, then this pocket-friendly palette does the job. It contains 12 eyeshadow pigments in shimmer and matte, 2 blush shades, and 1 highlighter. Hues are really flattering—a lot are warm tones that are great for daily use. It's long-lasting and easy to apply, and a fuss-free pick for your dresser.
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Sunnies Face Air Blush
Perhaps one of the blushers we can't live without anymore is this creation by Sunnies Face! It creates a soft-focus finish with zero stickiness/oiliness—just a healthy rosy glow, no matter what shade you go for. On top of our faves are Disco and Razz, rosy red and deep pink hues that can be used to inject some energy to your complexion.
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Revlon Skin Lights Prismatic Highlighter
In need of some serious shine—the good kind? You know, minus the glittery particles, just a flattering glow? This product does just that. It's a powder highlighter formula that allows your skin to reflect light via its crystal-like pigments that blend with your skin for a natural finish. Don't be put off by the ultra metallic appearance—let it surprise you with how good it goes onto your complexion!
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blk Cosmetics x Solenn Heussaff
Packaging looks super super pretty! We liked the color choices for the multi-palette: a burgundy and mauve that comes in a matte finish. You can use it for the eyes, cheeks, and lips. The color pigment is true to the pan but the longevity could be improved especially to those with oily skin, especially the eyes. Would recommend capping it off with powder afterwards to preserve the color.
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Teviant Blush to Flush Palette
It comes in a rose gold square case that comes with a built-in mirror. The darker shade can be used to contour while the peach shade subtly pops on the cheek giving a light flush. Blush is buildable and looks good with any skin tone.
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Teviant Sculpt to Bronze
We love using both matte and shimmer in this bronzer, it helps add dimension to sculpting and contouring the face. Pigment is just enough but buildable (for more sculpting) and does give a natural finish. Good for every day use!
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NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna
If you want to look tanned and golden (and not orange), you've got to try NARS Laguna. A classic bronzer shade, this cult beauty staple can give you a warm sun-kissed look. It glides easily on the skin and doesn't look cakey even if you re-apply it. It can also be used as a contour as the brown looks very neutral and neither too orange, grey, or green! Like your skin, just a few shades darker. A must-have in your arsenal!
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Shiseido Minimalist Whipped Powder Blush
Even if you're not a fan of cream-based blush, this product is bound to change your mind. It uses AirFusion Technology that allows it to blend effortlessly across your cheek, and it transforms into an ultra-thin veil of color minus the weight. Plus points for the stunning glass packaging!
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