Light
Vieve Light Modern Bronzer Duo ($43.00 for 0.64 oz.) includes two semi-matte shades of bronzer that were on the lighter side with the left side being lighter and more muted and the right side being richer in warmth. The powders had semi-opaque to opaque coverage, felt slightly drier and more powdery (which translated to a more noticeable powder look on skin), and lasted seven to eight hours on me.
Ingredients
Light
PPermanent. $43.00.
Light (Left)
Light (Left) is a light, golden brown with muted, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery, and a little “thicker” compared to most face powders on the market, so I found it could get caky when layered over medium-to-full coverage foundations, which is not something I typically notice. It wore well for seven hours on me before fading visibly.
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- NABLA Cosmetics Ambra (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bronzed (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Vallarta (P, $38.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Bronze (02) (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
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- Kaja Homemade Waffle (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
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Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to offer a “foolproof” formula with a “finely milled, soft-satin finish.” The brand said that a “little goes a long way,” and the pigmentation was more intense, as marketed. The textures were soft, smooth, and a little drier (not quite powdery but not silky to the touch).
The bronzers applied fairly evenly to bare skin, blended out without too much effort, and did seem to sit on my skin better than the blush range (which this is supposed to be modeled after!). I think that they can look a little powdery when layered over more matte foundation, though, and are not the most seamless applied on my skin–something about the bronzer powder was a little heavy in look once applied and blended out.
The majority of shades lasted between seven and eight hours on me.
Browse all of our Vieve Modern Bronzer swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, MICA, BORON NITRIDE, DIMETHICONE, NYLON-12, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TROPOLONE, TIN OXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
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Light (Right)
Light (Right) is a richer, light-medium brown with strong, golden undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without much effort, despite the texture feeling a little drier and powdery. The color photographed more red-toned than it appeared in person, though I felt like the color darkened slightly overall. It lasted decently for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild What Shady Beaches (P, $4.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop CA Dreaming (P, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Bronze Age (P, $110.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Shady Biz (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Dior Warm Sunrise (004) (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Victoria Beckham Beauty Sol (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Physicians Formula Deep Bronzer (P, $14.99) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Tarte Peppermint Mocha (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Too Faced Sunny Honey (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Estee Lauder Saffron Sun (LE, $65.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to offer a “foolproof” formula with a “finely milled, soft-satin finish.” The brand said that a “little goes a long way,” and the pigmentation was more intense, as marketed. The textures were soft, smooth, and a little drier (not quite powdery but not silky to the touch).
The bronzers applied fairly evenly to bare skin, blended out without too much effort, and did seem to sit on my skin better than the blush range (which this is supposed to be modeled after!). I think that they can look a little powdery when layered over more matte foundation, though, and are not the most seamless applied on my skin–something about the bronzer powder was a little heavy in look once applied and blended out.
The majority of shades lasted between seven and eight hours on me.
Browse all of our Vieve Modern Bronzer swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, MICA, BORON NITRIDE, DIMETHICONE, NYLON-12, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TROPOLONE, TIN OXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.