The Best Bronzers for Fair Skin That Make You Look Sun-Kissed—Not Orange

While I personally endorse every single bronzer on this list, it's the Dior Forever Natural Bronze that I always go back to. My undertones are cooler, so shade 004 is my go-to, but shade 002 is ideal for warmer complexions. The micro-fine powder never applies streaky and the pigment doesn't oxidize throughout the day, meaning it looks the same hue in the morning as at night. As the name indicates, it gives a healthy glow to my skin—without unwanted orange tones.

Pros: Has shades for all undertones; Chic packaging

Cons: Not the most pigmented option

This may have a drugstore price point, but the formula feels as luxe as it gets. It applies seamlessly onto the skin without any patches or clumping. It does pack a decent amount of pigment, so make sure to tap any excess off your blush before putting it on the skin. Regardless of the shade you pick, there are no red undertones, which prevents the powder from appearing dirty. To top it all off, it smells sweet and tropical.

Pros: Editor's Pick; Great for skin with pink undertones; Blendable; Top-rated at Ulta.

Cons: Some reviewers say it's not long-lasting; Some reviewers said the scent was too strong.

Every ounce of hype you've heard about this formula is well deserved. It gives the perfect glow, while sculpting and defining contours with ease (you really don't have to be a pro to ace this application). It's one of the only bronzers I've found that stays on all day and doesn't pill, which is probably why it's Kendall Jenner and Olivia Culpo's favorite.

Pros: Comes in a large pot and will last a long time; Editor-approved; Top-rated on Ulta

Cons: Only comes in two colors; Can be too orange for cool undertones

You'll find this bronzer in every pro's kit—it's incredibly versatile and perfectly complements fair, warm-toned skin. “I use it on my face, yes, but also on the eyes for an easy, monochromatic makeup look," says Marie Cliare's E-Commerce Editor Julia Marzovilla. It has a slight golden shimmer that looks healthy, not glittery or sparkly."

Pros: Editor-approved; Pigmented; Blends easily; Has a healthy glow; Top-rated at Sephora.

Cons: Some reviewers say the powder cracks easily.

This is a bronzer that has stood the test of time—its cult classic status remains two decades after its launch. "This was the first bronzer I ever bought for myself, and I still use it in my rotation today," says Marzovilla. "It comes in four shades, including the iconic original, has a matte finish, and has a neutral undertone for seamless blending." It's multi-purpose, so feel free to use it as eyeshadow, bronzer, or contour.

Pros: Editor-approved; Top-rated on Sephora; Very beginner-friendly.

Cons: Some reviewers found it too dark for their very fair skin.

Fellow fair skin girl and actress Sydney Sweeney keeps this bronzer-highlighter duo in her makeup at all times. She'll whip it out for "soft glam," dusting the shades on her cheekbones, eyes, and chest. It is the ideal color combo for warm-toned fair skin with both shades having a golden base—and a hint of sparkle.

Pros: Great for photography; Blends easily;

Cons: Some reviewers say it doesn't wear for a long time.

The two lightest shades in this range, Aura and Lunar, work extremely well on fair skin, according to Marzovilla. "I love to wear Lunar all over the face in the winter for a healthy flush, whereas Aura is great for sweeping across my eyelids and on my cheekbones for a bronzy look in the summer," she shares. The formula is a powder, but it won't look cakey on dry skin because it's so finely milled.

Pros: Editor-approved; very blendable; has a very lightweight formula; great for dry skin; you can buy a refill instead of buying the case again.

Cons: Has a matte finish so it won't give you a glow.

If picking out a shade stresses you out or you don't have time to swing by a store for a proper shade match, I promise you will be happy with Makeup by Mario's Softsculpt Shaping Stick in the shade light, which dries down into a soft matte. It has a neutral undertone, so with a little blending and the right blush, it will flatter flatter the entire range of fair skin tones.

Pros: Dual-ended stick format; Easy to blend

Cons: Tube gets a little messy

I take pride in the fact that I stay out of the sun, but occasionally, I wish I looked a hint sun-kissed. When those times come to pass, I mix a few drops of this new tinted niacinamide serum in with my moisturizer. It gives my entire complexion a subtle bronze, and because I'm rubbing it all over, I never worry about streaks or uneven application.

Pros: Easy to apply; Works with all undertones

Cons: Can cause some pilling