Best Bronzer Brands for Dark Skin Tones

bronzers for dark skin tones

The bronzer category has definitely gotten a face lift sine the last time I explored the best ones in beauty.

These days, you can find an array of bronzer options that will work for deeper skintones, no matter the budget.

The brands below all provide at least 3 or more bronzer options in the “dark to deep” complexion range and perform beautifully.


Fenty Beauty - you can always count on Fenty to give the range and set an example for other beauty brands

fenty beauty bronzer

Mented Cosmetics - this brand is a pioneer in providing makeup shades for all of the hues found in deep complexions. (use code ‘COCOA’ for $$ off)

mented cosmetics bronzer

Makeup Revolution - with range and affordability combined, this brand gave us one of best values for money when it comes to bronzers

makeup revolution bronzer

Coloured Raine - the bronzers are great if you are looking for tones that skew slightly neutral. (use ‘COCOA’ for $$ off)

coloured raine bronzer

Prime Beauty - one of the first brands to give us bronzers specifically with deep complexions in mind. And, it’s black owned too!

prime beauty bronzer

honorable mention - e.l.f. cosmetics - i wish the shade range of this product could be improved slightly, but at $6 a pop, these cream bronzers are some of the best you can find

elf cosmetics putty bronzer

Still confused about what a bronzer actually is?! Check out this video.

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