If cream products are your thing (which they should be!), then you are going to find your new holy grail inside this list of the best drugstore bronzers. Each of the best cream bronzers on this list is perfect for that sun-kissed glow and essential for your light makeup routine or those full glam days.
Below you will find my top 5 favorite drugstore cream bronzers including their price point, shade range, and the final finish of each. They all have an incredibly creamy texture and buildable coverage. Finally land that healthy glow look you’d been craving with any of the cream bronzers on this list!
Huge fan of affordable makeup products? I have a thing for finding the best of the best from the drugstore and have a few posts that might interest you. First, the best makeup is under $5. Second, the best drugstore concealers. And finally, the best drugstore setting sprays.
Any mix of those products and you’ll be sure to create an awesome, budget-friendly makeup kit!
What is So Special About Cream Makeup Products?
Cream makeup products have become a staple in many makeup bags, including my own because they offer a distinct advantage over traditional powder bronzers. Many people love cream products, such as the Wet ‘n Wild MegaGlo Makeup Stick, because of their versatility and ease of application.
Unlike powder bronzers, cream formulas seamlessly blend into the skin, providing a skin-like finish that’s particularly nice for those with fine lines. If you over do it, it’s easy to take a little foundation and blend them out!
The ability to choose from different shades provides a customized and natural look, making cream bronzers some of the best bronzers for achieving that sun-kissed glow effortlessly.
Their compact and travel-friendly packaging also makes them a practical choice for on-the-go touch-ups, which is just another plus!
Who Are Cream Makeup Products Good For?
Cream makeup products are game-changers that serve various skin types and deliver a natural-looking glow that’s pretty hard to achieve with a traditional powder bronzer such as the Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer. Still a favorite, but I have fallen for the cream products!
For those with sensitive skin, cream formulations are often gentler, providing a smooth application without irritation. Many also have skincare benefits such as Vitamin E, Tucuma Butter, Argan Oil, and more!
Oily skin types benefit from the blendable nature of cream products, ensuring a matte finish that stays put if the right product is chosen (I feature two options for oily skin below).
On the other hand, for individuals with dry skin, cream makeup products offer a hydrating touch, enhancing the skin’s natural glow (again, I feature some options below).
The versatility of cream products makes them a go-to choice for achieving a glowing look, regardless of your skin type, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a flawless finish that suits their preference!
5 Best Drugstore Cream Bronzers
All of these drugstore cream bronzers come in at an affordable price point and offer a beautiful, soft finish.
Here are the best creamy bronzers for your daily beauty routine!
e.l.f. Luminous Putty Bronzer
BEST FOR: lightweight feel
Price: $7+ / Shade Range: 3 Shades / Finish: Shimmery Finish
Get that radiant, sun-kissed glow with e.l.f. Cosmetics Luminous Putty Bronzer. This creamy putty to powder formula effortlessly blends into your skin, creating a naturally bronzed look with a touch of shimmer.
The lightweight, non-greasy formula is highly pigmented, smoothing your complexion and giving you a summer glow that lasts all year. A must for your makeup bag!
Infused with skin-loving Argan Oil and Vitamin E, it’s a great option for your beauty routine if you have dry or sensitive skin.
I wasn’t the biggest fan of the original formula of the elf Putty Bronzer, but the luminous formula is so much easier to work with and gives the nicest glow without looking too shimmery. I like to dip a synthetic brush into the pot and lightly swirl where I want to bronze.
Wet ‘n Wild MegaGlo Makeup Stick (Shade Call Me Maple)
BEST FOR: Quality of product for the price
Price: $4+ / Shade Range: 6 Shades / Finish: Natural
This velvety makeup contour stick effortlessly goes from cream to powder for swift application or has the option to build for more dramatic looks. The shade “Call Me Maple” has a a nice warm undertone that does not ever look orange. While this is technically a “contour” stick, I find the undertone of this to be more of a bronzer shade. The formula is so easy to work with and you honestly cannot beat the price!
Infused with nourishing Jojoba Oil, these sticks offer rich pigmentation and ensure seamless blending, convenience, and enduring performance. Perfect for dry or sensitive skin!
Milani Conceal + Perfect Face Lift Liquid Contour
BEST FOR: sculpting
Price: $10+ / Shade Range: 4 Shades / Finish: Natural
Enhance your beauty routine with Milani’s Conceal + Perfect which provides absolutely flawless coverage.
This multitasking product effortlessly conceals imperfections and provides perfect, buildable coverage for a radiant finish. This is another product that is technically a contour, but the neutral undertone of this one lends itself to easily be a bronzer. I have shade 02 Ginger and it doesn’t ever pull orange on me, but it is a little less cool toned than traditional contours.
Experience the lightweight formula that blends seamlessly, ensuring a flawless look that is perfect for normal to oily skin types.
Pixi On The Glow Bronze Tinted Moisturizer Stick Bronzer
BEST FOR: natural glow
Price: $18+ / Shade Range: 4 Shades / Finish: Bronzed Glow
Glow all year round with just a swipe for a sunkissed and healthy-looking complexion! The Pixi on the Glow Bronze Tinted Moisturizer Stick Bronzer is easy to use with a hint of tint that gives a subtle glow and is ideal for cheeks. I also absolutely love their blush shades in this product!
Achieve a natural bronzed glow on the go – just one swipe, blend, and you’re ready to glow with this goodie from your local drugstore! It is a really light, moisturizing formula that can be worn very sheer for those no-makeup makeup days, but can also be built up. Absolutely love the formula!
The best part is that it is formulated with fruit extracts, this solid tint offers superb antioxidant protection for a fresh, effortless glow for dry, sensitive, and normal skin types. A little bit goes a long way!
Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer
Best For: BEGINNERS
Price: $8+ / Shade Range: 4 Shades / Finish: Creamy Satin
This is a new release but I had to include it in this post! Love a good sun-kissed tan year round? Meet the Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer; an incredibly creamy and blendable contour solution for all skin types. It comes in very neutral tones which is perfect if you are looking for a more subtle, sculpted bronze.
This product is so easy to dip a brush in and lightly swirl it onto the cheeks. I really think beginners are going to love this product because it’s very blendable and forgiving!
With this ultra-creamy formula, effortlessly achieve a bronzed look, transforming yourself into a radiant babe in an instant. It is so easy to use and the best way to go about a creamy, natural bronze finish!
BONUS: Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Glow Liquid Bronzer
BEST FOR: Moisturizing Glow & Ease of Mixing
Price: $13+ / Shade Range: One Shade / Finish: Glowy
Get instant warmth and glow with the skin-loving liquid bronzer from Physicians Formula. This is one of my favorite drugstore products!
The world went crazy for the Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi drops, thanks to Alix Earle. That product is pretty pricy, but this Phyisicans Formula liquid bronzer is an amazing dupe! You can mix this in with lotions and foundations, or tap it onto the cheeks by itself. It’s got a really lovely formula.
Achieve a natural sun-kissed look that illuminates and hydrates your skin. Infused with Illuminating Minerals and a blend of Amazonian butter, this formula enhances skin texture and leaves it silky soft. This blendable formula is perfect if you have sensitive or dry skin at an affordable price!
I hope you found some new makeup products to add to your cart from this post! If you haven’t tried cream products before, I think you are going to be impressed by the creamy formulas.
Still not sold? That is okay! I have a post on the best drugstore powder bronzers as well for you to read next!
The post 5 Best Drugstore Cream Bronzers Tested and Reviewed appeared first on Meg O. on the Go.