Westman Atelier launched a new cream bronzing duo called the Sun Tone Bronzing Creme ($75 each) along with a Blender Brush II ($85) designed specifically for this formula. I’ve been playing this for over a month now and can say this is the bronzer I’ve reached for the most in recent weeks. Available at Westman Atelier, Nordstrom, Credo Beauty, Sephora.
Four color options are now available. I picked up Soleil Parfait 1 and 2. The color charts recommended 2, but after swatching in the store I decided to try several options. For her Vital Skin Foundation Stick, I still alternate between V, VI and VII – currently I’m between V and VI (always in between foundation shades!).
This is a hydrating cream bronzer with a nice satin finish, which means it glides nicely over the skin but doesn’t have that dewy finish (which I prefer). The formula is very easy to blend and while I really love the Blender II Brush, I think any brush will work. I usually use the Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush or Fenty Brush 195 to apply cheek products.
I know a lot of you really loved the Sun Tone Bronzing Drops. I have this in Soleil Parfait 2 and although I like them a lot, I can’t always combine them easily. I think the Crème Duos are much easier to work with, they blend better and I like the compact cream style more.
Soleil Parfait 1 has a more neutral/cool feel but still warms the skin.
Soleil Parfait 2 is a deeper variant and warmer.
Right now I’m just starting to get my summer tan back, so even though I’ve been reaching for shade 1 for the past month, I think I’ll be using shade 2 soon. If you’re my skin twin, I think you can really choose either one.
Swatches next to a few other cream bronzers (note that my arm is a lot lighter/cooler than my face). I was really surprised to find out how warm some of the other bronzers are compared to the Westman Atelier options.
Clutch reviews for the other options swatched:
Overall love and I think it’s worth the splurge. I still think the Dior Bronzer stick is a close tie in terms of ease of blending and exceptional formula, but they are scented and I know a lot of you can’t put scent in your facial products.
I do have the new Sarah Creal Just Like Paradise Bronzer Shade 2.5, Summer Fridays Bronzer Butter Balm and something new from Refy to test/compare. So if you’re on the fence between all the new launches this year, I have a few more that I’ll be testing soon.
You can find the Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Creme at Westman Atelier, Nordstrom, Credo Beauty, Sephora.
