A cream-to-powder mineral bronzer with light-reflecting particles, designed to add warmth and dimension while maintaining a hydrated finish.
Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Synthetic Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, Synthetic Beeswax, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Quartz, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tin Oxide, Diamond Powder, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
The creamy texture blends beautifully without looking greasy on skin, leaving it hydrated rather than matte while still catching a touch of light for a polished look. The shade isn't overly dark or warm, making it forgiving to work with, and the generous pan size earns praise alongside the smooth, flattering finish gurus found it delivered.
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Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
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Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.
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Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.
A cream-to-powder mineral bronzer with light-reflecting particles, designed to add warmth and dimension while maintaining a hydrated finish.
Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Bronzer holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
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