Pale Products and More

As my lust for cream products continues I decided I wanted to try out more cream bronzers than the ones I already have (RMS Beauty Burti Bronzer, review here, and Nudestix All Over Face Color Matte in Bondi Bae, review here) I do love both products, I just wanted to try something else out, and that just so happened to be the Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer. I had my eye on it for awhile but I believe Sam Ravndahl on Youtube finally convinced me.

It retails for $24 for 1 oz. of product, comparing to the other cream bronzers mentioned above; RMS is $28 .20 oz., and Nudestix is $30 for .25 oz., so you're definitely getting your money's worth with Milk which I appreciate. It is said to be a creamy matte that gives an immediate hydrated warmth.



The color baked is described as a "neutral bronze". I think this does pull relatively neutral, maybe slightly yellow (compared to Nudestix which pulls orange and RMS which pulls more red toned). I find that its easier for me to work with a yellowy or reddish brzoner over and orange one, as over application can easily be fixed with these tones. The product itself is creamy with an ever so slight tug when I swatch it. It applied opaque but sheers out nicely, although it can be applied darker if one desires- I'm just a sheer bitch lately.

I have applied this with both a sponge and a stipping brush, and I like both just as well. They both evenly apply the product, whether I tap the tool directly on the product, or swipe the product on my face first. It is not patchy and blends easily, its hard to over do it.

just bronzer and base products applied

It wears well for 6-8 hours, as with all creams its going to rub off easier than powder, but I find that, like most creams, if it rubs off it doesn't look splotchy or bad really. I love the color on my skin definitely more than the Nudestix one, probably tied with RMS.

full face done

Overall I really like this bronzer and it has quickly become just as used as my other two cream bronzers. I can't imagine running out of this giant product soon, but if I did I would repurchase. The color works on my extremely cool toned pale skin, its even and creamy without sliding too much, blends and fades evenly.

Lately I don't use anything except cream products. Powders just feel so heavy and annoying, especially now that its getting to 95 degrees mid morning, and the AC in the drive through at my work is usually broken, lmao. I usually use my Nudestix Bondi Bae Brzoner (review here), but I wanted to try something new, which led me to the Rms Beauty Burti Bronzer.

It retails for $28 for .20 oz., to compare to other cream bronzers; the Too Faced Bronzed Peach Melting Powder is $30 for .44 oz., and the Nudestix All Over Face Color are $30 for .25 oz. It claims to give you a glowing sunkissed look with a radiant finish. The swatch scared me as it does look pretty warm toned, but I find it doesn't look too orangey on the skin. As with all RMS Beauty products, it has a makeup-y smell that I'm not a huge fan of. Its not as prominent as the Uncover Foundation so that's a plus.


I apply this with my Real Techniques sponge, dipping directly into the product and blending it. I find that it blends easier with swiping motions vs the tradition dabbing. I have only worn this with my Nudestix Tinted Blur Stix, but I assume this application would not work on a heavier coverage foundation as it would slide the foundation around too much. For my purposes though, it works well.



This does give a very natural, sunkissed look. I was very surprised that it works on my skin tone. I agree it definitely has a radiant finish that I think makes the skin look very healthy. It lasts about 6-8 hours, as cream products don't have the longevity powders do. I find that it rubs off quite quickly when I'm working as I wear a drive thru headset. When I'm not working though, it does last well, unless I rub my face. Powdering it with a translucent powder does make it last a bit better, but takes away a bit of the glow.


Overall its a very flattering shade for me that is easy to apply and wears well. The only slight negative is longevity, but its to be expected. I can definitely see myself repurchasing.

Awhile ago I picked up several Nudestix products and one of them was the All Over Face Color Matte in the shade Bondi Bae. I was leaning towards cream products more often and had wanted to get a bronzer that wouldn't be too orange, as I find most powder bronzers are. The premise of this product being variations of "nude" was very promising.

This retails for $30 for .25 oz., while the Milk Makeup Bronzer goes for $24 for 1 oz., and the Nars The Multiple are $39 for .50 oz (if you get the regular ones), and .26 oz (if you get the matte one, what the fuck? idk if this is wrong but that's what is listed on Sephora). This is supposed to be long wearing and have a soft matte finish.

It is described as a "bronzed nude". I find that if I over apply this can look ever so slightly orangey, but not if I go in with a light hand. It does have a soft matte finish, and sets down so that you don't have to worry about it rubbing off. That said, it is a cream product so it does not wear as long as powders, but it does wear longer than creams that don't set down.



It gives a natural looking bronze to my skin. I find the best way to apply it is to dab the stick directly onto my sponge, then pat the product onto my face. Applying directly to the face results in a harsher line that is harder to blend.



I really do like this product. 9 times out of 10 these days I'm wearing cream products, and this is definitely an every day product for me. It applies easy, wears well throughout the day, and is overall very flattering, which is hard to find in a bronzer for my skin tone.  As of right now I will definitely repurchase when I run out.

Recently when I picked up the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Ethereal, I also got the shade Dim. As I mentioned in the Haul post, I got this shade because I saw someone saying they were fair and used it as a bronzer. I've been having a lot of trouble finding a decent powder bronzer lately so I figured I would give it a go.

It retails for $46 for .35 oz; to compare the Nars Bronzing Powder is $40 for .28 oz., and the Too Faced Chocolate Soliel Bronzer is $30 for .28 oz. As this is technically a finishing powder, it is said to diffuse and soften the look of skin, as well as recreate flattering light.

The shade Dim Light is a neutral peach beige, and I think that description is fitting. It swatches a bit peachier than it looks on the skin, fortunately. It has a slight sheen that's really beautiful.


It applies very easy and takes very little work to blend out. It doesn't appear patchy or anything. Its very easy to build up, but also hard to overdo.

only Dim Light applied

full face done

Overall I really do like this product to use as a bronzer! Its not too warm toned or orangey, lasts very well, and applies even better. I haven't been reaching for powder products that often now that its getting extremely hot out, but when I do I always use this!

Aaaand here's a category of product reviews I never thought I would have on this blog: bronzers. If you read my Bronzer/Contour collection post you know I literally only have one bronzer, and its kinda borderline a blush if I'm being honest. But for some reason I just really wanted to buy this bronzer? So maybe bronzers are growing on me and I'll end up with a shit ton, who knows.

The Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer Murumuru Butter Bronzer (yes, that's its technical name) retails for around $14 for .38 oz of product. For comparison I quickly looked up different bronzers like the Too Faced Chocolate Soliel bronzer which is $30 for .35 oz and the Nyx Bronzer which is $8.99 for .33 oz.

This product promises to "smooth skin texture, brighten skin tone, and deliver a gorgeous bronzer finish." Its got Murumuru, Cupaucu, and Tumuca Butter in it to make it moisturizing and creamy. Its honestly got a ton more claims but that's the gist of it. I find it really interesting that there's no mention of smell listed. If you have ever heard of this product, you know it has a very intense beachy-y, sunscreen-y, tropical smell; the smell is so strong you can smell it through the packaging before you open it! Personally I'm a fan of it, but it might be too intense for some.

The color Light Bronzer is a yellow toned, light/medium brown. Its got a really nice satin  finish that gives you a really nice sun-kissed glow. It looks a bit shimmery when swatched, but that luckily does not transfer onto the face.


This shit is so buttery and creamy like I just want to swatch it all day long, lmao. It applies very evenly with a brush and can be built up, but is very hard to go overboard with. It works really well on my cool toned pale skin, despite the fact that it is warm and yellow toned. It wears well for 8+ hours. Pictures honestly show it so much lighter than it is in person, especially face pictures. Its worth mentioning that the intense smell is noticeable when you first apply it, but after about 30 minutes its gone.



Overall I love this! It gets a 10/10 for me. Finding a bronzer that doesn't look terrible on pale skin is pretty rare, so this product really over exceeded my expectations. I hardly ever pan any products, but if I ever do, I'll repurchase for sure! I think I'm going to become a regular bronzer wearer...who could have expected this.