Get That Sun-Kissed Look With Erno Laszlo Multi-pHase Blusher & Bronzer

June 30, 2009 by Storey
Filed under Product Reviews

I got samples of Erno Laszlo’s Multi-pHase Blusher & Bronzer a few weeks back. The set contain a blusher and bronzer that are both made up of 5 shades of the same color. The blush is a mosaic of light pinks and the bronzer of tan shades. I’ve used blushes like this before and always loved the natural color that they give. I have to admit that my few experiences with bronzers have left me a little weary. I’m not sure if it is my application technique or the products themselves, but I’ve never been able to get a natural look.

I used a fluffy blush brush to apply the blush to the apples of my cheeks, sweeping outward along my cheekbones to my hairline. The color looks great! Just swirl your brush in a circle to make sure you catch all 5 shades. I have fair skin, so this looked pretty pink and natural on my skin. If fact I had to apply a little more than I usually do with blusher, just to get that healthy glow.

I swirled my brush in the bronzer and applied it to the places that would normally catch some sun: my forehead, the tops of my cheekbones, the tip of my nose and my chin. I looked like a tan gone bad. Or maybe I just wasn’t used to looking tan since I haven’t really let myself tan in years. Luckily I was just playing around before I washed my face for the evening. I read up on application techniques and tried again the next day. This time, I tapped the brush to make sure I didn’t apply to much product and used a light touch at first. This time I swept the bronzer in a C-shape from the corner of my forehead, around my temple and onto the top of my cheekbones. I then applied the lightest amount to the tip of my nose and skipped my chin. I also applied some to my decolette area. Nice! The result this time was much more natural looking. Since I’m fair skinned, using a super light application of this tanner seemed to work best. I think then, that it will work equally well on darker skin tones – you can just apply a little more.

I’m not sure what the pH significance is in the name of this product. I didn’t see anything in the literature for either product that talked about being a pH-balanced formula. I do have acne-prone skin and sometimes blushers will make my cheek bones break out. I didn’t have any irritation problems with these products. The formula also stayed put all day – no problems with creasing, fading or sliding.

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