The instant skin illuminator is the secret behind Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Beyoncé's "day at the beach" look, as well as, the trick backstage for the Spring 2010 fashion shows of Elie Tahari, Christian Siriano, and Erin Wasson x RVCA.

And you can achieve this youthful, fresh-faced look -- as long as you use the right bronzer for your skin tone.


If you are fair to light skinned, select a bronzer that is pale beige with rose-gold undertones. And if you are medium to dark skinned, go for a bronzer that is truly brown with golden undertones.

"Try to avoid bronzers that look too orange," advises NARS Cosmetics International Lead Makeup Artist Uzo, "as they will make any complexion appear natural."

But before you make a mad dash to the nearest beauty counter, read on for Uzo's simple tips on how to nail the application.