Clarins Splendours Summer Bronzing Compact - review and swatches

When I first saw pictures of this bronzer on Temptalia a couple months ago, I just knew it had to be mine. I'm an ancient history major, and I think everyone studying ancient history needs this in their life (okay, maybe you don't need it, but I do). This is the Clarins Splendours Summer Bronzing Compact, and it is absolutely gorgeous.

Isn't the packaging just adorable?!

There is a massive amount of product in this compact - 20 grams! For comparison, Nars Laguna Bronzer has 8 grams. 

The bronzer is made up of three shades - two matte shades, one lighter and one darker, and in the centre is a shimmery golden shade. When I use this, I usually sweep my brush around the bronzer, missing the middle as I'm not the biggest fan of shimmer in bronzer. 

(L to R: Lighter matte shade, darker matte shade, shimmer circle in the middle of bronzer)

When you swatch the individual shades the colours are orange-toned (which usually is a big no-no, especially on my pale skin). However, when you apply to your face it just blends in and there is hardly an orange appearance. I never really noticed how orange it did look (because it doesn't look so orange when applied on the face), only when I swatched it. 

Overall, who could not love this bronzer? It is quite warm toned, so I think this bronzer will be perfect in the summer, and I know I will be loving it in the summertime. This bronzer wears well, and I am so happy to add this to my collection! (Shout out to my lovely friend Simon who gifted this to me for my birthday). I'm absolutely in love with this bronzer. I don't think it is the best for contouring, but this has easily become my favourite bronzer for allover warming up the face!

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