These Are the Best Bronzers You Can Find at the Drugstore (2025)

Applying your favorite drugstore foundation and concealers can help your skin look perfect, your face can lose some of its dimension in the process. Luckily, according to makeup artist ​​Jacque Mgido, Ree Drummond’s go-to makeup artist and the founder of Jacque Mgido Cosmetics, there’s an easy solution: just swipe on some cheek products like blush and bronzer! “With blush and bronzer, it’s all about infusing life back into the skin,” says Jacque.

Another amazing thing about applying bronzer is that it’s a super easy way to achieve glowy sun-kissed skin—even on gloomy days when there’s no actual sun to be found. More good news: there’s no need to shell out more than a few bucks! Whether you opt for a matte formula or a shimmery one, there are plenty of fantastic, glow-giving drugstore bronzers available for $11 or less. Even so, finding those affordable gems can be as frustrating as searching for a needle in a haystack, which is why we’re sharing our (and countless reviewers’) favorites in this roundup. We put in the work so you don’t have to!

And before you go shopping at your local drugstore’s beauty section, it wouldn’t hurt to also flip through some of our handy guides on the best drugstore eyebrow pencils, best drugstore mascaras, best drugstore eyeliners, and best drugstore lip glosses. You can thank us later! 😉

This drugstore bronzer may be formulated with micro-shimmers, but they're fine enough that they won't emphasize texture or leave noticeable pieces of glitter on your face. Instead, you'll be left with sculpted features and a subtle glow.

This bronzer flew off shelves when it first hit the scene in 2016, and it's still one of the most popular ones at the drugstore today. It's soft, blendable, leaves the loveliest glow, and has a shade to suit any skin tone.

If you're looking for something that won't budge all day, this drugstore bronzer is a reliable choice. Thanks to the primer-infused formula, it's not only super blendable but also surprisingly long-wearing.

This Maybelline pick doubles as a contour and a bronzer, giving your cheeks both definition and a sun-kissed glow. It's buildable, so you can apply it to just the right level of intensity you want.

Glowing is easy with this drugstore staple. The shimmery bronzer goes on smooth (no streaks!), leaving the skin looking luminous and oh-so-healthy.

Not a fan of shimmer? This matte bronzer adds the most natural dimension without ever being chalky or patchy.

A longtime staple of drugstore makeup users, this matte bronzer is no fuss, no muss: Its buildable formula comes in a classic and flattering golden hue. Plus it's compact and comes with a mini brush, so it's perfect for touch-ups on-the-go!

You can use this baked formula two different ways depending on the result you want. Apply it dry for a subtle, diffused look, or smooth it on wet if you're looking for a more intense vibe.

This natural-looking matte bronzer is a fan favorite. And how sleek is that packaging?

If your skin's on the drier side, it's a good idea to try a cream bronzer. It'll blend seamlessly into the skin instead of sitting on top like a powder formula. Thanks to oils like coconut and jojoba, this one from Burt's Bees moisturizes as it bronzes.

Formulated with mango butter, this silky bronzer is a great warm-toned option for anyone who wants truly sun-drenched cheeks. You can also use it on the eyes for a warm transition shade.

This one's for folks who want to shine for the stars. A highlighter-bronzer hybrid, the radiance it leaves behind is almost better than an I-just-got-back-from-a-tropical-vacation glow.

This gel-infused bronzer feels like something between a powder and a cream, which means it melts into the skin like no other. It has a slight shimmer and is cool-toned enough that it won't make you look orange, no matter how much you apply. 😂