I definitely like the bronzing beads for their effectiveness. It gives a great, EVEN colour and gives that great sun kissed look or if you put on more a dark tanned look. Here's my complaint though..I recently switched from beads because of the spilling factor. I was always dropping a bead or two on the floor and they'd often get crushed into my bedroom or bathroom carpet! A few times I've actually dropped the whole thing on the floor and the beads fall all over and I end up on my hands and knees picking them up! I'm always in a rush getting ready for work and I think that's part of the problem..I need something quick and spill proof for my hectic life on the go!
I travel a lot and the beads just weren't convenient for me as a pressed bronzer powder which is more compact and no beads for me to lose!