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Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Reviews
#20 in Bronzer

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    April 16, 2019
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    Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Bronzer, Blush & Ey

    If you like shimmer this is for you. Great as a bronzer, blush & shadow. I use this as a blush, i like that it glows, shimmer & highlights my cheeks. Long wearing & great pigmented. Always get compliments on this product.

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    July 05, 2017

    best sun kissed bronzer colour!!

    This product is a great bronzer and highlight for a great sunkissed glow (especially in the summer months). But for me some of the colours can have limited use as a highlighter, i like majority of the colours more as a bronzer.
    The pigmentation is pretty good but nothing extraordinary.
    Very limited product given for each colour/shade, there are only thin stripes of each shade and it is hard to pick up just one shade on a brush. Better to use a few colours all combined and this gives a good blended and more personalized shade for your skin.
    some of the colours are just enough cool toned that it really defines the cheekbones if you use it as a bronzer for your checks (almost like a cool toned contour colour but with a glow/shimmer).
    I don't use it much as an eye shadow, the colours and format of the product for me work better as an everyday bronzer. The colours are very shimmery and can work great as a neutral coloured eyeshadow, for the brow bone, inner crease or lid, but might not be dark/pigmented enough for a strong crease look.

    Overall, this product is one of my go to daytime bronzers in the summer because it gives such a nice glow and sunkissed look but also looks very natural and not overdone! I have tried a few other bronzers that have a shimmer but the Physicians Formula shimmer strips for sure has the best shades and colours that really defines the face while giving you a great natural glow.

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    3.8/5
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    November 04, 2015

    I first found out about this product many many years ago, when a coworker of mine came to work with a beautiful bronzed glow. I asked her what she used and she showed me the product, and warned me it was a little on the pricey side - but that it is versatile to use as a bronzer, blush, and eyeshadow. So that same day, I hopped on over to Shoppers Drug Mart next door and surely enough it was about $20. I decided to wait it out, and never purchased. I have seen it go on sale sometimes to about $16, but nothing much lower than that. However, last year I was at the Winner's beauty section which I have recently learned to admire, and found one amongst the other beauty items and grabbed it right away. Winners had it for $7.99! Luckily, I have been able to found two more of different shades at Winners for this awesome price. I have Miami, Waikiki & Vegas. I like to dust the lighter shades on the high parts of my cheekbones, head temple, and nose to hi light. I do like to use it as bronzer, but lately have liked using a more matte finish for that. I always bring this with me when I travel because of its versatility and how it is compact. It is perfect to do your makeup quickly - add some mascara and you are ready to go! I am currently good for a while, but will definitely repurchase if I can come across it again at Winners. I love this product, but wouldn't purchase $20 - only because I am frugal that way.

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    June 02, 2015

    I really like this product! I personally wouldnt use it as a bronzer just because i tend to apply my bronzer for the purpose of contouring. This product is shimmery, so to use it all over my face for contouring and blush?not sure about that. BUT as a subtle highlight on my upper cheekbones, or eye shadow, i would definitely apply this!!! great pigmentation, i feel like the only way you would over-do the shimmer is if you apply loads of it because i find that being a little heavy handed with it doesnt make you too shimmered out :)

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    3.7/5
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    May 12, 2014

    I really like to take this travelling as it is such a versatile product. However, this would only work for those who like shimmery eyeshadow, and relatively simple eye looks as the colors are somewhat similar, unless you use only the top and bottom color. The color payoff for this as eyeshadow is ok, and it works, but its not the most pigmented or vibrant, as it is toned down to function well as a blush/bronzer. I like to use this as a blush/bronzer product to warm up my complexion and add a bit of shine. The packaging to this is rather bulky, but it is good for protecting the product.

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    December 24, 2011

    This is my secret to beautiful-looking skin. I use it more of a blush though, because my pearls all sort of ended up peachy-pink. It goes great with my skin tone and really makes my face glow. It gives me a natural flush that I get compliments on.

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    June 21, 2011

    My sister actually bought this before I did and I used it a couple days when I borrowed it and I absolutley loved it and said I need to have my own. So I went and bought it :) It does give you that golden bronze goddess glowing look. It is also used for a highlighter which I personally like. What I also love is that you can use it as perfect summer shade eyeshadows. To me I think the price is actually worth the product. Overall I would buy this product again. LOVE IT!

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    June 21, 2011

    I'd say this is more of a highlighter and blush than bronzer, it is far too shimmery to be a bronzer. This product comes in several shades, I have it in Vegas Strip. The colour can also be used as eyeshadow, which is great, a very versatile product.

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    June 21, 2011

    Love this product. Easy to wear as bronzer highlighter or even eyeshadow. I love how there are different shades, great for any skin tone colour. It comes on as a shimmer and I find it doesn't wear off to quickly. Good for casual wear or an evening out, you can intensify the intensity of the colour as much as you'd like. Price of the product is resonable.

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    3.2/5
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    May 28, 2010

    I wanted to try something new so I picked this up in "Miami Strip / Healthy Glow Bronzer'. I definately like the colours and how it looks on me and it's great because I can use it in multiple ways and combinations but i find for me that it is a tad too shimmery for everyday/day use so I won't get as much wear out of it as I want to so not sure I would purchase it again for the price paid but I will continue to wear it when it fits and would recommend it to someone looking for a decent shimmer.

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