The Bronzing Drops Truth & Can You Actually Shrink Your Pores?

Time to decode the bronzing drops obsession! Leigh & Kelly are telling us why these customisable tanning products are all over our feeds and whether they're worth the hype or if they might just make you look greasy instead of glowy. They're sharing the affordable options that do the trick and explaining why mixing anything with your sunscreen is a big no-no.

Then they're tackling the pore predicament! Can you actually shrink your pores or is it all marketing BS? They're revealing why your pores seem to get bigger with age (it's not your imagination!), sharing the ingredients that genuinely help minimise their appearance, and dropping the genius swirling technique that'll change how you apply pore-blurring primer forever.

EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops 30 ml $68.00

Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF 50 Super Glow Drops-Bronzing $45.00

Morphe Hot Shot Sun Drops 30ml $26.00

e.l.f SKIN Bronzing Drops - Copper Gold, Vitamin E and Sunflower Seed Oil $20

Revolution Bright Light Bronzing Drops Bronze Scorched 23ml $24.00

W7 Golden Glow Drops - Radiant Bronzing Drops $6.99

Australian Glow Bronzing Drops with SPF 50+ Sun Drip 30ml $15.00

DB Designer Brands Endless Summer Bronzing Drops $14.99

NYX Professional Makeup Pore Filler Primer 20ml $26.99

Max Factor Miracle Touch Foundation $38.95

Disclaimer: Bronzing drops with SPF50+ should not be a substitute for your sunscreen protection.

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