theBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer
Can we blame the Kardashians for the contouring craze or you were actually into contouring before it? To be honest, I wasn't really aware of it until the photos of contouring went viral on the internet. This is how I met with contouring. Can theBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer give you that defined cheek bones when you do contouring?
theBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer Review
I wanted to try t__heBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer for a while after watching plenty of Lily Pebble's videos. All these YouTube videos and blog world make me want to use all the things I see there and theBalm Bahama Mama was one of them.
TheBalm Bahama Mama is a cool toned brown matte bronzer with greyish undertone, which is a perfect contouring powder and looks really natural on the skin. It is not highly pigmented, so you can easily build it up as intense as you wish. It is really easy to work with and it feels soft and silky on the skin. I don't really like highly pigmented blushes and bronzers, because I find them really hard to work with and if you have heavy hands then the result might not be good. You don't need to worry about it getting patchy and also it won’t get cakey, which is actually really great. This will give you the natural defined cheek bones that you desire. Besides using it as a contouring powder, I also use it as a transition shade on the eyes and it works perfectly. If you like warm toned bronzers, then it might not be a perfect colour for you. However, I believe it would look beautiful on every skin tone.
Like other theBalm products, theBalm Bahama Mama has a cute illustration on the cardboard packaging. Even though it is light and easy to carry around, I am not a fan of cardboard packaging. I prefer Lou Manizer's solid packaging better. It has a decent size mirror, which comes really handy.
I've been using it a lot since I got it and I'm sure it will be one of the most used bronzers for a while since I am trying to learn how to contour properly with powder.
Are you into contouring? What's your favourite contouring product? Is there any tip you could give for beginners? Have you tried theBalm Bahama Mama bronzer?
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Never really heard of this before but it looks great :-) moremindfulyou.blogspot.com
It is good :)
I really want to own at least theBalm bronzer. If not for the product, at least for the packaging :D
Quality is also great, I am sure you'd like it :)
I have heard so many great things about their bronzers and highlighters Candice | <a href="http://www.beautycandyloves.co.za" rel="nofollow">Beauty Candy Loves</a>
All of them are great!
I use Benefit Hoola Bronzer and sometimes I just find it a little too orange and muddy and it is very pigmented so can be difficult to blend out, I would love the try this one from theBalm :) xo Char | www.charslittleblog.blogspot.co.uk
It is really easy to blend out, and this shade would suit almost every skin tone. theBalm products are great, I am sure you'd like them :)
This looks like such an amazing beauty essential, especially in the winter months! Thanks for the review! <a href="http://www.fashion-soup.com/" rel="nofollow">Fashion Soup</a>
It is a great product.
Heard so many great things about this product! www.ashrealasitgets.blogspot.com
It is really good!
I don't contour, it just doesn't suit me, yet I would happily use this bronzer to warm up my complexion a bit ! https://fannyanddailybeauty.wordpress.com/
I am trying to learn how to contour, however I am not good at it. This would look good on your skin.
I love contouring, I'm using the Sleek Contour Kit now but this sounds like a good one and it could be my first theBalm product. :)
I still haven't tried Sleek one! This one is great, give it a try :)
I love to contour. I usually use my Kevyn Aucoin powder because it's super cool toned. Sometimes bronzers read a bit warm on my skin (even warmer than they do in the pan) so I have to be careful what I choose. I've heard really great things about this bronzer though! prettyneutral.com
In winter I am really pale so warm toned bronzers don't really suit me, I prefer cool toned ones.
What stunning packaging and I must try some contouring makeup!
Contouring makes such a big difference.
I dont really contour much but it looks like it will be perfect for contouring wendeeisaacs.com
It is great for contouring.
I have never tried to contour as I'm not the best at makeup application I think it looks lovely though if dome properly. I was never aware of it until the Kardashian Hype, Gemma x www.jacquardflower.uk
I am also not the best, but I am trying to learn :) x
I rarely contour, only if I film/take blog pictures or wear a really full coverage foundation, so i don't own a dedicated contouring product. When I do I use the MAC Harmony powder blush, which seems to be similar by your description. But in the vides I feel like it isn't doing enough, so i am contemplating getting something "stronger". <a href="http://lindalibraloca.com/" rel="nofollow">Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking</a>
I don't have any dedicated contouring product as well, but I want to invest on cream contour palette (ABW would be great!). At least I can try to experiment and see if I can achieve what all these people.
That palette would be great. If only it wasn't so expensive.
I love to contour but I haven't used this one. I would love to get my hands on some theBalm bits...must get on that :) <a href="http://www.pamsstuffandthings.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Pams Stuff and Things</a>
I really like theBalm products. They are really good :)
Haha I hadn't heard of contouring until the craze either! This Bahama Mama product looks like a great shade- I totally agree that buildable products win when it comes to contouring! I use the Barry M contouring palette- it's pretty awesome! It has three different shades and i find that it blends quite nicely Rachel xx http://www.thedailyluxe.net
I don't have any palette, but I want to get at least one. Maybe I can achieve that perfect contouring look :) x
Looks interesting ♡ Love its design ♡ <a href="http://blog-de-la-licorne.blogspot.sk/2013/10/mudrovce-random-o6.html" rel="nofollow">♡ Blue and purple tones ♡ </a>
I love it too.
I am not very good at doing my makeup, but I give a little effort some days. I recently read somewhere that contouring with powder is much better for daytime vs. using the creams etc. Not too sure if that is true or not but hey! I think this bronzer looks great. I am looking for a new one as mine is almost gone so maybe I should give it a try! xx Lauren www.blameitonbarneys.com
I haven't used any cream contouring products, but powders. I agree with what you read, with powder you get more natural look but with cream ones you get that full face makeup. This one gives such a nice colour to the face, I would highly recommend it. xx
I love this shade! *-* I think this is the perfect product for the perfect contouring! I'm using my new blush for Kiko to countour my face, especially my forehead and my jaw bone ^-^ xoxo
It is great for contouring, I really like it. Kiko products are good, I want to try some more! xx
I always think the packaging looks cute but I'm not a massive fan of cardboard! Corinne x www.skinnedcartree.com
Same here, cardboard packaging is really annoying. x
Instead of contouring kits I just use a bit of bronzer as a contour.. and have been doing so since 2007 (high school!). Being pale sucks:D www.MarinaSays.com
I am pale in winter, but I get some tan in summer :) Even though I like to use my bronzer, I would like to invest on a contouring palette :)
I've never used this bronzer , does it come as liquid as well? Www.stellasglam.com
No, it is only powder. x
I am trying to finish up all my current bronzers before I buy anything else, but this looks like such a great option and such cute packaging too. I am really loving theBalm as a brand at the moment, they are fantastic x <a href="http://www.beautywithcharm.com" rel="nofollow">Beauty with charm</a>
I only have a few products, and I really like the quality of them. xx
I havent tried anything from theBalm yet, although when I saw it in Superdrug I was so tempted. But I feel like I have too many contour powders already, so I'll have to restrain myself for the moment lol. At the moment I'm using the grey shade in my ABH Contour Kit. I also have a Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder, which I find works really well too. - www.veebzboo.com - www.youtube.com/veebzboo - Beauty, Skin and Hair Care Haul
I want ABH so bad, I just have to resist a bit more. You should really try some theBalm products, they are really good.
I still haven't tried this brand yet! I always go over to it in Superdrug but they are always sold out!! Boo :( I would love to try this myself, I love all their eyeshadow palettes also! <a href="http://www.fixmeinfortyfive.com/" rel="nofollow">Fix Me In Forty Five - A Beauty & Lifestyle Blog</a> <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12020835" rel="nofollow">Blog Lovin' </a> // <a href="https://instagram.com/staceylouiseox_/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> xx
You should definitely try theBalm products, the quality is great and the packaging is adorable! x
I was so into contouring in Autumn but suddenly stopped in Winter, no idea why though. On the other hand, I have been wearing more blushers so I don't look like death. Never tried this bronzer before but as soon as I am done with my current two bronzers then I'm planning to pick this up. Shireen | <a href="http://reflectionofsanity.com" rel="nofollow">Reflection of Sanity </a>
I like the full contoured face, but I am lazy most of the time. I just can't seem to so it early in the morning.
Isn't this such a lovely product, I've really been enjoying The Balm recently! Elle www.theellenextdoor.com xx
Me too! I really like theBalm products x
I'm so into contouring and I blame the Kardashians as well haha. This sounds like a great bronzer! My all time favourite is the collection contour kit xx www.lpagebeauty.com
It is good that they made it famous haha! This bronzer is great, I like the natural finish x
I don't like contouring my face because i always think is 'too much' on me, but i love use bronzer like a blush, this Bahama Mama semms great for that to. XX karinanopaisdasmaravilhas.com
I was thinking the same before, but it is all about giving it a try. I like using is as a blush too, it gives a nice finish. xx
I've noticed that this sometimes goes orangey on some skin tones which isn't great! Charlotte // charlottespicks.blogspot.com
Really? Most of the times it looks great on most of the skins.
I love The Balm !!!!They have amazing products ! xoxo www.sorananistor.com
Totally agree! x
Looks like the perfect bronzer shade. Now adding to my shopping list haha <a href="http://www.anenclothedcognition.com" rel="nofollow"> Enclothed Cognition </a>
It is great!
It looks like a really nice bronzer! I just ordered something from the brand and I'm excited to try it! xx Dany http://the-queens-empire.blogspot.com
This bronzer is really good, like the other theBalm products I've tried. x
I really like Bahama Mama! I don't use it enough! The Balm do some lovely products, I love their blushers too! <a href="http://www.daniellesbeautyblog1.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Danielle's Beauty Blog</a>
I was so close to picking up a few blushers, I wasn't sure which one to get because I wanted all of them!
Ooh definitely need to have a swatch of this! I love bronzes that are cool enough to contour with but still add a bit of warmth :) xx <a href="http://www.jasminetalksbeauty.com/" rel="nofollow"><i> Jasmine Talks Beauty </i> </a>
Definitely swatch it, it gives such a nice finish :) xx
I'm a huge contouring fan so this sounds right up my street! I really need to try more Benefit products. Claire | <a href="http://Stylingo.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Stylingo.co.uk</a> xx
I wasn't into it before, but now I really enjoy doing it xx
I've never tried contouring. To be honest, I'm not great at applying make-up so just stick to my basic routine. The packaging of this product looks cool though. www.mydailywear.co.uk
I like trying new thing. Contouring is kinda hard, but I am trying to get better.
I've been meaning to get this bronzer for ages! It looks like a great contouring/bronzing powder! Glad you love it :) And by the way, most of my makeup collection was 'inspired' by other bloggers and YouTubers, haha! x <a href="http://mummysbeautycorner.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Mummy’s Beauty Corner </a>
It is perfect for everything, I like the natural finish. You should give it a try. All these YouTubers will make us go broke haha :) xx
I love contouring. Never tried the Bahama Mama Bronzer, it seems interesting. Love the fact that it doesn't get cake. www.fabulousandbeauty.com
It is great!
I love Bahama Mama - I must dig it out again! I really like theBalm products in general! xx <a href="http://www.beautylymin.com" rel="nofollow">Beautylymin</a>
I like them as well, quality is great xx
I have literally just ordered all of these things! I can't wait for them to arrive - I have heard nothing but amazing things about all of these products. Great post! <3 xo, Lauren | <a href="http://www.thedazzleguide.com" rel="nofollow">The Dazzle Guide</a>
They are great, you won't be disappointed <3 xx
Great post! :) I am new to contouring too and I just recently purchased the Two Faced Contour Kit and I am loving it so far!!! It is great for beginners and the shades are really great as well! I would definitely recommend checking it out! ~ Nicole www.nicolevaidosa.com
I am also a beginner, so I will make sure to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation :)
I've never tried these products but this has really intrigued me! I swatched the Mary-Lou minizer in store a while ago and the payoff was amazing! Some of the packaging seems really awkward and not meant for travel though. www.lindseyginge.com
Mary-Lou is gorgeous, I love how soft and pigmented it is. I prefer the packaging of Mary-Lou, instead of the cardboard packaging. x
This is one of my favourite bronzers, I am obsessed with the grey tone to it and I agree, it could suit a variety of skintones because its pretty versatile ^_^ plus it is so travel friendly! Iqra | <a href="http://www.theblushinggiraffe.com/" rel="nofollow">The Blushing Giraffe </a> x
I don't really like warm bronzers, they don't really suit me. This is a perfect colour for me. It is definitely travel friendly, I love it ^*^ x
It seems that Lily has been an enabler for the both of us! Haha This bronzer seems so beautiful and a new TheBalm stand opened up near me so I think I will have to go pay it a visit! X Anjelique <a href="http://anjelique.com.au" rel="nofollow">http://www.anjelique.com.au</a> | snapchat: anjeliquetv
Definitely check it out, it is pretty and looks so natural! x
Oh this sounds wonderful! I'm with you on your thoughts on cardboard packaging - like the Benefit blushes, I never want to take them when I travel since I'm worried the packaging will get absolutely ruined. I hope I can try some products from TheBalm this year! Specifically that gorgeous Mary Lou-Manizer! Cindy | www.cindyhyue.com
You'll love Mary-Lou, it is a gorgeous highlighter and the pigmentation is great!
I've never done contouring, I'm so useless with makeup haha! But it sounds like a lovely product, aside from the packaging not being the style you prefer. <a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Away From The Blue Blog</a>
I am not good at it, but I am trying to learn how to do it :)
I actually enjoy contouring a lot! So many people are talking about this Bahama Mama that I feel like I need it in my life! :) -Leta | <a href="http://thenerdymelife.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> The Nerdy Me </a>
I like the look I achieve when I contour, but I am not really good at it. Bahama Mama is good, you should check it out :)
Really eyeing on trying out bronzers! Thanks for this review! :) x, Kat of <a href="http://nestedthoughts.com" rel="nofollow">Nested Thoughts</a> Follow me! // <a href="http://instagram.com/katherineannika" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> // <a href="http://twitter.com/katherineannika" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> // <a href="http://facebook.com/nestedthoughts" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> // Snapchat: katherineannika
You should, they are fun to play with:)
very fresh products! xxx stylentonic.com
They are xx
To be honest, I never tried contouring, but I am really curious about it:) I am looking for a nice bronzer or a palette to practice the technique, and Banana Mama sounds perfect to me! Thank you so much for this review:) http://www.yuliannova.com/
I am trying to learn how to do it, I am a beginner :) I have my eye on couple of products but for now Bahama Mama will do the job :)
This bronzer looks so nice! I have not yet tried to contour properly but I really want to learn :) Sarah | <a href="http://www.whatsarahwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">What Sarah Writes</a>
It is really fun, you should start practicing :)
Love the sound of this bronzer, I've been hearing fabulous things about it for years now! Paula <a>Thirteen Thoughts</a>
It is really good, just couldn't resist it since many were raving about it.
That bronzer look great! www.kmeetsstyle.com
It is good.
I love a good bronzer and the packaging on this product is so fun! xx Yasmin http://banglesandbungalows.com
theBalm packagings are great! x
I love a goof bronzer to conceal my pale complexion...haha! God bless, XO, Claire Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.com
Bronzers are great for that! x
I'd love to try this bronzer. I currently don't have any bronzers so this might be a great option. www.deasynoel.com
It is a good one, I would highly recommend it.
My all time favourite bronzer is Hoola by Benefit! I haven't tried this one, but I'd love to five it a try. Hope you have a great weekend, Ela! xx Ale | www.alemint.net
I still haven't had a chance to try out Hola, I am sure I'd like it. Have a lovely Sunday, Ale! xx
I do love contouring but I am a total rookie :P I have been using the a bronzer by Tarte and I love it :) Great review! -Maireem <a href="http://www.myfairautumn.com" rel="nofollow">My Fair Autumn</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/myfairautumn/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>
I am a rookie too, I have so much to learn! Practice makes perfect so I try to work on it :)
I have heard great things about this Bahama bronzer. I want to try it. Angie |<a href="http://www.chocolateandlipstick.com/" rel="nofollow"> Chocolate & Lipstick | Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Blog </a>
That's the reason I got it! It is really good.
I love theBalm but I'm yet to try this, I've heard amazing things though! <a href="http://laurenashleighbarden.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Lauren Ashleigh</a> xx
theBalm products are good, at least the ones I've tried so far. I would highly recommend them. x
I haven't seen the Bahama Mama Bronzer in action yet, but I am curious! I love contouring but I don't really have a clue if I'm doing it right, haha! I currently use a drugstore contour powder but Hoola by Benefit was a perfect fit as well! Love, <a href="http://laylarosita.com" rel="nofollow">Layla Rosita</a>
I am a rookie, and I am feel the same way. If it looks good then, I am sure you're doing it right :)
I love theBalm but I've never tried the bronzer! Will have to get my hands on it xx Shelby | shelbylouiseread.blogspot.co.uk
This bronzer is good, you should give it a try x
I love the packaging, so cute! It sounds like a really nice color for contouring, I'll have try it sometime! Lately, I've been using the Havana bronzer from Lise Watier and really like it. Thanks for sharing! <a href="http://www.mintnotion.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.mintnotion.com</a>
theBalm packaging is always catchy, and it makes me buy them all. I like how it looks on the skin, so it is my favourite so far.
The Balm is a great brand! I've heard so many good things about this one- nice that it doubles as a bronzer and a contour :) www.vibrantbeautyblog.com
It is the reason I got it, everyone was saying good things about it and they're so right! It is a good bronzer :)
This is perfect as I find most contouring products way too warm! My favourite is the W7 highlight kit which has a similar cool toned shadow shade :) <a href="http://velvetblush.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Velvet Blush</a>
I still haven't tried any products from W7, but I like the look of them :)
I still haven't tried any theBalm products but I adore the cute packaging! Christina ♥ https://caliope-couture.com
Packaging is adorable :)
Oh I love the look of this - the shade looks ideal! xx Gemma ♥ | <a href="http://www.missmakeupmagpie.com/" rel="nofollow"><b> Miss Makeup Magpie</b></a>
It is ideal for most of the skin tones! xx
Wow! I want to try this, It looks really amazing! Have a nice day! Rakel ♥ www.alovelystyle.com
It is good! Have a nice day.
This looks lovely! I really like the packaging of this range and recently picked up the Hot mama blush! www.ohsobecky.com
I adore the packaging, theBalm is really good at all these illustrations. Hot Mama is a nice one.
Contouring is not something I'm really familiar with and although I do own a few products, it's still something I havent at all mastered. But something I'd love to learn nonetheless. This shade looks like the perfect shade though so I'll definitely look into it. So thank you. <a href="http://www.ellapinto.com" rel="nofollow">Ella Pinto</a>
I am not really good at it either, but I am trying to learn how to do it properly. Practice makes perfect so I will keep practicing, you should do the same.
I haven't tried this particular bronzer but I do love to do a little daily contouring. Nothing crazy but a little depth to my cheekbones is always appreciated! I think my biggest tip would just be to blend, blend, blend. www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au
I've only tried proper contouring a few times, it is really time consuming because of all these blending like you said.
I love Mary Lou Manizer but haven't tried the bronzer yet. Looks like a great colour for light to medium skin tones. Will have a look at it next time I'm near Debenhams. x Renata | <a href="http://www.speakingbeautyuk.com" rel="nofollow"><b>Speaking Beauty UK</b></a>
If you like cool toned bronzers, then you would love it too. It looks so natural on the skin xx
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Thank you! x
Great post, really enjoyed reading about this product as I had never heard of it before. I contour with Anastasia Beverly Hills powder contour kit. It's nothing as advanced as those videos, but I just try to make my cheek bone pop!! Give it a try if you're ever looking for another contour product :) Morgan | www.monde-et-mode.com
Great post. I love theBalm products and I really want to get Candy Lou-Manizer after reading this x http://thelondonthing.co.uk/