Our top pick, Laura Mercier's heavenly chocolate-scented powder bronzer has yellow undertones with a gold tint, allowing it to blend seamlessly into medium-toned skin whether used to contour or to warm up the cheekbones. In pursuit of a bronzer with a mix of undertones, I have tested many options over the years, and I finally have a rotation that works for me. Even when bronzer shades are darker, their undertones are better suited to lighter skin and can look ashy or grey on mine. While many people have either pink or blue undertones, Indian people tend to have a mix of yellow, pink, and blue in varying degrees. I'm Indian, and my skin is unique due to its multiple undertones.

When it comes to my medium skin tone, I've been looking for a reliable natural-looking option for nearly a decade - about how long it took to narrow down the shortlist of options available on the market for darker skin. Once reserved for special occasions or summer holidays, bronzer is now a staple in many everyday makeup routines thanks to the beauty world's fascination with contouring - we've all seen the influencer videos on YouTube.