Laguna Bronzing Powder
Summary of Reviews
NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder is a warm-toned classic that one creator calls "one of my absolute favorite bronzer formulas" for its reliable, buildable finish and long-lasting wear. Another finds it sheer and forgiving, ideal for fair skin or those who prefer a subtle, buildable glow, though notes it requires layering. A third criticizes it as unremarkable and potentially fragranced, making it a solid but not groundbreaking choice for warm-toned bronzer lovers.
Full Reviews
Positive
Variant: Samoa (discontinued) / Laguna
- “It truly is like the bronzer that got me in love with bronzer”5:54–5:57
- “The NARS bronzers, they stand up to the test of time”6:17–6:26
- “Even if I could only pick one powder bronzer, I think I would still go with the NARS just because I know the formula”6:29–6:33
- “I think that NARS still remains supreme and is still one of my most used makeup products and one of my absolute favorite bronzer formulas”6:39–6:44
- “If you're looking for a bronzer that's not necessarily trendy or new, but you just want a product that you know you'll reach for, a product that you know will be a good formula and always look really beautiful on your skin, go with the NARS”6:47–6:50
- “I do think NARS really has nailed the formulation with their bronzers”6:59–7:03
- “The fact that they've withstood the test of time and it's still one of their best products makes it a standout”7:06–7:11
- Source: Sephora Sale 2026 Holy Grails: My Favorite Products - Apr 10, 2026
- “I know when this came out, a lot of people didn't like it because it was too sheer. It's the opposite for me. I love something that is low pigment as long as you can build it up”5:52–5:56
- “I find that you do have to use a lot of product to build up the pigment for this one, but it doesn't leave your skin looking too greasy if you do have to do that”5:59–6:08
- “I find that because it's so sheer, I can use this without the fear of being too harsh against my skin tone”6:24–6:30
- Source: Bronzing balms ranking: Tom Ford, Makeup by Mario, Merit, Simihaze, Danessa Myricks, Ilia - Jun 14, 2026
- “I think it's kind of a classic. It's fine”5:27–5:32
- “I think that their bronzers are a little bit warm. They're not that imaginative”5:30–5:34
- “If I'm not mistaken, they also have a fragrance”5:34–5:37
- “I don't think that Laguna, the Laguna line, one or the other, is particularly unusual”5:42–5:49
- Source: NARS Friends & Family: What's worth it & what's not - May 21, 2026
Mixed / Negative
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
What creators say
- Consensus
- 4.3 / 5 from 3 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- ⚠ scent some found off-putting (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- bronzer
- Finish
- natural
- Shade
- —
- Key ingredients
- Mica, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Zinc Oxide, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines
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