Being Indian my skin is on the darker side so it is so hard to find the right bronzer that shows on my skin! (I am NW30 for reference) BUT this bronzer is absolutely perfect!
I use the product as a contour with the real techniques contour brush from the core collection, and contour my face as I would normally. I have the regular chocolate soleil (not the milk chocolate) and build up the colour onto my face until it is right. As the bronzer is pigmented, this does not take long at all. I love that it is matte, so you can wear it during the day as well without looking too 'done up'.
The gold packaging and the divine chocolate smell are just bonuses to an amazing product. I will definitely repurchase once I run out!
I received a travel size of this bronzer in the 5 piece bronzer wardrobe collection over Christmas and I love to use this as a contour. The bronzer is a darker shade and even though I have olive skin I found that this was a bit too dark to use as an all over bronzer. The bronzer itself smells amazing, and is very pigmented. It's best to use a tiny amount first and then build up more color as you go. This will ensure that you don't end up with muddy patches or lines on your face. I find that this bronzer doesn't blend as easily as I expected it to. I usually blend in with my contour brush and then need to blend out a bit more with my kabuki or large blush brush. This bronzer is definitely mate and I love that there is no shimmer to it. It enable you to use this product in many different ways. I also love using this bronzer in the crease of my eyes for natural makeup. I will definitely repurchase this in a larger size as I love the pigmentation and smell of the product, I just wish it was easier to blend. For the more pale skinned girls, the milk chocolate bronzer would be perfect as it's not as dark as the chocolate solely bronzer.
Tips: Use lightly, and if you find the product looks patchy or leaves harsh lines then buff out with a larger fluffy brush.