Q: What's the difference between Sun Tone Bronzing Crème vs. Drops? And which Westman bronzer is right for me?

"I'm always chasing back-from-vacation skin," admits Gucci, as a self-proclaimed bronzer enthusiast and editorial makeup artist known for creating effortless, sun-kissed looks on everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Nicole Kidman. "It's all about warming up the skin with a healthy dose of color. Having options for an authentic bronze is everything.”

Ahead is the ultimate guide to our four summer skin formulas. "From golden hour radiance to natural matte, it's all about your mood."

Sun Tone Bronzing Crème

The newest addition to the Westman Atelier wardrobe is Sun Tone Bronzing Crème, a cream formula in two harmonious tones to customize your ideal summer skin. “The secret to an authentic bronze is dimension,” notes Gucci of her sun-mimicking technique. The compact pairs one lighter and one deeper shade to wear alone or layer together with the Blender II Brush. "I sweep the lighter shade on the apples of the cheeks and bridge of the nose, then blend the deeper tone along the cheekbones and into the hairline to build depth and warmth.”

• What it is: Cream Bronzer
• Finish: Hydrated Matte
• Payoff: Buildable, Streak-Free
• Undertone: Warm
• Application: Best applied with Blender II Brush

Sun Tone Liquid Bronzing Drops

Reach for SunTone Drops for a sheerer, mirror-free blendable alternative to the cream compact—or if you simply prefer a liquid bronzing format. "These little bottles create the most beautiful believable bronze—like that Jen Aniston skin I love on set,” she says. Hydrating, shimmer and streak-free, the formula can be worn effortlessly on bare skin or over foundation for an easy ‘day at the beach’ finish.

Liquid Super Loaded in Peau de Soleil

“A hint of tint” makes Liquid Super Loaded ideal for those seeking a sheer bronze glow with a radiant, ethereal finish. "I love blending it onto my cheeks, the center of my forehead, and bridge of nose,” says Gucci of the luminous product, which uses translucent multidimentional pearls in place of traditional pigments to conjure a subtle ‘golden hour’ light effect. 

• What it is: Liquid Highlighter
• Finish: Radiant
• Payoff: Sheer, Ethereal Glow
  
• Undertone: Warm
• Application: Blend with your fingers
  

Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer

If you prefer a powder bronzing formula or are hoping to control excess shine, the original Beauty Butter Bronzer is for you. The velvety yet lightweight formula is shimmer free and contains supple plant butters that melt into skin for a real skin, no-makeup finish. Plus, the application is as beginner-friendly as it gets. "Instead of following your cheekbones, use a powder brush to sweep it on anywhere the sun would naturally hit," she explains, "I like to go horizontally across the apples—and even just under the eyes—for a true mattifying, beachy effect."

• What it is: Powder Bronzer
• Finish: Velvety Matte
• Payoff: Smooth, Streak-Free
• Undertone: Warm
• Application: Best applied with a powder brush

For more "Ask Gucci" Q&As, visit our full archive! Then, for tricks on applying Sun Tone Bronzing Drops for the most authentic summer skin, watch Gucci's tutorial.