Hoola bronzer dupes that will get you glowing — and some contour
Let’s face it, most of us spend the majority of our time inside. And that means we need ways other than the sun to get that nice golden glow. But that doesn’t mean you need to shell out big bucks for a little taste of sun-kissed skin. Meet these gorgeous Hoola bronzer dupes that will have you glowing like a goddess without sacrificing too much of your hard-earned dollars and cents.
Benefit’s Hoola bronzer is special. We get it. So we hunted down the dupes that beauty junkies swear by. (Just don’t forget to define those brows with one of these Anastasia Brow Wiz dupes first.) But then we also divided them into two categories: double threats and single-use product.
We know a lot of you use Hoola as a bronzer and contouring product. So everything you see that’s a double threat can be used the same way. These products tend to have cooler tones so you can use them to chisel those cheekbones. The single-use products are amazing Hoola bronzer dupes, but can only be used as bronzer.
Before we launch into comparing all these products to the original, here’s a quick breakdown. You know what you use Hoola for, so pick your category accordingly. You’ll find that either way you have plenty of products to choose from.
Double threat Hoola bronzer dupes
- Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Ave Princess
- W7 Cosmetics Bronzing Face Powder in Honolulu
- theBalm Bahama Mama Matte Bronzer in Dark Tan
- Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Light
- NYX Matte Bronzer in Medium
Single-use Benefit Hoola dupes
- NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny
- Wet n Wild Coloricon Bronzer in Ticket to Brazil
- Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Butter Bronzer in Bronzer
Hoola bronzer dupes that color and contour
There’s hype around Benefit’s Hoola bronzer for good reason. The product miraculously matches a wide range of skin tones, and it works double duty. So if you’re looking to save the most money on a Hoola bronzer dupe, you probably want a product that does the same. According to beauty junkies, these are the hardest workers of the bunch. They’ll chisel your cheekbones and also give you a sun-kissed glow.
theBalm Bahama Mama Matte Bronzer
Overall verdict: There’s not an orange tone in sight here, say people who swear by this Hoola bronzer dupe. And that’s exactly why it can be used for bronzing or contouring. The product blends easily, which means you’ll get a natural finish. It does have a slight fragrance, but most people report enjoying this feature.
Shade match: Dark Tan
Main features:
- Blends easily
- No orange tones
- Has a fragrance
- Contour or bronzer
W7 Cosmetics Bronzing Face Powder
Overall verdict: Make sure to swatch this one on your arm before you buy. Although most people love W7’s Honolulu as a Benefit Hoola bronzer dupe, some people report that it’s a touch darker than the original. That might not be a problem, though, since it’s so easy to blend.
Shade match: Honolulu
Main features:
- Bronzer and contouring
- Easy to blend
- Cooler tone
- Slightly deeper color than Hoola
- Lasts all day
Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer
Overall verdict: For many of you, this will work as a Hoola bronzer dupe. For others — sorry, cool toned sisters — it might lean a little warm. If it doesn’t look orange on your skin, though, you’ll get gorgeous color that’s blendable and buildable. But it does have a bit of a shimmer, which separates it from Benefit’s pure matte look.
Shade match: Park Ave Princess
Main features:
- Warm undertone (golden/warm brown)
- Shimmery, but not overboard
- Very buildable, blendable
- Contour and bronzer
- Waterproof
NYX Matte Bronzer
Overall verdict: The key to this Benefit Hoola dupe is restraint. If you start with a little on your brush it’s easy to blend whether you’re bronzing or contouring. Although it’s not quite a buttery formula, it is quite smooth and leaves a natural finish free of shimmer.
Shade match: Medium
Main features:
- Buildable formula
- Natural finish, not cakey
- Blends well
- Orangier than Hoola
Rimmel Natural Bronzer
Overall verdict: Loving the matte look? Swap out your Hoola bronzer for this drugstore alternative. Makeup addicts who swear by this product tout its matte finish, sun-kissed glow, and lightweight formula that makes building color still feel effortless. Bonus: you get about double the product for half the price. That’ll give anyone a sunny disposition.
Shade match: Sun Light
Main features:
- Doesn’t leave any orange glow
- Blends well
- Completely matte like Hoola
- Twice as much product, almost half price
- Lightweight for building
- Bronzer and contouring
Benefit Hoola dupes that bronze beautifully
OK, so they’re not great for contouring. But don’t hold that against them. After all, Benefit’s classic is a bronzer. And these Hoola bronzer dupes live up to that expectation with luxurious formulas and gorgeous glow.
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder
Overall verdict: This is another Hoola bronzer dupe that depends on your skin tone. If you’re warmer, you’ll love this budget-friendly alternative to Benefit’s product. It lasts clear through the day so you don’t mysteriously lose your glow by the time you leave the office. And, of course, it’s blendable and buildable like the original so you can customize your color.
Shade match: Sunny
Main features:
- May be a little oranger than Hoola
- Warm undertone
- Blendable and buildable
- Lasts all day
- Stays true to color
- Bronzer not contour
Wet n Wild Coloricon Bronzer
Overall verdict: Consider this a trade up if you always wished your Hoola had a bit more, well, wow. Wet n Wild’s version is certainly a shade match, but it packs a shimmery finish. A little goes a long way here, so start with a conservative hand and build your color as needed.
Shade match: Ticket to Brazil
Main features:
- Very pigmented but buildable
- Lots of shimmer (not matte like Hoola)
- Blends well
- Bronzer not contouring
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Butter Bronzer
Overall verdict: If you’re willing to give a satin finish a chance, nab this drugstore dupe. It keeps winning awards for the best bronzer has a hoard of fans to prove it deserves the titles. Since it’s on the sheer side, it’s not ideal for contouring but people can’t get enough of the subtle glow it will lend your skin. Just know going in that it has a pretty strong coconut fragrance that people either love or hate.
Shade match: Bronzer
Main features:
- Satin finish
- Blends well
- Buildable product
- Fragrance