Paycheck #5: Bronzer

Your final makeup bag makeover purchase will be bronzer. I'm always surprised when I discover a Caucasian woman (like my sister, ahem) who doesn't wear bronzer. Maybe your complexion is just naturally tanner and you don't need it. Rest assured, those of who look like death warmed up sans bronzer totally hate you. Bronzer is dusted over your cheeks and nose — but be sure to apply lightly! Too brunch bronzer is you'll look wonky. I haven't used either of these bronzers pictured here (I use one from MAC) but I picked the Too Faced one because it offers two options — a darker one for summer/fall when your skin will be naturally tanner and a lighter one for winter/spring. The Physicians Formula one is super pretty because it's shimmery.

Too Faced Sun Bunny Bronzer, $29, Sephora.com

Physicians Foruma Bronzer & Shimmery Face Powder, $9.99, Target.com

These past five slides have all been suggestions of ways to makeover your makeup bag. I tried to pick products that are not the usual ones women wear — foundation, powder, concealer, lipstick, eyeshadow, mascara — but are well worth the investment.  Buy what you think you'll use and ignore the ones you won't. And let me know any product recommendations of your own in the comments!