Glowy. If I were to describe Annabelle Haute Gold bronzer in one word, that would be it.
I had so many rejected one-liner references for this post, such as:
- If I glowed any more, I would be Edward Cullen.
- My glow is giving JLo a run for her money.
- I love bronzer so much, my name might as well be Snooki.
OMG. I am officially crazy. 
Anyways, here I was already in love with Annabelle’s Mineral Bronzer in Terra, and then I received this bronzer not too long after. Of course at that point, the bronzer bar had been set pretty high by Terra. But Haute Gold is nothing like Terra. On me, the colour almost blends in completely, whereas Terra gives my skin some depth.
I have to say that I do like Haute Gold for its versatility. Women (or men, if you like to bronze it up too!) of all skin tones would benefit from it. It’ll make a gorgeous bronzer on those with fair skin, while on someone tanned like me or darker, it becomes more of a highlighting powder. Like Terra, Haute Gold is easy to wear because it doesn’t lean orange. 
Heavy brush swatch (left) / How a normal person would wear it 
(right)
Of course, if I don’t post a picture of myself wearing Haute Gold, you might think I’m totally lying. So here.
Annabelle Haute Gold worn on forehead, cheeks (+ some blush), nose, chin.
(And how lovely is my hair here? Seriously! I can’t get it to look like that again.)
There you have it. No need to splurge on bronzers this season, Annabelle’s got you(r face) covered. Rating: A+.
Psst… I Have a Confession!
In sorta related news, before I got to try all these Annabelle products, I had this whole different impression of the brand. See, Annabelle is usually set up right beside Bonne Bell, which let’s be honest, is makeup for junior high schoolers. So I always thought that Annabelle was just like Bonne Bell — their names even rhymed.
Fast forward a few years: the sweet Fabulously Broke was asking me for drugstore makeup recommendations, and I couldn’t stop recommending Annabelle. Oh how things have changed!
Disclosure: This product was sent to me by Groupe Marcelle for consideration only.
I love how you write! Seriously. Great review. I too thought of Annabelle that way too and my opinion has since changed!
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LOL thanks Michelle. I was feeling kinda spunky post-yoga last night.
And I’m happy to learn that I’m not alone in this snobbery!
(Brushing her shoulders)
If I made two beauty addicts discover Annabelle and change their opinion about it, I am proud of a job well done!
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Well done indeed.
seriously… i would not know you were wearing it. I’d just think you had a good skin day.
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LOL That’s how we fool the boys into thinking that we’re not wearing any makeup.
I saw this on Rae’s blog earlier this week, and I was wondering if it would give enough glow on someone with a darker skintone. woohoo, I rest assured that it does. You look super alive and fresh! p.s. your hair is lookin good
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I know! Damn hair won’t cooperate with me any more. LOL.
I agree with The Asian Pear, your skin just looks naturally awesome with this on
and I LOL’d at “How a normal person would wear it” 
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Shhhh that’s my secret to great looking skin.
I bought it too, and I’m about 2 shades lighter than you
I LOVE IT!
L-O-V-E it, as a first time bronzer user too… it was easy to use, blend, and quick. It makes me look so much better, I look “flat” on other days now without it
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Yay FB! Love that you’re a bronzer convert!
I don’t think I’ve heard of this brand before, but I am looking for a new bronzer, and you had me at 1) glowy and 2) cheap and 3) the fact you gave it an A+.
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Annabelle is a Canadian drugstore brand Jeni.
It’s really amazing.
Girl, you are so pretty!
LOL thanks, although I gotta say I was quite photogenic that day.