Like mascara and lipstick, bronzer should be a staple in every girl's beauty arsenal. It adds warmth to your complexion, can sculpt your cheekbones, give you a cute button nose and the appearance of a small forehead - it obviously works wonders! But, if you're using a shade that's not right for your skin tone, it can look too obvious or, well ... muddy. Finding the right shade is easy - here's what to look for!

The general rule of thumb is to select a shade that's only one or two shades darker than your natural skin tone. You can always ask for assistance at your beauty counter to help determine your exact shade.

Fair Skin Tone: For women with lovely fair skin and especially those with light eyes or hair, use a sheer bronzer that has peach undertones. Avoid shades of red or brown since you'll just end up on the orange side (think Oompa-Loompa!).

Olive Skin Tone: You lucky tan ladies pair perfectly with an earthy bronze shade that makes your natural complexion glow. Avoid colors that are too dark or glittery to keep your look natural (and avoid the dirty look!) and opt in for shades of soft copper instead.

Dark Skin Tone: Your rich skin tone works wonders with a high-pigment chocolaty-brown bronzer or deep shimmery hue. The key is to find a shade that gives you a luminous glow and really enhances your radiant skin tone!

What's your favorite bronzer that pairs perfectly with your skin tone? Let us know in the comments below!