Estée Lauder
Bronze Goddess Highlighting Powder Gelée
£44
Product code: T237632E
Turn up the heat.This seductive all-over face illuminator is endless summer. Smooths on as a soft sheen. Builds to a luminous pearl.
Subtly infused with notes of Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche fragrance for a sensual, sensorial experience. Bronze Goddess. Live the endless summer.
Product details
Product details
Item details
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Product Benefits
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Luxe powder face highlighter for luminous radiance.
More information
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How to Use: Apply highlighter to tops of cheeks, forehead-anywhere sunlight would hit your face.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Mica, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, C12-20 acid peg-8 ester, hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, squalane, glycerin, chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract, dicalcium phosphate, ethylhexylglycerin, calcium aluminum borosilicate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, silica, tin oxide, 1,2-hexanediol, polysorbate 80, caprylyl glycol, fragrance (parfum), benzyl salicylate, linalool, limonene, eugenol, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, [+/- titanium dioxide (ci 77891), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 (ci 42090), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), carmine (ci 75470), manganese violet (ci 77742), ultramarines (ci 77007), yellow 5 (ci 19140), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140)] ILN47401
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Full delivery and collection informationOur returns policyReviews (17)
Beautiful Highlighter
Yes, I recommend this
I bought this as a gift and kept it for myself. It is a beautiful highlighter, perfect glow for the skin during the winter months and festive season. It is very light and easy to apply.
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Modern Mercury is a rose gold tone
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
This powder isn't dry,it's a gel.I am a Bright Winter in seasonal color theory. I have light olive skin and I don't want too much yellow in my products. This has a balance of pink and red tones which is perfect. I have to avoid muddy bronzer and contouring. I dislike orange bronzer. This gives me the look of a post-exercise glow and I love it. Please never discontinue this shade! We neutral-cool ladies need options!
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bronze goddess
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
I chose Modern mercury because it adds just enough color and has staying power. Nice texture and easy to apply
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GIRL BUY THIS RIGHT NOW
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
Oh my god, this product!!! I know it's made to be a highlighter but I use this as a blush in the shade Modern Mercury and OMG it's amazing! I was gifted the product and I immediately knew, even though Estee Lauder is a bit out of my price range, I had to buy it again. This is my biggest holy grail product and cannot wait to repurchase!!
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Modern Mercury is lovely!
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
For me, finding a good highlighter has been like trying to find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. It's been an elusive journey. I hate too much glitter or shimmer, and unfortunately a lot of highlighters out there have lots of that. I was initially gravitating towards another color,as I thought this one might come off a bit dark on me, but after reading the positive reviews I decided on Modern Mercury. I'm really glad I did. I'm not sure the photos on the website do the color justice. It really is a pretty gold with a touch of rose. It works very well on my pale skin. It also seems to have good lasting power and is still in place at the end of the day. It's also great to use on the eyes. Very pretty. I also like the mirror in the compact. I'm happy I found this product. I'm tempted to try the other colors as well now.
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Gorg
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
I recently tried this highlighter and it's absolutely beautiful. I love the formula and the highlight itself is really nice. I would def purchase again.
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Gorgeous
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
I normally have the Pure Colour Envy in "Lovers Blush" but fancied a bit of a change. So I bought his in "Modern Mercury" and I am not disappointed. Its fab, gives me a gorgeous shimmer on my cheeks and a bit swished across my eyes just perks them up for the day. I love it!
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Replied
12 October 2025
Thank you for leaving your review Ali, Lovers Blush is a gorgeous blush shade, and Modern Mercury does give the gorgeous shimmer you mention, its ideal for a highlighter product too! We are delighted you have found another favourite product!
Must have Bronzer
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
I love finishing off my makeup with this bronzer. Honestly, I sometimes just use the bronzer (only) with some mascara and looks great for those laid back days. This is a must have to your makeup routine.
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It's great, just beautiful
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
I have around 20 or so highlighters, mostly high endbut this is an easy call for a top 5 position because plain and simple, this highlighter is STUNNING. Most other highlighters are abominations in her presence. Who could sit beside her as an equal? - Dior - Ofra - Anastasia Beverly Hills (gelee formula, not powder palettes) - Nars (MAC extra dimension skin finish just misses out due to emphasised texture)
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My new go to!
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
I really like this product! Lightens my face. I am using it in my daily makeup routine
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Bronze Goddess
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
This product gives my skin a beautiful sheen and glow.
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Great product but disappointing new much smaller size.
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
I've used this product for years and love it. However, when I re-ordered it this time was, so surprised at the very small size container. The current one I have is .74 oz, the new one is only .31! Why change the size? And I suspect the price remained the same or maybe a bit less? Perhaps there are. Ow 2 sizes, but there never was before and I was not prompted to select a size.
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First and last bronzer I'll ever buy
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
With pale skin and green eyes I've always avoided bronzers (they go dirty or muddy on me, usually, no matter the brand) and in my late 40s I'm particularly careful, but Modern Mercury is magical. I bought a full size after trying it in last holiday's color promotion and that's a first. I use it on minimal days with a bit of concealer and lip balm, swept on like blush and over lids, or on more made-up days as a bit of sheen to soften a smoky eye. It's not something I'd usually spend on-I spend here on skincare, primarily and gladly, and enjoy the color promotions, but was happy to find this available in a full size. It makes mature skin (nearly 48) glow as though I'd been sailing in the afternoon, and has been a boon through the dark winter months. If the sheen worries you (and it's not glittery or anything like it-more like softly burnished antique gold with a warm glow that also has cool hues of rose-the chemists there are magicians- use a big brush and a little product, and give yourself the gift of glowing skin that you work so hard to take care of with product and SPF and hats...it's gorgeous. I couldn't be more delighted, and going into summer (with a medical condition that doesn't permit any sun exposure) under hats and SPF 100 it's a wonderful feeling to know I'll look as healthy as I'm keeping my internals. Do try it. xx
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Youthful, sunkissed glow
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
I'm new to the highlighter scene, but I actually quite like this. I'm not entirely sure how I should be using it, but I often just wear it with my CC Creme on the areas generally exposed to the sun for a healthy sunkissed glow, I have fair skin so don't want to use a heavy bronzer. I think it gives me a more youthful look. My stepmother is obsessed with it, every time I wear it she says my skin "looks beautiful"!
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Too Sparkly for Me
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
This is a fine product but a little too much shine for me. To be completely honest, I mostly ordered it because the case looked so beautiful and it is! I'm going to try the matte one.
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Replied
12 October 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your preferences, Jane, and think you will enjoy Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer, which offers a shine-free seductive bronze look. Take a closer peak here: https://estee.cm/BGPowd.
Bronze Goddess 2020 Modern Mercury
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
This beauty of a highlighter is a bit of a cult classic for me I feel in love with it back in 2011. I'm overjoyed to see modern mercury returning this year. It is the perfect rose gold tone and for me not just a highlighter, I'll use it as an eyeshadow and also a little touch on the centre of my lips on top of a matte lipstick. It also has the beautiful bronze goddess scent. I'd say it's a summer must have for every age to have in their make up collection
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Love it!!
Originally posted on esteelauder.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
One of the best highlighters!! I got the heatwave and it's literally the best highlighter ever!! It's just so glowy doesn't have shimmer or glitter. Doesn't look cheap! Makes your skin look natural and glowy!
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