13 Best Shimmering Body Oil Formulas for Glistening Summer Skin

It’s worth noting that these are best applied as the last step in any body care regimen: body wash, exfoliant, lightweight moisturizer and then oil. Ready to pick one up for yourself? Below are the best shimmering body oils to consider for a radiance boost.

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Best Scent: Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Glossy Body Oil

• Why we love it: A classic. Specks of gold and platinum leaf give the skin a glamorous glow, while jojoba and olive oil keep it supple and hydrated. Tom Ford’s luxury oil also has an irresistible scent, built around notes of bergamot, pistachio and coco de mer, that lingers for about four to six hours.
• Main ingredients: Ethylhexyl palmitate, caprylic/capric acid triglyceride, isohexadecane, jojoba seed oil, fragrance
• Mate: 3.4 oz

Best Multifunctional: African Botanics Shimmering Gold Oil

• Why we love it: Infused with mother of pearl minerals, African Botanics decadent marula oil gives an ethereal glow to the skin. The lightweight, long-lasting formula can be used on the body and face; you can even add it to your hair for a touch of shine and rehydration after swimming.
• Main ingredients: Capric/Caprylic triglyceride, dicaprylyl ether, isostearyl isostearate, marula seed, meadowfoam seed, baobab seed, Kalahari melon seed oil
• Mate: 3.4 floz

Best for Aging Skin: Sunday Riley Fairy Godmother Shimmering Body Oil Gel

• Why we love it: Infused with antioxidants and brightening vitamin C, Sunday Riley’s shiny, dry body oil adds shine to sun-exposed skin. The Tahitian gardenia scent adds a tropical touch when you’re daydreaming about vacation while counting down the days until your next absence.
• Main ingredients: Vitamin C, CoQ10, Tahitian gardenia extract
• Mate: 3.4 oz

Best for Subtle Shine: Omorovicza gold shine oil

• Why we love it: Rich in skin softening oils, Omorovicza’s gold-flecked wording firms the skin, restores its elasticity and gives it a subtle, shiny glow.
• Main ingredients: Gold, apricot oil, rice germ and calendula oil, vitamin E
• Mate: 3.4 oz

Best French Pharmacy Find: Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or

• Why we love it: The French pharmacy classic– available in classic body oil and shimmer – contains a blend of seven botanical oils to hydrate skin for eight hours, while its intoxicating scent (a blend of vanilla, magnolia and orange blossom) has almost universal appeal. With a radiant, satiny finish, the oil can add a touch of gold to the face, body and hair.
• Main ingredients: Hazelnut, argan, camellia, borage, Tsubaki, macadamia and sweet almond oil; Vitamin E
• Mate: 1.6 floz

Best for Face: Sol de Janeiro Glowmotions Glow Body Oil

• Why we love it: Packed with natural oils that hydrate and soothe skin after a day in the sun, Sol de Janeiro smells sweet formula– it is scented with the brand’s beloved vanilla and salted caramel scent Cheirosa ’62 – gives the body and face a radiant, bronzed effect. To make the transfer-resistant oil last longer (and shine), the brand recommends skipping the moisturizer before applying it.
• Main ingredients: Cupuacu butter, acai oil, coconut oil
• Mate: 2.5 oz

Best for Body: Patrick Ta Major Glow Body Oil

• Why we love it: This fast absorbing oil uses vitamin C to brighten skin and give the entire body a pearly glow. The signature scent combines white musk and saffron with notes of jasmine for a dreamy, garden-like effect.
• Main ingredients: Stabilized vitamin C, vitamin E, magnolia bark extract, olive oil, squalane
• Mate: 3.4 oz

Best Luxury Splurge: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 scented sparkling body oil

• Why we love it: The iconic floral, amber and woody scent is just one highlight of Maison Francis Kurkdjian decadent oil, leaving the skin shimmering with crystal and gold powders. Meanwhile, sweet almond oil smoothes the limbs.
• Main ingredients: Coconut caprylate/caprate, isopropyl palmitate; Caprylic/capric triglyceride, sweet almond oil, fragrance
• Mate: 6.8 floz

Best with SPF: Kopari Rose Gold Sunscreen SPF 45

• Why we love it: The broad spectrum SPF feels like a lightweight body gel. It applies brightly and leaves just a trace of rose gold sparkle, and it has a summery guava-mango scent. Reapply every two hours to get a (rose) gold star of sun protection.
• Main ingredients: Hibiscus, macadamia, avocado and coconut oil; Vitamin E
• Mate: 5 fl oz

Best for Travel: MoroccanOil Shimmering Body Oil

• Why we love it: Formulated with antioxidant-rich oils, the nourishing formulation gives the skin a subtle glow with mother-of-pearl minerals. The sweet and spicy scent combines floral, amber and musk, and the TSA-friendly size makes it ideal for taking with you on a beach holiday.
• Main ingredients: Argan and sesame oil
• Mate: 1.7 floz

Best for a Golden Glow: Costa Brazil Sol Sunlight Body Oil

• Why we love it: The oil is infused with rainforest ingredients that soothe and soften the skin; the gilded hue gives the body a golden hour glow.
• Main ingredients: Kaya, cacay, patua seed, Brazil nut and babassu seed oil, bacuri butter, acai, passion fruit
• Mate: 100 ml

Best filtered effect: Fenty Beauty Body Sauce

• Why we love it: Available in seven luminous shades, Fenty Beauty’s lightweight body tint blurs imperfections and gives the skin a radiant glow. The shade resists sweat and moisture and is perfect to throw in your bag for a pool or beach day.
• Main ingredients: Butyl octyl salicylate, isododecane, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, mica, hydrogenated poly (C6-14 Olefin)
• Mate: 3.21 oz

Best Fragrance Free: Refy Body Glow Highlighting Serum

• Why we love it: This viral beauty brand lightweight serum gives the skin a healthy, natural-looking appearance. The fragrance-free formula is packed with antioxidants and reflective pearl pigments and can be used all over the body.
• Main ingredients: Hydrogenated polydecene, tocopheryl acetate
• Mate: 2.37 oz

What is a shimmer body oil?

As the name suggests, a shimmering body oil is one that adds a bit of glow to the skin, whether from pearlescent minerals, platinum leaf, or other shimmering materials. Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, a board-certified dermatologist based in La Jolla, California, explains, “A shimmer body oil is a cosmetic product used to add glow and glow to the skin, giving it a soft glow.” Meanwhile, make-up artist Brielle Pollara gives it another definition: “Shimmering body oil is the perfect accessory for summer,” she says.

What is a shimmering body oil best for?

In addition to shine, shimmering body oils can provide antioxidant protection as well as softer skin when they’re packed with hydrating seed oils and natural butters. According to Shirazi, these formulas are “nourishing and hydrating as they reduce transepidermal water loss.”

What’s the best way to apply and remove glossy body oil?

To ensure even application, “the best way to apply shimmering body oil is with a large, fluffy makeup brush or with your hands,” says Pollara, who adds that she likes to use it in the summer. wipes her arms, legs and chest. “Once you want to remove it, I recommend using your favorite body peel in the shower,” she says.

Is Shimmering Body Oil Safe for Sensitive Skin?

For those with sensitive skin, Shirazi recommends using a fragrance-free formula to avoid irritation. And for everyone else: “It’s important to make sure the skin is clean before applying oil to prevent dirt and debris from getting under the skin, making breakouts more likely,” she warns. a non-comedogenic formula.”

Meet the experts

• Dr. Azadeh ShiraziMD, is a board-certified dermatologist based in La Jolla, California.
• Brielle Pollara is a New Jersey-based makeup artist specializing in bridal makeup, celebrity makeup, and editorial makeup.