THE 10 BEST BODY SHIMMERS FOR A QUICK AND EASY BRONZE
With 90s revival in full force, it’s no surprise that the next Y2K beauty trend to seep back into our consciousness is the return of body shimmers. Unlike the thick and glitter heavy formulas of years gone by, the best body shimmers are subtle, sophisticated and lather limbs in a glorious glow to rival a natural, lit-from-within radiance.
But where to start on your body shimmer journey? With formulas to suit everything from dry skin and limbs in need of sun protection, here at Cult Beauty, we’ve gathered the top 10 best body shimmers to elevate the luminosity of your limbs.
In This Article:
- What Is A Body Shimmer
- How To Use A Body Shimmer
The Best Body Shimmers - L'Occitane Almond Shimmering Body Oil
- NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Shimmering Multi-Purpose Dry Oil
- Sol de Janeiro GlowMotions Copacabana Bronze Glow Oil
- Coco & Eve Antioxidant Glow Shimmer Body Oil
- Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body
- Fenty Beauty Body Sauce Body Luminizing Tint
- Loving Tan Bronze Shimmer Luminous Cream
- Kopari Beauty SunGlaze Sheet Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 30
- Jouer Cosmetics Molten Glow All Over Face and Body Highlighter Bundle
- Live Tinted HueGlow
- The Best Body Shimmers FAQs
WHAT IS A BODY SHIMMER
An ideal addition to your limb-loving routine, a body shimmer is essentially a highlighter you can use from your head to your toes. Enhancing skin and delivering a subtle but noticeably sheen, the best body shimmers give you a sun-kissed, healthy-looking sign off – regardless of whether you’ve stepped off a plane or not.
HOW TO USE A BODY SHIMMER
The best way to use a body shimmer is after you’ve exfoliated your limbs and once you’ve applied a lightweight body lotion. Then, you can either apply your chosen body shimmer generously like you would your body cream or concentrate on your collarbones, decolletage, shoulders, legs and arms for a body contoured look. Depending on the formula, you can either use your hands or a blender or buffing brush to avoid any harsh lines or streaks. Don’t forget, some formulas can transfer onto clothes so set with a setting spray or translucent powder to lock your limbs glow in place.
And how often should you use a body shimmer? Well, you can use them however often you like- every day after your shower, a day after you fake tan or even just before heading out of the door for an event.
THE BEST BODY SHIMMERS
L'Occitane Almond Shimmering Body Oil
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45.20€
Coat your skin in a gleaming glow with L’Occitane’s Almond Shimmering Body Oil. Powered by the brand’s famed almond butter formula, this fast-absorbing body oil softens, comforts and intensely hydrates your skin. Indulgent and soothing, it’s packed with fatty acids that not only veil you in moisture but surround your senses with its gourmand aroma of fresh, candied almonds.
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Shimmering Multi-Purpose Dry Oil
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25.99€
We can’t have a list of the best body shimmers without mentioning NUXE’s Huile Prodigieuse Shimmering Multi-Purpose Dry Oil — the skin, hair and body care must-have you can use in a plethora of ways. Crafted with a blend of six skin-restorative plant oils - borage, st. john's wort, sweet almond, camellia, hazelnut and macadamia, this magical elixir quickly hydrates and is instantly absorbed into skin and hair— without leaving a greasy residue. Use it to highlight your cheek bones, seal split ends, mix with your moisturiser or use as a daily body lotion. Now who said one product couldn’t do it all?
Sol de Janeiro GlowMotions Copacabana Bronze Glow Oil
39.55€
Looking for a one-way ticket to a sun kissed sheen ? Enter: Sol de Janeiro’s GlowMotions Copacabana Bronze Glow Oil. Created with Brazilian cupuaçu butter and antioxidant rich açaí oil, this glow-giving oil not only locks in moisture but protects against environmental aggressors and encourages a boost in skin elasticity. Infused with coconut oil, it melts into skin leaving a veil of rich, bronzed finish with every lather.
Coco & Eve Antioxidant Glow Shimmer Body Oil
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31.64€
Leave limbs with a naturally glowy gleam, whatever the weather with Coco & Eve’s Antioxidant Glow Shimmer Body Oil. Formulated with biodegradable glitter and pearlescent minerals, it coats limbs in a glistening layer that’s lightweight and non-sticky. What’s more, it’s got a boost of skin brightening properties thanks to the infusion of kakadu plum which is rich in vitamin C.
Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body
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51.90€
Looking for runway ready limbs? Let us introduce you to Charlotte Tilbury’s Supermodel Body. Infused with subtle, light-reflective particles and a warm, skin-enhancing hint-of-tint, this clever potion is enriched with soothing aloe vera, conditioning allantoin and firming 'FermiProtect' to help elevate the look of your limbs from your collarbones to your shins. It’s also housed in a clever bottle that features a metal massager so you can alleviate tired muscles as you apply too.
Fenty Beauty Body Sauce Body Luminizing Tint
Meet Fenty Beauty’s Body Sauce Body Luminizing Tint – the transfer-resistant formula that imparts a radiant, natural hue. Silky smooth and subtle, thisfamed formula features a lightweight, gel-to-cream formula that melts into limbs for a radiant, lit-from-within sign off. What makes it a contender for one of the best body shimmers on the market? It’s humidity, transfer, and sweat resistant and available in an array of shimmery shades.
Loving Tan Bronze Shimmer Luminous Cream
34.95€
Perfect your faux glow and enhance its colour with Loving Tan’s Bronze Shimmer Luminous Cream. Dreamt up to be used over your fake tan (or on top of your natural one), this elevating essential is created with micronised pigments, aloe vera and coffee to capture luminosity in every type of lighting. Offering a soft-focus sign off and available in an array of hues from light to deep, it’s designed to be layered to create your very own customisable colour. And to wash it all off? All you need is warm, soapy water.
Kopari Beauty's SunGlaze Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF30
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40.68€
Protect your limbs while veiling them in a subtle, shimmery sheen curtesy of Kopari Beauty’s Sunglaze Sheet Body Mist Sunscreen. Enriched with brightening vitamin C, hydrating hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-rich vitamin E, this sun-shielding superhero defends against UVA and UVB rays while coating limbs in a rosy-hued glow. Did someone say poolside radiance in an instant?
Jouer Cosmetics Molten Glow ALL Over Face and Body Highlighter Bundle
31.39€
Dab, buff and glide on some glow with Jouer Cosmetics’ Molten Glow All Over Face Body Highlighter. Ideal for creating a multidimensional finish, this finely milled powder blends seamlessly into skin for an alluring dose of luminosity that can be applied to the high points of your cheeks, collarbones and body. Powered by potent acids to help soften and smooth skin, it’s a versatile essential to enhance your look whenever you need a dose of dew.
Live Tinted HueGlow
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Boasting a subtle (but powerful) micro-shimmer finish, Live Tinted’s Hueglow not only delivers a multiuse highlighting effect you can use anywhere from your face to your toes, but as it’s infused with botanical extracts and squalane to nourishand comfort skin too. Formulated with a serum like texture it can be used under or over make up,on your shoulders, shins, arms or anywhere else you want to achieve aof golden hour glow.
BODY SHIMMER FAQs
What is the difference between body glitter and body shimmer?
There are actually quite a few differences between a body glitter and a body shimmer. Body glitters tend to have large, visible glitter particles suspended in a thicker, gel-like formula. Body shimmers on the other hand, are often created to mimic a subtle, radiant glow you get from being out in the sun.
Does body shimmer transfer to clothes?
Whether a body shimmer transfers to clothes depends on its finish and formula. If it’s an oil-based shimmer it is most likely to transfer. Dry sprays and powders are least likely to transfer, but this also depends on the type of clothing you’re wearing. Silks and satins will always pick up shimmers. You can however minimise this by using a light dusting of translucent powder to lock it in place.
Is body shimmer good for your skin?
Yes, body shimmers are good for skin especially if they’re packed with good-for-skin ingredients like jojoba oil, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and soothing aloe vera.
Whether you're chasing that sun-kissed summer glow or adding a touch of radiance to a night out, the best body shimmers can instantly elevate your skin and your confidence. From subtle, dewy finishes to bold, luminous statements, there's a perfect shimmer whatever your skin tone or finish. Now, which one are you adding to your basket?
Rina is Cult Beauty’s Midweight SEO Copywriter and has always had a passion for beauty and skin care (rich moisturisers are her obsession). What started as a love for The Body Shop and their famed Born Lippy lip balms (in ‘Watermelon’ of course!), she is now more interested in finding products with proven effectiveness instead of broken promises. A loud and proud VIEVE fan, Rina owns nearly every item of the range and recommends the brand to anyone who will listen... When she’s not intently reading ingredient lists, you can find her either immersed in multiple true crime podcasts or a fantasy romance novel, with an *extra* hot cappuccino in hand.
