7 Shimmer Body Oils For a Healthy All-Over Summer Glow
Sustainability-minded and non-toxic body oils to give you an all-over radiant, golden glow for your best skin ever
Summer is around the corner, and whether you’re headed for a tropical vacation or it’s just a normal sunny day at home, a shimmer body oil never fails to ease the transition out of a winter slump. Nourishing oils infused with light summery scents, shimmer body oils are a perfect way to simultaneously hydrate and highlight the whole body, head to toe. Below are 7 options that are sure to have you feeling like a glowing goddess. Most of the oils on this list are at the $40 mark, with a few more luxurious options. Rest assured, every brand on is ingredient-conscious, sustainability-minded, and overall aiming for transparency, so you can feel confident with any choice from this list.
Summer Fridays Pool Time Glowing Body Oil ($40)
A product that one would expect from a brand called Summer Fridays, this shimmer body oil will leave you with a hydrated glow that makes it looks like you’ve been laying by the pool or beach all day. Made with Vitamin E and a blend of nut and seed oils such as apricot, jojoba, macadamia and sunflower, this oil will nourish dry skin and support your skin’s barrier. The jar glass is easily recyclable.
African Botanics Shimmering Gold Oil ($110)
Being the most expensive option on this list, this luxurious oil is described as “ethereal radiance” with an oil-gel consistency for quick absorption. It can also be used as a hair oil for a subtle shimmer through the tresses as well. Made with rich botanicals native to and responsibility sourced from South Africa like Marula, Kalahari Melon, and Baobab oil, along with Tocopherol (Vitamin E). The glass jar and aluminum cap make it easily recyclable.
French Girl Shimmer Oil ($50)
French Girl’s Shimmer Oil comes in 4 hues - rose gold, pearlescent, bronze, and caramel. It’s a dry oil that can be used on the face, body, and hair. Made with Argan oil, shea butter, and “skin-similar oils” for a dried down application. French Girl is not only dedicated to the quality of their ingredients, but also highlight what’s not in their formulations. With a sustainability-minded lens, the brand is completely waterless and made with recyclable packaging and labels.
Kopari Sun Shield Body Glow SPF50 ($40)
Body oils are known for being a no-go when you’re laying out in the sun, as they have a tendency to make you burn more easily, but this shimmer body oil by Kopari is the exact opposite. In addition to the glowy finish on the skin, this also doubles as a sunscreen with UV protection at SPF50. Made with . mica that creates the golden glow naturally, alongside vitamin E, macadamia oil. Kopari states that their shimmer formulation is transfer-proof.
Soleil Toujours Solstice Shimmer Oil Sunscreen SPF30 ($40)
Known for their innovation around SPF-infused products, sunscreen brand Soleil Toujour’s shimmer body oil offers both a luminous glow and SPF30 protection. Made with açaí berry, coconut, sunflower seed, cotton seed oil, along with cupuaçu butter, aloe vera, and Vitamin E — all antioxidant rich ingredients meant to, hydrate, and protect skin from free radicals. The brand is non-toxic, carbon neutral and has replaced 95% of their plastic with bioplastic made with sugarcane.
Olio E Osso Lustero Glow Body Oil ($40)
For a subtle and luminous warm glow, try Olio E Osso’s shimmer made with a blend of olive oil, bergamot oil, and cedarwood oil. The oil and balm based brand is entirely plant-based and have prioritized hand-poured, small batch skincare since their founding in 2014.
Costa Brazil SOL Sunlight Body Oil ($98) and LUA Moonlight Body Oil ($98)
In a sunlight and moonlight tone, Costa Brazil’s shimmer body oils are upgrades to their signature Kaya Jungle firming body oil. Nourishing and toning properties are an added benefit of these oils, as they are packed with antioxidant-rich Kaya, açaí, cacao, and babassu seed - all ethically sourced from the Amazon. SOL is a golden tone that will highlight your entire body in the sun, while LUA is meant to enhance your natural tone with a subtle glistening affect in the moonlight.