8 Body Shimmers That Will Make You Look Like You Just Got Back From A Beach Trip

No plane ticket required. ;)

Published on May 19, 2025

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Let's be real: we've come a long way from the body glitters of the past—today's iterations are now made with skin-loving ingredients that impart a natural, glowy, and lit-from-within look. Made to be luminous—not sparkly—these modern body shimmers will make you look like you just came back from a beach trip (sans the plane ticket!).

Whether you want to look like a glistening bronzed goddess on your vacay or you just want a subtle glow as you go about your errands, there's surely a body shimmer out there for you. Ahead, we round up eight of the best ones that do the most while feeling like nothing on the skin:

The Best Body Shimmers To Use For Glowing, Lit-From-Within Skin

Teviant Starbalm

We know we're not the only ones envious of Heart Evangelista's glow. Her secret? The Teviant Starbalm. This glowy body balm is infused with nourishing ingredients like olive squalene, jojoba seed oil, macadamia seed oil, vitamin E, and hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate that work together to moisturize your skin and give it a serious glow. It's also scented, which means it can be used as a solid perfume. (Fans liken the scent to Ariana Grande Cloud or MFK Baccarat Rouge 540!)

It comes in three shades: Cristal (a celestial glow and radiant beam of light), Champagne (a smooth honey glow), and Rosé (a soft, ethereal pinkish glow).

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Strokes Body Glaze

If you prefer an oil formula, go ahead and add the Strokes Body Glaze to your cart rn. It perfectly mimics the glow you get when you lounge under the sun without the sticky, greasy feeling. It also has a luxurious scent and is infused with moisturizing ingredients like jojoba oil, sunflower seed oil, Vitamin E, and olive oil.

It comes in two shades: Golden Hour (golden bronze shimmer) and Lustrous Quartz (champagne rose glow).

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Lovely Causemetics Body Glow

If you're looking for a product that can give you some serious ROI, look no further than the Lovely Causemetics Body Glow. Aside from being a body illuminator, it also works as a body moisturizer and offers sun protection of SPF 15. It comes in two shades: Millionaire (bronze) and White Goddess (silver).

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RSG x LOVI Skin Poetry Scented Shimmer Spray

When it comes to body shimmers, it can be easy to go from a subtle glow to looking like a bronzed statue real quick, which is why we recommend using a spray type to control how much you apply. Case in point: the RSG x LOVI Skin Poetry Scented Shimmer Spray. It's housed in the cutest vintage-looking bottle and is enriched with skin-good ingredients like lavender essence, Vitamin E, and SPF 15.

It comes in four shades: Celestial Glow (white), Girl's Girl (pink), Dream Dust (lavender), and Sunny Side (bronze).

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Muse Skin BodyGlaze Shimmer Oil Balm

The Body Glaze Shimmer Oil Balm from Muse Skin sets itself apart from other illuminators on this list with its unique hybrid gel-oil-balm formula that imparts a radiant, luxurious-looking glow. Aside from moisturizing oils and Vitamin E, its formula also includes SPF 15—a nice add-on to your usual body sunscreen!

It comes in two shades: Monroe (gold) and Cher (bronze).

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Pili Ani Luminizing Body Shimmer

In need of some serious moisturizing? Add the Luminizing Body Shimmer from Pili Ani to your cart real quick. It combines pili and elemi oil, two hydrating AF ingredients that will give you a lit-from-within glow. You'll also be glad to know that its formula is easily absorbed into the skin and helps brighten your skin tone with continued use!

It comes in three shades: Rose Gold, Honey Gold, and Bronze Blush.

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Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR

Nuxe's cult-favorite dry oil has been around forever and is a favorite of beach babes for a reason. Its formula nourishes and softens the skin, and its fragrance leaves you with a subtle scent that lingers throughout the day. The shimmering version, in particular, leaves a gorgeous bronze sheen on the skin, thanks to its ultra-fine, pearl mineral particles.

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Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil

If you have extra cash, you'll want to add the Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil from Tom Ford to your wishlist, stat. Its formula leaves the skin soft and silky, while its delicate shimmer imparts a natural-looking sheen. Plus, its warm spicy floral scent will leave you (and everyone else) wanting more.

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Cheska is Cosmo's resident beauty girl. When she's not waiting for the next sale, you can find her buried in a book or obsessing over her latest hyperfixation.