Best For The Perfume Collector
Tom Ford Soleil Brulant Shimmering Body Oil
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Pros
Smells amazing
Cons
A bit pricey
No vacation is complete without a Tom Ford Shimmering Body Oil. You’ve likely traveled with the OG scents—Soleil Neige and Soleil Blanc—but TF’s newest version deserves all the shine. The silky addition to the Soleil family smells like a walk on a private tropical beach and illuminates every part of the body the oil touches.
Best For Dark Skin
Vaseline Illuminate Me Shimmering Body Oil
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Pros
Super affordable
Cons
Sheer pigment
Specifically designed with and for Black women, the formula is focused more on nourishment than the actual glow. The warm bronze shade complements deeper skin tones, while sweet almond oil and mineral oil impart a healthy sheen.
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Best For Sun Protection
Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Shimmering Body Oil SPF 30
Now 41% Off
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Contains SPF
Cons
Very sheer glow
Expand your Bum Bum collection with a shimmering oil that provides a subtle golden glow, softens the skin—thanks to coconut oil and cupuacu butter—and protects against the sun.
Best For Quick Absorption
Morocconoil Instant Radiance Shimmering Body Oil
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Pros
Dries quickly
Cons
Sheer pigment
Morocconoil hair products always deliver soft, silky results for your strands, and its iteration of body oil is no different. The oil melts into your skin like butter to give you a kissed-from-the-sun radiance.
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Best For A Fake Tan
NARS Monoi Body Glow
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Pros
Great for a quick tint
Cons
Consistency
The deep bronze color gives lighter skin tones the perfect fake-a-tan finish and accentuates the complexion of deeper tones. Perfect for those who want a subtle glow.
Best For Sensitive Skin
Anastasia Beverly Hills Shimmer Body Oil
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Pros
Radiant finish
Cons
Can feel greasy
Created with a nourishing cocktail of oils, ABH delivers on the shine and moisture with each pump. Laporte loves this oil in particular because of its lightweight finish. “It’s lightweight, never greasy, and illuminates with a golden glow finish. My favorite is that it’s dermatologist tested. I have very sensitive skin, so this is all I consider before using anything on my skin.”
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Best For Subtle Shine
Summer Fridays Pool Time Glowing Body Oil
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Pros
Nourishing oils
Cons
Sheer coverage
Be the main character of the pool area with Summer Friday’s sparkly oil, made of macadamia, jojoba, apricot kernel, sunflower oils, and a faint summer scent.
Best For Year-Round Wear
Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile Shimmering Oil
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Pros
Smells amazing
Cons
Very pricey
While most shimmering oils favor sunny, sunscreen-esque scents, Aqua di Parma’s version blends florals with musk for a more mature, sexy scent that can be worn past August.
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Best For Longwear
Sol de Janeiro Glowmotions Glow Body Oil
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Pros
Long-lasting
Cons
Can feel greasy
If you prefer your body oils with a deep tint, add Sol de Janeiro’s Copacabana Bronze oil to your collection. Cupuaçu butter, açaí oil, and coconut oil are the star ingredients, so you’re getting moisture and glow all in one.
Best For Pigment
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Body Lava Body Luminizer
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Pigmented
Cons
Can feel sticky
We all want to look as bronzed and moisturized as Rihanna—here's the solution. The formula is more of a gel-like consistency but melts into your skin like oil without feeling greasy. A little goes a long way, so opt for a brush to sheer the product out instead of using your hands.
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Best For All-Over Glow
Patrick Ta Major Glow Body Oil
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Pros
Dries quickly
Cons
Strong scent
You should know a body oil from the glow God himself wouldn't disappoint. Patrick Ta beefs up the glow factor and delivers an impeccable sparkly glow that is sure to get you noticed.
Best For Woodsy Lovers
French Girl Organics Lumière Bronzée Shimmer Oil
Now 30% Off
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Mature scent
Cons
Sheer coverage
Lumiere traded in the typical summer scent for a heavenly aroma built around rose and sandalwood.
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Best Floral Scent
Rituals The Ritual of Karma Body Shimmer Oil
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Pros
Light floral scent
Cons
Sheer coverage
Rituals’ shimmer oil has a light, subtle scent made from white tea and holy lotus. The sheer formula imparts a satin finish.
Best For Layering Fragrance
HUDA BEAUTY N.Y.M.P.H BODY DRIP Shimmering Dry Body Oil
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Pros
Smells amazing
Cons
Doesn't last too long
Huda Beauty’s expansion into the body oil category comes with the help of its sister brand, Kayali. Blending the intoxicating scent of Kayali’s Utopia Vanilla Coco fragrance and a mix of oils, the body shimmering oil is the perfect layering agent for fragrances.
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Best For Buildable Coverage
Truly Moon Lit Shimmer Oil
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Pros
Buildable
Cons
Can get greasy
This body oil from Truly features skin-loving ingredients like witch hazel, turmeric, vitamin e, jojoba oil, and more that can be built up from sheer coverage to a blinding glow.
Best For Skin-Loving Ingredients
Sunday Riley Fairy Godmother Shimmering Body Oil Gel
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Pros
Fortified with CoQ10 for anti-aging and protection from pollution
Cons
Not super pigmented
Sunday Riley created a multipurpose body oil that not only helps you achieve a gorgeous glow, but addresses anti-aging and discoloration.
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Best For Subtle Tint
Bali Body Shimmering Body Oil
Now 20% Off
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Can speed up tanning time
Cons
Needs time to dry
Bali Body’s Shimmering Body Oil is a weightless formula that leaves a soft bronze sheen and hydrates the skin.
Best For Dry Skin
SheaMoisture Goddess Body Shimmer
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Pros
Super affordable
Cons
Scent can be overpowering
SheaMoisture’s body oil is basically a tropical oasis in a bottle. Featuring papaya enzymes and vitamin C, this body oil keeps your skin looking healthy.
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Best Drugstore Alternative
Pacifica Sea & C Glow Bronzing Oil SPF 20
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Pros
Affordable
Cons
Sticky
Bask under the sun comfortably while Pacifica’s bronzing oil protects you from UVA and UVB rays while you shine.
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