The 4 Best Body Shimmers of 2026
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Glowy, shimmery, shiny, and glamorous. If you’ve wondered how Hollywood stars look like actual stars when they walk the red carpet, it has a lot to do with their body shimmer.
So, What is Body Shimmer?
Something that all the top makeup artists swear by, body shimmer will fast-track you to healthy, glowy skin without spending hours in the sun.
It’s said that the finer the mill of shimmer, the more natural the look. But hey, if you really wanna shine, why keep things small!
Ideal for the sunshine season and when the cold snap returns, the very best body shimmer of 2025 is detailed in this all-you-need-to-know guide.
A body shimmer can range from the sparkliest, most stand-out glittery look to a subtle, dewy sheen.
It all depends on how hard you want to shine!
It can be a powder product that you apply with a brush or a puff; a spray; a lotion; or an oil.
Here Are the 4 Best Body Shimmers
An Irresistible Glow
Anastasia Beverly Hills Shimmer Body Oil is a cult classic. With an irresistible scent, a quick spritz of this shimmer body oil will really pep up your skin.
Perfect for a night out, a special occasion, or an average Tuesday, Anastasia Beverly Hills Shimmer Body Oilshimmering oil deeply nourishes skin, keeps you hydrated, and does it all without any silicones or harsh chemicals. Work the oil into your skin to help blur out imperfections. The coconut-vanilla scent will transport you to a day on the beach, trust us.
For Bronze Goddesses
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Shimmering Oil Spray for Hair & Body will give you an endless summer glow. And you can use it on your hair! With a Solar Floral fragrance, this is a truly luxurious shimmer spray for day and night.
Perfect at reviving tired skin and hair, just a quick spritz of Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Shimmering Oil Spray for Hair & Body will give you a sun-kissed shine. Simply shake well, spray, smooth, and go. Bronze Goddess shimmering body oil spray is a cult classic for a reason!
For Lust-Worthy Radiance
Made in Australia and completely vegan, SALT BY HENDRIX Body Glow is the body illuminator you’ll want to get your hands on. Available in 3 shades, the body oils will coat your body in a natural glow while keeping skin hydrated.
Gentle enough to use on the face and body, SALT BY HENDRIX Body Glow 100ml is naturally crafted with Camellia, Apricot Kernel, Jojoba, Argan, and Coconut oils. Wear this body glow to keep skin looking and feeling its healthiest.
For a Sunkissed Shimmer
If you’re looking for a model-like, youthful glow, you might find your perfect product in Loving Tan Bronze Shimmer. Enriched with micronised pigments for a soft-focus finish, this body shimmer or over a fake tan to boost your glow. It’s a great liquid body shimmer that will have your strutting your stuff—even on an average Tuesday.
Infused with Aloe Vera, Coffee, and Pomegranate extracts, Loving Tan 2HR Express - Medium 200ml keeps the body moisturised and nourished. Plus, it’s a great shimmering body product for every skin type, coming in a range of different shades. This product leaves skin feeling velvet-soft and looking beautifully luminescent.
- Want to discover more products for smooth and glowing skin? Check out our guide The 5 Best Glycolic Acid Body Scrubs & Exfoliators
How to Make Shimmer Oil
You don’t need to spend a lot to make your skin shimmer and shine. Start by picking out a scented natural oil such as Jojoba, Hazelnut, or Apricot Kernel. Next, add about 5% Isopropyl Myristate to help reduce greasiness. Once you’ve got that mixed, add in 2 grams of Golden Mica (the DIY shimmer dust), and you’re ready to shine!
Or if you’ve suffered a tragic accident and dropped your favourite highlighter (R.I.P.), bring it back to life as a shimmer body lotion! Simply mix your broken highlighter with a dollop of moisturiser, perhaps either L'Occitane Shea Butter Body Lotion 250ml or La Roche-Posay Lipikar Lait Body Milk and smooth over skin for a shimmer finish. What a great cheap body shimmer idea!
How to Use Shimmer Spray and Where Do I Put It?
What you don’t want to look like is a toddler who’s been let loose in the craft cupboard. Think subtle and sun-kissed. Think about where the light naturally hits your body when it’s in the sun. A little dusting of body shimmer spray across your collarbones and along bare legs will highlight your features and give you a glow.
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