The best shimmer products will give you a healthy, radiant glow. They're great for summer, and they can be worn year-round. Here are some of shimmer lotions and creams on the market today.
Size: 1.18 oz·ITEM: 1687953
Color: Chestnut 09 - for dark neutral skin with peach undertones
$37.00
Moisturizing but kind of greasy, shiny finish, coverage is minimal. I’ve used much better tinted moisturizers....Coverage is good and blends well - however leaves a shiny and slightly sticky residue. Better than other tinted moisturizers that I’ve used though.
What it is: A clean, multitasking tinted moisturizer that combines hydrating skincare benefits with naturally radiant, sheer-to-light coverage and SPF 30.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
SPF: 30 and under
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps replenish and boost skin’s moisture.
- Olive-Derived Squalane: Quenches dry skin with all-day hydration that feels light and refreshing.
- Mineral-Based Sunscreen: Protects from damaging UVA and UVB rays.
$45.00
Scent too strong, smooth but more importantly, WHY IS THERE GLITTER??? I don't need my leg shine in my bed.......It’s very lightweight, smells absolutely wonderful, and has a gorgeous shimmer to it. I personally don’t think the shimmer/glitter is too overpowering.
What it is:
A fast-absorbing body lotion that leaves skin soft and smooth with a light shimmer.
What it is formulated to do:
With an ultra-light, whipped texture, this body milk combines almond oil, milk, and proteins with silicium to help nourish, soften, and tone the skin. Micro-pearls provide a light shimmer and skin is scented with the mouthwatering fragrance of fresh almonds.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
$50.00
=) Also, it gives my face a very nice glow without too much shimmer or glitter. I love how it absorbs into my skin without leaving it shiny or greasy....Glow, not shine...This is a nice rich moistourizer. It has just the right amount of shimmer for a healthy, youthful glow.
What it is: A daily illuminating moisturizer to give your skin an instant hydrated glow—with hyaluronic acid, green tea, and highlighting pearl particles, your skin will be moisturized, energized, and glowing.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides hydration.
- Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, and Ceramides: Help restore moisture balance.
- Green Tea: Helps energize skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates, and mineral oil. This product is also vegan.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2250645
Color: 4N1 Wheat - olive neutral
$48.00
Great SPF ingredients and it smells good! Doesn’t make me too shiny....I love the shimmer!...It is the adequate coverage that I was looking for and I love the shimmer it gives to my skin.
What it is: A bestselling tinted moisturizer with a new and improved formula, infused with skincare benefits for up to 24-hour hydration and SPF 30 sunscreen to protect.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
SPF: SPF 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Macadamia and Kukui Seed Oils: Help increase the skin's moisture levels long-term for up to 24 hours of hydration, while reducing the signs of visibly dry skin.
- Silica Treated Pigment: Helps create a soft-focus effect for a naturally dewy finish.
- Tamarind Seed Extract: Locks in moisture and gives enhanced antioxidant protection.
Size: 0.85 oz/ 25 mL·ITEM: 2306454
Color: 3C1 Fawn - medium cool
$25.00
I don’t remember it having a shiny finish in the past....Extremely lightweight and controls shine...Laura Mercier is the first tinted moisturizer I’ve used that I LIKE. Not only does it not feel like I’m wearing anything, but it hides my oily shine!
What it is: A mini tinted moisturizer for a sheer hint of coverage for an effortless no-makeup makeup dewy finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.
What Else You Need to Know: This perfect blend of skincare and makeup improves your skin over time with a hydrating complex made up of macadamia and kukui seed oils. This helps increase the skin's moisture levels long-term for up to 24 hours of hydration, while reducing the signs of visibly dry skin.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL ·ITEM: 2343549
Color: 42S tan sand - tan skin with yellow undertones
$29.00
Fave tinted moisturizer...Love this tinted moisturizer!! Very hydrating- can be shiny if you don’t powder- but looks great. ...My skin has the perfect glow without looking shiny or oily and best part? It LASTS ALL DAY LONG!
What it is: A vegan, ultralightweight tinted moisturizer that delivers sheer coverage while infusing skin with maracuja super fruit for up to 12 hours of hydration and wear.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Delivers moisture, visible firmness, and suppleness.
- Maracuja Oil: Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin C for firmer-, brighter-, smoother-looking, more hydrated skin.
- Turmeric Root Extract: A soothing ingredient that helps reduce the appearance of redness.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, and triclosan. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.
$13.99
Not moisturizing enough. There’s shimmer in it. Needs something extra to keep my skin hydrated enough....I haven't noticed a major brightening effect after using a full bottle, but that's not what I bought it for, so I don't mind. (There's maybe a slight shimmer to the lotion itself due to reflective ingredients, though.)
What it is: A silky moisturizer containing 0.5% Symbright® that visibly brightens the skin while boosting moisture levels.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 0.5% Symbright®: Visibly brightens and improves the appearance of uneven skin tone.
- 2% Kakadu Plum Extract: Rich in vitamin C, it quickly boosts skin’s radiance and luminosity.
- 1% Red Algae Complex: Provides long-lasting moisture and hydration to the skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50.2 mL·ITEM: 2449486
Color: 0W1 Pearl - very fair with warm undertones
$48.00
I wanted to like this because the coverage is pretty good. Its very shiny and greasy looking. I had to use powder over it to take down the shine which defeats the purpose of a lightweight tinted moisturizer. ...Really love this tinted moisturizer! It has a nice amount of coverage and doesn't make my face shiny, like most tinted moisturizers do.
What it is: A lightweight tinted moisturizer with a cult-favorite formula that provides sheer coverage and a blurred matte finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 20
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oil-Absorbing Powders: Help keep skin shine-free with a natural, demi-matte finish.
- Licorice Root Extract: Soothes irritated or troubled skin.
- Vitamin E: Helps protect against damaging effects of the sun.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: This cult-classic tinted moisturizer provides demi-matte, sheer coverage that quickly gives skin a soft-focus effect.
Size: 0.85 oz/ 25 mL·ITEM: 2454411
Color: 2N1 Nude - light with neutral undertones
$25.00
BEST tinted moisturizer. I used to use the regular version of this product, and the oil free is a life changer! ...It gave me a porcelain looking face: completely shine free. I also like that it provides sun protection.
What it is: A mini-size, lightweight tinted moisturizer with a cult-favorite formula that provides sheer coverage and a blurred matte finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 20
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oil-Absorbing Powders: Help keep skin shine-free with a natural, demi-matte finish.
- Licorice Root Extract: Soothes irritated or troubled skin.
- Vitamin E: Helps protect against damaging effects of the sun.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: This cult-classic tinted moisturizer provides demi-matte, sheer coverage that quickly gives skin a soft-focus effect.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2551422
Color: 1C0 Cameo - fair cool
$48.00
(I received this product free in exchange for honest opinion) I typically do not like illuminating tinted moisturizers as they can be way too shiny. ...Initially it goes on very shiny- way shinier than luminescent- but it does settle into the skin nicely and the shine turns into a nice glow.
What it is: A tinted moisturizer that contains radiant pearls hand-selected for each shade.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 30 and Under
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Luminescent Pearls: Add a hint of radiant color while reflecting light to brighten dull skin.
- French Algae: Helps visibly improve skin’s natural radiance.
- Plant-Based Hydration: Promotes water retention by supporting skin’s resilience and vitality.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS & SLES and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
