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
$39.00
I love this everything is perfect EXCEPT the amount of shimmer...if the sun is shinning (I'm outdoors a lot) I look like I'm out of the movie Twilight with all the shimmer..... it's only a "glow" if you're indoors. ...Gives my skin a youthful shine....Perfect moisturizer...Shimmer
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.
$14.00
good moisturizer...Is does have a slight shimmer to it, but not noticeable on the skin. I’ve started a vitamin c serum and this moisturizer to help with discoloration so I’m waiting to see if it works!...After a few hours the shine peeks through my nose but trust me it’s lasting way longer than a lot of the other moisturizers I’ve tried, epochal my those that claim to be oil free.
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.
$52.00
Very rich cream, shimmer glow...I think it would be best as a winter moisturizer for me. I do like that it has a bit of shimmer/glow but not overly glittery. ...It gives my face a nice that shines though when I do my makeup. It's hydrating and makes my skin look super healthy and gorgeous.
What it is: A daily moisturizer, powered by gold-complexed vitamin C and banana pigments, that quickly brightens, delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, and improves and extends makeup wear.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Gold-Complexed Vitamin C: Visibly enhances brightness and elasticity.
- Banana Powder-Inspired Pigments: Quickly illuminate, blur, and visibly brighten.
- Niacinamide: Visibly brightens and reduces dark spots.
$77.00
Great daytime moisturizer...I’m very picky about moisturizers, and this one is great. Dewy as promised! ...Best Dr Dennis moisturizer...I have a very dry skin, so not all the moisturizers work for me. After using for almost 14 days I can say this is one of the best moisturizers for a dry skin.
What it is: An ultra-rich, replenishing cream powered by vitamin C that hydrates and visibly transforms dry, dull skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid: Minimizes and prevents the appearance of hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles.
- Lactic Acid: Increases absorption and enhances antioxidant performance.
- Squalane: Hydrates and moisturizes.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This cream contains vitamin C, an essential vitamin that helps visibly improve skin densit
ITEM: 1566124
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL
$67.00
It feels just right.it doesn't leave a greasy shine. It just add a little shine on my face.i likeit alot....nice smelling moisturizer, SPF 30 is a big plus...Not too thick, easy to spread, and it leaves a nice, subtle shimmer. I actually had a friend ask what I was doing to make my skin 'glow.'
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
What it is:
A protective daytime SPF moisturizer that addresses facial discoloration.
Solutions for:
- Dark spots
- Dryness
- Dullness and uneven texture
If you want to know more…
This oil-free moisturizer contains rosa roxburghii, white peony, and melanin-inhibiting palmaria, which visibly help diminish dark spots and discolorations while restoring clarity and brightness to dull, uneven skin. SPF 30 blocks UV damage to help prevent future spots from forming and leaves skin looking luminous.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates SLS and SLES
- Phthalates
ITEM: 2791911
Size: 1.69 oz / 50 mL
$38.00
Best moisturizer...One of the best moisturizers I’ve used. For context, I have sensitive skin and have tried many different moisturizers. ...It made my makeup glide on and left my skin looking healthy, glowy, and radiant without any shimmer or oiliness. I love this!!! 100% would recommend!
What it is: A lightweight cream that delivers time-release hydration, helping skin feel firmer and more elastic in as little as one week, all while soothing and prepping skin for makeup.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Great Skin ™ Complex: Contains peptides, spermidine, and barrier polysaccharides to support skin’s elasticity, firmness, and tone.
- Oat Extract and Glycerin: Soothe and moisturize skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides penetrating hydration.
ITEM: 2640688
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL
$58.00
One of my favorite moisturizers! For context, some of my favorites are: the OG Peter Thomas Roth moisturizer, the newest Youth to The People moisturizer & the Summer Friday moisturizer...I always have a hard time finding a good moisturizer in the wintertime. I have oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin so lighter moisturizers are usually better for me in the summertime, but sometimes my skin gets dehydrated in the wintertime and the gel moisturizers just don't cut it.
What it is: A rich barrier moisturizer that supports barrier defense and drenches your skin with protective moisture.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 30% Hyaluronic Acid Complex: A potent hydrator that plumps the look of skin with moisture.
- 3% HydraFence™: Helps provide up to 120 hours of enhanced hydration.
- Moisture Barrier Boosting Complex™: Helps increase the look of skin thickness to combat effects of dehydrators.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retin
ITEM: 2736452
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml
$59.00
This Claris moisturizer was a product I was excited to try. I love trying new moisturizers because I have very dry skin. ...Plus, it has a luxurious, lightweight texture with a pink shimmer, which absorbs quickly without leaving any stickiness on the skin after application.
What it is: A daily moisturizer that targets the first visible signs of aging to smooth the look of lines, refine the appearance of pores, and support a strong moisture barrier—for a healthy-looking glow.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide 2%: Visibly smooths fine lines and refines skin’s texture.
- Organic Sea Holly Bio-Extract: Reinforces skin’s moisture barrier.
- Organic Strawberry Tree Fruit Extract: Visibly refines skin’s texture and tightens pores.
Ingredient Callouts: This product comes in recyclable packaging.
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$49.00
I can definitely tell that my face is much firmer after using Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Vitamin C Moisturizer. Especially around my eye area. I love the luminosity of this product, my face just shines and looks so healthy & brighter. ...A must have Moisturizer!...This moisturizer is amazing! It left my skin feeling so soft and hydrated.
What it is: A concentrated five percent vitamin C moisturizer that visibly brightens dullness, firms, hydrates, and supports the skin's barrier in one multitasking step.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C 5%: Visibly brightens dullness by countering free-radical damage.
- Hexapeptide-5: Supports barrier health and trains skin to stay hydrated over time.
- Polyglutamic Acid: Draws water into skin and holds it there for a supple, firm feel.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates