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
Gorgeous subtle shimmer even on mature skin...I absolutely love this product. It adds shimmer but it’s subtle & looks great even on mature skin. ...Glow, not shine...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: 2250660
Color: 5C1 Nutmeg - deep cool
$49.00
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: 2306496
Color: 4W1 Tawny - olive warm
$26.00
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: 2343556
Color: 46N tan-deep neutral - tan to deep skin with neutral 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.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50.2 mL·ITEM: 2449544
Color: 3W1 Bisque - for medium with warm undertones
$49.00
For the longest time I've used Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizers and loved them but I tend to have an oily T-zone and my face would end up shiny after a couple hours of wear. ...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
$26.00
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: 0.52 oz / 15 g·ITEM: 2529493
Color: Capri - deep
$36.00
It provides a beautiful glow without the shimmer....Sometimes it is hard to find a cream bronzer without any shimmer, and this one is perfect! The semi-matte formula lets you build up color without looking too glittery - then you can add your own cream highlighter after.
What it is: A smoothing cream bronzer that instantly warms the complexion with a soft-focus, sun-kissed glow while reviving skin radiance.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tourmaline and Quartz: Illuminate without shimmer.
- Rose Oil: Revitalizes dull skin for increased radiance.
- Squalane: Pure, sustainable, plant-derived moisturizer for weightless hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: For a no-makeup look with sunkissed cheeks or a bronzed soft-glam makeup look, this mistake-proof cream-to-powder formula blurs pores and texture while vitamins C and E provide powerful antioxidant protection.
Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2551455
Color: 2W1 Natural - light warm
$49.00
(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. This is very subtle and not shiny or too much at all. ...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.
