Whether you're looking for a product to help you look younger or have a more radiant appearance, there are plenty of options out there. But finding the right one can be tricky. Here are some of the best shimmer moisturizers on the market today.
$53.50
It also has a very subtle shimmer to it which gives it that "glow" - I normally don't like shimmer, but it is subtle enough for me and is nice during the summer. ...Though it can be worn alone as an SPF moisturizer, I love using it as a primer for SPF protection and a glow that shines through.
What it is: A daily, multi-tasking moisturizer with mineral zinc that melts into skin and protects with broad-spectrum SPF 45 sunscreen.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Zinc Oxide: 22% sheer mineral zinc to effectively block the sun’s harmful rays.
- Emblica Fruit: A rich source of antioxidant that provides defense from oxidative damage.
- Inulin: A polysaccharide with prebiotic benefits that supports skin’s microbiome.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, reef-safe, and comes in recyclable packaging.
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$43.50
I also have tried many other "glotions" and glowing primers / moisturizers and this ones much different in that it doesn't contain shimmers or crazy looking glittery frost. ...Under makeup it still shines through but I don't look oily.
What it is: An oil-free, illuminating formula that hydrates and primes while giving skin a natural, dewy glow.
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Water: Hydrates and replenishes skin.
- Quinoa Protein: Protects, cares for, and strengthens the skin barrier.
- Micro-Pearls: Amplify skin's natural radiance for a beautifully luminous effect.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Makeup meets skincare with this two-in-one moisturizer and primer.
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml·ITEM: 2837474
Color: Bronzelite - Copper, red and gold for a warm bronze glow
$53.00
I love putting it under my moisturizer for a subtle glow. It also works great as a highlighter on the collar bone - a beautiful shimmer! ...After using this product for a few makeup looks, I really like the shine it gives and how it hydrates my base! It really does feel like a very moisturizing face cream but with a hint of shine and bronzey shade.
What it is: A tinted moisturizer that boosts the look of dull skin with iridescent particles—the ultimate quick fix for luminous skin.
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Cream
What Else You Need to Know: Strobe Cream boosts the look of dull, flat, or tired skin with nutritious vitamins and a mega-dose of green tea. The brightening formula provides radiance while hydrating and adds the softest, highlighter-like glow to skin.
$104.00
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: 2791911
Size: 1.69 oz / 50 mL
$52.00
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!...One of the best moisturizers I’ve used. For context, I have sensitive skin and have tried many different moisturizers. ...Best moisturizer
What it is: A lightweight cream that provides time-release hydration and helps skin feel firmer and more elastic, all while soothing and prepping skin for makeup.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Redness
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Great Skin Complex: Has peptides, spermidine, and barrier polysaccharides to support the appearance of skin elasticity, firmness, and tone.
$51.50
Barts body scrub, then use this & finish with the Fenty Beauty shimmer stuff & then layer Moroccan Oil Body Spray & Valentino perfume. ...It also leaves a shine on your skin since it doesn’t get fully absorbed.
What it is: A lightweight, whipped moisturizer to hydrate and soften dry skin that is formulated with squalane and a blend of argan, avocado, and macadamia seed oils.
$41.50
This is such a beautiful product! It has a moisturizer texture that’s not oily at all, but also gives some glow. ...Light Shimmer...I don't get that much but it gives a light shimmer.
What it is: A highlighting gel-cream infused with ceramides, squalane & hyaluronic acid to give skin a gorgeous soft-focus glow. Wear alone, over or under makeup.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Gel-Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vegan Squalane and Ceramides: Support a strong skin moisture barrier and leave skin feeling smooth.
- Kakadu Plum: Visibly brightens with its rich vitamin C content.
- Hyaluronic Acid and Watermelon Extract: Draw moisture into skin for a plump, bouncy look.
ITEM: 2653301
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL
$79.00
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...This moisturizer is an absolute game changer! I have tried several moisturizers and have finally found the holy grail.
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: 2781227
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml
$70.50
Mmm love a good vitamin c moisturizer. This has the classic orangey scent and surprisingly has some shimmer! ...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.
ITEM: 2535326
Size: 2.5 oz/ 75 mL
$32.50
very creamy and hydrating that gives a shine. this ain't my fav scent but it does start fading away after around 20 mins...This product is amazing the scent the way it glides on your body. The shine it leaves 100% will surely buy this again
What it is: A collagen-supporting body cream, infused with the fruity-floral Cheirosa ’68 scent, that visibly plumps skin with vegan squalane and cacay oil, a bio-retinol.
Fragrance Family: Florals
Scent Type: Fruity Florals
Key Notes: Brazilian Jasmine, Pink Dragonfruit, Sheer Vanilla
Fragrance Description: In Brazil, one essential beauty secret is to be "cheirosa" (sheh-ro-zah), which means to always smell delicious. Vibrant and unexpected, this fruity-floral scent offers a transportive temptation through the abundant, sun-dappled gardens of Rio. This immersive scent is kissed with joy and always inviting.