The 12 Best Shimmer Body Oils Our Editors Love for a Light-Reflecting Glow

Best Overall

Patrick Ta Major Glow Body Oil

$58 at Sephora $58 at patrickta.com $58 at kohls.com

We think that everything Patrick Ta creates is nothing short of perfection, and this body oil is no exception. It comes in three sheer shades—A Vision (rosé), A Dream (champagne), and A Moment (bronze)—to complement different skin tones. The moisturizing, pearlescent formula (meaning glowy like a pearl) will leave you with a radiance similar to Ta's celebrity clients—like Gigi Hadid. It also has a sweet, musky floral aroma that we love (but recognize some people might not).

Some customer reviews have mentioned that the spray nozzle can be finicky, but otherwise, it's a user-friendly product. To apply, spray the oil onto your hands or directly onto your skin, then massage it in until it absorbs.

Who It's For

Anyone looking for a non-greasy, skin-enhancing body oil will love this product. We think it smells amazing, but users who don't love a floral fragrance should avoid it.

Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, olive oil, squalane | Scent: Sweet floral musk | Size: 3.4 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Best Budget

ColourPop Sol Shimmering Dry Oil

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Trust us, this shimmering body oil feels way more expensive than it actually is. Luxe and lightweight, it provides ample hydration, thanks to argan oil, coconut oil, and marula oil (an anti-inflammatory emollient). And it doesn't stop there. Sol Dry Oil leaves a multidimensional shimmer and a fruity, coconutty aroma in its wake (although we recognize that's not everyone's bag). We also love that it comes in nine colors, ranging from warm gold to rosy champagne to super-reflective holographic opal.

Who It's For

If you don't want to spend more than 20 bucks on a shimmer body oil, this affordable product has your name on it (unless you dislike the smell of coconut).

Key Ingredients: Argan oil, coconut oil, marula oil | Scent: Tropical coconut | Size: 3 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Best Lightweight

Tom Ford Shimmering Body Oil

$35 at Amazon $110 at Sephora $35 at Walmart

Tom Ford's take on shimmer body oil is this lightweight, fast-absorbing concoction. It moisturizes with natural oils like jojoba and olive oil but without a greasy feel while creating a light-reflecting, illuminating effect on your skin. Considering the steep price, we wouldn't necessarily use this as an everyday moisturizer. But the citrusy, floral musk Soleil Neige scent will be a treat each time you apply it (unless those notes don't jive with you).

Who It's For

This product is ideal for those looking for a lightweight, fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula that smells like top-shelf perfume.

Key Ingredients: Jojoba oil, olive oil, safflower seed oil | Scent: Citrus floral musk | Size: 3.4 ounces | Cruelty-Free: No

Best Shades

Sol De Janeiro Glowmotions Glow Oil

$35 at Sephora $22 at Walmart View on Soldejaneiro.com

This buildable, blurring body oil is made to compliment numerous skin tones. Arriving in three versatile shades—Copacabana Bronze (deep bronze), Rio Sunset (champagne gold), and Master Flash (multichromatic)—it gives off a visibly gorgeous glow that enhances your natural complexion. Not only do we love it, but everyone else seems to as well since it's sold out practically everywhere. Just a heads up, some people might find the Cheirosa '62 scent (with notes of pistachio, vanilla, and caramel) a bit too sweet.

Who It's For

If you're looking for a skin tone-enhancing body oil that blurs imperfections (and you don't mind sweet fragrances), this is an excellent choice.

Key Ingredients: Cupuacu butter, acai oil, coconut oil | Scent: Pistachio vanilla caramel | Size: 2.5 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Best for Dark Skin Tones

Fenty Beauty Body Sauce Luminizing Tint

$52 at Sephora $52 at Ulta $28 at Walmart

It can be challenging to find skin enhancers that work on dark skin tones, but Body Lava has done it. This blendable, body oil tint has a blurring effect and also gives you a subtle shimmer from the neck down. It comes in several shades to complement darker skin tones—from deep chocolate and cinnamon to caramel and honey. Though it's supposed to be humidity—and sweat-resistant, it might still transfer onto your clothes. We recommend letting it dry completely before getting dressed.

Who It's For

Made with melanin-rich complexions in mind, Fenty's Body Lava is available in several shades that we think look gorgeous on darker skin tones.

Key Ingredients: Babassu oil, vitamin E | Scent: Sweet floral | Size: 3.3 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Best for Dry Skin

Omorovicza Gold Shimmer Oil

$82 at Nordstrom $80 at Neiman Marcus $82 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Parched, patchy skin? Omorovicza's hydrating and replenishing shimmer oil is for you. Containing a blend of calendula extract, rice bran oil, and vitamin E, it'll calm and soothe irritation and fight free radical damage (which can cause skin blemishes dark spots, and fine lines) while stimulating collagen production (helps with cell turnover for younger-looking skin). Ideal for dry and dull skin, the indulgent oil leaves your body feeling nourished and looking beautiful with a shimmering luminance. It gets its shimmer from actual gold particles (colloidal gold), so you'll need to shake it well before each use to disperse them.

Who It's For

This luxurious, replenishing oil is ideal for those with dry, dull, or patchy skin that could use a boost of illumination.

Key Ingredients: Calendula extract, rice bran oil, vitamin E, colloidal gold | Scent: Floral | Size: 3.4 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Best for Oily Skin

Sunday Riley Shimmering Body Oil Gel

$48 at Amazon $48 at Ulta $48 at Dermstore

Leave slick, slippery skin behind with Sunday Riley's revolutionary dry oil formula. Supercharged with brightening vitamin C, gardenia extract (anti-inflammatory), and a slew of other good-for-you ingredients, it promises to fight signs of aging, nourish dry skin, and reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven redness. What's more, it absorbs instantly and provides a subtle, tinted sparkle with zero greasiness whatsoever. We did notice the consistency was slightly runny, but it didn't really bother us.

Who It's For

If you're worried about your oily skin becoming greasier with an oil-based product, this fast-absorbing dry oil is an excellent choice.

Key Ingredients: Coconut oil, vitamin C, CoQ10, gardenia extract | Scent: Coconut floral | Size: 3.4 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Best for Acne-Prone Skin

Moroccanoil Shimmering Body Oil

$48 at Amazon $48 at Sephora $48 at Nordstrom

If you're all about moisturizing with oil but are concerned about its effect on body acne, this one's for you. The non-greasy formula hydrates dry skin without pore-clogging ingredients like mineral oil. Once you rub the quick-absorbing fluid into your skin, you'll see instant radiance, a soft pearlescence, and a healthy glow. We also love the scent: Morrocanoil's signature blend of spicy amber and sweet florals, but recognize it may not be everyone's cup of tea.

Who It's For

This lightweight, non-greasy, fast-absorbing body oil creates instantly radiant skin and a healthy glow without clogging your pores, so it's great if you're prone to body acne.

Key Ingredients: Argan oil, sesame oil | Scent: Spicy amber-floral | Size: 1.7 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Best With SPF

Kopari Sun Shield Body Glow SPF 50

$42 at Ulta $18 at Target $18 at Nordstrom

We love any multipurpose skin product, so we're all for a body oil that doubles as SPF. Kopari Sun Shield doesn't just moisturize your skin and enhance your complexion with a shimmery, reflective finish. With broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection, it goes above and beyond to safeguard your skin from the sun's damaging rays. Though it's a mineral-based formula, it goes on totally transparent (aka it doesn't leave a white cast). It's even water- and sweat-resistant for up to 40 minutes so you can hit the pool and not worry about it coming off (unless you're in there for a really long time).

Who It's For

Unlike the tanning oils of decades past, this product is made for those who want to practice safe sun while still getting that glowy, light-reflecting finish. That said, it's larger, so not super travel-friendly.

Key Ingredients: Coconut oil, avocado oil, titanium dioxide | Scent: Sweet coconut milk | Size: 5 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Best Bronzing

Nudestix Sunshine Oil Body Elixir

View on Nudestix.com $27 at Revolve $38 at Macy's

Want that sunkissed look without the damage of tanning? Sunshine Oil Body Elixir is the body oil for you. It provides instant moisture and a subtle all-over bronzing effect without leaving streaks. And if you apply it regularly, you can build a gradual sunless tan. Instead of DHA (the smelly active ingredient in most self-tanners), this product calls on a botanical complex that's supposed to encourage your skin to produce melanin without being exposed to UV rays. However, like other self-tanners, we noticed this does transfer to fabrics, so make sure it's totally dry before putting on clothes or getting into bed.

Who It's For

Those who want an instant golden glow or a gradual sunless tan without the telltale smell will appreciate this DHA-free product.

Key Ingredients: Coconut, argan, and avocado oils, botanical complex | Scent: Bergamot lavender | Size: 3.4 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Best Multitasker

Dior Solar Sublimating Oil

$70 at dior.com

One annoying thing about most body oils is they're not great for the face because they can clog pores. But not Dior's Solar Sublimating Oil. It can be used on your body and your face and hair. The lightweight, non-greasy formula contains skin-friendly ingredients unlikely to clog your pores, like meadowfoam seed oil and squalane. It leaves a radiant, sun-kissed glow on your skin while adding moisture and shine to your hair. That said, those with fine hair may not want to use it on their hair to avoid weighing it down.

Who It's For

This all-in-one product can be applied to the body, face, and hair when you need extra moisture or want a sun-kissed, radiant glow. But it's not ideal for those with thin hair.

Key Ingredients: Meadowfoam oil, squalane | Scent: Monoi | Size: 4.25 ounces | Cruelty-Free: No

Editor's Favorite

Nuxe Shimmering Dry Oil Huile Prodigieuse

$36 at Amazon View on Nuxe.com

Byrdie news editor Bella Cacciatore gives this product her stamp of approval. It contains a nourishing blend of several plant-derived ingredients—Tsubaki, argan, macadamia, and hazelnut oils, to name a few. As a lightweight, fast-absorbing dry oil with a non-greasy finish, you can get dressed right away. And its subtle shimmer adds just a hint of a bronzy glow. In addition to your body, you can apply it to your hair for some extra shine. While we like the citrusy, sweet floral scent, some might find it overpowering.

Who It's For

If you're looking for a non-greasy dry oil with a subtle shimmer, this one won't disappoint.

Key Ingredients: Tsubaki oil, argan oil, sesame oil | Scent: Sweet citrus floral | Size: 3.3 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes