Braving scorching temperatures to achieve sun-kissed skin is worth nothing if you can’t show it off, and summer’s beauty trend goes by the motto ‘if you’ve got it, flaunt it.’ Shimmering body oil is back with a more elevated spin, unlike the all-over glitter those of us of a certain age remember from our tweens. Say goodbye to chunky, uneven sparkles and sickly sweet scents – the grown-up version of the trend champions subtlety and skin-nourishing ingredients. Here, MOJEH rounds-up the shimmering oils and lotions to add to your summer body-care routine.
Almond Shimmering Body Oil, L’Occitane
L’Occitane’s gourmand, good-enough-to-eat body oil is a tried-and-trusted classic because of its gentle almond scent and nourishing, fast-absorbing formula. L’Occitane ramps-up its offering with the addition of shimmer this season, adding a subtle veil to your skin to enhance that summer glow. Shop now
No5 The Beige Gold Body Oil, Chanel Beauty
Gabrielle Chanel broke the mould with the launch of No5 over a century ago; it revolutionised the world of perfumery and a bottle is still sold every 30 seconds. This limited-edition release sees the beloved fragrance in a body oil form infused with pearlescent particles for a satin, beige-gold finish. Shop now
Huile Prodigieuse Or Roll-On, Nuxe
The pocket-friendly iteration of Nuxe’s best-selling Huile Prodigieuse makes achieving an enviable glow even easier. The satin-feel formula boasts natural-origin pearly particles as well as seven botanical oils for all-day moisture. The best part? It can be used across body, face and hair for an all-over glow. Shop now
Marrakech Shimmer Luminous Body Gel Oil, Whind
Created to mimic the glow from a holiday spent under the Moroccan sun, this shimmering oil leaves skin nourished and radiant. The formula is powered by six cold-pressed botanical oils and an ultra-fine micro shimmer, all wrapped in the soft scent of warm amber. Shop now
Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil, Tom Ford
Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc is one of the most iconic body oils on the market, and for good reason. The lightweight formula revitalises the skin and seduces with the scent of summer – bergamot, yang ylang and coco de mer accord are spiked with pistachio and cardamom oil. Shop now
The Ritual of Karma Shimmering Body Oil, Rituals
A marriage of jojoba, oliva and safflower oil nourish the skin while a subtle shimmer revives dullness and boosts your tan. Lather the decadent, non-sticky formula on post-shower to envelop yourself in both pearlescent mineral particles and a gentle fragrance of white tea and lotus flower. Shop now
