10 best shimmer body oils that deliver a sun-kissed glow while keeping skin soft and hydrated

Awards aren't everything, but there's a reason Ciroa Beauty's Berry Much Love You Shimmer Body Oil took home a Cosmopolitan 2025 Beauty Award Winner for 'Best Body Illuminator'. The ultra-lightweight formula is infused with a sweet, juicy fragrance and light-reflecting shimmer particles that instantly revive dull-looking skin, leaving limbs looking radiant, healthy and ready for summer.

When temperatures rise, the last thing you want is a complicated layering routine involving body oil, SPF and shimmer. Thankfully, Kopari has wrapped all three into one easy-to-use product. The lightweight mist sprays on effortlessly, leaving skin protected, hydrated and subtly luminous in a matter of seconds. Simply spritz, blend and go about your day!

At £90, Victoria Beckham's shimmer body oil offering is not exactly an impulse purchase, but it is undeniably luxurious. If expensive holidays could be bottled, they'd probably smell a lot like this. Inspired by VB's signature Portofino '97 fragrance, the oil combines notes of white flowers, sea breeze and warm amber for a scent that feels impossibly chic. The golden shimmer leaves skin looking beautifully lit from within rather than overtly sparkly, making it perfect for anyone who prefers an understated glow. The only drawback (other than the price)? There's no stopper on the bottle, so you'll want a steady hand when pouring to avoid wasting any of the precious formula.

NUXE's Huile Prodigieuse has achieved cult status for good reason, and this shimmering floral version is every bit as impressive. The multi-tasking formula combines six precious plant oils and vitamin E to nourish skin, hair and even the face, while the handy roll-on applicator makes application virtually foolproof. Best of all, the shimmer particles are beautifully refined, delivering radiance rather than disco-ball sparkle.

Ultra Violette's Disco Queen SPF 50 Luminous Body Oil sets a new gold standard for shimmer body oils. It's shimmerly rather than glittery, deeply hydrating thanks to a blend of almond oil, coconut oil and vitamin E, and offers broad-spectrum SPF 50. Glow, moisture and sun protection in a bottle? The holy trinity!

NGL, BaliBody wasn't my first port of call when searching for the best shimmer body oils. But this formula is a prime example of why you should never judge a product before trying it. The lightweight gel texture glides effortlessly over skin and absorbs quickly without any greasy residue, leaving behind a healthy, glossy glow that looks super natural.

While shimmer body oils can be worn year-round, summer is undeniably their moment. And Saltair's Pink Beach Shimmering Body Oil feels tailor-made for sunny days and bare limbs. The scent alone is enough to transport you elsewhere, blending creamy coconut, almond blossom, and warm vanilla into something that smells remarkably like a luxury tropical holiday.

Working with a tighter budget? Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Shimmer Radiance Oil proves you don't need to spend a fortune to achieve glowing skin. For under £15, the nourishing oil formula delivers the brand's signature cocoa butter goodness alongside a subtle shimmer finish. The result is skin that feels soft, moisturised and noticeably more radiant.