Party season is here, and so too is our desire to turn up to the function looking glossy head to toe. When it comes to makeup, this is easy – but for the body it requires a strategic approach. You want something that illuminates when the light hits but doesn’t look like childish glitter; something that feels like silk but doesn’t stain your outfit. It’s a nuanced beauty endeavour but one that makes a world of difference, especially where the festive season and subsequent long summer nights are concerned.
From French classics to limited holiday formulas, find everything you need to look like a 90s supermodel dusted with gold, below.
Victoria Beckham Beauty Portofino 97 Golden Shimmer Body Oil
If you want to emulate Posh dancing on the back deck of a yacht, somewhere off the coast of Liguria during golden hour, this is the oil to use. It has a subtle golden hue that will enhance every skin tone, as well.
CHANEL Beauty N°5 The White Gold Body Oil
It’s a Christmas miracle that this oil is still in stock. As part of CHANEL’s holiday collection, this formula contains the finest pearl-toned shimmer that quietly illuminates the skin. The scent is soft, feminine and powdery, just like its namesake fragrance.
Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil
With his penchant for small outfits, it’s no surprise Tom Ford also knows how to formulate a beautiful, limb-enhancing body shimmer. Soleil Blanc smells like white flowers, sand and crashing waves while the finish is super glossy and sunlit.
Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter
If you want glassy shine without actual shimmer, this semi-solid body oil is super rich and decadent. Also, Hailey Bieber is a fan…
Dior J’Adore Les Adorables Shimmering Body Oil
Worlds collide in the case of this body oil – the rich floral smell of J’Adore with a sheer, solar glow. It’s a grown up shimmer for anyone afraid of looking overly sparkly.
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Shimmering Multi Purpose Dry Oil
This cult French formula is subtle but beautiful on the skin, and the dry oil consistency means it feels lightweight – not greasy, slippery or uncomfortable. Perfect for balmy summer evenings.
Summer Fridays Pool Time Glowing Body Oil
It makes sense that a beauty brand dedicated to the feeling of a summer Friday would make an incredible body oil. With macadamia, apricot and jojoba oils, it’s nourishing and softening with a subtle nutty smell. The sheen is subtle but very gorgeous (especially during golden hour).
Rationale The Illuminating Body Creme
If you want to look like you’ve been dipped in gold, this creme is the one. It has a festive sheen that sparkles in the light, but because it’s a cream, the finish is light and non-greasy. It’s also rich in niacinamide and lactic acid to support smooth, even-toned body skin long term.
Ultra Violette Disco Queen
Made for summer skin, this shimmering body oil has a dry but luminous finish and an SPF of 50 for added sun protection. Perfect for beach/boat days that turn into sunset drinks and dinner.
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