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Slathering yourself in shimmery body oil will not only moisturize your skin but also give you that lit-from-within glow.
The oil leaves a multidimensional shimmer and a fruity, coconutty aroma in its wake.
Just remember to shake the bottle before every use since oils tend to separate.
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And Victoria Beckham Beautys Portofino ‘97 Golden Shimmer Body Oil does that for us.
And its subtle shimmer adds just a hint of a bronzy glow.
Considering the steep price, we wouldn’t necessarily use this as an everyday moisturizer.
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It comes in several shades to complement darker skin tonesfrom 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.
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Our rec for dry skin has to be Truly Beautys Golden Glaze Luxury Body Oil.
And it’s not too greasy, either."
Instead, it dries in seconds without a sticky residue.
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The fragrance-free Lux Unfiltered N10 Blurring Body Glow is acne-friendly, as its made with noncomedogenicsqualane.
Sunshine Oil Body Elixir is the body oil for you.
It provides instant moisture and a subtle all-over bronzing effect without leaving streaks.
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And if you apply it regularly, it’s possible for you to build a gradual sunless tan.
But not Dior’s Solar Sublimating Oil.
It can be used on your body, face, and hair.
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The lightweight, nongreasy formula contains skin-friendly ingredients unlikely to clog your pores, likemeadowfoam seed oiland squalane.
It leaves a radiant, sun-kissed glow on your skin while adding moisture and shine to your hair.
The radiant finish will leave your skin looking illuminated.
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What to Look for in a Shimmer Body Oil
Anywhere you want to glow!
you might also just rub it in like a lotion for an all-over glow.
If oil-based formulas don’t typically play well with your complexion, you might be in luck.
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You want to wait until the oil is completely dry to avoid transferring it onto your clothes.
It depends on your preference.
Others like using a makeup brush, like akabuki or a fan brush, for a more precise utility.
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Taylor Augustin Littlejohnis a beauty and fashion writer with bylines in Byrdie, Brides, InStyle, and more.
Because of this, she particularly enjoys discussing body products that will give you that glowy look.
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