The 7 Best Body Shimmers of 2020

Glowy, shimmery, shiny, and glamorous. If you’ve wondered how Hollywood stars look like actual stars when they walk the red carpet, it has a lot to do with their body shimmer.

Something that all the top makeup artists swear by, body shimmer will fast-track you to healthy, glowy skin without spending hours in the sun. It’s said that the finer the mill of shimmer, the more natural the look. But hey, if you really wanna shine, why keep things small!

Ideal for the sunshine season and when the cold snap returns, the very best body shimmer of 2020 is detailed in this all-you-need-to-know guide.

You don’t need to spend a lot to make your skin shimmer and shine. Start by picking out a scented natural oil such as Jojoba, Hazelnut, or Apricot Kernel. Next, add about 5% Isopropyl Myristate to help reduce greasiness. Once you’ve got that mixed, add in 2 grams of Golden Mica (the DIY shimmer dust), and you’re ready to shine!

Or if you’ve suffered a tragic accident and dropped your favourite highlighter (R.I.P.), bring it back to life as a shimmer body lotion! Simply mix your broken highlighter with a dollop of moisturiser, perhaps either L'Occitane Shea Butter Body Lotion 250ml or La Roche-Posay Lipikar Lait: Body Milk and smooth over skin for a shimmer finish. What a great cheap body shimmer idea!

What you don’t want to look like is a toddler who’s been let loose in the craft cupboard. Think subtle and sun-kissed. Think about where the light naturally hits your body when it’s in the sun. A little dusting of body shimmer spray across your collarbones and along bare legs will highlight your features and give you a glow.

A body shimmer can range from the sparkliest, most stand-out glittery look to a subtle, dewy sheen. It all depends on how hard you want to shine! It can be a powder product that you apply with a brush or a puff; a spray; a lotion; or an oil.

How to make body shimmer with highlighter? And even more importantly, where to put body shimmer? Well, simply pick out your favourite face highlighter and mix it with a lotion you can smooth over your exposed body parts. So glowy!

If you don’t enjoy DIY and need a little help from the professionals, we’ve got the top 7 body shimmers for you to try.

Perfect for a night out, a special occasion, or an average Tuesday, Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Purpose Dry Golden Oil 50mL shimmering oil deeply nourishes skin, keeps you hydrated, and does it all without any silicones or harsh chemicals. Work the oil into your skin to help blur out imperfections. Then spray into your hair for that swishy kinda shine.

Perfect at reviving tired skin and hair, just a quick spritz of Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Shimmering Oil Spray for Hair & Body will give you a sun-kissed shine. Simply shake well, spray, smooth, and go. Bronze Goddess shimmering body oil spray is a cult classic for a reason!

To use, simply pick where on your body you want to glow, and apply ICONIC London Body Illuminator. For a show-stopping effect, pair it with the ICONIC London Body Brush.

Gentle enough to use on the face and body, SALT BY HENDRIX Body Glow 100ml is naturally crafted with Camellia, Apricot Kernel, Jojoba, Argan, and Coconut oils. Wear this body glow to keep skin looking and feeling its healthiest.

Infused with Rosehip and Desert Date oils and Noni Extract, KORA Organics Sun-Kissed Glow Body Oil 100ml keeps the body moisturised and nourished. Plus, it’s a great shimmering body oil for dark skin. Also containing antioxidants and essential fatty acids, Sun-Kissed Glow Body Oil leaves skin feeling velvet-soft and looking beautifully luminescent.

Accentuate your favourite facial feature by adding a little Lancôme Custom Glow Drops to your foundation. For a dewy, bronze shimmer body lotion effect, apply to your Cupid's bow, cheekbones, nose, and brow bone. Stunning!

If you’re looking for the best body shimmer for pale skin, this is a great option. For a subtle glow that’ll give you some feel-good vibes, rub Designer Brands Glow Luminous Body Cream into skin morning and night.