Illuminating Creams
Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Illuminating Creams.
If you're looking for a new way to illuminate your face, look no further than illuminating creams. These products are designed to be worn on the skin and give the appearance of having a sheen of light from within. They can be used in a variety of ways, from adding a subtle glow to brightening your complexion.
IT CosmeticsMini CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+
Size: 0.4 oz / 23 mL·ITEM: 2872588
Color: Deep - neutral to warm undertones
$22.00
However, I just found out this CC cream comes in two varieties, regular and illuminating. ...If you were considering trying an it cosmetics cc cream, definitely try this one and not the illuminating one.
What it is: A full-coverage foundation, hydrating serum to fight visible signs of aging, and SPF 50+ sunscreen all in one.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
SPF: SPF 50+
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps while minimizing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Niacinamide: Minimizes the appearance of discoloration and promotes even-, radiant-looking skin.
- Vitamin E: Soothes and nourishes.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: The full-coverage, natural finish
NARSPure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Size: 1.9 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2456101
Color: Guernsey - D1 - deep with neutral undertones
$49.00
Loved that it provided an illuminating finish when initially applied, but illuminating (glowing..whatever you want to call it) and oily skin are not a good combination. ...I ultimately went one shade darker than my own skin, because the Sephora employee helping me recommended that I mix it with STILA Illuminate. It toned down the color and gave me a subtly glow.
What it is: A lightweight tinted moisturizer that hydrates and smooths skin while brightening with vitamin C and protecting with SPF 30.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Cream
SPF: SPF 30 and Under
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C: Visibly evens out skin tone for a brighter-looking complexion.
- French Polynesian Kopara: Helps to hydrate, condition, and refine the look of skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
IT CosmeticsCC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+
Size: 1.08 oz/ 32 mL·ITEM: 1868140
Color: Fair - ivory shade with warm undertones
$47.00
Every time I use this cream, my skin literally glows. I never wear foundation. ...Tried this one vs the illuminating CC cream, and didn’t like it as much. Much more thicker and dryer on my very combo skin (very dry/very oily) compared to the Illuminating one, but still lasted a long time.
What it is: A color-correcting, full-coverage foundation with SPF 50 physical mineral sunscreen that delivers a flawless, natural finish.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
SPF: SPF over 30
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Collagen: Enhances visible elasticity for a youthful, smooth appearance.
- Peptides: Help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and support natural collagen for smoother, firmer-looking skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Locks in moisture, supports visible elasticity, and diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates parabens and phthalates.
Soleil ToujoursFace Glow Tinted Moisturizer Mineral SPF 50 with Vitamin C
ITEM: 2811180
Size: 1.3 oz / 40 ml
$58.00
This has this perfect amount of tint to help give my skin a gorgeous glow! I am so in love! A must have...Best part is the slight glow it leaves on my skin. It's a beautiful dewy glow that I love!!!
What it is: A tinted mineral sunscreen moisturizer with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide plus mica for a radiant finish on all skin tones.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C: Visibly brightens and firms skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Boosts moisture levels for a more youthful, plump, and dewy complexion.
- Niacinamide: Promotes a smooth and supple skin surface and visibly evens skin tone.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, comes in recyclable packaging, and is reef-safe.
$85.00
It not only moisturizes, but also gives you that glow that every girl drives for. I definitely would recommend if looking for a natural daily tan....It’s very soft and illuminating. For a flawless finish everytime trust MACRENE actives.
$46.00
I’m a minimalist with makeup and wanted a moisturizer that would give me a nice glow. I was trying to find a replacement for my glamglow illuminating moisturizer that got discontinued and thought maybe this would work. ...Healthy Summer Glow!...Lightweight cream that instantly gives you a sun kissed face!
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
What it is:
A year-round hydrating, tinted moisturizer.
Solutions for:
- Dryness
If you want to know more…
Charlotte Tilbury's moisturizer creates a sunkissed, summer glow any time of the year. Lightly tinted and incredibly hydrating, this streak-free formula absorbs easily, leaving behind just the right amount of natural, radiant color.
NUDESTIXNudescreen - Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL·ITEM: 2647675
Color: Nude - natural light tint
$38.00
I actually am surprised by this sunscreen, I really am enjoying it. it's hydrating and illuminating. It does take some time to fully absorb and rub in but a small price to pay for the finish!...It’s no news that spf should be used even in the winter to prevent aging, so this cream is an absolute must have. No breakouts, natural glow & sun protection.
What it is: A light, hydrating, and oil-free SPF lotion, rich in vegan-powered extracts to help protect against free radicals as well as blue light.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Purple Tea Extract: Antioxidants defend against free radicals.
- Green Algae Extract: A natural source of niacinamide that provides moisturizing properties.
- Passionflower Extract: Protects the skin from the adverse effects of atmospheric pollutants.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.
CLINIQUEMoisture Surge CC Cream Hydrating Colour Corrector Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Size: 1.4 oz·ITEM: 1509520
Color: Medium
$44.00
I love Clinique CC Cream...My skin looks natural and glows in a subtle way. I still use it over my Clinique Defense moisturizer since my skin is dry. ...It really moisturizes and makes my skin look amazing. I tried BB creams and found them too thick but this is the perfect texture.
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Dry
What it is:
A simple step for glowing skin that moisturizes, perfects, and protects with SPF.
Solutions for:
- Dullness and uneven skintone
If you want to know more…
Lightweight formula instantly color corrects a range of complexion concerns—redness, dullness, sallowness—so all you see is a healthy-looking glow. Oil-free hydration and sunscreen mean a more flawless look tomorrow, too.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
tarteBB blur tinted moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
Size: 1 fl oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2413003
Color: Tan - tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
$42.00
I'm a tarte fan, so when they discontinued their illuminating BB cream, I knew for sure I would try one of the brand's other BB creams. ...I had bought a few drugstore BB creams prior to this, have used the Tarte illuminating cream, Laura Mercier tinted lotion, etc but this BB cream is amazing.
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