The best shimmer products will give you a healthy, radiant glow. They're great for summer, and they can be worn year-round. Here are some of shimmer lotions and creams on the market today.
$14.00
good moisturizer...Is does have a slight shimmer to it, but not noticeable on the skin. I’ve started a vitamin c serum and this moisturizer to help with discoloration so I’m waiting to see if it works!...After a few hours the shine peeks through my nose but trust me it’s lasting way longer than a lot of the other moisturizers I’ve tried, epochal my those that claim to be oil free.
What it is: A silky moisturizer containing 0.5% Symbright® that visibly brightens the skin while boosting moisture levels.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 0.5% Symbright®: Visibly brightens and improves the appearance of uneven skin tone.
- 2% Kakadu Plum Extract: Rich in vitamin C, it quickly boosts skin’s radiance and luminosity.
- 1% Red Algae Complex: Provides long-lasting moisture and hydration to the skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
$77.00
Great daytime moisturizer...I’m very picky about moisturizers, and this one is great. Dewy as promised! ...Best Dr Dennis moisturizer...I have a very dry skin, so not all the moisturizers work for me. After using for almost 14 days I can say this is one of the best moisturizers for a dry skin.
What it is: An ultra-rich, replenishing cream powered by vitamin C that hydrates and visibly transforms dry, dull skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid: Minimizes and prevents the appearance of hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles.
- Lactic Acid: Increases absorption and enhances antioxidant performance.
- Squalane: Hydrates and moisturizes.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This cream contains vitamin C, an essential vitamin that helps visibly improve skin densit
ITEM: 2791911
Size: 1.69 oz / 50 mL
$38.00
Best moisturizer...One of the best moisturizers I’ve used. For context, I have sensitive skin and have tried many different moisturizers. ...It made my makeup glide on and left my skin looking healthy, glowy, and radiant without any shimmer or oiliness. I love this!!! 100% would recommend!
What it is: A lightweight cream that provides time-release hydration, helping skin feel firmer and more elastic in as little as one week, all while soothing and prepping skin for makeup.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Great Skin ™ Complex: Contains peptides, spermidine, and barrier polysaccharides to support skin’s elasticity, firmness, and tone.
- Oat Extract and Glycerin: Soothe and moisturize skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides penetrating hydration.
ITEM: 2736452
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml
$60.00
This Claris moisturizer was a product I was excited to try. I love trying new moisturizers because I have very dry skin. ...Plus, it has a luxurious, lightweight texture with a pink shimmer, which absorbs quickly without leaving any stickiness on the skin after application.
What it is: A daily moisturizer that targets the first visible signs of aging to smooth the look of lines, refine the appearance of pores, and support a strong moisture barrier—for a healthy-looking glow.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide 2%: Visibly smooths fine lines and refines skin’s texture.
- Organic Sea Holly Bio-Extract: Reinforces skin’s moisture barrier.
- Organic Strawberry Tree Fruit Extract: Visibly refines skin’s texture and tightens pores.
Ingredient Callouts: This product comes in recyclable packaging.
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ITEM: 2781227
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml
$52.00
Mmm love a good vitamin c moisturizer. This has the classic orangey scent and surprisingly has some shimmer! ...It gives my face a nice that shines though when I do my makeup. It's hydrating and makes my skin look super healthy and gorgeous.
What it is: A daily moisturizer, powered by gold-complexed vitamin C and banana pigments, that quickly brightens, delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, and improves and extends makeup wear.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Gold-Complexed Vitamin C: Visibly enhances brightness and elasticity.
- Banana Powder-Inspired Pigments: Quickly illuminate, blur, and visibly brighten.
- Niacinamide: Visibly brightens and reduces dark spots.
ITEM: 2533529
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL
$49.00
I can definitely tell that my face is much firmer after using Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Vitamin C Moisturizer. Especially around my eye area. I love the luminosity of this product, my face just shines and looks so healthy & brighter. ...A must have Moisturizer!...This moisturizer is amazing! It left my skin feeling so soft and hydrated.
What it is: A concentrated 5% vitamin C moisturizer brightens, evens tone, firms and delivers 24-hour clinically proven hydration + healthier skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:;
- Vitamin C 5%: Visibly brightens dullness by countering tone-altering free-radical damage.
- Hexapeptide-5: Supports barrier health and trains skin to stay hydrated over time.
- Polyglutamic Acid: A humectant that locks hydration into skin for a supple, firm feel.
$27.00
This is such a beautiful product! It has a moisturizer texture that’s not oily at all, but also gives some glow. ...Light Shimmer...I don't get that much but it gives a light shimmer.
What it is: A highlighting gel-cream infused with ceramides, squalane & hyaluronic acid to give skin a gorgeous soft-focus glow. Wear alone, over or under makeup.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Gel-Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vegan Squalane and Ceramides: Support a strong skin moisture barrier and leave skin feeling smooth.
- Kakadu Plum: Visibly brightens with its rich vitamin C content.
- Hyaluronic Acid and Watermelon Extract: Draw moisture into skin for a plump, bouncy look.
$68.00
My skin feels so smooth after using it. And it shimmers with radiance! There's no harsh chemicals in the ingredients. ...All natural facial moisturizer...This is a long-lasting,super lightweight facial cream.I like that it's a water based cream infused with plant extracts.Your skin will drink this cream up.Not only does it hydrate your skin it also helps to reduce shine,brightens and plumps your skin while minimizing the appearance of pores.The scent takes a little time to get use to though.
What it is: A lightweight water-cream plumps skin with moisture for up to 72 hours, visibly brightens, and nourishes skin for a satin-matte glow.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Redness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sugar Beets and Adzuki Bean Sprouts: Deliver immediate and long-lasting hydration.
- Niacinamide: Restores the skin’s barrier by locking in moisture.
- Kale Sprouts and Upcycled Olives: Brighten and soothe for radiant skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free and cruelty-free
ITEM: 2640688
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL
$58.00
One of my favorite moisturizers! For context, some of my favorites are: the OG Peter Thomas Roth moisturizer, the newest Youth to The People moisturizer & the Summer Friday moisturizer...Love love love this moisturizer! I do prefer thicker, heavier moisturizers but also ones that don’t peel or have heavy fragrances.
What it is: A rich barrier moisturizer that supports barrier defense and drenches your skin with protective moisture.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 30% Hyaluronic Acid Complex: A potent hydrator that plumps the look of skin with moisture.
- 3% HydraFence™: Helps provide up to 120 hours of enhanced hydration.
- Moisture Barrier Boosting Complex™: Helps increase the look of skin thickness to combat effects of dehydrators.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retin