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
a perfect CC cream...I love this CC cream! The shade matches my skin perfectly. Initially I tried the illuminating one and it was good except it was so glittery - not illuminating at all. ...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
IT CosmeticsCC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+
Size: 1.08 oz/ 32 mL·ITEM: 2130961
Color: Rich Honey - rich ebony shade with neutral undertones
$47.00
I tried the illuminating one although I didn’t like the SUPER dewy look it gave me. ...I originally wanted to pick up the illuminating version of this but decided against it after seeing many people describe it as “glittery”, not illuminating.
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.
Dr. Jart+Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30
ITEM: 1855709
Size: 1.7 fl. oz/ 50 mL
$54.00
It is matte, but I use illuminating foundation for my older skin so I still have a dewy look....For more spf protection, I add some underneath this cream. Before and after photos below.
$85.00
It’s very soft and illuminating. For a flawless finish everytime trust MACRENE actives....One of the standout benefits is that it helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles while also having illuminating, moisturizing, and firming properties in this soft textured moisturizer.
NARSPure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Size: 1.9 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2456051
Color: Sydney - M1.2 - medium with warm undertones
$49.00
Appears dry and dull when first applied, once it settles, gives an amazing natural illuminous healthy glow to your skin. Not just a tint, more coverage than that. ...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.
$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.
MILK MAKEUPHydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint
Size: 1 oz / 35 mL·ITEM: 2843142
Color: 12 - deep, neutral to warm
$36.00
Absolutely LOVE this. Such a perfect glow! Buy it! You won’t be disappointed...Perfect glow...This ink with color left me surprised since it fulfills what it promises, the glow it leaves is very beautiful it shows that your skin is very hydrated I liked that although it is an ink the coverage is very good.
What it is: A clean, non-comedogenic 12-hour hydrating gel skin tint with triple-powered hyaluronic acid and buildable light-to-medium coverage for a natural dewy finish.
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Triple-Powered Hyaluronic Acid (aka Triluronic Acid™): Combines 3 molecular weights to deeply hydrate + support your skin barrier.
- Niacinamide, Squalane, and Aloe Water: Help boost moisture + visibly smooth skin.
- Blue Agave Extract: Keeps makeup gripped on up to 12 hours to prevent fading and creasing.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone,
NUDESTIXNudescreen - Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 mL·ITEM: 2647683
Color: Tan - Natural Medium 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: 1509504
Color: Light
$44.00
It really moisturizes and makes my skin look amazing. I tried BB creams and found them too thick but this is the perfect texture. ...My skin looks natural and glows in a subtle way. I still use it over my Clinique Defense moisturizer since my skin is dry. ...I love Clinique CC Cream
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
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