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 CosmeticsCC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+

Size: 1.08 oz/ 32 mL·ITEM: 2130920

Color: Fair Light - ivory pink shade with cool undertones

8.4K Reviews

$47.00

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Beautiful glow...It’s the perfect one for me!!! It’s illuminating and gives me a beautiful healthy glow. I highly recommend it....It is so moisturizing and in no way feels like sun screen. I also have the Illuminating type and it is even better. I would recommend getting the one with the glow.

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.

IT CosmeticsCC+ Cream Illumination with SPF 50+

Size: 1.08 oz/ 32 mL·ITEM: 1954767

Color: Rich - golden brown shade with warm undertones

871 Reviews

$47.00

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Glow...A constant in my beauty bag is This illuminating CC, Pop lash extension mascara,...very illuminating...covers well, not completely, but I didnt expect it to. it illuminates my skin so well!! I love it.

What it is: A color-correcting, full-coverage foundation with SPF 50 physical mineral sunscreen that delivers a flawless, radiant finish.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Radiant

Formulation: Cream

SPF: SPF 50+

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.
- Niacin (B Vitamin): Supports skin barrier function and visible elasticity, promotes a more even-looking tone, and combats the appearance of blemishes and hyperpigmentation.

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

2.1K Reviews

$22.00

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Would buy it 100 times again. Gives you an amazing glow....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

Soleil ToujoursFace Glow Tinted Moisturizer Mineral SPF 50 with Vitamin C

ITEM: 2811180

Size: 1.3 oz / 40 ml

27 Reviews

$58.00

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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.

MACRENE activesHigh Performance Tinted Moisturizer

Size: 0.5 oz·ITEM: 2780468

Color: Light Medium

120 Reviews

$85.00

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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.

Charlotte TilburyUnisex Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer

ITEM: 2117190

Size: 1.35 oz/ 40 mL

171 Reviews

$46.00

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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: 2647683

Color: Tan - Natural Medium tint

458 Reviews

$38.00

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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: 1509512

Color: Light Medium

812 Reviews

$44.00

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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

Dr. Jart+Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30

ITEM: 1855709

Size: 1.7 fl. oz/ 50 mL

6.2K Reviews

$54.00

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For more spf protection, I add some underneath this cream. Before and after photos below....If I want a bit more color or highlight, I put a bit of Trish McEvoy's "Smooth & Illuminate" on my cheekbones or all over. But mostly, this magic stuff makes me look FABULOUS without foundation or tints.

NARSPure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Size: 1.9 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2456051

Color: Sydney - M1.2 - medium with warm undertones

3.5K Reviews

$49.00

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This tinted is the best for me among many foundations, tinted, BB I have tried. Skin glows naturally....Love this tinted moisturizer, very illuminating. It did cause me to breakout the first week I used it, but I have been using it for a year now without any issues.

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.