You know those photos taken in the sun that makes your that make your body look like you’ve just stepped out of a pool of oil? Or those oils that make it look like you just spent a fabulous beach-filled summer in Europe? Yeah.. that’s the vibe I’m going for this summer. There are countless brands on the market that have body oils but it doesn’t help to know which body oil serves what purpose. Body oils for hydrating, body oils to soften/sooth your skin, body oils that create a glowy-effect, or body oils that give you a shimmer for the perfect night out. So, here’s my guide for body oils of all kind!
Honorable Mentions: L’Occitane Cleansing And Softening Shower Oil, Eos Shea Butter Cashmere Body Oil (vanilla cashmere), Nécessaire The Body Oil (grapefruit), Cyclar Vitamin C Body Oil (naked neroli)
my body oil guide
hydrating
Body oils that serve one purpose: keep your skin hydrated, soft, and helps to retain moisture. These won’t be focused on a ‘glowy’ effect, but instead it ensures your skin looks and feels great all day long.
Glow
These oils are high-grade on your skin that highlights a glow that you see the effects of from several feet away. It creates an aura/essence on your skin that is photo-ready at all times. Best for brunch or glow during the daytime.
shimmer + Bronzing
Within that ‘glow’ category, there are oils that bronze your skin (sun-kissed feel) and oils that reflect a shimmering glisten (that sparkle that you just can’t resist). Best for a night out on the town with your pals!
hydrating
scented – gourmand (vanilla)
sol de janiero – bum bum firmeza
glow – with spf
supergoop! – glow oil spf 50
glow – shimmer
tom ford – soleil blanc shimmering body oil
hydrating
scented – fresh + Floral (tropical)
saltair – island orchid
glow – bronzing
patrick ta – major glow nourishing bronzing body oil
glow – shimmer
brunel beauty – golden hour
