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These are the 25 Best Body Butter, Oils and Shimmers for 2025.

Classic Body Butter, Oils & Shimmers

These are tried and true brands. They have built substantial reputations over the years.

1. Vaseline Illuminate Me: Body Butter & Body Oil 

Vaseline, one of the biggest staples in skincare, offers this dual body butter and oil combination.

Specifically useful for melanin-rich skin, this duo from this trusted brand leaves your skin looking and feeling lustrous. 

2. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Oil Mist

Not only is this product affordable, but the hypoallergenic formula makes it great for everyone. The light mist texture also allows a lightweight yet full coverage. 

3. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Shimmer Radiance Body Oil 

In addition to being the most affordable of the bunch, Palmer’s body oil is the tried-and-true method of moisture, hydration and sheen. This oil single-handedly proves highest quality can be found at even the lowest prices

4. Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter

There’s a reason why Hawaiian Tropic has become a go-to for all things sun protection and this product is no different.

With shea butter, coconut oil and avocado oil, this body butter keeps it simple while allowing for up to 12 hours of deep moisture. It’s the epitome of a vacation essential. 

5. Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Whipped Body Butter 

This body butter by Kiehl’s is another in a long line of dependable products. It is unisex and works for all skin types.

Infused with soy milk and honey, this product evokes a classic, familiar essence.

6. CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Cream

Though the least showy of the bunch, the brand recognition of CeraVe in the skincare industry, particularly by dermatologists, is difficult to beat.

For those who like to keep it simple, this is the most classic moisturizer to keep your skin soft. With three essential ceramides and a thick, rich texture, it helps restore the protective skin barrier. 

Fan Favorite Body Butter, Oils & Shimmers

These products frequently come highly recommended amongst various consumers and platforms. These products are always at the top of the mind—and body.

7.  Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream 

The Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream comes highly recommended, striking a pleasant balance between luxurious and economical.

Providing the best of both worlds, this viral sensation guarantees luminance and hydration in one. Its sustainable, refillable packaging is just the cherry on top. 

8.  SOL DE JANEIRO Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

Perhaps the most frequently recommended on the entire list, this product appears to be a go-to when it comes to replenishing and rejuvenating the skin.

Though this brand has many products revered similarly, the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream takes the cake. In addition to hydration, this cream also tightens and brightens the skin giving the user an overall glow.

9. NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Shimmer 

Known mostly for its shimmer and shine, this product is a staple amongst skincare enthusiasts.

It is multi-purpose, functioning as hydration for both the face and hair in addition to the body. The signature sleek design and satin texture leave you luminous from the inside out. 

10. OSEA Undaria Algae™ Body Oil 5

This after-shower body oil is hailed as a classic—and for good reason.

The vegan formula sets itself apart with a unique use of seaweed algae as the premium ingredient. Despite appearances, the oil is not greasy.

Its fast absorption is ideal for convenience and clarity.  

11.  Sol de Janeiro Glowmotions Glow Body Oil

Don’t let the compact packaging fool you. This glow body oil does a lot with a little.

Suitable for all shades and skin tones, this slick oil gives a warm, sunny tint perfect for spring break.

Don’t be surprised if someone stops you to tell you you’re glowing.

12. Naturium Glow Getter: Body Oil and Whipped Multi-Oil Body Butter

Whether it’s the body oil or body butter, Naturium’s “Glow Getter” line is an undisputed winner. Their use of botanical oils and plant-based peptides sets these products apart. If you want a healthy glow, this is the way to go. 

13. DIBS Beauty Status Stick

A staple in the world of makeup and skincare, this beauty stick is the quickest and most efficient tool to make yourself shine.

The award-winning highlighter stick allows you to instantly emphasize certain parts of your body and make you shimmer from head to toe.

It’s easily applicable as the stick runs smoothly across areas you wish to highlight, the effect instantaneous. 

14. Being Frenshe

Whether in a mist, drip oil or roll-on iteration, the results of this product remain reliable.

The shea butter and jojoba oil combination is difficult to beat, especially with its reasonable dollar amount. 

Hidden Gems

These are the lesser-known, but still highly coveted products.

15. Kopari Beauty Sunglaze Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen 

With one of the most unique product designs, this allows you to douse yourself in a literal mist of skin goodness. With a single waft, the glaze is evenly distributed and you’re good to go. 

The lightweight mist is easy and breezy, killing two birds with one stone by providing SPF 42.

16. Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil Serum for Scars and Stretch Marks, Face and Body Moisturizer

For people with sensitive skin, this is the holy grail of skincare hydration.

The non-comedogenic formula uses Vitamin E and Vitamin A to maximize

moisture.

The benefits don’t stop there. It has also been proven effective for scars and stretch marks.

17. Supergoop! Glowscreen 

SPF is always a plus, and Supergoop knows it.

This tinted moisturizer comes in various shades and doubles as a makeup primer. The combination of niacin-amide and hyaluronic acid ensures this product provides the very best skincare has to offer in more ways than one.

18. Youth To the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Body Butter

This comprehensive body butter boosts radiance and enhances glow at once.

The superberry antioxidants, which are known to combat dullness, are what sets this apart. The deeply enriched texture provides up to 48 hours of premium moisture.

19. Soothing House Handcrafted Coconut Cream Pie Body Oil 

This handcrafted oil is a favorite amongst TikTok users.

Not only does a purchase support a smaller business, but it is extremely affordable, cutely packaged and purported to smell amazing.

Despite multiple variations of scents being available, the most talked about is the coconut cream pie flavor. 

20. BODY by TPH Anything Glows Body Oil

This is a luxe but lightweight oil.

It can be used for both men and women. With a familiar and comforting vanilla essence, this oil evokes a sense of home.

It is reasonably priced, compact and successful in leaving the skin feeling nourished and looking dewy. 

21. Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter 

This body butter combines whipped argan oil and whipped shea butter for an ultra-hydrating effect.

The air-whipped texture is light to the touch but provides a deep replenishment. This product works wonders for every skin type, ensuring a long-lasting, velvety smooth result. 

22. Saltair Body Oil

Coming in three distinct scents, Saltair is a luxurious oil at a very affordable price. Best when used after showering, this botanical moisturizer will keep you looking dewy and feeling rejuvenated one pump at a time. 

Luxury Body Butter, Oils & Shimmers

These are products with a bit of a higher price range. If you’re looking to splurge, these are the way to go.

23. Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil

This unisex body oil puts you directly in the lap of luxury.

Typical of the iconic Tom Ford brand, the package is as classy as its contents. It is highly visible and is sure to make you shimmer.

24. Moroccanoil Shimmering Body Oil

As stated on the bottle itself, this body oil’s main prerogative is leaving the body sleek and shiny.

Its dropper format sets it apart from many others as it allows you precise and pristine control over exactly where and how much you want to disperse. The luminosity it provides is significant.

25. Patrick Ta Major Glow Balm

If you’re looking for a glass-like glow, this is the balm for you.

Useful for both the face and body, this not only hydrates and protects the skin, but gives it a glossy finish to top it all off.

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