How body gloss will give you the best glow of your life
When you're so obsessed with highlighter that you start mixing it into your body moisturiser, you know you're a true glow girl.
But guys and gals, there's an easier way and it's glossier than your crushed-powder-with-lotion combo will ever be.
Body gloss is like wrapping your limbs in a 3D-like shimmer veil. Some come with the added benefit of bronzing, while some add a silver mermaid sheen.
Not only does a gloss leave your skin glowing, hydrated and healthy, it also subtly blurs and perfects, providing just another excuse to leave the heavy-duty body foundations of Instagram well alone.
From oils to lotion, creams and more, there's not a gloss we've come across that can't supply you with your best summer skin yet...
Shimmer Body Oil, £42, Anastasia Beverly Hills
This shimmery body oil from the queen of brows (and eye palettes and now apparently body gloss) is best described as liquid gold. It's lightweight, non-sticky and packs some serious sheen. Plus, it leaves parched summer skin hydrated and healthy, making your glow that little bit more natural-looking.
Glo Gloss, £9.99, Bondi Sands
This stuff is subtle, natural and chic. It's a great one for those who want an instant natural tan that's easy to spread (the lotion is more thin than thick) with a really subtle gloss, that's more on the dewy side than the shimmer. Think of it like an instant strobing tan.
Huile Prodigieuse Or, £34, Nuxe
Ladies and gentleman, give it up for the OG. Well, this is actually the bronzing version because, summer + UK weather. But both the original Dry Oil and Bronzing Dry Oil from Nuxe will hydrate your skin, while adding a sheen that makes you look like you were dipped in an angel bath.
Instant Tan Finishing Gloss, £12, St Tropez
Instant high-shine skin with a touch of bronze that's perfect for layering over a slightly faded tan to prolong its life.
The Gloss, £24, Tan-Luxe
This body gloss comes in roll-on stick form, making it quick and easy for targeted twinkle and shine.
Copacabana Bronze Glow Oil, £35, Sol de Janeiro
If any top-to-toe gloss can replace your moisturiser permanently, this one can. Not only does it add a subtle shimmer, but it softens the skin and leaves it smelling like salted caramel and pistachios.
Shimmer Effect Sun Lotion SPF 8, £9.99, Hawaiian Tropic
A body gloss with SPF?! Yes it's only 8, but it's better than nothing and it'll leave you glistening in the sun like Edward Cullen.
Shimmering Body Oil, £25.95, Bali Body
One to take on holiday, this bronze oil with gold shimmer particles is also a super skin hydrator. Give it a good shake to release the shimmer particles.
Shimmering Dry Oil Honey, £18, The Body Shop
Everyone raves about this brilliant illuminating bronzing oil, calling it a dupe for Body Lava at half the price.
After Glow Gloss, £9.99, Skinny Tan
Formulated to be applied after tan, this clear gel is a combination of coconut, macadamia and sunflower seed oil that provides a super glossy finish that's also really good for the skin.
