These Products Give You an Instant Sun-Kissed Glow — Without the Sun
There’s something irresistible about bronzed and glowing skin in the summer, but getting that tan isn’t exactly healthy for our skin. While self-tanners are always an option, they take time to develop. Thankfully, there are products on the market that will give you an instant sun-kissed glow without spending countless hours in the sun. We’ve rounded up nine glow boosters that will keep you bronzed, shimmering and shining all summer long.
NYX Professional Makeup
Born to Glow! Liquid Illuminator, $7.50 at Ulta Beauty
Available in four shades, this barely-there illuminator gives subtle shimmer to your complexion so you glow from within. Add a few drops to your favorite moisturizer and your skin will be truly radiant.
Sol de Janeiro
GlowMotions Glow Oil, $35 at Sol de Janeiro
These coveted glow oils sold out within hours of their pre-sale. Not only do they add irresistible shimmer from head to toe, they double as lightweight moisturizers that hydrate and soften your skin.
Perricone MD
No Bronzer Bronzer SPF 30, $35 at Sephora
This serum adds warm color to your complexion so you look like you were beachside all weekend long. You can use to contour and define or mix with your foundation for a shade that’s uniquely you.
BECCA
Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid in Champagne Pop, $41 at Revolve
If you prefer a glowing, dewy finish, this liquid highlighter is for you. It can be worn alone or mixed with your staple products to give you an instant glow.
Chantecaille
Radiance Gel Bronzer, $44 at Bluemercury
Gunky moisturizers are not fun in the summer heat, but this bronze-boosting gel formula is so light you won’t even know it’s on your face.
Clinique
True Bronze Pressed Powder Bronzer, $30 at Ulta Beauty
Bronzers don’t have to be scary when applied all over the face. This natural-looking, buildable powder gives your complexion a sun-kissed glow without the orange tint.
Charlotte Tilbury
Wonderglow Instant Soft-Focus Beauty Flash, $55 at Nordstrom
Think of this perfecting product as an Insta filter in a bottle. It blurs away lines and imperfections and adds a beam of radiance to your skin so you glow all day long.
Dr. Dennis Gross
Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40, $42 at Sephora
After one use you’ll want to keep this two-in-one sunscreen and illuminator in your purse no matter where you go. It adds a hint of glowing color to your complexion for the ultimate no makeup look while protecting your skin from UV damage.
