Want to sparkle like a Joan Rivers ring collection? Me neither. I wanted that back when I was high school, but now that I’m in my mid-forties, that look would be sorta pathetic. Want to glow in a subtle, but flattering way? Me too. It’s a fine line, though, and difficult to find products that aren’t too over the top – or so modest they might as well not even be applied.
I remember a few years ago I was going to a Bar Mitzvah, and thought it would be nice to have a little shimmer. I put Giorgio Armani Midnight Shimmer Powder (LE from a 2005 collection, so that gives you an idea how long ago this party was) on my decolletage, and thought it looked really good. I was wearing a rather low-cut, but otherwise demure dress from J Crew. I got to the party and went into the hors d’oeuvres room, which had a huge window with the setting sun coming through strong. As I stood there chatting, I happened to look down…and was mortified!! My chest wasn’t shimmering, it was SPARKLING like a disco ball…ok, two disco balls. I ran out of there faster than you can say ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and stayed away from bright lights for the rest of the night. And I remember longing for something that shimmered in an adult way. I have been searching for the perfect solution ever since.
Thankfully, I came across a truly grown up version of shimmer spray that gives you a nice, subtle glow and also smells amazing. It’s called Serious Shimmer Cooling Spray by Hampton Sun, and it costs $32 for a 1 oz. bottle.
I previously reviewed Hampton Sun Sunscreen here, where you can find a pretty detailed description of the scent. Trust me, it smells simply AMAZING.
I have the Pearl version of the shimmer spray, although it also comes in Bronze, which I’ll bet is fabulous. The Pearl gives a great highlight to both light and dark skin, and it contains Aloe Vera, Chamomile, and vitamins A through E. Shake up the bottle then spray, and you get a sexy shimmer that is just right – not too much, not too little. The scent is light in the spray, so it’s not overpowering but it’s still there.
I highly recommend this gem if you are looking for an adult version of shimmer – no disco balls here, just fabulous looking skin for the summer months! – Lisa
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Great idea
I hear ya on the glitter! I want sheen, not chunky mica. This sounds like something I would like – thanks for the review!
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