14 silky body oils your skin will love all summer long

Intended to deliver a bit of everyday magic to your beauty routine, this oil-gel hybrid contains golden shimmer and vitamin C for an all over glow.

$72 at MECCA

A duo of coconut and monoi oils take care of the hydrating, gloss-enhancing part of the equation, while a dreamy frangipani fragrance handles the whole ‘making you want to reapply multiple times per minute’ thing.

$85 at Elemis

Want to smell like coconuts and vanilla? Oh, of course you do, who are we kidding? However, it also doesn’t hurt that this all-over scent comes with a serious serving of golden sparkle.

$64 at Selfridges

This dry-touch mist takes all the classic cons of oils (stickiness, messiness and overzealous richness) and flips them, making it a mess-free mix of hydrating ingredients that will soothe sensitive skin instead of overwhelming it.

$8.99 at Priceline

If it’s a citrus scent and delicately light feel you’re looking for, this argan, sweet almond and apricot kernel oil combo (fragranced with lemon, orange and bergamot) will certainly work a treat.

$108 at MECCA

Billed by the brand as ‘sun-kissed summer skin in a bottle’, it’s practically the gold standard in body oils (in more ways than one considering it’s infused with literal gold leaf; fancy, huh?).

$157 at Myer

This tinted glossy guy is a global best-seller and yet, in our opinion, still somehow extremely underrated. It's just that good! It favours shimmer over shine for a glitzy golden finish and smells like a bouquet of fresh Tahitian florals – delightful.

$88 at MECCA

Nourishing oils camellia and jojoba take centre stage in this organic body oil blend to moisturise limbs. Clémence Organics Ultimate Body Oil contains calendula to support healing and soothe skin, while chamomile and lavender essential oils aim to calm the senses. 

$69.98 at Clémence Organics

My ilo Fondle Oil is a multipurpose body oil that assists in moisturising skin and encouraging sensual play through touch and massage. Enriched with antioxidant-rich, anti-ageing Kakadu plum, it’s scented with relaxing jasmine and sandalwood and gentle enough for all skin types.

$44 at My ilo

Formulated with 100 per cent natural ingredients (win, we know) that help to improve the appearance of stretch marks, scars and uneven skin tone, this oil is all about giving your skin the most even and glowy appearance possible. It's lightweight but heavily hydrating, making it a real winner for soothing summer skin!

$24.99 at Chemist Warehouse

A range of body oils designed to represent the star sign element families (air, water, fire and earth), Astromantique blends together a mix of ingredients that fit with your zodiac vibe. For example, 'FIRE' (made for anyone that's a fire sign, AKA a Leo, Aries or Sagittarius) features spritely bergamot and spicy cinnamon.

$69.95 at Astromantique

This beautifully nourishing body oil is the perfect counterpart to your summer's eve. After spending the day swimming in the (oh-so-drying) ocean make time to slather this rejuvenating zesty (think: lime and mandarin) oil over your skin. This oil was the first seaweed-based formulation that also includes skin-tightening even primrose oil. 

$80 at Voya Beauty