Bethenny Frankel's Secret to a 'Beach Glow' Is the $13 Illuminating Moisturizer I've Used for Years

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Gregg DeGuire / FilmMagic; AmazonFor the umpteenth time this season,Bethenny Frankeltraded New York’s cold winter weather fora warm beach dayin Miami on Monday, March 3. Before heading out for a day in the Florida sun,Frankel got on TikTokto share the skin and bodycare routine she uses to achieve a paparazzi-ready “beach glow.”She said she reaches for three products to create a final result that’s moisturizing, bronzing, and glow-inducing while also protecting her skin from the sun. Two of them are under-$20 picks available at Amazon, and one of her go-to products — theL’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion— has been a staple in my makeup bag for years. It’s even been used on celebrities includingHelen MirrenandEva Longoriato achieve a red carpet-ready glow.Bethenny Frankel’s “Beach Glow” FormulaL’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion, $12 (orig. $17);amazon.comSun Bum SPF 15 Moisturizing Tanning Oil, $17 (orig. $20);amazon.comSupergoop Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50, $44;supergoop.comL’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi GlotionAmazon$17$12 at AmazonThis illuminating moisturizer is my go-to for creating a glowy base under my makeup. It also gives my chest and collarbones a sun-kissed glow on special occasions. The tried-and-true pick evens out my skin tone and adds color to my face on no-makeup makeup days, too. Frankel opted to bronze and highlight nearly her entire body with the glowy tint, achieving a sunless-tan effect that emphasized her washboard abs and toned arms.The moisturizing illuminator, whichone shopper dubbed“magic on a bottle,” is currently 28 percent off at Amazon, bringing the price down to just $12 in the medium and rich hues.Sun Bum SPF 15 Moisturizing Tanning OilAmazon$20$17 at AmazonFrankel mixed L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion with this tanning oil from Sun Bum, which offers SPF 15 sun protection. The water-resistant spray is jam-packed with moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil, aloe vera, green tea butter, and argan oil for all-day hydration.One shopper, who burns easily and has “sensitive skin,” agreed that it’s moisturizing and soaks “in after a few minutes without feeling super greasy,” while also helping to prevent peeling and dryness.Supergoop Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50Supergoop!$44 at Supergoop.com“It’s like a beach foundation essentially, with SPF 50,” Frankel said of Supergoop’s tinted sunscreen, which she applied to her face. It offers a natural finish with buildable coverage, evening out the complexion while providing powerful water- and sweat-resistant UV-protection without leaving behind a white cast. The tint is available in 14 shades ranging very fair to deep options.As Frankel put it, “if you know, you glow.” Snag her beach essentials to prepare for spring break, your next tropical vacation, or to revive your skin with instant color. Then, keep scrolling to shop more of our favorite skincare products to make your skin look extra glowy.Shop More PEOPLE-Approved Skincare Picks for Glowy SkinDrunk Elephant D-Bronzi Bronzing DropsSephora$39 at Sephorae.l.f. Cosmetics Suntouchable Whoa Glow Sunscreen and PrimerTarget$14$13 at AmazonHume Supernatural Dry Body Oil SprayAmazon$24 at Amazon

Photo:Gregg DeGuire / FilmMagic; Amazon

Gregg DeGuire / FilmMagic; Amazon

For the umpteenth time this season,Bethenny Frankeltraded New York’s cold winter weather fora warm beach dayin Miami on Monday, March 3. Before heading out for a day in the Florida sun,Frankel got on TikTokto share the skin and bodycare routine she uses to achieve a paparazzi-ready “beach glow.”She said she reaches for three products to create a final result that’s moisturizing, bronzing, and glow-inducing while also protecting her skin from the sun. Two of them are under-$20 picks available at Amazon, and one of her go-to products — theL’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion— has been a staple in my makeup bag for years. It’s even been used on celebrities includingHelen MirrenandEva Longoriato achieve a red carpet-ready glow.Bethenny Frankel’s “Beach Glow” FormulaL’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion, $12 (orig. $17);amazon.comSun Bum SPF 15 Moisturizing Tanning Oil, $17 (orig. $20);amazon.comSupergoop Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50, $44;supergoop.comL’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi GlotionAmazon$17$12 at AmazonThis illuminating moisturizer is my go-to for creating a glowy base under my makeup. It also gives my chest and collarbones a sun-kissed glow on special occasions. The tried-and-true pick evens out my skin tone and adds color to my face on no-makeup makeup days, too. Frankel opted to bronze and highlight nearly her entire body with the glowy tint, achieving a sunless-tan effect that emphasized her washboard abs and toned arms.The moisturizing illuminator, whichone shopper dubbed“magic on a bottle,” is currently 28 percent off at Amazon, bringing the price down to just $12 in the medium and rich hues.Sun Bum SPF 15 Moisturizing Tanning OilAmazon$20$17 at AmazonFrankel mixed L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion with this tanning oil from Sun Bum, which offers SPF 15 sun protection. The water-resistant spray is jam-packed with moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil, aloe vera, green tea butter, and argan oil for all-day hydration.One shopper, who burns easily and has “sensitive skin,” agreed that it’s moisturizing and soaks “in after a few minutes without feeling super greasy,” while also helping to prevent peeling and dryness.Supergoop Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50Supergoop!$44 at Supergoop.com“It’s like a beach foundation essentially, with SPF 50,” Frankel said of Supergoop’s tinted sunscreen, which she applied to her face. It offers a natural finish with buildable coverage, evening out the complexion while providing powerful water- and sweat-resistant UV-protection without leaving behind a white cast. The tint is available in 14 shades ranging very fair to deep options.As Frankel put it, “if you know, you glow.” Snag her beach essentials to prepare for spring break, your next tropical vacation, or to revive your skin with instant color. Then, keep scrolling to shop more of our favorite skincare products to make your skin look extra glowy.Shop More PEOPLE-Approved Skincare Picks for Glowy SkinDrunk Elephant D-Bronzi Bronzing DropsSephora$39 at Sephorae.l.f. Cosmetics Suntouchable Whoa Glow Sunscreen and PrimerTarget$14$13 at AmazonHume Supernatural Dry Body Oil SprayAmazon$24 at Amazon

For the umpteenth time this season,Bethenny Frankeltraded New York’s cold winter weather fora warm beach dayin Miami on Monday, March 3. Before heading out for a day in the Florida sun,Frankel got on TikTokto share the skin and bodycare routine she uses to achieve a paparazzi-ready “beach glow.”

She said she reaches for three products to create a final result that’s moisturizing, bronzing, and glow-inducing while also protecting her skin from the sun. Two of them are under-$20 picks available at Amazon, and one of her go-to products — theL’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion— has been a staple in my makeup bag for years. It’s even been used on celebrities includingHelen MirrenandEva Longoriato achieve a red carpet-ready glow.

Bethenny Frankel’s “Beach Glow” Formula

L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion

Amazon

$17$12 at Amazon

This illuminating moisturizer is my go-to for creating a glowy base under my makeup. It also gives my chest and collarbones a sun-kissed glow on special occasions. The tried-and-true pick evens out my skin tone and adds color to my face on no-makeup makeup days, too. Frankel opted to bronze and highlight nearly her entire body with the glowy tint, achieving a sunless-tan effect that emphasized her washboard abs and toned arms.

The moisturizing illuminator, whichone shopper dubbed“magic on a bottle,” is currently 28 percent off at Amazon, bringing the price down to just $12 in the medium and rich hues.

Sun Bum SPF 15 Moisturizing Tanning Oil

$20$17 at Amazon

Frankel mixed L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion with this tanning oil from Sun Bum, which offers SPF 15 sun protection. The water-resistant spray is jam-packed with moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil, aloe vera, green tea butter, and argan oil for all-day hydration.One shopper, who burns easily and has “sensitive skin,” agreed that it’s moisturizing and soaks “in after a few minutes without feeling super greasy,” while also helping to prevent peeling and dryness.

Supergoop Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50

Supergoop!

$44 at Supergoop.com

“It’s like a beach foundation essentially, with SPF 50,” Frankel said of Supergoop’s tinted sunscreen, which she applied to her face. It offers a natural finish with buildable coverage, evening out the complexion while providing powerful water- and sweat-resistant UV-protection without leaving behind a white cast. The tint is available in 14 shades ranging very fair to deep options.

As Frankel put it, “if you know, you glow.” Snag her beach essentials to prepare for spring break, your next tropical vacation, or to revive your skin with instant color. Then, keep scrolling to shop more of our favorite skincare products to make your skin look extra glowy.

Shop More PEOPLE-Approved Skincare Picks for Glowy Skin

Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops

Sephora

$39 at Sephora

e.l.f. Cosmetics Suntouchable Whoa Glow Sunscreen and Primer

Target

$14$13 at Amazon

Hume Supernatural Dry Body Oil Spray

$24 at Amazon

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