Verdict: Victoria Beckham Beauty's Portofino '97 Golden Shimmer Body Oil is a luxury shimmering body oil that doubles as a way to wear the brand's best-selling Portofino '97 scent. At $95 for 50 ml, it's for people who want both the glow and the fragrance. If you just want shimmer, you'll find it for far less elsewhere.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | Victoria Beckham Beauty |
| Product | Portofino '97 Golden Shimmer Body Oil |
| Release date | July 2024 |
| Price | $95 (50 ml / 1.69 fl oz), unchanged since launch |
| Availability | victoriabeckhambeauty.com |
| Claims | Cruelty-free, vegan, nut-free, gluten-free, soy-free; made in the USA |
Should You Buy It?
Buy it if:
- You already love Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum and want a lighter, skin-level way to layer it.
- You want a visible gold-bronze sheen on shoulders, collarbones and legs for summer or evening.
Skip it if:
- You prefer fragrance-free body care. The oil is scented with the full Portofino '97 accord.
- You want a budget body shimmer. The price is mostly the brand name and the fragrance.
What Does Portofino '97 Smell Like?
Victoria Beckham Beauty describes Portofino '97 as a citrus-woody scent inspired by Victoria and David Beckham's early dates on the Italian coast. The brand's notes: a "fresh sea breeze" clouded with incense and amber, finishing with patchouli, musk and vetiver.
What Is in the Formula?
The brand says the shimmer comes from a mix of gold and bronze pearl pigments. The base is lightweight botanical oils from olive fruit, jojoba seed and safflower, which it says absorb quickly and leave skin soft. It also credits fatty acids and antioxidants with improving skin texture and barrier function.
Our take: the oils are standard, well-liked emollients. The claim that they improve skin texture is the brand's, not something we've tested, and the pearl finish will show more on deeper and tanned skin.
What Else Is in the Portofino '97 Line?
On September 25, 2026, the brand's site also listed the Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum ($200), Body Lotion ($80), Hair Perfume ($80) and Hand Cream ($40). That makes the body oil a mid-price way into the scent.
What We Couldn't Confirm
We couldn't find a full INCI list on the product page. Check the box before buying if you have a fragrance or ingredient sensitivity.
September 25, 2026 update: we confirmed the current price, size, scent notes and claims against Victoria Beckham Beauty's product page.
Would you wear a scented shimmer oil or keep them separate? Tell us in the comments.
