Monoï Body Glow

NARS Monoï Body Glow is a scented oil for the body, built around Monoi de Tahiti — tiare flower buds steeped in coconut oil. It leaves a see-through shimmer in a warm chocolate tone rather than a solid colour, so skin reads glowy and faintly tanned instead of made up.

What it is	Body oil with a luminous finish
Finish	Translucent shimmer in a chocolate tone
Hero ingredient	Monoi de Tahiti oil — tiare buds infused in coconut oil
Scent	Aromatic, floral-coconut

What it actually does

• Adds a sheer, sunlit shimmer. The finish is translucent, so it sits over your own skin tone instead of masking it.
• Carries a Tahitian floral scent. NARS makes the perfume part of the point — the tiare flower is steeped into the coconut oil base before blending.
• Draws on a French Polynesian tradition. The brand frames Monoi de Tahiti as the luxury heritage ingredient behind the formula.
• Reads warmest on medium skin tones. NARS suggests it over medium-depth skin for a warm, glowing effect.
• Doubles as an after-sun finishing step. It is suggested as a thin veil once you have been in the sun.

How to use

1. Check the texture first. Real Monoi de Tahiti goes solid in cool conditions, which can look like the oil has split. That is normal, not a fault.
2. Warm it back to liquid. Stand the bottle in sunlight or hold it under warm running water until it turns fluid again.
3. Shake it softly so the ingredients recombine evenly before you pour.
4. Glide a thin layer over the body. Shoulders, collarbones, shins and forearms are where light naturally hits.
5. Use it after sun exposure for a fragrant finish, or over medium-toned skin any time you want warmth.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Mine arrived solid or looks separated — is it faulty?

No. NARS explains that genuine Monoi de Tahiti oil hardens when it gets cool, and that can read as separation in the bottle. Put it somewhere warm or run the bottle under warm water, then shake gently and it blends back together.

Is this a self-tanner?

No. It is described as a beauty oil that gives a shimmering, sunlit sheen. The colour is a translucent chocolate shimmer that sits on skin — there is nothing in the product information about developing a tan.

Can I wear it on my face?

NARS positions it for the body and for applying over skin after sun exposure. Facial use is not part of the suggested usage, so if you try it there, start with a very small amount on one area.

When will it arrive, and how can I pay?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Payment is by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallet — we do not offer cash on delivery.

What if the bottle arrives damaged?

Tell us within 1 day of delivery and send a photo. We accept returns only for defective, damaged or expired items; once verified, the refund goes back to your original payment method within 15–30 days.