Rufus R. Noble Dry skin? We don’t believe so. No matter if you’re wearing a strapless bridal dress or preparing for an island vacation, your skin should look and feel good. Body lotions, like their thicker cream counterparts, are designed to moisturize your skin so it can live a supple and glowing life. You should look for formulas that contain humectants such as glycerin and hyaluronic acids. These ingredients literally draw in moisture from the surrounding air. All that goodness is sealed in by occlusives such as fatty ceramides or dimethicone. You can instantly feel softened by using emollients such as lanolin and squalane to lubricate your skin. These 10 best body lotions will help you achieve soft, luminous skin .
Sol de Janeiro Coco Cabana Cream
With its tropical scent, Sol de Janeiro Coco Cabana Cream transforms morning routines into a day on the beach. The oil in-water dream is fast-absorbing and can be used to make your arms, legs and everything else bikini ready in no time. It’s a luxurious getaway for your skin with the rich combination of coconut oil and nourishing cupuacu butter.
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
We have the perfect choice for low-maintenance women. This lightweight formula for face and body is a daily essential with a bunch of mega-hydrating ingredients–including avocado oil and glycerin, as well as vitamins E and B5. This is a steal at a drugstore price.
Milk + Honey Body cream, No 16
Are you ready to be part of the clean beauty revolution? This formula is a dream! It contains soothing aloe juice and hydrating shea butter. Green tea extract has antioxidant properties. Essential oils are also included. And did we mention it smells delicious?
Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Moisturizer
Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Moisturizer has been a long-standing favorite product that converts new customers and makes long-time loyalists feel pretty damn proud of their decision to use this emollient elixir every day. The combination of cocoa butter, shea butter and squalane creates a light, natural scent that absorbs quickly and doesn’t compromise on hydration. Bonus: The packaging is made of recycled products, making it as eco-friendly and skin-loving as possible.
EltaMD Moisture-Rich Body Creme
EltaMD is a favorite among dermatologists. This nourishing cream is perfect for sensitive skin that needs some MD-approved TLC. This cream contains skin-quenching ingredients such as hyaluronic and soothing mango seed butter. It also has a lot of vitamin E, , and skincare superstar niacinamide to help protect against environmental damage, retain water, reduce inflammation, and decrease discoloration. We need to say more.
SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Body Lotion
This luxurious lotion is a winner! It’s rich in coconut milk, organic raw Shea butter, and Acacia Senegal-based ingredients that not only moisturize but also soothe skin that has been damaged or inflamed. Black, a brand owned by, is committed to making sustainable and certified clean products that are fair-trade and do not test on animals. A little goes a very long way. The bottle, which is only $10.99, lasts forever.
Body moisturizer with Seed Phytonutrients
You are looking for an animal-free, vegan product that doesn’t harm the environment? Seed Phytonutrients body moisturizer is 99 percent natural and contains earth-grown ingredients such as organic sunflower seed oil, camelina oil, and shea butter. Even recycled paper packaging is eco-friendly.
Vaseline Intensive Cocoa Radiant Lotion Cocoa Radiant Lotion
Vaseline Intensive Car Cocoa Radiant Lotion is another oldie but a great one. It proves that it’s possible to have soft, flexible, and glowing legs. Vaseline’s heavy-lifting petroleum jelly (this being Vaseline) provides rich hydration. Shea and cocoa butters provide rich hydration. Apply it liberally for soft, smooth skin. It’s also budget-friendly so don’t be too fussy when applying it.
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
It doesn’t necessarily mean that something isn’t new or shiny, but it does not make it less important. (Hey, it doesn’t matter if it isn’t broken, so why fix it?) This classic, which is infused with colloidal oatmeal, has been a staple in drugstores for decades. It also comes in a matching body soap. Colloidal oatmeal is not only a great skincare ingredient for soothing irritations and damage. It’s also a godsend to anyone with eczema. It’s also endorsed by Jennifer Aniston.
Grown Alchemist Body Cream, Mandarin and Rosemary Leaf
Grown Alchemist is one of our favourite Aussie exports. They have a line of beauty-boosting standouts with packaging that’s as stylish as the formulas. The brand’s body cream is an antioxidant-rich favorite. The cream has a smooth texture that even dry elbows can’t resist the shea butter and antioxidant concoction. Although the packaging is small and expensive, it’s worth the investment. The perfume-worthy scent is well worth the extra dollars.
