What to Look for in a Body Moisturizer

Choosing the right body moisturizer can make a big difference in your skin’s hydration, comfort, and glow.

1. Skin Type

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Consider whether your skin is dry, oily, sensitive, or combination. Rich creams are ideal for very dry skin, while lightweight lotions or gels may suit oilier types.

2. Key Ingredients

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Look for hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, shea butter, or ceramides. Natural oils and antioxidants can also help nourish and protect the skin.

3. Fragrance Preference

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Some moisturizers are fragranced while others are fragrance-free. If you have sensitive skin or prefer minimal scent, opt for unscented formulas to reduce irritation.

4. Absorption and Finish

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Decide if you prefer a fast-absorbing lotion that leaves no residue or a richer cream that offers longer-lasting moisture but may feel heavier on the skin.

  1. 1
    Cool Moisture Body Lotion
    19 REVIEWS
    Lightweight, quick-penetrating body lotion that calms and refreshes overheated skin with special cooling agents, making it the perfect choice after a hot shower, sports or working out.
  2. 2
    Restorative Body Cream

    Sisley-Paris

    17 REVIEWS
    Delivers hydrating benefits to support lasting moisture in the skin.
  3. 3
    Rind Concentrate Body Balm 500mL
    5 REVIEWS
    A citrus-based formulation to soften and lightly hydrate.
  4. 4
    Soir de Lune Moisturizing Perfumed Body Cream
    5 REVIEWS
    Delicate body cream that provides lasting hydration.
  5. 5
    White Wine Body Cream

    Irene Forte

    5 REVIEWS
    This lightweight, moisture-boosting body cream is infused with Sicilian Organic White Wine and Hyaluronic Acid to deeply hydrate and soften skin.
  6. 6
    Firming Body Butter

    Tronque

    5 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Indulge your body in intense, long lasting moisture it deserves with 22 high-performing ingredients.
  7. 7
    Izia Moisturizing Perfumed Body Lotion
    4 REVIEWS
    A fresh, light and silky-soft body lotion that is rapidly absorbed and lastingly moisturizes the skin leaving it delicately scented with notes of Izia.
  8. 8
    Humidifying Body Cream

    Humanrace

    1 REVIEWS
    A hydrating body cream that mimics the moisturizing benefits of humidity. This body cream contains bakuhiol and peptide to smoothen and strengthen.
  9. 9
    Peony and Blush Suede Body Crème

    Jo Malone London

    51 REVIEWS
    Rich body crème hydrating, nourishing and protecting the skin.
  10. 10
    Velvet Nourishing Body Cream With Saffron Flowers
    12 REVIEWS
    A highly soothing, restorative, nourishing and moisturizing body cream for dry to very dry skin.

What to Look for in a Body Moisturizer

Choosing the right body moisturizer can make a big difference in your skin’s hydration, comfort, and glow.

1. Skin Type

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Consider whether your skin is dry, oily, sensitive, or combination. Rich creams are ideal for very dry skin, while lightweight lotions or gels may suit oilier types.

2. Key Ingredients

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Look for hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, shea butter, or ceramides. Natural oils and antioxidants can also help nourish and protect the skin.

3. Fragrance Preference

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Some moisturizers are fragranced while others are fragrance-free. If you have sensitive skin or prefer minimal scent, opt for unscented formulas to reduce irritation.

4. Absorption and Finish

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Decide if you prefer a fast-absorbing lotion that leaves no residue or a richer cream that offers longer-lasting moisture but may feel heavier on the skin.