September 2023

Body Lotions: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of body lotions rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2023.

Summary

On 3 Sep 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 146 body lotion endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

92 body lotions were endorsed in total, only 25 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)

As of 3 Sep 2023, La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed body lotion with 8 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 8 recommended it as the '#1 body lotion' this month.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking body lotions start at $5.32 (Nivea Daily Moisture) and go up to $154.94 (Environ Alpha Hydroxy Derma-LAC). Median body lotion costs $15.90 (La Roche-Posay Lipikar Eczema Cream).
$5.32
$154.94

At a glance - September Ranking

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Rank Change Price Body Lotion
Reviewed
The Strategist
NewBeauty
Her Stylecode
Today
Shape
Byrdie
CNET
Allure
Oprah Daily
1
- $20
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+
Highly recommended body lotion for those with dry, rough, and sensitive skin types, including those with eczema and atopic dermatitis, thanks to its nourishing ingredients and 48-hour hydration.
13
5
8
-
2
7
-
1
18
4
2
- $12
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion is a versatile and effective moisturizer suitable for various skin types, containing essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin to provide 24-hour hydration, prevent water loss, and improve the skin's natural barrier function.
8
2
17
-
-
8
4
-
-
11
3
+1 $11
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Fragrance-free body lotion that contains natural colloidal oatmeal and rich emollients to improve the health of dry skin in one day, leaving it healthy-looking, plump, and radiant.
10
-
6
7
-
-
15
3
-
9
4
+1 $8
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream
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5
-
-
9
-
2
16
5
5
-2 $18
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Fragrance-free daily moisturizer suitable for various skin types, providing long-lasting hydration and restoring the skin's natural protective barrier.
-
4
9
-
7
-
14
-
14
-
6
- $13
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
Fragrance-free, non-greasy, and non-comedogenic moisturizer that is ideal for those with dry, sensitive, or irritated skin, providing relief from dryness, irritation, and itchiness.
-
6
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
6
7
- $13
AmLactin Moisturizing Lotion
2-in-1 exfoliator and moisturizing lotion with a clinically-supported concentration of 12% lactic acid that gently exfoliates and provides intense hydration for dry, rough, and eczema-prone skin.
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13
16
-
9
-
16
-
9
-
8
- $15
Cetaphil Moisturizing
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion is a fragrance-free, lightweight, and non-greasy body lotion that provides 48 hours of hydration, making it suitable for sensitive skin types and ideal for everyday use.
12
-
-
-
10
-
-
-
5
13
9
+3 $7
Love Beauty & Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose
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-
-
-
-
-
-
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1
8
10
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Necessaire The Body Lotion
High-quality, fragrance-free, and sustainable body lotion suitable for all skin types, formulated with barrier-supporting ingredients and free of harmful chemicals.
-
15
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
11
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Nivea Essentially Enriched
Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion is a deeply moisturizing lotion designed for dry to very dry skin, enriched with natural sea minerals, almond oil, glycerin, and mineral oil, and featuring Nivea's exclusive Hydra IQ technology for non-stop moisture that lasts more than 24 hours.
14
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
6
-
12
+1 $48
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
Luxurious and effective body cream that hydrates, tightens, and smooths the appearance of skin while providing a light mica shimmer, and is formulated without sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and is cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free, making it suitable for sensitive skin, and is also sustainable and environmentally-friendly.
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-
-
-
-
4
13
-
17
-
19
-5 $35
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
Whipped moisturizer that provides intense hydration and relief for dry, distressed skin and eczema, suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and is clinically proven to immediately improve skin hydration by 169%.
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-
-
-
12
-
-
-
20
15
20
- $8
Ogx Ultra Moisture
7
-
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
21
+1 $10
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Body Lotion is a moisturizing lotion suitable for dry and sensitive skin types that provides long-lasting hydration and a natural glow with a sweet cocoa and caramel scent.
11
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
22
-1 $36
Avene XeraCalm A.D
Lipid-replenishing cream that effectively soothes and relieves dry, itchy, and eczema-prone skin with its active ingredients and lightweight texture.
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3
11
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
23
- $19
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Cream
Clinically-proven daily moisturizing body cream that contains Colloidal Oatmeal and Ceramide to enhance and strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier while relieving minor skin irritations, making it ideal for individuals with dry, itchy, and irritated skin due to eczema.
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7
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
-
24
-15 $19
Eucerin Advanced Repair
Eucerin Advanced Repair Body Lotion is a fragrance-free, paraben-free, and dye-free formula that provides intense hydration and helps repair dry skin, making it an excellent choice for those with sensitive skin or skin conditions that require intense hydration.
3
-
15
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
25
-1 $38
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter is a lightweight and nourishing body lotion suitable for dry, sensitive, and combination skin types, containing 100% pure Argan Oil, shea butter, avocado oil, white tea extract, and other essential nutrients that work together to hydrate, nourish, and improve the texture of the skin.
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-
-
-
8
-
10
-
-
-
26
- $22
Summer Fridays Skin Nourishing
Summer Fridays Skin Nourishing Body Lotion is a vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free body lotion suitable for all skin types, providing long-lasting hydration and nourishment without leaving a greasy residue, and is formulated with plant-derived butters and oils that are perfect for sensitive, oily, and combination skin.
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-
-
-
-
-
9
-
12
-
27
- $54
Peter Thomas Water Drench
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream is a fragrance-free, lightweight moisturizer suitable for all skin types that provides deep hydration and helps to retain moisture for up to 72 hours.
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-
-
-
-
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19
-
7
-
28
+1 $24
Drunk Elephant Sili
Drunk Elephant Sili Body Lotion is a lightweight, non-greasy lotion that effectively hydrates and nourishes the skin with plant-derived ceramides, shea butter, marula and baobab seed oils, and sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, making it a great option for most skin types.
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14
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12
-
-
-
29
-1 $9
Curél Daily Healing
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-
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-
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11
16
30
-5 $20
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair
Deeply moisturizing lotion suitable for those with dry and sensitive skin, containing micro-droplets of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly and a light fragrance, with a rich creamy texture that absorbs quickly and is easy to apply.
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-
-
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16
-
-
-
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14
31
-1 $13
Eucerin Roughness Relief
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13
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19
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#9 $7.29 Love Beauty & Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose
#20 $7.99 Ogx Ultra Moisture
#4 $8.45 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream
#29 $9.49 Curél Daily Healing
#21 $9.98 Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant
#3 $11.09 Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
#2 $11.62 CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
#7 $12.75 AmLactin Moisturizing Lotion
#31 $12.97 Eucerin Roughness Relief
#6 $13.43 Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
#8 $15.50 Cetaphil Moisturizing
#5 $17.77 CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
#24 $19 Eucerin Advanced Repair
#23 $19.35 Aveeno Eczema Therapy Cream
#1 $19.99 La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+
#30 $19.99 Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair
#26 $22 Summer Fridays Skin Nourishing
#28 $24 Drunk Elephant Sili
#19 $34.99 First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
#22 $36 Avene XeraCalm A.D
#25 $38 Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil
#12 $48 Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
#27 $54 Peter Thomas Water Drench

We ranked La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ #1 in September 2023 because:

  • 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Reviewed

Lockable pump

Very oily

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The Strategist

Best body lotion for compromised skin

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NewBeauty

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Today

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Shape

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CNET

Best eczema lotion

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Allure

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Oprah Daily

Best for Dark Spots

Promotes even skin tone
Nourishing

Some customers don't love the thick texture

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We ranked CeraVe Daily Moisturizing #2 in September 2023 because:

  • 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Reviewed

Absorbs fast
Feels hydrating
Lockable pump

Very thin consistency

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The Strategist

Best lightweight lotion for dry skin

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NewBeauty

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Shape

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Byrdie

Best Drugstore

Budget-friendly
Fragrance-free
Pump bottle

Not cruelty-free

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Oprah Daily

Best for Repairing Skin Barrier

Lightweight
Highly rated
Affordable

Some buyers say they need something thicker for very dry skin

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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts

Identify Experts

We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend body lotions.

Capture Rankings

For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of body lotions, it must be updated in the last 9 months.

Aggregate Rankings

We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking

Experts chosen for September 2023 ranking

We ranked Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion #3 in September 2023 because:

  • 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Reviewed

Spreads easily
Leaves a matte finish

Leaves a noticeable film on the skin

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NewBeauty

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Her Stylecode

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Byrdie

Best for Sensitive Skin

Affordable
Fragrance-free
Lightweight on the skin

Not hydrating enough for very dry skin

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CNET

Best fragrance-free lotion

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Oprah Daily

Best for Sensitive Skin

Gentle formula
Affordable

Might not be suitable for oily skin

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We ranked Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream #4 in September 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
NewBeauty

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Shape

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CNET

Best lotion for oily skin

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Allure

2019 Best of Beauty Award

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Oprah Daily

Best Lightweight

Lightweight
Great for combination skin

Some users don't like the texture

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We ranked CeraVe Moisturizing Cream #5 in September 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best (less expensive) body lotion for extremely dry skin

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NewBeauty

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Today

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Byrdie

Best for Winter

Doesn't sit on top of the skin
Non-greasy
Nourishing

Pills over some facial serums

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Allure

Best of Beauty Award winner / Readers' Choice Award 2022

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We ranked Vanicream Moisturizing Cream #6 in September 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Vanicream Moisturizing Cream as #1.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best body lotion for dry, sensitive skin

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Today

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Oprah Daily

Best for Dry Winter Skin

Absorbs quickly
Great for eczema

Very thick texture for some buyers

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We ranked AmLactin Moisturizing Lotion #7 in September 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best body lotion for keratosis pilaris

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NewBeauty

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Today

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Byrdie

Best Exfoliating

Gently exfoliates
Gets rid of rough, textured skin

Odd smell

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Allure

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We ranked Cetaphil Moisturizing #8 in September 2023 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Reviewed

Feels comfortable
Lockable pump

Feels slick

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Today

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Allure

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Oprah Daily

Best Drugstore

Great for dry skin
Highly rated

Some customers say it's a little sticky

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We ranked Love Beauty & Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose #9 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Love Beauty & Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Allure

Readers' Choice

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Oprah Daily

Best Sustainable

PETA-Approved Vegan
Affordable

If you don't like the smell of rose, you may not like this scent

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We ranked Necessaire The Body Lotion #10 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Necessaire The Body Lotion as #1.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best clean body lotion for dry skin

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Byrdie

Best Overall

Fragrance-free
High-quality ingredients
Strengthens the skin's barrier
Restores firmness

Expensive

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We ranked Nivea Essentially Enriched #11 in September 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Reviewed

Lockable pump

Unpleasant scent
Slick finish

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Shape

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Allure

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We ranked Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream #12 in September 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Shape

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Byrdie

Best Firming

Has a warm and spicy scent
Boosts moisture
Great for circulation

Scent might be too strong for some

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Allure

2020 Readers' Choice Award

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We ranked First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream #13 in September 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Today

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Allure

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Oprah Daily

Best for Eczema

Absorbs quickly
Soothes very dry skin types and eczema

Expensive

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We ranked Ogx Ultra Moisture #14 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Reviewed

Very creamy
Variety of scents
Lockable cap

Not long-lasting
Packaging makes application harder

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Her Stylecode

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We ranked Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant #15 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Reviewed

Lockable pump
Pleasant scent

Very thin, runny consistency

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Byrdie

Best Budget

Budget-friendly
Absorbs quickly
Pump bottle

Strong smell

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We ranked Avene XeraCalm A.D #16 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best body lotion for extremely dry skin

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NewBeauty

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We ranked Aveeno Eczema Therapy Cream #17 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best body lotion for eczema

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Today

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We ranked Eucerin Advanced Repair #18 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Reviewed

Creamy formula
Spread easily
Lockable pump

None that we could find

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NewBeauty

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We ranked Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil #19 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Today

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Byrdie

Best Clean Formula

Creamy formula
Smells great
Improves skin tone

Relatively expensive

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We ranked Summer Fridays Skin Nourishing #20 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Byrdie

Best Nourishing

Clean formula
Smells great
Softens skin

Small amount of product

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Allure

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We ranked Peter Thomas Water Drench #21 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Byrdie

Best Gel-Cream Formula

Contains hyaluronic acid and Pentavitin to hydrate skin
Fragrance-free
Softening

Some people might be off-put that formula contains PEGs

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Allure

Best of Beauty 2022

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We ranked Drunk Elephant Sili #22 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Today

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Byrdie

Best Daily

Restores dull, dry skin
Improves skin elasticity
Fragrance-free

Not long-lasting

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We ranked Curél Daily Healing #23 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Allure

Best of Beauty 2021

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Oprah Daily

Best Non-Greasy

Retains moisture
Dermatologist-recommended

Some buyers don't love the scent.

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We ranked Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair #24 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Today

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Oprah Daily

Best for Dry Skin

Very hydrating

Some buyers find it sticky

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We ranked Eucerin Roughness Relief #25 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Today

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Allure

2019 Best of Beauty Award winner

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