March 2023

Body Lotions: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of Body Lotion rankings posted by key online experts, as of March 2023.

Summary

Between 3 Mar 2023 and 4 Mar 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 144 Body Lotion endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

90 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 4 Mar 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. It is followed by Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion and CeraVe Daily Moisturizing , with 6 and 6 expert endorsements respectively.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking body lotions start at $0.50 (Nivea Daily Moisture) and go up to $152.64 (Alastin TransFORM Body Treatment). Median body lotion costs $17.99 (Hempz Original Herbal).
$0.50
$152.64

At a glance - March 2023 Ranking

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Rank Change Price Body Lotion
Today
Her Stylecode
Reviewed
CNET
NewBeauty
Byrdie
Shape
Allure
Oprah Daily
The Strategist
1
- $20
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+
2
-
13
1
8
-
7
18
9
16
2
- $11
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
-
7
10
3
6
15
-
-
2
-
3
- $15
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
-
-
8
-
17
4
8
-
11
2
4
- $12
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
7
-
-
-
9
14
-
14
-
1
5
- $11
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream
-
-
-
2
5
-
9
16
6
-
6
- $14
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
5
7
- $13
AmLactin Moisturizing Lotion
9
-
-
-
16
16
-
5
-
12
8
- $32
Ahava Probiotic
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
1
-
-
9
- Check price
Nivea Essentially Enriched
-
-
14
-
-
-
3
3
-
-
10
- $12
Eucerin Advanced Repair
-
-
3
-
15
-
-
-
-
4
11
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Necessaire The Body Lotion
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
15
12
+1 $14
Cetaphil Moisturizing
10
-
12
-
-
-
-
-
7
-
13
-1 $48
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
-
-
-
-
-
13
4
17
-
-
14
- $30
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
12
-
-
-
-
-
-
20
12
-
20
- $10
Ogx Ultra Moisture
-
3
7
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
21
- $12
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant
-
-
11
-
-
3
-
-
-
-
22
- $34
Avene XeraCalm A.D
-
-
-
-
11
-
-
-
-
3
23
- $17
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Cream
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
24
- $38
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil
8
-
-
-
-
10
-
-
-
-
25
- $28
Summer Fridays Skin Nourishing
-
-
-
-
-
9
-
12
-
-
26
- $54
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream
-
-
-
-
-
19
-
4
-
-
27
- $9
Curél Daily Healing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
14
-
28
+1 $18
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair
16
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
-
29
-1 $24
Drunk Elephant Sili
14
-
-
-
-
12
-
-
-
-
30
- $12
Eucerin Roughness Relief
13
-
-
-
-
-
-
19
-
-

Sorted by price:

Position in ranking Price Body Lotion
#27 $8.69 Curél Daily Healing [buy] [more info]
#20 $9.79 Ogx Ultra Moisture [buy] [more info]
#2 $11.09 Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion [buy] [more info]
#5 $11.17 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream [buy] [more info]
#10 $11.77 Eucerin Advanced Repair [buy] [more info]
#30 $11.77 Eucerin Roughness Relief [buy] [more info]
#21 $11.99 Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant [buy] [more info]
#4 $12.48 CeraVe Moisturizing Cream [buy] [more info]
#7 $12.75 AmLactin Moisturizing Lotion [buy] [more info]
#6 $13.56 Vanicream Moisturizing Cream [buy] [more info]
#12 $13.99 Cetaphil Moisturizing [buy] [more info]
#3 $15 CeraVe Daily Moisturizing [buy] [more info]
#23 $17.50 Aveeno Eczema Therapy Cream [buy] [more info]
#28 $18.48 Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair [buy] [more info]
#1 $19.99 La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ [buy] [more info]
#29 $24 Drunk Elephant Sili [buy] [more info]
#25 $28 Summer Fridays Skin Nourishing [buy] [more info]
#14 $29.90 First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream [buy] [more info]
#8 $32 Ahava Probiotic [buy] [more info]
#22 $34 Avene XeraCalm A.D [buy] [more info]
#24 $38 Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil [buy] [more info]
#13 $48 Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream [buy] [more info]
#26 $54 Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream [buy] [more info]

We ranked La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ #1 in March 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:
Today

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Reviewed

Pros
Lockable pump

Cons
Very oily

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CNET

Best eczema lotion

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NewBeauty

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Shape

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Allure

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Oprah Daily

Best for Dark Spots

Pros
Promotes even skin tone
Nourishing

Cons
Some customers don't love the thick texture

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The Strategist

Best body lotion for the entire family

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We ranked Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion #2 in March 2023 because:

  • 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Body Lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Her Stylecode

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Reviewed

Pros
Spreads easily
Leaves a matte finish

Cons
Leaves a noticeable film on the skin

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CNET

Best fragrance-free lotion

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NewBeauty

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Byrdie

Best for Sensitive Skin

Pros
Affordable
Fragrance-free
Lightweight on the skin

Cons
Not hydrating enough for very dry skin

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Oprah Daily

Best for Sensitive Skin

Pros
Affordable
Gentle formula

Cons
Might not be suitable for oily 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 March 2023 ranking

We ranked CeraVe Daily Moisturizing #3 in March 2023 because:

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

Pros
Absorbs fast
Feels hydrating
Lockable pump

Cons
Very thin consistency

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NewBeauty

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Byrdie

Best Drugstore

Pros
Budget-friendly
Fragrance-free
Pump bottle

Cons
Not cruelty-free

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Shape

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Oprah Daily

Best for Repairing Skin Barrier

Pros
Lightweight
Highly rated
Affordable

Cons
Some buyers say they need something thicker for very dry skin

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The Strategist

Best lightweight lotion for dry skin

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We ranked CeraVe Moisturizing Cream #4 in March 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Body Lotions” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked CeraVe Moisturizing Cream as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Today

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NewBeauty

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Byrdie

Best for Winter

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

Cons
Pills over some facial serums

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Allure

Best of Beauty Award winner and Readers' Choice Award

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The Strategist

Best overall body lotion for dry skin

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We ranked Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream #5 in March 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Body Lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
CNET

Best lotion for oily skin

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NewBeauty

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Shape

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Allure

2019 Best of Beauty Award.

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Oprah Daily

Best Lightweight

Pros
Lightweight
Great for combination skin

Cons
Some users don't like the texture

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We ranked Vanicream Moisturizing Cream #6 in March 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:
Today

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Oprah Daily

Best for Dry Winter Skin

Pros
Absorbs quickly
Great for eczema

Cons
Very thick texture for some buyers

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The Strategist

Best body lotion for dry, sensitive skin

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

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Body Lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Today

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NewBeauty

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Byrdie

Best Exfoliating

Pros
Gently exfoliates
Gets rid of rough, textured skin

Cons
Odd smell

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Allure

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The Strategist

Best body lotion for keratosis pilaris

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We ranked Ahava Probiotic #8 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Body Lotions” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Ahava Probiotic as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Byrdie

Best Overall, Runner-up

Pros
Contains exclusive Osmoter to balance and nurture skin's microbiome
Softening
Calms irritated skin

Cons
Reviewers note it can be slow to absorb

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Allure

Best of Beauty 2022

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We ranked Nivea Essentially Enriched #9 in March 2023 because:

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

Pros
Lockable pump

Cons
Unpleasant scent
Slick finish

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Shape

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Allure

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We ranked Eucerin Advanced Repair #10 in March 2023 because:

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

Pros
Creamy formula
Spread easily
Lockable pump

Cons
None that we could find

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NewBeauty

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The Strategist

Best (less expensive) body lotion for extremely dry skin

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We ranked Necessaire The Body Lotion #11 in March 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:
Byrdie

Best Overall

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

Cons
Expensive

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The Strategist

Best clean body lotion for dry skin

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We ranked Cetaphil Moisturizing #12 in March 2023 because:

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

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Reviewed

Pros
Feels comfortable
Lockable pump

Cons
Feels slick

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Oprah Daily

Best Drugstore

Pros
Great for dry skin
Highly rated

Cons
Some customers say it's a little sticky

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We ranked Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream #13 in March 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Body Lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Byrdie

Best Firming

Pros
Has a warm and spicy scent
Boosts moisture
Great for circulation

Cons
Scent might be too strong for some

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Shape

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Allure

2020 Readers' Choice Award winner

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We ranked First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream #14 in March 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

Pros
Absorbs quickly
Soothes very dry skin types and eczema

Cons
Expensive

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We ranked Ogx Ultra Moisture #15 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Body Lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Her Stylecode

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Reviewed

Pros
Very creamy
Variety of scents
Lockable cap

Cons
Not long-lasting
Packaging makes application harder

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We ranked Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant #16 in March 2023 because:

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

Pros
Lockable pump
Pleasant scent

Cons
Very thin, runny consistency

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Byrdie

Best Budget

Pros
Budget-friendly
Absorbs quickly
Pump bottle

Cons
Strong smell

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We ranked Avene XeraCalm A.D #17 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Body Lotions” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
NewBeauty

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The Strategist

Best body lotion for extremely dry skin

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We ranked Aveeno Eczema Therapy Cream #18 in March 2023 because:

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

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The Strategist

Best body lotion for eczema

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

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

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Byrdie

Best Clean Formula

Pros
Creamy formula
Smells great
Improves skin tone

Cons
Relatively expensive

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

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

Best Nourishing

Pros
Clean formula
Smells great
Softens skin

Cons
Small amount of product

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Allure

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We ranked Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream #21 in March 2023 because:

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

Best Gel-Cream Formula

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

Cons
Some people might be off-put that formula contains PEGs

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Allure

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We ranked Curél Daily Healing #22 in March 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

Pros
Retains moisture
Dermatologist-recommended

Cons
Some buyers don't love the scent.

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We ranked Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair #23 in March 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

Pros
Very hydrating

Cons
Some buyers find it sticky

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We ranked Drunk Elephant Sili #24 in March 2023 because:

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

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Byrdie

Best Daily

Pros
Restores dull, dry skin
Improves skin elasticity
Fragrance-free

Cons
Not long-lasting

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We ranked Eucerin Roughness Relief #25 in March 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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