March 2024

Body Lotions: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of body lotions rankings posted by key online experts, as of March 2024.

Summary

On 5 Mar 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 136 body lotion endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

92 body lotions were endorsed in total, only 19 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)

As of 5 Mar 2024, 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 (Jergens Skin Firming) and go up to $151.66 (Environ Alpha Hydroxy Derma-LAC). Median body lotion costs $17.45 (Cetaphil Daily Advance).
$5
$151.66

At a glance - March Ranking

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Rank Change Price Body Lotion
Byrdie
The Strategist
Today
Her Stylecode
Oprah Daily
NewBeauty
Allure
CNET
Reviewed
Shape
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.
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5
7
-
2
8
7
1
13
7
2
+2 $11
Neutrogena Hydro Boost
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-
-
-
9
5
2
2
-
9
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.
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-
-
7
5
6
-
3
10
-
4
-1 $10
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.
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2
-
-
13
17
-
-
6
8
5
- $16
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Fragrance-free daily moisturizer suitable for various skin types, providing long-lasting hydration and restoring the skin's natural protective barrier.
10
4
11
-
-
9
9
-
-
-
6
+2 $15
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restore
2
1
-
-
-
-
10
-
-
-
7
-1 $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.
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6
1
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6
-
-
-
-
-
8
-1 $14
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.
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8
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11
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15
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12
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9
- $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
14
-
-
16
16
-
-
-
10
- Check price
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.
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-
-
-
-
-
4
-
14
3
11
- Check price
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.
1
15
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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18
+1 $8
Ogx Ultra Moisture
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-
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3
-
-
-
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8
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19
+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
-
-
-
-
20
+1 $21
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.
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-
-
-
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15
-
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3
-
21
+1 $16
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
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
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22
New * $65
Skinfix Barrier+ Body
11
-
-
-
-
-
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5
-
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23
+4 $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.
6
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15
-
-
-
-
-
-
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24
+2 $30
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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-
9
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14
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-
-
-
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25
New * $14
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Non-greasy and fragrance-free moisturizer that provides long-lasting hydration for dry and sensitive skin types.
12
12
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-
-
-
-
-
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#18 $8 Ogx Ultra Moisture
#4 $10 CeraVe Daily Moisturizing
#3 $11.09 Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
#2 $11.50 Neutrogena Hydro Boost
#9 $12.95 AmLactin Moisturizing Lotion
#7 $13.43 Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
#8 $13.60 Cetaphil Moisturizing
#25 $14 Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
#6 $14.99 Naturium Bio-Lipid Restore
#5 $15.73 CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
#21 $16.50 Aveeno Eczema Therapy Cream
#1 $19.99 La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+
#20 $21.27 Eucerin Advanced Repair
#23 $24 Drunk Elephant Sili
#24 $30 First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
#19 $36 Avene XeraCalm A.D
#22 $65.20 Skinfix Barrier+ Body

We ranked La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ #1 in March 2024 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:
The Strategist

Best body lotion for irritated skin

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Today

Best body lotion for daily use

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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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NewBeauty

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Allure

Best for Eczema

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CNET

Best eczema lotion

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Reviewed

Lockable pump

Very oily

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Shape

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We ranked Neutrogena Hydro Boost #2 in March 2024 because:

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

Best Lightweight

Lightweight
Great for combination skin

Some users don't like the texture

Go to ranking

NewBeauty

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Allure

Best Drugstore Body Lotion

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CNET

Best lotion for oily skin

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Shape

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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 2024 ranking

We ranked Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion #3 in March 2024 because:

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

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Oprah Daily

Best for Sensitive Skin

Gentle formula
Affordable

Might not be suitable for oily skin

Go to ranking

NewBeauty

Go to ranking

CNET

Best fragrance-free lotion

Go to ranking

Reviewed

Spreads easily
Leaves a matte finish

Leaves a noticeable film on the skin

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We ranked CeraVe Daily Moisturizing #4 in March 2024 because:

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

Best lightweight lotion for dry skin

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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

Go to ranking

NewBeauty

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Reviewed

Best for Face and Body

Absorbs fast
Feels hydrating
Lockable pump

Very thin consistency

Go to ranking

Shape

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We ranked CeraVe Moisturizing Cream #5 in March 2024 because:

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

Best Drugstore

Packed with nourishing ceramides
Creamy texture
Suitable for all skin types
Can be used on face and body
Available in multiple sizes

Could be too thick for some people

Go to ranking

The Strategist

Best (less expensive) body lotion for extremely dry skin

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Today

Best non-greasy, non-comedogenic body lotion

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NewBeauty

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Allure

Best Body Lotion for Sensitive Skin

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We ranked Naturium Bio-Lipid Restore #6 in March 2024 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Naturium Bio-Lipid Restore as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Byrdie

Best Budget

Non-greasy
Creamy consistency
Fast-absorbing
Fragrance-free
You get a lot of product for the price

Not the most long-lasting option

Go to ranking

The Strategist

Best overall body lotion for dry skin

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Allure

Best for Compromised Skin

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We ranked Vanicream Moisturizing Cream #7 in March 2024 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

Best body lotion for sensitive skin

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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 Cetaphil Moisturizing #8 in March 2024 because:

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

Best body lotion for daily use

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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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Allure

Best Lotion for Face and Body

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Reviewed

Feels comfortable
Lockable pump

Feels slick

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We ranked AmLactin Moisturizing Lotion #9 in March 2024 because:

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

Best body lotion for keratosis pilaris

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Today

Best exfoliating body lotions

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NewBeauty

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Allure

Best Exfoliating

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We ranked Nivea Essentially Enriched #10 in March 2024 because:

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

Best for Dry Skin

Go to ranking

Reviewed

Lockable pump

Unpleasant scent
Slick finish

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Shape

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We ranked Necessaire The Body Lotion #11 in March 2024 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

Balanced texture
Non-greasy
Suitable for all skin types
Available in multiple sizes
Fragrance-free
Easy to dispense

Nothing

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The Strategist

Best clean body lotion for dry skin

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We ranked Ogx Ultra Moisture #12 in March 2024 because:

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

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Reviewed

Very creamy
Variety of scents
Lockable cap

Not long-lasting
Packaging makes application harder

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We ranked Avene XeraCalm A.D #13 in March 2024 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 Eucerin Advanced Repair #14 in March 2024 because:

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

Go to ranking

Reviewed

Thick Formula for Dry Skin

Creamy formula
Spread easily
Lockable pump

None that we could find

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We ranked Aveeno Eczema Therapy Cream #15 in March 2024 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

Best body lotion for daily use

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We ranked Skinfix Barrier+ Body #16 in March 2024 because:

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

Best for Dry Skin

Creamy texture
Spreads and absorbs nicely
Leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized
Non-greasy
Contains a wide range of barrier-supporting ingredients

Only comes in one large jar

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CNET

Best lotion for dry skin

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We ranked Drunk Elephant Sili #17 in March 2024 because:

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

Best Daily

Lightweight enough for daytime use
Cute, recyclable packaging
Fragrance-free

Might not be hydrating enough for those with ultra-dry skin

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Today

Best body lotion for a self-care moment

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We ranked First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream #18 in March 2024 because:

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

Best body lotion for daily use

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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 Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream #19 in March 2024 because:

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

Best for Sensitive Skin

Rich, creamy consistency
Non-greasy
Provides deep moisture
Available in five sizes
Fragrance-free

Texture could be too thick for some

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The Strategist

Best less-expensive exfoliating body lotion for dry skin

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