January 2025
Body Lotions: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of body lotions rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.
Summary
On 8 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 135 body lotion endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
92 body lotions were endorsed in total, only 20 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 8 Jan 2025, 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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CeraVe: 4 body lotions
(#1 is CeraVe Daily Moisturizing)
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Cetaphil: 3 body lotions
(#1 is Cetaphil Moisturizing)
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Curél Skincare: 3 body lotions
(#1 is Curél Hydra Therapy)
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Vaseline: 3 body lotions
(#1 is Vaseline RadiantX)
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La Roche-Posay: 2 body lotions
(#1 is La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+)
Price breakdown
At a glance - January Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Body Lotion |
Reviewed
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Today
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Her Stylecode
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Oprah Daily
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NewBeauty
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Allure
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CNET
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The Strategist
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Byrdie
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Shape
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1
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- | $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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13
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7
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-
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4
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8
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4
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1
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5
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-
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7
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2
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- | $16 |
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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10
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-
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7
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2
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6
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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3
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- | $14 |
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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6
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-
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-
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13
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17
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-
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-
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2
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-
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8
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4
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- | $20 |
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Fragrance-free daily moisturizer suitable for various skin types, providing long-lasting hydration and restoring the skin's natural protective barrier.
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-
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11
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-
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-
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9
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10
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-
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4
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10
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-
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5
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+1 | $15 |
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restore
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restore Body Lotion is a versatile and effective skincare product suitable for a variety of skin types, providing deep hydration, soothing properties, and a lightweight, non-greasy formula.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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13
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-
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1
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3
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-
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6
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-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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-
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1
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-
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6
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-
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-
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-
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6
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-
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-
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7
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- | $11 |
Neutrogena Hydro Boost
Versatile skincare line suitable for all skin types, offering lightweight hydration and dermatologist-recommended benefits for dry, sensitive, oily, and combination skin.
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-
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-
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-
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9
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5
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-
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2
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-
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-
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9
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8
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- | $14 |
AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion
AmLactin Moisturizing Lotion is a 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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-
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14
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-
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-
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16
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15
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-
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13
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-
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-
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9
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- | 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.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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15
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1
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-
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10
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+1 | $13 |
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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12
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8
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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11
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-1 | 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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14
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-
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-
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-
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-
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16
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-
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-
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-
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3
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18
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- | $13 |
Ogx Ultra Moisture
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8
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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19
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- | $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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11
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3
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20
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- | $13 |
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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3
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-
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-
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15
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-
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21
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- | $17 |
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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6
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7
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22
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- | $195 |
Augustinus Bader Body Cream
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11
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4
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23
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- | $48 |
Skinfix Barrier+ Body
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-
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-
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5
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-
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11
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-
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24
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- | $26 |
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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15
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-
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-
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6
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-
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25
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- | $26 |
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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-
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26
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- | $17 |
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Non-greasy and fragrance-free moisturizer that provides long-lasting hydration for dry and sensitive skin types.
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-
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-
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-
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12
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12
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We ranked La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ #1 in January 2025 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.
Oprah Daily
Best for Dark Spots
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Promotes even skin tone
Nourishing
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Some customers don't love the thick texture
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We ranked Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion #2 in January 2025 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Oprah Daily
Best for Sensitive Skin
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Gentle formula
Affordable
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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 January 2025 ranking
Reviewed
Today
Her Stylecode
Oprah Daily
NewBeauty
Allure
CNET
The Strategist
Byrdie
Shape
We ranked CeraVe Daily Moisturizing #3 in January 2025 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Reviewed
Best for Face and Body
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Absorbs fast
Feels hydrating
Lockable pump
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Very thin consistency
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Oprah Daily
Best for Repairing Skin Barrier
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Lightweight
Highly rated
Affordable
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Some buyers say they need something thicker for very dry skin
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We ranked CeraVe Moisturizing Cream #4 in January 2025 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Byrdie
Best Drugstore
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Packed with nourishing ceramides
Creamy texture
Suitable for all skin types
Can be used on face and body
Available in multiple sizes
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Could be too thick for some people
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We ranked Naturium Bio-Lipid Restore #5 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Naturium Bio-Lipid Restore as #1.
Byrdie
Best Budget
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You get a lot of product for the price
Nongreasy, creamy consistency
Fast-absorbing
Fragrance-free
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Not the most long-lasting option
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We ranked Vanicream Moisturizing Cream #6 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Vanicream Moisturizing Cream as #1.
Oprah Daily
Best for Dry Winter Skin
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Absorbs quickly
Great for eczema
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Very thick texture for some buyers
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We ranked Neutrogena Hydro Boost #7 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Oprah Daily
Best Lightweight
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Lightweight
Great for combination skin
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Some users don't like the texture
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We ranked AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion #8 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
We ranked Necessaire The Body Lotion #9 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Necessaire The Body Lotion as #1.
Byrdie
Best Overall
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Nongreasy, balanced texture
Easy to dispense
Suitable for all skin types
Available in multiple sizes
Fragrance-free
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Nothing
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We ranked Cetaphil Moisturizing #10 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Oprah Daily
Best Drugstore
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Great for dry skin
Highly rated
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Some customers say it's a little sticky
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We ranked Nivea Essentially Enriched #11 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
We ranked Ogx Ultra Moisture #12 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Reviewed
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Very creamy
Variety of scents
Lockable cap
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Not long-lasting
Packaging makes application harder
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We ranked Avene XeraCalm A.D #13 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
We ranked Eucerin Advanced Repair #14 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Reviewed
Thick Formula for Dry Skin
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Creamy formula
Spread easily
Lockable pump
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None that we could find
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We ranked Aveeno Eczema Therapy Cream #15 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
We ranked Augustinus Bader Body Cream #16 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Byrdie
Best Splurge
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Rich texture
Non-greasy
Fragrance-free
Comes in a luxe glass jar
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Could provide more long-lasting hydration
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We ranked Skinfix Barrier+ Body #17 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Byrdie
Best for Dry Skin
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Leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized
Spreads and absorbs nicely
Nongreasy, creamy texture
Contains a wide range of barrier-supporting ingredients
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Only comes in one large jar
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We ranked Drunk Elephant Sili #18 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Byrdie
Best Fast-Absorbing
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Fluid consistency is easy to spread and fast-absorbing
Nongreasy, lightweight texture
Delivers long-lasting hydration
Fragrance-free
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Can feel slightly sticky as it dries down
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We ranked First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream #19 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Oprah Daily
Best for Eczema
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Absorbs quickly
Soothes very dry skin types and eczema
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It's expensive compared to other options on this list
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We ranked Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream #20 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best body lotions” rankings.
Byrdie
Best for Sensitive Skin
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Rich, creamy consistency
Non-greasy
Provides deep moisture
Available in five sizes
Fragrance-free
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Texture could be too thick for some
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