Body lotions and body oils both offer plenty of hydrating and moisturizing benefits. But when it comes to choosing the best one for your skin, there are a few things to consider.

Applying body lotion to damp skin draws in extra moisture, helps it glide on with less relentless rubbing, and may leave you more soft than sticky. Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT ...

I was instantly sold when I tried this body lotion for the 2024 Healthy Beauty Awards. It has a light, creamy consistency that spreads easily, almost like a serum, and soaks in fast.

Key notes: Lemon zest, violet, vetiver, jasmine, cashmere woods. Size: 8.45 fl oz. As the name suggests, this soothing body lotion is a burst of citrusy goodness that settles down with its woodier ...

However, if the body lotion is explicitly targeting crepey skin, there’s no real reason to use it so early in your 20s and 30s since this issue isn’t as prevalent, according to Ibrahim.

I first encountered the Sleepy Body Lotion in 2017 when a coworker gifted me a sample she'd received. I didn’t think much of it, assuming it would be like all the other lavender lotions I’d tried.

Not all body lotions are fit for use on the face, especially those with heavy fragrance. But some two-in-one products do exist — including one Wirecutter pick.