These Body Lotions Can Cure Mid-Summer Scales

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Best For Firming

SOL DE JANEIRO Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

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Best For Firming

SOL DE JANEIRO Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

Pros

• Beautiful scent

Cons

• Pricey

Transport yourself on a tropical vacation with this beautifully-scented, deeply hydrating body cream. Not only will it help your skin feel firmer and more youthful, but the texture is divine, and you’ll be left feeling hydrated but never sticky.

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Best For Daily Use

Mario Badescu Super Rich Olive Body Lotion for Dry Skin

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Best For Daily Use

Mario Badescu Super Rich Olive Body Lotion for Dry Skin

Now 30% Off

Pros

• Softens dry skin

Cons

• Thin consistency

Sometimes all you need is a no-fuss moisturizer that leaves your skin in better shape than before. This lotion from Mario Badescu is built around olive oil, an antioxidant-rich ingredient that nourishes and soothes the skin, and locks in moisture to keep dryness at bay.

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Best Lightweight Lotion

Soft Services Speed Soak

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Best Lightweight Lotion

Soft Services Speed Soak

Now 50% Off

Pros

• Lightweight

Cons

• None

For people who can’t stand feeling sticky or greasy, here’s a lotion that was made for lotion-haters. It sinks in super quickly–hence the name–but deeply hydrates the skin nonetheless.

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Best For Traveling

Nopalera Moisturizing Botanical Bar

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Best For Traveling

Nopalera Moisturizing Botanical Bar

Pros

• Hydrating

Cons

• Can melt in the heat

Hydration on the go doesn’t need to look like decanting lotions into tiny bottles. This bar comes in a chic and travel-friendly tin, and will deeply hydrate your body. Simply rub it directly onto your skin and marvel at how soft and glowy you become.

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Best For Bumpy Skin

AmLactin Ultra Soothing Intensely Hydrating Cream

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Best For Bumpy Skin

AmLactin Ultra Soothing Intensely Hydrating Cream

Pros

• Exfoliating

Cons

• Pricey

Ingrown hairs, irritation, and razor burn can all leave your skin feeling bumpy and irritated. This lotion uses AHAs to gently exfoliate the skin, revealing softer texture with no irritation or dryness.

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Best For Giving Back

Alaffia Everyday Shea Body Lotion

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Best For Giving Back

Alaffia Everyday Shea Body Lotion

Pros

• Hydrating

Cons

• Some may dislike the scent

Searching for a lotion created by people who care about the world? This shea butter-based lotion is deeply hydrating, without feeling greasy. All the ingredients are ethically harvested in West Africa, with proceeds going to various wonderful causes.

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Best For Minimalists

Nécessaire The Body Lotion

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Best For Minimalists

Nécessaire The Body Lotion

Pros

• Gentle

Cons

• May not be suited for extremely dry skin

Whether your skin is sensitive or you just have a no-nonsense approach to body care, this lotion is just right for you. It has no fragrance, beautiful clean packaging, and plenty of hydration for moderate to dry skin. It’s a beauty editor must-have, and we’re a picky bunch.

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Best Pharmacy Lotion

Granado Brazil Nut Body Butter

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Best Pharmacy Lotion

Granado Brazil Nut Body Butter

Pros

• Hydrating

Cons

• May not be suited for extremely dry skin

Created by the oldest pharmacy in Brazil, this body cream was created using locally sourced ingredients. The texture is super rich and creamy, but it will sink into your body post-shower, leaving your skin feeling cool and soothed.

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Best Viral Body Butter

Truly Unicorn Fruit Whipped Body Butter

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Best Viral Body Butter

Truly Unicorn Fruit Whipped Body Butter

Pros

• Hydrating

Cons

• Can feel greasy

My TikTok mostly looks like cats and gorgeous people applying this body butter. If you have very dry skin and a whimsical outlook on life, this intensely hydrating lotion is a must. The whipped texture is just too good to pass up.

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Best For A Budget

Saltair Santal Bloom Body Lotion

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Best For A Budget

Saltair Santal Bloom Body Lotion

Pros

• Affordable

Cons

• Some

This body lotion is severely underrated, and it’s time we put a stop to that. It’s $14 for 14 ounces, in 100% aluminum packaging–that’s a steal, in case you were wondering. The lotion itself smells wonderful, and will leave your skin looking brighter and feeling smoother and more hydrated.

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Best For Sensitive Skin

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion

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Best For Sensitive Skin

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Now 29% Off

Pros

• Gentle

Cons

• May not be suited for extremely dry skin

A lightweight lotion with no fragrance, plenty of ceramides, and hydrating hyaluronic acid is perfectly formulated for sensitive skin. It will deeply moisturize without causing any inflammation.

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Best For Ingrown Hairs

Fur Stubble Cream

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Best For Ingrown Hairs

Fur Stubble Cream

Pros

• Reduces ingrown hairs

Cons

• Pricey

Post-shaving or other hair removal process, you need to properly treat your skin to avoid ingrown hairs and irritation. This lotion uses vitamin E and natural extracts to soften new hairs while also preventing any irritation between waxing appointments, shaving days, or even laser appointments.

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Best For Dry Skin

Hanahana Beauty Bamboo Coconut Body Butter

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Best For Dry Skin

Hanahana Beauty Bamboo Coconut Body Butter

Pros

• Hydrating

Cons

• Can feel greasy

Extremely dry skin can feel scaly and irritable, but this super-charged body butter can tackle any woes you have. This shea butter-based lotion melts into the skin like an oil, and the hydration you get will last all day long.

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Best For Inflamed Skin

Krave Beauty Great Body Relief

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Best For Inflamed Skin

Krave Beauty Great Body Relief

Pros

• Calming

Cons

• May not be suited for extremely dry skin

Krave Beauty’s Great Barrier Relief serum is a bestseller for a reason. While the serum helps repair your face’s skin barrier, the lotion does the same for your body. Whether you’ve experienced a bad reaction to wax or you scraped a little too hard with a scrub, this lotion will help strengthen and repair your body.

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Best Everyday Lotion

Athena Club Dewy Body Lotion

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Best Everyday Lotion

Athena Club Dewy Body Lotion

Now 68% Off

Pros

• Lightweight

Cons

• May not be suited for extremely dry skin

If you’re looking for a no-nonsense, easy everyday lotion that’s easy on your wallet and perfect for regular-t0-dry skin, look no further. This cream hydrates after showers without leaving your skin feeling sticky or greasy all night long.

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Best For Dull Skin

Drunk Elephant Sili™ Body Lotion

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Best For Dull Skin

Drunk Elephant Sili™ Body Lotion

Pros

• Lightweight

Cons

• Some dislike the scent

Bodies need T.L.C. just as much as our faces do. This lotion from Drunk Elephant packs in antioxidants along with hydrating ingredients like marula butter, ceramides, and shea butter to moisturize and brighten dull skin, all in a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula.

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Best For Eczema-Prone Skin

Eucerin Intensive Repair Body Lotion

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Best For Eczema-Prone Skin

Eucerin Intensive Repair Body Lotion

Pros

• Gentle

Cons

• Can leave a film on skin

For extremely dry and sensitive skin, Eucerin is a classic and a must-have. It can be used on everything from cracked cuticles to eczema flare-ups, thanks to being formulated with no fragrance and no dyes.

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Best For Pregnancy

Mutha Body Butter

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Best For Pregnancy

Mutha Body Butter

Pros

• Hydrating

Cons

• Pricey

Created by Hope Smith to nourish her skin and reduce stretch marks during her pregnancy, the resulting body butter is a rich, ultra-hydrating lotion that’s perfect for anyone who’s expecting. Plus, a portion of all sales go to International Medical Corps, which helps deliver babies safely.

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Meet the Expert

Dr. Karan Lal, Dermatologist

What’s the different between a body cream, a lotion, body butter, etc?

“This is a must know!” says Dr. Lal. “Creams are a blend of oil and water, with equal parts of oil and water. After ointments they are the best form of moisturizers. Lotions are also a blend of water and oil but with disproportionately more water than oil. Body butters are made from raw fats such as shea butter, cocoa butter. They are not full of water and thus are great for people with dry, flaky skin that is void of oils. Any of the above can be moisturizers. Moisturizer is a broad term and just applies to a skincare product that provides hydration.”

Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor

Tatjana Freund is Hearst’s Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor, covering beauty, fashion and more across multiple brands. Previously, she worked at ELLE.com and Marie Claire. She’s a fan of whiskey neat, podcasts that give her nightmares, and one time Zoë Kravitz laughed at a joke she made. 

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