The Best Body Lotions to Soothe and Moisturize Dry Skin

Kiehl’s iconic Creme de Corps has garnered a faithful following over the years, and for good reason. I’ve been addicted to it ever since my mother first introduced me to the fragrance-free lotion when I was a teenager, and I think of it as the absolute gold standard. It’s super fast-absorbing and so hydrating, yet entirely non-greasy, thanks to the addition of ingredients including cocoa butter and shea butter, as well as humectants like glycerin and emollients like squalane. Use this as a daily moisturizing lotion after you shower and your skin will be baby soft in no time.

Sisley’s wonderfully indulgent moisturizing cream is the epitome of luxury. I’m a big fan of the nighttime mask version of this, and the body lotion does not disappoint. It’s a truly velvety lotion, and almost instantly softens and hydrates skin with powerhouse ingredients including saffron flower extract, shea butter, glycerin, macadamia oil and more. It also has a lovely, light scent of honey and orange blossom.

While many Insta-famous products are simply not worth the hype, Nécessaire’s lush and replenishing body lotion is a wonderful exception. It’s contains nourishing ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin C, vitamin E, glycerin, omega-6 and omega-9, and sinks into skin almost instantaneously. This unscented and paraben-free lotion will have you genuinely looking forward to this part of your routine.

This moisturizing lotion is one of the most hydrating and fast-absorbing, non-greasy options out there, which is great for when you want to slather on a body cream in the morning without waiting for it to dry, lest you ruin your outfit.

Dr. Jart’s Ceramidin body lotion is filled with five different types of ceramides that help protect and strengthen your skin barrier, as well as five different hyaluronic acids, for a major dose of moisture and hydration that helps promote elasticity and combat dryness. It’s lightweight and non-greasy, so it won’t stain your clothing, plus it’s hypoallergenic, which is ideal for sensitive skin.

Alo (yes, that athleisure brand that counts Kendall Jenner, Kaia Gerber and Hailey Bieber as fans) also has a beauty line, including this body lotion that’s packed with amla, argan oil, coconut oil and aloe vera, which work together to smooth your dry skin and give an amazing glow.

If you want a body lotion with CBD, look no further than the Feelist’s ultra-rich Do Not Disturb cream, which not only moisturizes but also calms and soothes thanks to 500 mg of broad spectrum CBD, which is great for anti-inflammatory purposes, as well as jojoba seed oil and shea butter.

While I usually steer clear of body butters (they can be a bit too thick and non-absorbent), I’m glad I made an exception for Mutha’s indulgent version, which is incredibly hydrating without any stickiness or oiliness. It contains shea butter, cocoa butter and mango butter, as well as vitamins A and E, and fatty acids that help ease the look of stretch marks and improve skin tone, which is a serious bonus.

Not only does this beloved body cream moisturize and smooth, but it also helps with texture and brightness, thanks to the exfoliating properties from fruit AHAs and vitamin C, which aid in dead skin cell turnover and help protect against free radicals.

There are plenty of quality body lotions at your local drugstore, like this classic Aveeno cream that’s great for sensitive, acne-prone or easily irritated skin.

A dynamic combination of cocoa butter, shea butter, natural oils and ceramides make this sumptuous body lotion a non-greasy, moisturizing dream. Plus, the light scent of coconut, vanilla blossom and almond will transport you to your favorite summer days, and the beauty brand is part of Clean at Sephora.

This vegan moisturizer is packed with safflower seed oil and shea butter, as well as lots of vitamins and cucumber, ivy and comfrey extracts.

Goop’s body butter is filled with a potent mix of botanical extracts and butters, for a seriously hydrating lotion that immediately calms dry skin. It also helps with anti-aging, as it improves tone and elasticity. It leaves you feeling moisturized for 72 hours, though we doubt you’ll be able to resist reapplying before that.

This lightweight body lotion contains tons of antioxidants that soothe, moisturize and soften skin.

If you love the scent of sandalwood, but don’t want anything too overwhelming, look no further than Saltair’s Santal Bloom, which will not only leave your skin feeling amazing, but smelling so good, too.

Lancer’s body moisturizer sinks right into your skin, and it also contains exfoliating glycolic acid and anti-aging peptides to aid in firming and smoothing texture and complexion.

Fans of Skinfix’s face moisturizer will love their body lotion, with ceramides, *all* the skin barrier-nourishing lipids and colloidal oatmeal, for silky-smooth and soft skin.

Phlur’s Missing Person perfume went viral for good reason, so why not go a step further and scoop up the brand’s delightful body lotion, in the very same scent? It feels so luxe, with hints of jasmine and orange blossom, and it’s nourishing, too. If you really want to go all out, add the body wash to your routine, as well.