The Best Body Lotions of 2024

• Moisturizers include: glycerine, vitamin E, vitamin B5

The Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Lotion earned a perfect score during our testing, coasting above the other lotions on this list. It feels velvety and hydrating on the skin, and glides over dry patches and body hair with no clinging or pooling.

When first applied, the cream felt cool on my legs, a welcome soothing feel after my warm shower. The formula absorbs into the skin within minutes, leaving behind an ever-so-slightly tacky texture that reminds you that you applied a moisturizer without feeling slick or sticky under clothing.

Those with sensitive skin—or noses—will be glad to know that it’s fragrance-free. But even without a masking scent, its natural aroma is pleasant, with no hint of chemicals. Not only is this the best body lotion we tested, it’s the most affordable per ounce—no need for financial reservations about slathering it on.

The only downside is that the pump on the 24-ounce size I tested isn’t lockable. It’s possible to accidentally dispense it when storing, and you’ll need to buy a smaller bottle for travel. The large pump bottle makes more sense sitting on a sink basin or vanity for easy access whenever your skin feels parched.

• Moisturizers include: Vitamin A, Vitamin C from plant extracts like hemp seed oil and shea butter

For some, applying lotion is a fragrant ritual as much as it’s for smoothing skin. For those who enjoy a “scent-sory” experience, look to Hempz Moisturizing Skin Lotion. We tested its most popular fragrance, Pineapple & Honey Melon, which we adored for its sweet, tangy fruitiness. If that scent doesn’t appeal to you, they offer over a dozen others like vanilla and ginger, jasmine and rose, or citrus and starfruit.

Beyond its impressive fragrance lineup, it has a silky texture that’s both spreadable and quick-drying. A few minutes after application, it felt tacky but not oily, and my skin felt super-soft in 30 minutes.

The only drawback was the lack of a lockable pump on the 17-ounce size we tested. However, Hempz does offer a smaller, more travel-friendly size, as well.

• Moisturizers include: Ceramides to bolster the skin barrier, amino acids for moisture, shea butter

Similar to our top pick, the Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion works well for anyone in need of a basic, effective body moisturizer. Its fragrance-free, gel-like formula glides onto the skin like a dream. It’s on the thicker side for a lotion, but settles into the skin after minimal rubbing.

The finish is tacky after a few minutes, but not uncomfortable or greasy. As a bonus, the slim bottle features a lockable pump to help avoid leakage if you pack it for travel or store it in a drawer.

Though it offers similar results, the Lubriderm edged this out by having a longer-lasting formula that I could still feel on my skin six hours post-application—a feat no other lotion could compete with.

• Moisturizers include: Collagen and elastin from seaweed extract and centella asiatica extract, caffeine to smooth appearance and texture

The Jergens Skin Firming Body Lotion has an amazing, fresh scent. The name may conjure memories of the sunless tanning lotion scent, but this is different—it has a clean, light aroma that you’d expect from a body wash or hair product.

Furthering my positive experience, the lotion’s semi-thick formula blended well onto my skin and absorbed ultra-fast. My skin felt soft and moisturized, but not tacky in the slightest—the moisturizer immediately felt like it had been there for hours.

Unfortunately, the scent lingers for several hours, and some may find it overpowering. In case it matters to you like it did for me, this pump does not lock in place.

• Moisturizers include: Aloe vera, green tea and chamomile extracts, antioxidants

The unscented Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion has a thick consistency and a non-oily texture that reminds me of some sunscreens I’ve tried. While other moisturizers on this list leave a slight sheen to the skin while drying, this is matte from the get-go. It spread with ease and left my skin silky. If you want an undetectable lotion that adds moisture to your skin cells yet never feels greasy or wet, give this a ry.

The 32-ounce bottle I tested is a round cylinder about the size of an eggplant and it doesn’t have a lockable pump, so it’s not the most convenient lotion to store. However, the unique formula may be worth overlooking those drawbacks. Though this is a great option, our top pick has a silkier texture and more convenient packaging for a lower price.

• Moisturizers include: Hyaluronic acid, 3 ceramides to lock in moisture

I’ve used the Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion for months at a time as my daily face moisturizer, so I’m familiar with its ultra-thin, runny formula. This feels like rubbing water into your skin in the best way—it’s hydrating and sheers out into a translucent sheen with minimal effort.

The drawback of the thinner consistency is that it left my skin feeling drier than others we tested. I don’t mind layering this on for seasons when I need an extra boost of hydration, but I’d run through the bottle a lot faster that way. If you are looking for a good combo face and body moisturizer in one, this is your best bet. Otherwise, you may find it lacking, particularly if your body’s skin skews drier.