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Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Body Lotion

• Spreads nicely over the skin
• Absorbs well
• Light scent that isn’t overwhelming

• Minimal improvement in the overall appearance of skin

Key Ingredients: Cocoa butter | Skin Type: Dry skin, Dull skin | Size: 10, 20.3, 32 fl oz | SPF: None | Cruelty-Free: No

A tried and true brand, Vaseline’s Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion is a fantastic drugstore moisturizer for anyone—but especially a shopper looking to get a lot of bang for their buck. It’s available in three large sizes and we found that a little goes a long way, even with daily use, the smallest container will last a while. We also love that it’s packaged in a no-mess pump bottle. Plus, the formula’s light cocoa butter scent will take you back to the tropics.

We were very impressed with the lotion’s consistency—spreads nicely over the skin and absorbs quickly without leaving anything behind. Most importantly, it leaves dry skin feeling healthy, nourished, and well-hydrated. That said, we didn’t notice a significant improvement in skin appearance after daily use.

The 22 Best Body Lotions, According to Dermatologists and Editors

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“Sun damage, natural aging, and hormonal changes will all result in dry skin and contribute to itchy and aged appearing skin,” explains board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nava Greenfield. “Using a body product regularly can help mitigate these factors and keep skin healthy.”

There’s an option for everyone—some are fragranced, others are not, a handful leave a shine on the skin, some dry down matte, a few are luxe splurges, while some you can scoop up at the drugstore. To find a body lotion that suits your skin, scroll ahead. I’ve spent the greater part of my days lathering up to determine the best 15 in existence.

Best Soothing

Acure 24hr Moisture Lotion

• A little goes a long way
• Doesn’t leave behind residue
• Light scent
• Easy to apply

Key Ingredients: Cocoa Butter, Colloidal Oatmeal, Aloe | Skin Type: All skin types | Size: 8 fl oz | SPF: None | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Acure’s Seriously Soothing 24-hour Moisture Lotion leaves the skin feeling hydrated and soothed even on the driest of days when the skin gets chapped. We like the thick consistency, and that, unlike a lot of thicker lotions, it doesn’t take a lot of effort to rub this formula into the skin. Its quick absorption also stood out to us, as did how efficient the lotion is, likely due to the colloidal oatmeal—you’ll be surprised by how much moisture you can get from just a little dab!

Despite its thick consistency, the lotion doesn’t leave any residue behind (no flakes, no rubbing off on clothes) and it's gentle enough to use on any skin type. However, even though our skin felt fantastic for a full day after using this lotion, we were a little disappointed to find that it didn’t leave behind a glow or change in the appearance of the skin.

What to Look For

With so many body lotions on the market, which list countless ingredients with unpronounceable names, it's difficult to determine which components to look for—and which to stay away from.

Dr. Aya Ahram adds, "Look for a mixture of ingredients to help target moisture retention and water loss across the skin barrier: humectant ingredients—which draw in water from the air into the skin—such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid, as well as occlusives, which seal water in the skin, like petrolatum and dimethicone." She also recommends "emollients, which provide moisture to the skin, like shea butter and ceramides."

Then comes the fun stuff. Your formula might come with antioxidants. “Vitamin E, C, and green tea extract for example have a dual purpose in preventing free radical damage and may also brighten and moisturize skin,” says Dr. Kikam. Your body lotion might have retinol in it as well, which is ideal for anti-aging. Or, maybe there’s an acid in the mix. “These are wonderful for those with acne prone skin, body hyperpigmentation, KP, and even psoriasis.”

Meanwhile, if you're combatting body acne, Dr. Ahram advises using "a face moisturizer that is non-comedogenic or oil-free so that the moisturizer does not make acne worse."

What to Avoid

In terms of what to avoid, Dr. Ahram says, "In general, I don't love fragrance because it can cause irritation in people with sensitive skin or atopic dermatitis, as they already have a fragile skin barrier and I prefer to avoid ingredients that can cause irritation. Some can tolerate it without any negative side effects, but in general I do not recommend products that are heavily fragranced."

Double board-certified dermatologist and psychiatrist Dr. Amy Wechsler also recommends "avoiding ingredients such as lactic acid and glycolic acid" if you're looking for something highly moisturizing that won't irritate your skin.

Finally, Dr. Greenfield says, “I like to see that there are no drying ingredients like alcohol or any strong fragrances that may cause reactions in the skin."

Tom Tailor Spring/ Summer 2024

With its unparalleled success story, the Betty Barclay brand is one of the leading women’s fashion brands in Germany and indeed internationally.

Betty Barclay offers an attractive lifestyle range embo…

With its unparalleled success story, the Betty Barclay brand is one of the leading women’s fashion brands in Germany and indeed internationally.

Betty Barclay offers an attractive lifestyle range embodying high standards, stylish sophistication and fashion expertise.

This is clearly reflected in the brand’s steady growth, the expansion of its own-brand stores and the remarkably high degree to which the female target group identifies with its core values.

Fun and fashion expertise are also reflected in the new Betty Barclay eyewear collection, which will form the perfect addition to the Visibilia range from January 2015.

Lifestyle meets eyewear in this multifaceted, market-oriented collection. Perfectly designed and realised, it demonstrates great attention to detail, high quality and feminine stylishness.

It goes without saying that the close collaboration of both partners was key to the creation of this collection, a collection which represents another milestone in the development of both the Betty Barclay brand and Visibilia.