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Raise your hand if you moisturize your face daily but you’re not as diligent about moisturizing your body (guilty!). We get it—it can feel like an extra, unnecessary step. But according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Teresa Song, it’s best to apply body lotion every day. “Moisturized skin maintains a healthy skin barrier, preventing irritation and premature aging,” she says. And, if you have eczema-prone skin, Song actually recommends moisturizing multiple times a day.

We tested more than 80 moisturizers in our daily lives over four weeks to find the best options for a variety of skin types, skin concerns, and preferences. We evaluated each one based on its texture, ingredients, consistency, absorption, effectiveness, and overall results. We also consulted with Dr. Teresa Song and double board-certified dermatologist Dr. Maya Thosani to learn more about what you should look for in a primo body lotion for your specific needs. These are our top picks that performed well above the rest.

The best lotion

Lighter and drier-feeling than competitors, once rubbed in. Better for people with normal to oily skin.

Buying Options

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion was the favorite lotion among our panel of testers, in fact, it was the only product that every person liked. Though some lotions were too thick or too thin, Aveeno was just right: It’s thick enough that it doesn’t run everywhere, but thin enough to rub in smoothly. Unlike many of its competitors, it dries nicely, leaving behind little or no waxy or greasy residue to bother you throughout the day. And it hit all of our main criteria: It’s fragrance-free, affordable (less than 50¢ per ounce), and available in a pump dispenser.

Aveeno’s texture struck the best balance between thick and thin. When you pump it into your hand, it’s solid enough to hold its shape without threatening to spill onto the floor or run between your fingers. But the magic is in the rub-in: Aveeno nearly liquefies on the skin, turning from opaque to translucent, and spreads to cover a wide area without clumping or leaving streaks. Then it dries quickly. Some testers noted a light waxy residue, but it was nothing compared with the greasiness of some of its competitors.

Aveeno nearly liquefies on the skin, turning from opaque to translucent, and spreads to cover a wide area without clumping or leaving streaks.

What we also liked about Aveeno is that it doesn’t smell like much, one Amazon reviewer describes it as “one part Elmer’s glue and 10 parts water and 10 parts oatmeal,” and that sounds about right. The scent is unnoticeable under clothes and doesn’t come from added fragrances, a common cause of irritation and allergies. All of this might not sound like high praise, but it is when compared with the scents of some competitors, which our testers described as “perfumey,” “horrible,” “awful,” and “disgusting.” We’d pick neutral over “weird” any day.

As an ingredient in personal care products

Many personal care products use coconut oil as an ingredient to add smoothness to the texture of the product and to make it easier to spread, Goldstein says.

It may be preferable to use coconut oil extracts over plain oil, especially if breakouts are a concern or you have naturally oily skin.

“Try to use a product that uses an extract over plain oil,” Goldstein said.

Speaking about a product she helped develop, Goldstein said, “Like other products that use coconut oil extract, The Daily by GETMr. is a suitable option that moisturizes skin without leading to breakouts.”

In general, you can follow these steps to use coconut oil as a moisturizer:

1. After bathing, pat your skin down with a towel until it’s moist, not wet.
2. Add coconut oil to your palms and rub together to warm.
3. Spread a thin layer of oil over your skin in a circulation motion.
4. Avoid your face, chest, back, and any other areas prone to acne.
5. Also avoid areas with a lot of hair.
6. Add more oil as needed.

Alternatively, you can massage your body with oil and then wash off the excess.

Since the need for moisturizing varies from person to person, Goldstein says using coconut oil is a unique experience to everyone.

“Those with dry skin, eczema, etc. will need more maintenance and applications than people with normal skin,” she explained. “However, since there is less humidity during the wintertime, this tends to be the time of year when most people (even with normal skin) look to moisturize their skin.”

While coconut oil can provide your hands, knees, and arms with an instant blast of moisture, Goldstein warns against using it on certain parts of your body. These include your face, chest, or back areas, which are prone to developing breakouts.

You’ll also want to avoid using too much coconut oil on areas that contain a lot of hair, since the ingredient has a thick consistency, she adds.

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Melanie Rud is a Chicago-based writer with 10 years of experience covering beauty. She covers all things skincare for Byrdie, from ingredients to acne advice.

As a lifestyle writer, Ashley publishes content on everything lifestyle, from home, family, and kids, to fashion and beauty. After college, Ashley moved from her Hoosier-state home to North Carolina where she writes full-time and lives with her husband and two daughters.

Dr. Talakoub is a board-certified dermatologist with a special interest in medical and cosmetic dermatology. She also serves as a columnist for Dermatology News and previously worked as a medical writer for ABC News