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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.

How lotion works

Your skin is an organ. Its job is to keep the outside out and hold your insides in.
Your skin’s structure is similar to that of a wall: It has bricks (dead skin cells) and mortar (oils and water) and a sealant (more oils) on top. Just because the skin cells are dead doesn’t mean they are useless—they contain proteins and fats that trap water, which keeps your skin healthy.

When skin gets dehydrated, two things happen: Allergens, microbes, and anything else that can get under your skin have an easier time doing so, and skin can’t shed its excess cells properly. “Our skin really is our first defense against the outside world,” said dermatologist Dr. Papri Sarkar. The result is dry, rough, scaly skin. “Ashy skin” is what a too-thick layer of dead skin cells looks like.

If you want to add moisture to your skin, you have to apply moisturizer to wet skin to trap excess water inside.

This means by the time you notice that you have dry skin, your skin’s self-healing processes are already overwhelmed. Ideally, you use a lotion to prevent dry skin before it happens. If you wait until it’s already dry, lotion can protect your skin while it heals, but does little to actively heal it.

Moisturizers add a thin layer of oil to the skin’s surface to replace the sealant and prevent water from evaporating. So if you want to add moisture to your skin, you have to apply moisturizer to wet skin to trap excess water inside. According to dermatologist Dr. Cynthia Bailey, ideally, your skin will already be soaked—wet for more than five minutes—and you’ll apply the moisturizer within three minutes (our other two dermatologist experts agreed).

Fragrance-Free Lotion

If you are someone who likes their products to not interfere with the perfume or have a sensitive nose, we got you. Some of the unscented lotion that ain’t overpowering or strong, and won’t flare up your allergies.

Everyone Unscented Body Lotion

3 in 1 lotion? Yes, EO says you can use it as a body lotion, face moisturizer, and hand & foot cream. Personally, don’t like using it on my face, but to each their own!

It is synthetic fragrance-free but there is a light scent that is almost negligible. This lotion is suitable for sensitive and dry skin as it is EWG verified. So no irritants or toxins. The lotion is non-sticky, won’t feel greasy, and still hydrate perfectly. The texture is runny and more on the liquid side. Quite light and soaks-in fine too. It provides soft and smooth skin.

Pros:

• Non-greasy
• Synthetic fragrance-free
• Paraben and gluten-free
• EWG verified

Cons:

• Not cent percent unscented but nothing bothersome

Alba Botanica Unscented Emollient

Ideal plant-based daily lotion for sensitive and rough dry skin. It is free of harsh ingredients and non-greasy. Keeps your skin soft and nourished for long hours. The bigger bottle is a value-for-money pack. Nice pick for a fragrance-free lotion that nourishes and doesn’t irritate the skin.

Pros:

• Vegetarian
• Free of parabens and phthalates
• No synthetic fragrances
• Suitable for sensitive skin

Cons:

‌2. Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Moisture Body Lotion Unscented

• Affordable
• Non-comedogenic
• Packed with skin-nourishing ingredients

• Goes on thick and can be difficult to rub in

For a wallet-friendly price, you get a hard-working body lotion packed with skin-nourishing ingredients like coconut oil, vitamin C, peptides and lipids with 1 percent niacinamide.

“This moisturizing lotion helps to support the skin barrier while also helping to even out skin tone,” says Dr. Garshick. “The skin will feel softer and smoother, while improving overall dullness and dryness of the skin.”

It’s also non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog your pores.

Best Overall

Necessaire The Body Lotion

• Balanced texture
• Non-greasy
• Suitable for all skin types
• Available in multiple sizes
• Fragrance-free
• Easy to dispense

Key Ingredients: Peptides, niacinamide, marula oil, fatty acids | Fragrance: None | Size: 2.4, 6.8, 13.5 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Our editors have been loyal fans of this body lotion for years, so it’s no surprise that it scored highest during testing. Formulated with a blend of five peptides (which are great for firming), fatty acids, shea butter, and a combination of nourishing oils like marula oil and meadowfoam oil, it works to quench dry skin, leaving it soft and moisturized. It also contains a dose of niacinamide to do a number on dark spots while contributing to a healthy skin barrier.

This powerful combination of moisturizing ingredients left our skin feeling comfortable and hydrated—sans a greasy residue. The texture feels like a nice hybrid between a liquidy lotion and a rich cream, making it suitable for daily use year-round. It absorbed into our skin quickly, allowing us to easily slip into our clothes just a minute after application. We also love that it’s fragrance-free—so it won’t compete with perfume or irritate reactive skin. We’re giving bonus points to the brand for offering it in multiple sizes and making the packaging simple, elevated, and functional.