Body Lotion reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 267 Reddit reviews across 38 subreddits and 65 posts to rank the best Body Lotion brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AskWomenOver60, r/LushCosmetics, r/Denver, r/beauty, r/30PlusSkinCare. Top-rated brands include CeraVe (4.7/5), Aveeno (4.6/5), Vanicream (4.9/5).

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Reviews267
Subreddits38
Posts65
Brands61
Products60
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#1

CeraVe

4.7
(30)
"The one that’s been a lifesaver for me is CeraVe’s Moisturizing Cream."
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"I've been using Cerave for the body and Vanicream for the face."
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"Cerave"
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"The one that’s been a lifesaver for me is CeraVe’s Moisturizing Cream."
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"The new Cerave Intensive Moisturizing Lotion works better than the Cerave moisturizing cream."
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"Cerave. The. Best. Ever."
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"CeraVe cream. It's a game changer."
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"I second the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream in a tub."
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"CeraVe in the jar."
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"CeraVe cream in the tub or La Roche Posay lipikar baume."
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#2

Aveeno

4.6
(16)
"Try Aveeno!! It's a cream, so it won't dry your skin out!! It's a bit spendy, but worth it!!"
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"For general use Aveeno is my favourite."
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"Aveeno is good and Cerave is amazing too! My son and daughter both have bad eczema and it works well for them."
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"I have found great success with Aveeno body wash and lotion."
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"I actually find these products work quite well."
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"I use Aveeno that I get at Costco."
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"Aveeno is the only thing i’ve been able to use with consistency for the last ~15 years."
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"Aveeno Skin Relief (the blue one) lotion and body wash."
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"As is oat based Aveeno."
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"I buy Aveeno on iHerb every year."
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#3

Vanicream

4.9
(15)
"Vanicream is great, scent free and very clean ingredients, paediatricians recommend it."
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"I’m here to second Vanicream! It is thick, unscented, but I don’t feel like it’s greasy."
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"Vanicream - trust me! Also recommended by my dermatologist and allergist for my multiple skin conditions and allergies."
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"I second vanicream! I use them for everything."
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"It's the only thing that doesn't leave me covered in hives."
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"Vanicream."
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"Vanicream is a fantastic moisturizer!"
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"Vanicream products work great."
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"I love vanicream, my skin is flakey and dry naturally."
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"Vanicream for my face and decotellage and CereVe for my body."
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#4

La Roche-Posay

4.9
(11)
"I like La Roche-Posay Triple Repair moisturizing cream. Soaks in nicely."
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"My dermatologist recommended Laroche-Posay, Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream."
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"I stock up on #1 La Roche Poshay Lipikar"
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"I like Aveeno for my bath products and then La Roche Posay Lipikar line for lotions."
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"I really love La Roche Posay Lipikar balm."
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"A bit expensive but worth it ($30.69) I use this for my face and body! works super w"
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"La Roche-Posay Lipikar balm for moisturizer."
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"Perfect for sensitive skin."
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"So moisturizing and non greasy for me though."
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"Is the best I've tried."
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#5

Cetaphil

4.6
(11)
"Cetaphil or Cerave but get cream nor lotion."
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"Is great for dry skin."
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"Cetaphil body cream is great."
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"[Cetaphil] is a great option."
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"I use the Cetaphil lotion in the tub (available at Costco!)"
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"Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream in the tub every day."
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"Cetaphil in the jar. It works on the dry skin on my legs."
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"Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream, not the lotion."
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"Cetaphil is a little heavier."
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"My dermatologist has me use the Cetaphil lotion or cream after I shower or bathe."
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#6

Vaseline

4.4
(10)
"It smells wonderful! On top of that it’s perfect as a summer lotion since it absorbs into the skin so quickly without leaving that tacky feeling!"
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"Vaseline Coco Butter Body Lotion, my mom uses it and not only does it smell good it leaves her skin supper soft."
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"Vaseline Coco Butter Body Lotion, my mom uses it and not only does it smell good it leaves her skin supper soft."
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"They work very nicely for me."
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"Vaseline cocoa lotion & any baby lotion works if u have dry skin!"
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"The new Vaseline one is pretty good and non sticky for summer season"
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"Vaseline gluta hya seum lotion!!"
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"Vaseline range is lovely."
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"It is cheap and can be used on all family members without it being a big expense"
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"Vaseline on just showered skin with cotton gloves to hold it in."
#7

Nivea

4.2
(9)
"Nivea for extra dry skin has been helping me! I had some eczema on my shins and it’s completely gone."
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"Nivea just all over. Shits thick as I wish I was."
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"Nivea Essential."
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"Nivea soft milk body lotion."
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"Nivea as well does exactly what you want."
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"Nivea body lotion( the blue bottle)"
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"I use Nivea body lotion (blue one for dry to very dry skin) + glycerine after bathing."
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"Nivea or the Costco brand Brazilian bum bum dupe for lotion."
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"I use nivea body lotion."
#8

Jergens

4.6
(8)
"This one is probably my ultimate favorite and it’s generally one of the cheapest fragrance free body lotions I can find."
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"Have a couple of citrus flavoured moisturisers that are bomb."
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"I’ve been using Jergen’s Ultra Healing for years."
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"Jergens is what I use, right after I shower."
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"I love Jergens and the Vaseline Cocoa Radiant gel!"
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"And Jergens"
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"Jerkens Ultra Healing."
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"Jergens is what I use, right after I shower."
#9

Lush

4.6
(8)
"I use lush cherry cream every day and get compliments from my husband and my mom loves that scent too!"
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"I also love Charity Pot."
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"Dream cream is my staple product for sensitive and dry skin."
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"I love (in no particular order) charity Pot."
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"I like charity pot and sleepy."
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"It's very light and sinks in quickly."
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"I like dream cream or sympathy for the skin :)"
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"I like dream cream or sympathy for the skin :)"
#10

Sol de Janeiro

5.0
(7)
"The red Som de Janeiro body wash with BHA and AHA (I think?) And the body Lotion and body spray from them. Was told by a coworker just yesterday that I smell good."
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"Sol de Janeiro lasts! I mix mine 50/50 with cerave and it lasts for at least two days."
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"SDJ bum bum cream. People can smell it from far, far away. I can still smell it on myself at the end of the day."
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"The most long lasting by far is Sol de Janeiro. Those creams and butter are nuclear. The scent lingers for days in my clothes, bed, bedroom, everything."
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"I’d actually go as far as to call it my HG body lotion."
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"Sol de Janeiro, The body shop body butters, Nivea body lotion are my favs."
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"Has the best hydrating/lasting power."
#11

Lubriderm

4.1
(8)
"Lubriderm and vanicream are both great options for sensitive skin!"
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"Lubriderm for unscented lotion I think it’s pretty much everywhere."
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"I personally use Lubiderm, it’s simple white unscented lotion."
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"Lubiderm"
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"I use very small amounts of lubriderm or cerave."
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"Lubriderm is good"
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"I love Lubriderm-non greasy."
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"Lubriderm or Cetaphil."
#12

Amlactin

4.7
(7)
"Body lotion: Amlactin Daily (best deal is at Costco)."
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"Amlactin. Just after shower is best."
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"Amlactin from costco/target/walmart/amazon. i use it after i shower before bed and my skin feels great until my next shower."
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"Amlactin and Vanicream are my favorites."
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"This has been the best lotion for me!"
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"Amlactin."
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#13

Kiehl’s

4.8
(6)
"Kiehl’s Cream de Corps in the pump bottle."
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"Absorb quickly into the skin but still leave you feeling moisturized all day."
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"1000000/10 recommend. I’ve used it every winter- and I also have dry skin that has to endure New York Winter."
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"Kiehl’s Creme de Corps."
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"Feels luxurious."
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"Kiehls is great."
#14

Dream Cream

4.7
(6)
"I love dream cream and Ro’s argan body conditioner for when I want to smell amazing!"
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"I'd probably recommend Dream Cream, as it has the highest amount of hydrating ingredients."
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"Dream Cream is a great choice! Charity Pot is another good one."
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"Dream cream works the best for me."
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"*Dream cream* is usually the best for my dry skin."
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"Dream cream, Biomic or any massage bar."
#15

Hempz

4.7
(6)
"I really like Hempz body lotion and body wash. I have the big pump bottle of lotion and it's not too thick or heavy but is nice and moisturizing. Doesn't feel sticky and absorbs nicely."
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"It's the only lotion that I can stand everywhere on my skin and that I have never had issues with the scents."
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"Found this brand and love it! HempZ"
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"Hempz work wonders for me, it moisturise well and smell lovely."
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"Hempz is great."
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"I like the Hempz brand body lotions primarily."
#16

Gold Bond

4.7
(6)
"It makes my skin SO soft and smooth the next morning."
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"I'm all about Gold Bond's stuff these days."
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"Gold Bond Diabetics Dry Skin Relief."
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"I love gold bond."
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"I also like Gold Bond diabetics dry skin relief."
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"Gold Bond cream with oatmeal is great."
#17

Palmer's

4.5
(6)
"I’m amazed at how delicious my clothes smell after sweating them."
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"I use Palmer's Cocoa Butter and it works great."
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"I use palmers coco butter"
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"I use Palmers Cocoa Butter."
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"Palmer's Cocoa Butter."
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#18

Eucerin

4.5
(6)
"I love Eucerin Original Healing Cream for my dry hands and feet."
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"I love Eucerin Original Healing Cream for my dry hands and feet."
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"Check out Eucerin body lotions, the ones with urea can help with KP"
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"I also used to have good results with the Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion."
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"I also like Eucerin. It comes in varying degrees of creaminess from light to rich."
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"Eucerin."
#19

Neutrogena

4.5
(6)
"I use Neutrogena Body Oil. It works really well, and smells wonderful."
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"I use Neutrogena body oil after showering but before drying off."
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"I've been a regular after shower lotion user since I was 20(now 42) and this is my favorite ever! It's light, but so moisturizing."
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"Have you tried the Neutrogena hydroboost? It was recommended to me after I got a stage 2 sunburn in Hawaii a few years back. Totally non-greasy, no smell, no residue - and comes in a giant pump bottle for a reasonable price."
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"Neutrogena hydroboost or dove baby"
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"First I put on Neutrogena Hydroboost Body Gel Cream."
#20

Tubby Todd

5.0
(5)
"Tubby Todd for sure!"
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"Tubby Todd worked well for us. Unscented and no reaction"
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"Tubby Todd if they ship over there for sure. It’s been great for us"
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"Tubby Todd lotion is literally the only thing that works on my toddler."
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"Im a die hard stan for Tubby Todd lotion and their all over ointment!"
#21

Aquaphor

4.8
(5)
"Aquaphor."
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"All you need is Aquafor right after shower."
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"All you need is Aquafor right after shower."
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"All you need is Aquafor right after shower."
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"If so, aquaphor - it's very good, very hydrating"
#22

EOS

4.6
(5)
"Eos vanilla cashmere is my ride or die. They have wash and lotions/body oil"
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"I use EOS vanilla cashmere or Billie Vanilla Cedar they both blend well and play on the vanilla scent."
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"Only lotion I ever buy anymore!"
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"I bought the eos vanilla cashmere lotion! it came back broke so i’m getting another one for free and get to keep the old one WOOHOO."
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"Currently testing out eos vanilla cashmere mixed with straight almond oil."
#23

Coconut Oil

4.5
(4)
"Pure organic coconut oil. Many dermatologists have recommended this."
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"Coconut oil. Works wonders."
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"Have you tried plain coconut oil?"
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"Coconut oil."
#24

Wishcare

4.3
(4)
"Wishcare is best!"
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"Wish care is AMAZING!"
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"Wishcare one is good, you can get it for buy1 get1 free every month"
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"Works ok. Got it on ajio discount."
#25

Curel

5.0
(3)
"My favorite in the dry Colorado winters is Curel."
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"Curel does it for me."
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"They make a whole line of sensitive moisture products and it's great."
#26

The Body Shop

5.0
(3)
"My favourite, they also have the body yoghurts too!"
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"Their rose body butter not only smells amazing, but keeps my legs super hydrated."
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"The body shop's body butter."
#27

Bag Balm

5.0
(3)
"Bag Balm. Seriously, it's a thing."
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"Bag Balm is very good."
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"[Bag Balm](https://bagbalm.com/) is very good."
#28

Charity Pot

5.0
(3)
"Charity pot I think."
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"Charity pot hands down. Love it!"
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"Charity Pot is another good one."
#29

Necessaire

5.0
(3)
"Necessaire body lotion."
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"Free of all the negative ingredients and has niacinamide."
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"The body lotion is unscented and so good if you have dry skin."
#30

Kiehl's

4.7
(3)
"Khiels Creme de Corps."
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"Kiehls crème de corps"
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#31

First Aid Beauty

4.7
(3)
"First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream."
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"Top moisturizer for face and body we have tried no doubt!"
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"Super thick and moisturizing but not greasy. Very, very mild fragrance."
#32

QV

4.3
(3)
"QV or La Roche Posay are the only 2 brands my sister's dermatologist said she should use."
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"QV was originally made for babies at Queen Victoria Hospital."
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"Cruelty free and have a lot of great products."
#33

Dexeryl

5.0
(2)
"There is lotion called Dexeryl, honestly I didn’t find anything better than this."
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"Dexeryl."
#34

Naturium

5.0
(2)
"Can’t recommend it enough!"
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"It’s helping reduce the hyperpigmentation, nourish the damaged skin."
#35

Bioderma

5.0
(2)
"Bioderma ftw"
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"Bioderma"
#36

Shea Butter

5.0
(2)
"I use pure shea butter on my own skin."
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"Shea butter or cocoa butter is the best!"
#37

Summer Fridays

5.0
(2)
"I love the summer Fridays - summer silk nourishing body lotion!"
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"This one actually felt hydrating as well."
#38

Skin Trip

4.5
(2)
"I recently discovered that they still make Skin Trip, which was my favorite lotion ever."
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"Isn't on Sephora but it is on Amazon."
#39

Ameliorate

4.5
(2)
"Ameliorate!"
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"I really like Ameliorate, although it smells weird."
#40

Rituals

4.0
(2)
"I highly recommend getting Rituals on sale because all of their body products are really nice."
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"I have been pleasantly surprised, my boyfriend seems to like it a lot."
#41

Almond Oil

4.0
(2)
"I like using oils. Just pure almond oil or jojoba oil."
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"I use almond oil."
#42

CosRX Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer

5.0
(1)
"I love using the CosRX Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer as a body lotion."
#43

Caudalie

5.0
(1)
"Nuxe and Caudalie are great."
#44

Nuxe

5.0
(1)
"Nuxe and Caudalie are great."
#45

Purito Luminous Moisture Body Lotion

5.0
(1)
"I really like the Purito luminous moisture body lotion - specifically the purple one in the Midnight Romance scent!"
#46

Naturim

5.0
(1)
"I like Naturim, Uada skin, Epanouie (my favorite formulated for black skin)."
#47

Balea Med

5.0
(1)
"Balea Med 15% urea milk."
#48

APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Lotion

5.0
(1)
"This stuff is a lifesaver! The first time I ever used it, it instantly left a velvety feeling."
#49

Seaweed Bath Co.

5.0
(1)
"Is the only lotion I've found so far that agrees with my skin."
#50

APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Body Lotion

5.0
(1)
"I like the APLB Glutathione Niacinamide body lotion."
#51

Illiyoon

5.0
(1)
"It's gotten to the point where I love this lotion so much that I’ll buy it even if I don’t currently need it."
#52

Whipped Body Butter

5.0
(1)
"I'm in love with Whipped's body butter!! They are suuuuper thick so definitely not best for everyday use, but they work like magic on especially dry days."
#53

Paula's Choice

5.0
(1)
"They're the only brand I can find that are actually open about their retinol percentage (0.1%)."
#54

Mixa

4.0
(1)
"Mixa panthenol comfort, the one in the pump"
#55

Jack Black

4.0
(1)
"If you want something more specific and intense then I like Jack Black's"
#56

Barbara Sturm

4.0
(1)
"Barbara strum anti aging body lotion"
#57

Olay

4.0
(1)
"I also like the Olay ones as well."
#58

Symphony

4.0
(1)
"I like Symphony for the Skin."
#59

Attitude

4.0
(1)
"Attitude for body. Unscented."
#60

Kelual

4.0
(1)
"Zinc lotion from Kelual"
#61

Klairs

4.0
(1)
"Klairs all-over lotion is really light."

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