With so many categories (serums, essences, toners, etc.), it's easy to get caught up in elaborate skincare routines. Why are we, as a collective, more likely to invest in skincare over body care? We are concerned with skincare because our faces are the first things people see, but often neglect body care, which is equally important and deserves just as much tender love and care. A basic body care routine is essential: a decent body wash and a decent body lotion. But a more elaborate body care routine is luxurious: body oils, body serums, and, in general, paying close attention to the ingredients in the lotions and washes you invest in.
When it comes to body moisturizers, the options are endless. From lotions to butters to oils and to serums, establishing a routine can be overwhelming. What you truly need is based off your personal skin type and can really only be discovered through trial and error. But, with that said, the Coveteur team has a few suggestions as to where to start.
Below, shop team Coveteur's go-to body lotions, hydrators, serums, and moisturizers for smooth, healthy, and happy skin throughout all seasons.
Ulta
Uni Body Serum
"I'm constantly running out of this perfect body serum from Uni; it's that good. The texture alone is is enough to make it a top shelf pick (it's a light, gel-serum hybrid that sinks in instantly), but it’s the formula that seals the deal. Packed with seaweed extract, squalane, and antioxidant-rich botanicals, it manages to hydrate deeply without leaving a trace of residue. The scent is fresh and subtly marine, like clean skin after a dip in the ocean." - Faith Xue, Editor-in-Chief
Blue Mercury
Tronque Firming Body Butter
"When I need a thick, rich, buttery full-body moisturizer, I reach for Tronque's Body Butter. The whipped, velvety texture melts in like, well, butter on my skin, leaving a finish that makes my limbs look and feel velvety-soft. It’s packed with ingredients you’d normally find in a face product, like niacinamide, coenzyme Q10, and a blend of cold-pressed oils that all sink in and keep my dry winter skin at bay." - Faith Xue, Editor-in-Chief
Glossier
Glossier Creme De You Body Butter
"I love this rich body butter for the colder months and the scent is so perfect for me. It's subtle and not overpowering while maintaining that classic Glossier You Scent." - Ella O'Keeffe, Senior Fashion Editor
Nuxe
Nuxe Prodigieux Beautifying Scented Body Lotion
"It's all in the name with this body lotion that is scented after Nuxe's famous dry body oil. If I had a signature body care scent, this would be it. I honestly haven't paid much attention to what the lotion feels like (it's a nice, standard lotion), it's all about the scent for me. I never get more compliments than when I wear it!" - Ella O'Keeffe, Senior Fashion Editor
Byredo
Byredo Mojave Ghost Body Lotion
"Yes, this is your sign. This scent lives rent-free in my head and remains my most complimented scent. It takes the clean girl aesthetic to a whole new level and I can't stop repurchasing." - Natasha Sheridan, Social Creative Lead.
Kate McLeod
Kate McLeod Daily Stone Lotion Bar
"I’ve got all my friends using this now—the hydration seriously lasts for hours. Honestly, it feels like magic, and I have no idea how they do it, but it’s a non-negotiable step after my everything shower." - Natasha Sheridan, Social Creative Lead
Murad
Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment
"I’ve been using the Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment for a few months now, and I have to say, it's been a game-changer. My skin feels firmer and smoother, and areas that used to feel crepey feel lifted and more resilient. It’s also silky and absorbs quickly, so I don’t have that sticky cream feeling (which is major in itself)." - Kala Herh, Social Strategy Lead
Ulta
Naturium Urea 5% Body Serum
"I’ve never tried a body serum before, but wow, I was seriously shocked at how good this feels (and how well it actually works). I just swipe it on after my shower, and my whole body instantly feels nourished. If you’ve got rough elbows, knees, or just generally dry skin, I’d definitely recommend giving this a try!" - Kala Herh, Social Strategy Lead
Pattern Beauty
Pattern Beauty Hydrating Body Lotion
"I'm obsessed with any and all products that Tracee Ellis Ross puts out. This moisturizer features some of the top dogs of hydration: aloe vera, shea butter, jojoba oil, and mango seed butter. This leaves my super dry skin feeling moisturized and it comes along with a nice, natural scent." - Bianca Asare, Associate Editor
KOBA
KOBA Gold Drip Nourishing Body Oil
"I'm new to the body oil game. I love using this on top of lotion, especially overnight. This particular KOBA Skincare oil, which is also great for hair, is the perfect combination of safou oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, grape seed oil, plum oil, baobab oil, argan oil, and sesame oil. It's super nourishing and leaves me feeling smooth and looking glowy." - Bianca Asare, Associate Editor
