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With picks from La Mer, Necessaire, and CeraVe.
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It’s also pH-balanced and fragrance-free, so it’s safe for even the most sensitive of skin.
For something more affordable, considerCeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion, a drugstore favorite developed with dermatologists.
Youd never skipmoisturizing your face, so why neglect your body?
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Body moisturizers are essential for rehydrating the skin and preventing future moisture loss.
Skipping them can lead todry, thirsty skinthat needs serious hydration.
We alsotestedseveral ourselves to see if they performed as well as advertised.
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After consulting with a dermatologist, and considering dozens of options, we landed on these top-rated products.
Plus, it can be used everywhere from head to toeincluding your face.
However, the formula does containparabens, which some people venture to avoid.
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“I still use it on my face and it doesn’t cause breakouts or clog pores.”
We also love that Aveeno is a derm-recommended brand.
We love even more that this vegan and cruelty-free formula is considered clean byByrdies standards.
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This body lotion from AmLactin is a dermatologist favorite.
Its rich and luxurious, but absorbs almost instantly, resulting in velvety-smooth and supple skin.
What has us hooked, however, is its powerful anti-aging benefits.
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But again, some reviews didnt love the scent.
But trust us, Vanicream works.
Plus, with such an affordable price point, you really cant go wrong.
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Because it’s so rich, it can leave your skin a bit sticky.
Even the most diligent moisturizers can experience super dry skin during the winter months.
It provides instant, soothing relief and keeps moisture locked in for up to 48 hours.
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Although this is an expensive product, we think its worth it given all the high-quality ingredients.
The skin is left looking visibly more radiant, firmer, and healthier.
Plus, it smells absolutely amazing, thanks to neroli orange blossom, Bulgarian rose, and French lavender.
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We just wish there was more of it for the price.
Its unique gel-cream formula instantly absorbs like a gel while providing long-lasting moisture like a cream.
We love that this soaks in the skin quickly and effectively hydrates without feeling greasy.
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This pick has a lovely, lightweight scent.
Although we love the formula, we think its a little too lightweight to properly hydrate very dry skin.
The formula is heavy and might take a little longer than others to absorb into the skin.
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This product has been a fan-favorite for many years and its pretty easy to see why.
On the flip side, this is a pretty bare-bones formula.
However,whenyou apply body lotion is of great importance.
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She has bylines at The Cut and WWD, and is a former editor for Family Circle.
For this story, she considered dozens of different body lotion formulas by reviewing insights from Byrdie’s lab.
Esme Benjaminis a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York.
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She was a former wellness editor and has been covering all things beauty for Byrdie since 2023.
She has a particular interest in clean beauty and the intersection of beauty rituals and self-care.
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