To ask for body lotion recommendations?

AllaMova · 2026-06-28T20:33:43+00:00

I’ve almost finished my beloved Sanctuary Spa wet skin body lotion. I’d like to try something different, does anyone have any recommendations please?

princesspadam · 30/06/2026 12:54

@AllaMova I loved the pistachio one, I wish I’d bought more as it was so cheap in target

YorkshirePuddingsGreatestFan · 29/06/2026 17:15

I didn't know Aveeno was tested on animals. I'll not buy that in future.

Nivea Q10 firming body lotion is good if you're wobbly like me!

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AllaMova · 29/06/2026 17:00

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 28/06/2026 22:13

Dove pro-age niacinamide. Not fancy, no particular scent, but a great moisturiser, dries quickly and is cheap as chips, so happy to slather it on.

I’ve opted for the Dove Pro-Age lotion this time. Thank you!

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ExplodingSmittens · 29/06/2026 14:52

CatesandAle · 28/06/2026 22:26

Rituals: Rituals of Sakura whipped body cream. It’s expensive, but I especially like that it’s non-greasy and sinks in fast, I like the delicate cherry blossom scent, and it looks rather beautiful in the glass jar. I should maybe try out some of the other options on this thread though!

I might get that as part of DD’s birthday. I bought her the shower mousse at Christmas

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AllaMova · 29/06/2026 14:44

princesspadam · 29/06/2026 12:22

Vaseline Intensive Care (yellow) I’ve used it for years and always go back to it
i love buying EOS cashmere body lotion in the US and bring it home but it’s ridiculously priced on Amazon

I’ve been dying to try the EOS one, such a pity it’s so expensive here!

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Beachforever · 29/06/2026 12:24

I’m currently working my way through a bottle of Weleda Skin Food. It absorbs really quickly and I love the fresh smell.

princesspadam · 29/06/2026 12:22

Vaseline Intensive Care (yellow) I’ve used it for years and always go back to it
i love buying EOS cashmere body lotion in the US and bring it home but it’s ridiculously priced on Amazon

Shoxfordian · 29/06/2026 12:08

L'occitane does a new shimmery body oil which I really like

Highonmyownsupply · 29/06/2026 11:31

GnTplease · 28/06/2026 21:56

The garnier body lotion in a red bottle is incredible. Caroline Hirons recommends it too so high praise. Doesn’t have much of a scent but makes my skin SO soft and hydrated.

Agree, and it’s cheap. It can be difficult to source where I live but I did see it in Superdrug once on the bottom shelf. More expensive ones are displayed more prominently?

Norfolklass2428 · 29/06/2026 11:21

Aveeno baby lotion

Nivea in the blue tub

vaseline Aloe Vera

These all work well for every day. You do need to let the Nivea sink in for a few minutes though.

If you want something a bit more fancy then Clinique or L'ocitaine .

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AllaMova · 29/06/2026 11:08

EnglishGirlApproximately · 28/06/2026 21:47

Does it need to be a lotion or can it be a butter? Highly recommend Saltair body butter from Space NK, vanilla is my favourite.

I didn’t realise there was a difference between a body lotion and a body butter. I’ll look into Saltair, thank you.

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MrsDroughtFire · 29/06/2026 09:27

BashfulClam · 28/06/2026 21:57

Not animal friendly though.

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I didn’t know that 😢

Planesmistakenforstars · 29/06/2026 09:26

Vaseline blue, and my skin is very fussy. Aveeno or Norwegian Formula don't hydrate my skin much at all, and I find Nivea products are really greasy, as with Palmers. Dove Body Love (the red one called "intense care") is my second choice.

deeahgwitch · 29/06/2026 09:06

I have bought the Vanilla version but haven’t used it yet @AllaMovaas I am finishing off a Garnier tub - it’s the Vitamin C and Mango Nutri Glow Cream.
Which is very nice but I’m not keen on tubs and dipping my fingers into them so probably won’t repurchase.
I love the scent of Rituals Jing. It’s my everyday perfume but was disappointed with their body cream in a tube (for travel - it came in a gift set ) as the consistency was too liquid.
I will try the body cream in it. Hopefully it will be more solid.

tfu · 28/06/2026 23:10

I love using oil - nuxe when I’m flush, coconut oil of I’m broke

fiestatime1 · 28/06/2026 23:07

Mixa - urea one for rough bumpy skin or the ceramide one
for scented I like Saltair

Pennyplant19 · 28/06/2026 23:03

BashfulClam · 28/06/2026 21:57

Aveeno is tested on animals so I won’t touch it. I use palmers oil on wet skin. Oil on damp skin is the best moisturiser you can use, if I’m feeling bougie i use my shimmering oil from l’occitane.

Palmers and l’occitane aren’t cruelty free either….

CatesandAle · 28/06/2026 22:26

Rituals: Rituals of Sakura whipped body cream. It’s expensive, but I especially like that it’s non-greasy and sinks in fast, I like the delicate cherry blossom scent, and it looks rather beautiful in the glass jar. I should maybe try out some of the other options on this thread though!

RobertaFirmino · 28/06/2026 22:26

Nivea Soft for me. I try other creams/lotions and always return to this.

MrsCarson · 28/06/2026 22:21

19lottie82 · 28/06/2026 21:42

Palmers Cocoa Butter

I love this stuff

cotedazur28 · 28/06/2026 22:18

The Mixa cream in the tub, the ceramide one, is lovely and moisturising.

halfpasteleven · 28/06/2026 22:15

I like the Vaseline spray in the green can

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AllaMova · 28/06/2026 22:15

deeahgwitch · 28/06/2026 21:44

Palmers Coconut is lovely.
I can’t stand the smell of the Cocoa Butter one.

I just looked into this one. Apparently there’s a vanilla version too, have you tried that one?

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VerbenaGirl · 28/06/2026 22:13

Just discovered this and am loving it: Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Post-Shower Moisturiser

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 28/06/2026 22:13

Dove pro-age niacinamide. Not fancy, no particular scent, but a great moisturiser, dries quickly and is cheap as chips, so happy to slather it on.