Essential Body Moisturisers For Every Skin Type

CeraVe has once again hit the nail on the head with the perfect budget-friendly and effective moisturiser. Infused with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, this moisturiser keeps your skin hydrated and seals its barrier. The product works well on all skin types, especially sensitive skin.

CeraVe Daily Moisturising Lotion 236ml, $15.99, Adore Beauty

Known for its clean and sustainable design, Nécessaire is a cult classic. Necessaire’s body lotion is filled with skin-loving vitamins, antioxidants such as Vitamin B3, C, E and omega-6 include Marula oil, Cacy, Niacinamide and Meadowfoam. Dry skin that needs hydration and an improvement in skin tone and texture can benefit from this fragrance-free body lotion. As a non-comedogenic, vegan, and hypoallergenic product, it’s safe for all skin types.

Nécessaire The Body Lotion 200ml, $45.47, NET-A-PORTER

Summer Friday’s gorgeous body lotion is packed with plant butters, ceramides and oils for all-day hydration. Lotions like this one are perfect for people who love coconut, vanilla blossom, and almond scents, and they melt in and dry to a powder-smooth finish, which is convenient for on-the-go hydration.

Summer Friday Summer Skin Nourishing Body Lotion 200ml, $40, NET-A-PORTER

La Mer’s The Body Crem is the perfect investment if you’re looking to splurge. The crème contains Blue Algae Lift Ferment, which renews, calms, restores, and firms your skin. If you want to relax your skin and keep it hydrated all day, then this crème is for you.

La Mer The Body Crème 300ml, $340, Selfridges

With its non-greasy formula and soothing properties, Pai’s Polly plum comforting body cream is ideal for irritated and sensitive skin. This body butter is scented with a heavenly scent of jasmine and sweet orange essential oils to soothe dry, uncomfortable skin. It contains moisturising plant oils (including calendula and jojoba oil) and butters: shea butter, cocoa butter, and cocoa butter. The Organic Body Cream is also Vegan & Cruelty-Free, which makes it suitable for earth-conscious girls.

Pai Polly Plum Comforting Body Cream 200ml, $49, Nourished Life

If you’ve got skin irritation, dryness or sensitivity, La Roche Posay will always have your back. This multi-tasking balm has glycerin and Vitamin B5 to help replenish, restore and boost hydration and can be used on the face and the body. The fragrance-free formula is also suitable for treating extreme dryness, redness, dry patches and even post-procedure skin. Another perfect thing about this balm is that it can fit into your handbag for moisturising care on the go!

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 40ml, $15.84, Cult Beauty

Are you looking for a multi-functional body lotion? We suggest giving Aesop’s protective body lotion a try. Not only does it have an SPF rating of 50, but it also provides up to 4 hours of water resistance and a refreshing mint aroma. In addition, it is boosted with Vitamin E to nourish and moisturise your skin while protecting you against the sun’s rays.

Aesop Protective SPF50 150ml Body Lotion, $47, Myer

Drunk Elephant’s miracle butter is perfect for aging skin, as it hydrates your skin and boosts radiance and a youthful glow. It’s a skin-saving hero, with a range of gorgeous ingredients such as marula and mango to shield your skin from environmental stressors, and it’s an excellent skin remedy.

Drunk Elephant Wonderwild Miracle Butter 60ml, $65.34, Cult Beauty

Weleda’s skin food body lotion is a cult product and is a great option to achieve that non-greasy yet silky skin feels. In addition, this nourishing body lotion is sustainable, with ingredients such as rosemary, chamomile and calendula at its core. The best thing is Weleda’s body lotion provides long-lasting moisture and a gorgeous scent that smells like orange and lavender!

Weleda Skin Food Body Lotion 200ml, $29.60, Cult Beauty

This body lotion is perfect if you’re looking for an affordable but effective lotion. Not only is it 100% cruelty-free, vegan and Carbon Neutral, but it’s also formulated with rosehip, avocado and aloe and has a gorgeous coconut and pineapple scent, all without any harsh chemicals or irritants! It refreshes and helps you achieve glowing, smooth skin.

Sukin Hydrating Body Lotion – Coconut & Pineapple 500ml, $16, Flora & Fauna

For my fellow Keratosis Pilaris girlies, AMELIORATE specialises in skincare to help exfoliate dead skin cells and promote renewal, repair and moisturising your skin. This body lotion is a godsend with its combination of Alpha Hydroxy Therapy and sweet almond oil, which lock in hydration all day long, improve elasticity and help soothe your skin condition over time. It’s also suitable for all skin types.

AMELIORATE Transforming Body Lotion 100ml, was $27 now $11.90, Look Fantastic

We couldn’t finish this list without mentioning this super popular moisturising body cream. The Brazilian Bum Bum cream contains guarana (which smooths and tightens your best asset) and acai, preventing environmental damage and moisturising dehydrated skin.

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, $31, Selfridges

Would you like to smell amazing and have smooth skin simultaneously? This moisturiser is packed with vitamin A and E and infused with Green Tea, cucumber, oats and a range of nourishing essential oils. A hint of musk, cedarwood, patchouli, and hinoki wood make this moisturiser even better!

Maison Louis Marie No. 02 Le Long Fond Body Lotion 237ml, $55, SSENSE

This lipid-replenishing cream by Avène helps to replenish and hydrate your skin, relieve itching and irritation, restore the barrier of your skin and contains Avène Thermal spring water, vitamins E and ceramides. Unlike heavy products, this one won’t block your pores. Is there anything not to love?

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 400ml, $42.99, Adore Beauty