More often than not, skincare is put under the spotlight while body care is ignored or forgotten. It’s a common misconception that the body requires less care than the face because the skin is more resilient, but regardless of the body’s resistance against external factors and irritants, it’s still deserving of the love you show your face. Body care goes beyond mere hydration (though it plays a big part), as it extends towards smoothing skin texture, quelling irritation, removing impurities, and strengthening the skin barrier.

Down below is your concise guide to the best moisturizers for dousing your full body in moisture and treating specific skin concerns - we’re looking at you, acne breakouts and KP! Each formula features its own unique texture and key ingredients that help you achieve soft, soothed and hydrated skin with each layer, making you feel more comfortable in your own skin. Plus, we feature bonus picks to accompany the main course moisturizer to further up your body care game. Just keep scrolling for all that you need to know.

ILLIYOON - Ceramide Ato Lotion

The ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Lotion has been a long-time reigning champion of our Body Moisturizer category, and it’s not difficult to see why: suitable for the face and body, this ultra-gentle, hypoallergenic lotion soothes and moisturizes with Ceramide Capsules that get absorbed into the skin to enhance the skin barrier. It’s free of 8 harmful ingredients, including fragrance and parabens, and is mild enough to even be used on babies. Keeping the skin hydrated for up to 100 hours, it provides relief to any discomfort caused by excess dryness.

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The Ceramide Ato Lotion is generally good for all seasons and weather, but you may find it to be too thick for hotter temperatures. The Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel contains all the essential ingredients of the former in a light, non-sticky gel texture, delivering a cooling sensation upon application that alleviates heated and stressed skin.

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KUMANO COSME - Reihaku Hatomugi Moisturizing & Conditioning The Body Milk

If the ILLIYOON lotion is the star pick of K-beauty brands, think of the KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi Moisturizing & Conditioning The Body Milk as the J-beauty counterpart. It features Coix Seed, a superfood of Japanese ingredients for its vitamin-rich properties and anti-inflammatory benefits. This body milk seeps into the skin to prevent flakiness and keep it moist throughout the day, sans greasiness.

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No, full-body SPF isn’t just applicable for when you’re going to the beach. Make sure your skin is protected against harmful UV rays from head to toe with the KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF50+ PA++++. Ceramide NG and Sodium Hyaluronate maintain skin hydration while botanical extracts add a nourishing touch.

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SOME BY MI - AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion

A common skin concern that affects the face and body is acne breakouts. As part of the fan-favorite AHA-BHA-PHA family, the SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion serves to clear away impurities and excess sebum, calm active blemishes, and balance the body’s oil-water levels for healthy, hydrated skin. It contains Tea Tree Leaf and Centella Asiatica extracts to diminish redness and irritation, leaving the skin looking and feeling refreshed.

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The body lotion goes hand-in-hand with the SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser of the same family. In addition to the exfoliating and detoxifying skincare acids, it’s made with the brands own Truecica™ ingredient and Heartleaf extract to refine the skin and tighten enlarged pores. The gel cleanser lathers into a cushy foam that removes waste and sebum without agitating sensitive skin.

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aromatica - Embrace Body Oil Neroli & Patchouli

As comforting as a long hug, the aromatica Embrace Body Oil Neroli & Patchouli is sure to become a staple in your body care routine. Neroli and Patchouli oils pull you out of a fatigued state and help you reach a state of repose, combined in a Jojoba Oil base that is structurally similar to the body’s natural sebum for rapid absorption. As the fragrance envelops you and relaxes your mind, the formula locks moisture and nutrition into the dermis.

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Anyone tackling extremely dry skin needs to know about skincare layering. By using a humectant as a base and an occlusive on top, you get to replenish moisture back into the skin and form a barrier on top to make sure that moisture remains intact. Achieve this with the matching aromatica Embrace Body Lotion Neroli & Patchouli, formulated with Lemon Chestnut Leaf extract and Shea Butter to soften and hydrate your body.

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ByWishtrend - Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Body Lotion

Whipped into the silky ByWishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Body Lotion is a medley of firming and hydrating ingredients, including elasticity-enhancing Bakuchiol, gently exfoliating AHA and BHA, plus Tocopherol and Beta-Glucan as your resident skin quenchers. The lightweight texture softens rough skin texture and brightens hyperpigmentation, making it the perfect formula for banishing Keratosis Pilaris (aka chicken skin) and dark spots left by acne.

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The body lotion was developed after the outstanding response towards the Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream, which blends Retinal and Bakuchiol together with hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramide NP for a well-aging PM moisturizer. It treats signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles, texture, and the appearance of pores, encouraging skin repair as you get your beauty sleep.

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