The Best Body Moisturisers To Beat Dry Winter Skin
Hydrate, powder, shine: keep your skin soft and glowing all season with these ultra-hydrating products
As winter deepens and we aren’t applying our usual daily dose of sunscreen, our skin craves moisture. Achieving silky-smooth skin goes beyond the daily shower routine – it’s all about choosing the right products to nourish the body all day long. This season, rich moisturisers paired with luxurious body powders are stepping into the spotlight, and the right combination can elevate your self-care routine. In this guide, we explore the top body moisturisers, body oils and body powders that not only pamper your skin but also add a touch of indulgence to your everyday regimen.
Body Moisturisers
Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter, Josie Maran
Famous for its airy, whipped texture, Josie Maran’s body butter is intensely hydrating due to its blend of argan oil, shea butter, and avocado oil. The body butter promises prolonged moisture and skin firmness, with a long lasting, beautiful glow. Thanks to its natural ingredients, it works for all skin types including dry and sensitive skin.
Almond Milk Concentrate, L’Occitane
L’Occitane’s best-selling, velvety Almond Milk Concentrate is considered to be a miracle in a jar, which melts into the skin. Its key ingredients are almond milk and sweet almond oil, which leave the skin feeling smoother and suppler, with an unforgettable scent.
Moisture-Rich Body Lotion, Clarins
Offering intense hydration and nourishment, this beauty cabinet stalwart features plant-based ingredients, like shea butter and organic raspberry, suitable for all skin types. Impressively, the moisturiser comforts ultra-dry skin without greasiness, and allows for immediate dressing due to its fast-absorbing formula.
Ambre Vanillé Serum Body Cream, Laura Mercier
With a delicate fragrance, this oil-infused, rich moisturiser deeply hydrates, blurs imperfections, and leaves the skin radiant and flawless, promising long-lasting moisture up to 48 hours, with instant softening results.
Shea Better Body Lotion, EOS
A lightweight and fast-absorbing body lotion, EOS delivers long-lasting hydration and smoother skin. Formulated with natural shea butter and shea oil, it provides 24-hour moisture, without a greasy feel. There are several fragrances to choose from, leaving the skin subtly scented while keeping it hydrated all day long.
Body Butter, The Body Shop
The Body Shop is renowned for its rich and creamy body butter which deeply nourishes and softens dry skin. If you’re a child of the ‘90s, it needs no introduction – expect it to melt into the skin and provides long-lasting hydration, leaving the skin feeling smooth, healthy, and lightly scented.
Body Oils
Almond Supple Skin Oil, L’Occitane
This is a lightweight, fast-absorbing body oil designed to nourish and soften. Enriched with sweet almond oil, it helps hydrate while leaving the skin delicately scented with a comforting almond aroma.
Huile Prodigieuse, Nuxe
This multi-purpose dry oil nourishes, repairs, and beautifies not only the body, but can be used on the face and hair as well. Formulated with a blend of precious botanical oils, it delivers deep hydration with an iconic scent. It’s lightweight and non greasy, leaving the skin satin-smooth. For those looking for a little extra luxury, choose its shimmery variation.
Frangipani Monoi Body Oil, Elemis
This luxurious, intensely nourishing oil softens and conditions the skin. Infused with exotic frangipani flowers and monoi oil, it melts into the skin to deliver deep hydration while enveloping the senses in a warm, tropical aroma.
Dry Oil, Rituals
Rituals Dry Oil is a lightweight, fast-absorbing blend designed to nourish and soften the skin without a greasy feel. Enriched with carefully selected botanical oils, it hydrates and enhances skin’s natural glow. Perfect for daily use, it delivers smooth, radiant skin with a silky finish.
Body Powders
Teint de Neige Scented Body Powder, Lorenzo Villoresi
Teint de Neige Scented Body Powder by Lorenzo Villoresi is a refined powder that leaves the skin soft, smooth, and delicately perfumed. Infused with the iconic Teint de Neige fragrance, it envelops the body in a romantic, powdery floral scent while absorbing excess moisture for a silky, velvety finish.
Beautiful Perfumed Body Powder, Estee Lauder
Perfumed Body Powder by Estée Lauder is a luxuriously soft powder that smooths the skin while imparting the iconic Beautiful fragrance. Lightly scented with a blend of floral notes, it absorbs excess moisture and leaves the skin feeling silky, fresh, and perfumed.
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