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The best body moisturisers to leave you poolside-ready
Last updated 11/06/2024
No matter what time of year it is, you need to make sure you're keeping the skin on your body moisturised. Moreover, in the summer it’s important to keep hydration levels topped up with increased sun exposure which can cause dryness. This is where finding the best body moisturiser becomes important.
What are the best body moisturisers for summer?
1. Garnier Summer Body Hydrating Gradual Tan Moisturiser Dark 400ml
Create glowing skin with Garnier Summer Body Lotion in Deep. The silky formula intensely moisturises and gradually builds a natural looking tan in harmony with your skin tone. Enriched with natural extract of Apricot, Summer Body restores hydration to skin all day long, leaving it feeling soft and supple.
2. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 240ml
An absolute summer must-have, the award-winning Sol de Janiero Brazilian Bum Bum Cream works to tighten, firm and smoothen the skin on the body for an overall more even texture. Enriched with guaraná extract, five times as rich in caffeine as coffee, the cream helps to boost circulation, adding radiance to the skin. Formulated with capuacu butter, acai and coconut oil, the nourishing blend intensely hydrates to alleviate any discomfort and add a head-to-toe glow as well as that delicious tropical scent we all know and love.
3. Caudalie Vinosculpt Lift and Firm Body Cream 250ml
Powered by antioxidant-rich grapeseed polyphenols, the Caudalie Vinosculpt Lift and Firm Body Cream helps to even the skin’s texture and create a firmer, plumper looking finish. For use all over the body, the hydrating lotion is infused with shea butter that nourishes the skin and gives the product a luxurious-feeling, creamy texture that effortlessly melts into the skin, leaving behind an energising orange blossom scent.
4. Aveeno Skin Renewal Smoothing Cream 300ml
Reveal your outer glow with this innovative exfoliating body moisturiser. The Aveeno Skin Renewal Smoothing Cream is powered by the brand's unique soothing triple oat complex that works to promote healthy-looking skin and long-lasting hydration
6. Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion 240ml
Perfect for anyone that suffers with blemishes on the body, this exfoliating formula is a blend of glycolic, lactic and tartaric acid that work in harmony to smoothen the skin’s surface and refine and uneven skin tone and texture. Formulated with squalane and niacinamide, the lotion keeps the skin protected from external aggressors and maintains moisture levels for comfort and a super-soft finish.
7. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Deep Moisture Body Lotion 250ml
Made for extremely dry skin, the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Deep Moisture Body Lotion contains active ingredients that penetrate deep into the skin to intensely hydrate. Instantly providing comfort and reducing irritation, the moisturiser lasts up to 24 hours, infusing the skin with a fresh, subtle scent without any sticky or greasy residue.
8. Mio Golden Hour Body Moisturiser 200ml
Get that golden hour glow with this tinted body lotion from Mio. Enveloping your skin in an ultra-conditioning blend of Indian fig extract, monk’s pepper berry, olive oil and adiroba oil, the hydrating formula helps to smoothen the surface of the skin whilst supporting and protecting it from dryness or damage. Enhanced with a subtle golden shimmer, the lotion gradually bronzes the skin, mimicking a natural summer tan with refreshing notes of orange blossom.
9. ESPA (Retail) Isotonic Cooling Body Hydrator 190ml
Refreshing and lightweight, this Isotonic Cooling Body Hydrator by ESPA is perfect for hot summer days. Sinking instantly into the skin, aloe vera in the formula soothes, whilst active minerals, electrolytes and hyaluronic acid provide long-lasting hydration and boost radiance. Infused with kiwi and cucumber extracts, the lotion leaves a cooling sensation on the skin, ideal for those days where you’ve spent a little too long in the sun!
10. Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright Cream 240ml
Brighten up your summer and your skin with the Bom Dia Bright Cream by Sol de Janeiro. A cocktail of nourishing ingredients, including cupuacu butter, vitamin c and fruit AHAs, the cream exfoliates dead skin cells to reveal a smoother and more radiant finish that feels softer and moisturised. Infused with notes of plum and vanilla, the fruity formula smells just as good as it feels.
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