The Absolute Best Body Lotions for Your Thirsty Skin

PSA: Using body lotion is non-negotiable. I mean, you wouldn’t skip out on face moisturizer, right? I always slather on a body lotion the moment I step out of the shower—and it’s definitely how my skin is freakishly soft all year-round. And if you’re thinking you can just grab any old body lotion off the store shelf, you're mistaken (sorry, but it's true). You want a body lotion that’s lightweight, suuuper hydrating, and fast-absorbing. Like, imagine playing skincare Russian Roulette and ending up with a goop-y lotion that leaves you greasy and sticky? No, thanks.

I get it, though—there are a billion and one body lotions, creams, and butters on the market. Where should you even start looking? Don’t stress, since I’m basically the body lotion queen and I’ve pretty much tested every single one under the sun. Here are the 17 best body lotions that'll get your skin looking (and feeling) just right.