The best body moisturisers for every skin need

nspired by Elemis’ award-winning facial cream, this elasticity-enhancing body cream is packed with nourishing natural butters and nutrient-dense microalgae to boost firmness. This is true skincare for your body, with the brand’s signature fresh fragrance.

A water-whipped cream that deeply hydrates to leave your skin looking dewy-fresh and with Sol de Janeiro’s long-lasting upbeat scent. Ingredients including Brazilian yacón essence and a unique crystal peptide give a healthy, lit-from-within finish.

This classic Clarins body balm, made from 88-per-cent natural ingredients, nourishes even the driest skin. Formulated with shea butter and hydrolipidic film to supercharge hydration, its ultra-protective melting texture absorbs instantly into the skin with zero residue.

A luxuriously rich cream from L’OCCITANE that cocoons the body instantly for long-lasting hydration. Formulated with over 95-per-cent natural-origin ingredients and dermatologically tested, it’s suitable for even the most sensitive skin types.

Lightweight, non-greasy and formulated with hyaluronic acid, the first-ever body lotion from Clinique’s best-selling Moisture Surge™ collection glides on to deliver refreshing hydration, soothe irritation and strengthen the skin’s barrier.

Powered by 7% glycolic acid exfoliation, The INKEY List’s specialist treatment is proven to tackle concerns including rough skin, ingrown hairs and breakouts. The easy-to-use, solid stick allows for precise application, working to soften, soothe and comfort skin.

Like a workout in a jar, this firming cream from Murad contains vitamin A to stimulate collagen production, milk thistle to defend skin cells from ageing, plus shea butter and squalane for intense hydration. Reduced lines and stretch marks await…

Indulge yourself with this premium crème de la crème moisturiser, which perfumes the skin with Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s addictive amber-vanilla Grand Soir scent. With shea butter and caleia oil, the rich, smooth texture soothes to leave your body feeling pampered.

Supercharged with magnesium, NEOM’s 100-per-cent natural body butter is blended with shea butter and coconut oil and scented with lavender to nourish skin, reduce muscle tension and induce feelings of calm. Add it to your bedtime routine to help you drift off.

This revolutionary oil/lotion hybrid from Tan-Luxe couldn’t be easier to use. The weightless formula – that simultaneously smooths and conditions while dialling up a natural, streak-free glow in just one hour – contains nourishing raspberry seed oil, vitamin E and aloe vera.

The perfect pal for summer, Lancaster’s body milk instantly melts into the skin and gives the broadest UVA and UVB protection thanks to Full Light Technology™, while its Tan Activator complex delivers a golden tan in half the time of sun exposure.

Body moisturiser applied within three minutes of having a shower – while skin is still damp – locks in more moisture, increases hydration levels and reinforces your skin barrier. 

Lotions are lightweight, water-based and fast-absorbing; butters are thick, oil-rich, and deeply moisturising; and creams are in the middle offering a rich, everyday option.

KP can be significantly reduced through consistent exfoliation and deep moisturising. Focus on body creams that promote skin-cell turnover, such as glycolic acid.

Technically you can, but it’s not recommended because formulas designed for the body tend to be thicker and more heavily fragranced than facial moisturisers; using them on your complexion can lead to clogged pores or cause breakouts and irritation.