TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: Readers find that this "rich and creamy, long-lasting and healing" moisturizer is a must-have for dry skin, as well as stretch marks and discoloration. "It instantly soothes my skin and evens out skin tone. Stretch marks and scars disappear or minimize in days," reports one reader. However, reviewers point out that the lotion's texture is rather thick, and the scent is both rich and sweet. If you have oily skin or an opposition to "smelling like a candy bar," consider this your warning. Otherwise, prepare to be hydrated.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: Readers are crazy about this body lotion for its gentle moisture. "It creates soft and smooth skin," says one reviewer. "This is one of the best." Another user gushed about the body lotion's "lightweight and non-sticky" formula. One loyal customer adds that it leaves her skin "so soft and smooth all day."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: Readers go gaga for this natural yet super-rich lotion, finding that is soothes sensitive skin — even during the dehydrating winter months. It "goes on smooth and moisturizes extremely well." They also rave that its formula is "rich and moisturizing." To top it off, "It smells divine — like lemon Creamsicle. Yummy."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: "It's hard to find something for babies and adults," one TotalBeauty.com reader explains. But this creamy, fast-absorbing lotion "makes your skin so soft -- baby soft." Plus, according to readers, it's non-irritating and fragrance-free formula will trick people into thinking your skin is naturally smooth. "No one can smell or tell you're wearing lotion," readers dish. "My boyfriend still has no idea and I live with him!"
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: Readers adore this "tropical vacation in a tube" for its coconut scent, thick consistency and moisture-rich formula. "This not only smells completely delicious, it hydrates amazingly," one reader raves. "I saw more hydration in one day of using this than I have in a week of using my other lotions." Other perks include the "amazing ingredients," such as "jojoba oil, which is known to be great for the skin."
When it comes to what we put on our faces, we'll splurge on the latest anti-aging cream that promises to work miracles on those crow's feet, and tend to spend far too much time dutifully performing each of the six steps in our skin care regimens.
As for tending to the rest of our skin, we couldn't care less.
So when we run out of lotion, we swing by our local CVS and pick up whatever's on sale. Dermatologists say this is a dumb move. That's because just like the products you use on your face, your body lotion should cater to your skin type. So if you're extra dry or tend to break out, have oily skin or live in a super-dry climate, you'd ideally use a lotion designed specifically to deal with what your skin needs.
But does this mean you have to plonk down your plastic for a moisturizer from a high-end brand? Nope. Drugstore picks work just as well as the spendier options; you just have to know which ones to choose. That's where our readers come in. They've tried every lotion in the body care aisle and shared their honest reviews on what worked for their skin and what didn't. The result? This list of the 13 best body lotions under $10. Ready to find your best body lotion now? It's waiting for you at the drugstore.
