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."
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: "Dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin" are no match for this lotion, readers say. "It melts right into my skin and has absolutely no scent whatsoever," report reviewers. In addition, its longevity impressed readers, with one finding that it gave her "12 hours of softness."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: This "thick and creamy" Gold Bond lotion has mass appeal among reviewers. "It penetrates your skin very quickly and leaves you feeling very soft and moisturized, without being greasy," says one reader. "The scent is very light and not overpowering at all." Users also report that the product absorbs in a jiffy, heals rough patches and doesn't irritate sensitive skin. Thanks to its hydrating power and rich texture, readers just can't get enough.
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: "I think this is the most covetable and luxurious moisturizer you can buy in any drugstore," one reviewer boldly states about Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Firming Lotion — and others agree. Users find that this thick, creamy moisturizer "melts into your skin completely, leaving it smooth and silky," and also "keeps skin firm." The product nourishes skin on pregnant bellies, helping with dryness, itchiness and stretch marks. All things considered, readers are smitten.
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.
