If body oils are not yet a part of your daily skincare routine, we suggest changing that sooner rather than later.
An oil gives your skin that healthy glow everyone craves.
Best Overall: L’Occitane Almond Smoothing and Beautifying Supple Skin Oil
Good luck finding something this oil can’t do.
It has a slightly powdery scent and silky feel and comes in several different sizes, all at wallet-friendly prices.
Make note of the gel-like consistency as it could potentially clog the pores of someone with oily or sensitive skin.
As a rule, be sure to apply it when you get out of the shower, while your skin is still a bit damp to get the most out of its moisture.
If you’re looking for a luxurious body oil with a hint of glimmer, Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc formula is an absolute must-have.
One note: the aesthetics or appearance of this body oil on your skin is the main appeal so it may require multiple applications for a fully moisturized feel.
The blend of organic, cold-pressed plant oils (coconut, olive, argan, jojoba) can be used on the face, body, hair—you name it.
Also nice: There are two options to choose from, one that’s infused with all-natural essential oils for an uplifting yet calming scent, and a variant that’s completely unscented.
For the best results, spray directly onto your body right out of the shower.
The nutrient-rich formula helps rejuvenate tired skin, making it great for combatting irritation.
It’s pricey, yes, but a little goes a long way, so one bottle will last quite a while.
As the name suggests, Marvelous Massage’s formula is well-suited for your next rub down, whether you’re decompressing or prepping for your next workout session at the gym.
It makes for a whopping dose of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and other skin-loving vitamins that will make your skin look better both immediately, and over time.
Try using one instead of your standard body wash and be prepared for a major difference in how silky smooth your skin feels.
This one, made with coconut, passionfruit seed, and avocado oils starts as oil but transforms into suds as you mix it with water.
Packed with antioxidants and essential oils, this fortifying formula is a choice for protecting the skin against free radical damage.
While it’s best applied before or after sun exposure, this divine-smelling blend can be used year-round.
We love the non-greasy and light formula which makes it perfectly suited for everyday use should you so choose.
Plus, it helps highlight colors in body art and tattoos.
Labeled a multitasking moisturizer, it’s made from the highest quality argan oil for visibly smoother, healthier, and more hydrated skin, hair, and nails.
Pro tip: If you have trouble getting enough product into the dropper, consider pouring gently into your hands for ease of application.
Another standout?
As the name implies, it absorbs quickly onto the skin to prevent staining your clothes, furniture, or other soft surfaces.
Upon application, the formula melts into your skin and transforms into an oil consistency that helps soothe and repair.
Designed to bring dry skin back to life.
It’s formulated with a blend of plant oils, plus the brand’s signature thermal spring water, which has healing properties that help repair stressed, irritated, or inflamed skin.
The price is steep, but that’s often part of the appeal with Chanel—and you’ll definitely smell “expensive.”
Pricey but well worth its cost per wear, Tata Harper’s Skincare Revitalizing Body Oil helps reduce the appearance of fine lines while offering a host of other youth-boosting properties.
Affordable but packed with a powerful punch, its gel consistency is great for trapping the moisture in your skin post-shower.
If you’re putting it on in the morning, you definitely want something thinner, whereas at night, you can spend some time really working it into the skin before you slip (quite literally) into bed.
Choose something that appeals to your senses or suits your mood.
Similarly, you could try a zingy citrus blend during the day, and something soothing (like lavender) at night.
Coconut oil is highly comedogenic and can trap sebum, grime, and dirt within the pores, so avoid it on the chest, shoulders, and back if you’re prone to congestion.
Everyday Oil Mainstay is one of our favorites containing coconut oil.
It boasts high levels of anti-inflammatory vitamin E, as well as strengthening vitamin D and naturally occurring vitamin A.
Jojoba is the main ingredient in Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil.
Mutha Body Oil is your best bet if you’re a fan of rosehip.
Almond oil is often praised for its vitamin E content and deeply moisturizing properties, so it’s best suited to dry and dehydrated skin types.
It’s a great carrier for your favorite essential oils, too.
It’s one of the richest known sources of antioxidant beta-carotene which not only shields from free radical damage but promotes healthy cell function.
It’s best used for normal to dry and dehydrated skins.
Oui the People Hydrating Body Gloss offers a generous dose of squalane.
Though its main function is to act as an emollient, I’d recommend a more nutrient-dense option so you get more than just skin conditioning.
If your skin tolerates mineral oil well, go with Bio-Oil Skincare Oil.
“Another way I use body oil is as a double cleanser,” skin expert Drew Jones explains.
“Oil helps break down dirt and sebum, so this method has been a game-changer for me.”
“But, I really like to see an oil that has antioxidants.
Look for these ingredients specifically: Jojoba oil, apricot seed oil, meadowfoam oil, sweet almond, apricot kernel, and hemp seed.”
And she goes on to suggest avoiding “coconut oils on the skin” as the molecules are too large to penetrate the skin and are often comedogenic.
