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Lotion Guide: Shop The Best Lotions For Your Skin Type

These moisturizers are a perfect match.
Lotion Guide: Shop The Best Lotions For Your Skin Type
Getty: Kseniya Ovchinnikova
By Danielle Wright · Updated December 14, 2022
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Even though global warming is affecting the usual cold temps that we expect this time of year, inconsistent weather changes can still cause stressors on your skin, ultimately leading to overly dry or excess oils. When it comes to skincare, we tend to focus more on our facial regimen and overlook below the chin, and when doing so, we’re using moisturizers that may not fit our skin type.

Using fragrant lotions may be nice for the moment and make us smell delicious, but the hydration is short-lasting. It’s essential to source a moisturizer with the correct formulas to penetrate the skin or provide soothing relief, such as the Neutrogena Hydro Boost or CeraVe Daily Moisturizer. Sometimes, lotions that fit all skin types only work for some. If your skin is relatively dry, body butter like Fenty Beauty’s Butta Drop or Dove’s Whipped Body Butter has a thicker consistency to heal your skin with ingredients like shea butter and natural oils for the ultimate hydration. For those with oily skin, opt-in to using Suave Soothing Lotion with aloe vera or the 5% Niacinamide Body Serum to help relax the overproduction for smooth skin. For the combos and sensitives, finding clean and simple moisturizers is the best way to go, like Necessaire’s Body Lotion, Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream, or Naturium’s Bio Lipid Restoring Lotion to tailor to your type without causing inflammation or irritation.

As we gear up to be with family and friends or bundled up under blankets with hot cocoa this holiday season, don’t forget to give your skin that extra bit of TLC. Scroll ahead and shop for the best moisturizers to keep you hydrated and protected this winter.

01
01 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Body Gel

All Skin Types

Available at Amazon
11 Shop Now
02
02 Dove Whipped Body Cream Pomegranate & Shea Butter

All Skin Types

Available at Amazon
8 Shop Now
03
03 CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Dry Skin Types

Available at Amazon
12 Shop Now
04
04 Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream

Dry Skin Types

Available at Sephora
42 Shop Now
05
05 Suave Skin Solutions Body Lotion Soothing With Aloe

Oily Skin Types

Available at Amazon
10 Shop Now
06
06 Paula’s Choice 5% Niacinamide Body Serum

Oily Skin Types

Available at Amazon
29 Shop Now
07
07 Nécessaire The Body Lotion

Combination Skin Types

Available at Sephora
28 Shop Now
08
08 Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion

Combination Skin Types

Available at Naturium
15 Shop Now
09
09 Aveeno Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream

Sensitive Skin Types

Available at CVS
12 Shop Now
10
10 Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

Sensitive Skin Types

Available at Target
15 Shop Now

TOPICS:  personal skincare Winter Skincare
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