Dry, Itchy Skin Is No Match for My Favorite Fall Body Lotions, Creams, and Butters

Your moisturizing routine starts in the shower. This formula ensures that my skin doesn’t get completely stripped of moisture in the name of cleanliness. We can have the best of both worlds, friends.

Review: "The L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil is beloved by beauty editors in the industry for a reason. Not only does it create the most delicious lather, but it also leaves my skin feeling moisturized without feeling heavy—the key to a good hydrating body wash." — Ariel Baker, Beauty Writer

Not only does this body wash smell good, but this formula is also deeply moisturizing. Ingredients like glycerin and a multi-oil complex ensure that my skin doesn’t feel dry and crepey after my shower, and the combination of warm, spicy, vanilla notes makes my shower routine feel like a sensory treat I can enjoy every day.

Review: "By far the best body wash EVER. It's luxurious, hydrating, and gentle. The smell was a pleasant surprise. It's a gourmand vanilla, thick, syrupy sweet goodness with a hint of spice to balance it out. The smell also lingers and layers amazingly with other scents in this category. Pro tip: if you want a rich lather, PUMP SOME MORE! 3-4 pumps is the sweet spot; you got an expensive body wash, might as well use it!" — Sephora

One of my favorite hacks for staying ultra-moisturized is to layer serums with my body moisturizers. They usually contain some active ingredients (this one has glycolic acid) to exfoliate and smooth skin texture. Plus, the infinity spray makes treating hard-to-reach places like my back a breeze.

Review: "At the risk of sounding like a walking Cyklar billboard, I have to say that the glycolic acid exfoliating body spray is one of the most effective body serums I have ever used. Not only has it helped even out the texture of my skin, but it’s also helped lighten dark marks from body acne in a surprisingly short amount of time (I’m talking three weeks!)." — Ariel Baker, Beauty Writer

This body serum from Nécessaire is like a drink of water for your skin. It's unscented and ideal for sensitive skin, but the standout quality of this product is that it sinks in immediately and leaves your body feeling refreshingly moisturized. In summer months, store it in the fridge for a cool, soothing sensation.

Review: "I have dry skin all year round even using thick body creams. Even though it’s an extra step, this body serum has solved that issue, so it’s worth it to me. I use it right out of the shower, while my skin is still slightly damp, and then top it off with thick moisturizer to lock in hydration. I use one pump for both arms, and then one pump each for my legs. I will definitely keep buying." — Nordstrom

Yes, body lotions differ from creams and butters, and I’m a particularly big fan of them in the mornings when I need to put on clothes right after showering. No stickiness or transfer to my clothes, and I still get soft, moisturized skin? Yes, please.

Review: "The Jergens Shea and Cocoa Body Lotion is one of my holy grails. For less than $10, it moisturizes my skin rather than just sitting on top of it, and that moisture leaves behind a healthy glow that lasts for hours. It's one of my favorite drugstore finds to date, and I recommend it to people what feels like at least once a week—it’s that good." — Ariel Baker, Beauty Writer

Another drugstore favorite is the Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion, specifically the Pro-Ceramide line. Shea butter, ceramides, and glycerin work together to quickly penetrate the skin, but the moisture it leaves behind is undeniable. It reminds me a bit of a dry oil, but with all the traditional properties of a classic, creamy lotion.

Review: "Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated all day. Perfect for everyday use and gentle enough for all skin types! This is my favorite body lotion!" — Walmart

Body milks are having a moment, and By Rosie Jane was one of the first on the market. This one is in the brand's first and most popular scent, Rosie, a musky rose scent that smells like perfect skin. Tack on the lightweight formula that legitimately feels like it's barely there once it soaks into the skin and you have a winner for the minimalist beauty girls who want to smell (and feel) good but don't want to do too much.

Review: "This body milk is incredible! It smells like Rosie, but I feel like it’s even better. It lasts long on the skin, and I get so many compliments even when just wearing the body milk. It’s hydrating and not sticky! 10/10!!!" — Sephora

The Celestial Black Diamond Body Cream from 111 Skin is perfect for people who want a formula that works over time on the health of their skin. Aside from the super luxe packaging, the cream itself is no-frills: unscented, deeply moisturizing, and very long-lasting. A tiny amount goes a long way, so although it’s somewhat expensive, it lasts a long time.

Review: "This cream is so thick and luxurious yet dries so quickly. Makes it such a key product for me, as usually my body gets neglected because I don't have time to wait for it to dry before I get dressed! I've been using this every other day at the moment, and my skin feels so soft, and it's so quick to use. My go-to body product!" — 111Skin

Kiehl’s Crème de Corps lotion is a makeup artist's secret for a reason. Not only does it provide some serious moisture, but it also leaves behind the most stunning editorial glow. If you want skin that glimmers without piling on oils and body shimmers, grab this cream immediately.

Review: "Love how this lotion just absorbs into the skin, leaving it smooth and soft, but not greasy. Very hydrating. Great for dry, sensitive skin." — Sephora

To me, body creams are a bit thicker than the lotions I use every day, but not as heavy as body butters. They may take a little longer to sink in, but once they do, that moisture stays locked in for the long haul.

Review: "This is one of my top two body butters for life. Josie Maran completely changed the game when she released her revamped line of whipped argan oil body butters. My favorite from the collection, Golden Hour, not only smells like a warm, musky dream, but the blend of argan, avocado oils, and shea butter sinks into my skin so quickly. I wouldn’t believe this product worked as well as it does, but let me tell you, the perfect body butter for people with slight sensory issues exists, and it’s this one from Josie Maran." — Sephora