The 7 Best Luxury Body Care Products To Add to Your Winter Beauty Routine
Excuse me while I indulge from head to toe.
At this point, smelling good is a part of my signature, and I have hundreds of bottles of perfume to prove it. However, my routine doesn’t just stop at a few spritzes of fragrance. In fact, it starts long before I even pick up a scent because I have a rather delicious luxury body care routine.
Yes, I love a good drugstore body product as much as the next person (in fact, one of my favorite shower oils of all time comes from the drugstore). That said, I have often found that luxury brands tend to nail all the sensorial aspects I love in a good body care product—from the lather all the way down to the ingredient list, and of course, the fragrance. To me, luxury body care is about consistency. I know that, for the hefty price tag typically associated with some of my favorite upscale brands, I'll get an experience far beyond just cleansing and moisturizing my body.
So I’ve been on the hunt for the best luxury body care products to spruce up my shower and body care routine, and beyond the products I already know and love, I found some incredible additions that would make any body care lover swoon. Ahead, I’ve shared my master list of the best luxury body care products on the market by scent, perfect whether you’re shopping for yourself or a loved one ahead of the holidays. Plus, I'm sharing some additional tips to find the best body care routine for your needs, from top board-certified dermatologists.
The 7 Best Luxury Body Care Products
- Best Luxury Body Oil: Diptyque Perfecting Satin Oil for Body and Hair
- Best Luxury Hand Soap: Trudon Vixi Liquid Hand Soap
- Best Luxury Body Lotion: Matiere Premiere Santal Astral Body Lotion
- Best Luxury Body Gel: Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise Body Gel
- Best Luxury Body Cream: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Rich Body Cream
- Best Luxury Body Mist: Byredo Gypsy Water Body Mist
- Best Musk Luxury Deodorant: Cyklar Sex Musk Deodorant
Best Luxury Body Oil
I firmly believe that a body oil is always worth the splurge, particularly because it can be used for a myriad of purposes. This Diptyque oil is lightly scented with jasmine and vanilla, and its sesame seed oil base sinks into skin and hair quickly. It’s perfect for anyone who wants deep moisture without any leftover residue that gives you the ick.
Review: “I use this oil on the ends of my hair, and it adds shine and makes my hair appear healthier. The scent actually lasts on my hair for a long time, and I love the soft vanilla and jasmine scent. Only a little bit is needed, so although it is quite pricey, the bottle lasts a long time.” — Space NK
Best Luxury Hand Soap
Yes, part of the luxury body care experience means taking care of your hands, and as such, Trudon’s Vixi soap should be on your radar. Not only is the glass bottle stunning on any bathroom counter, but the nourishing ingredients like aloe, coconut, and olive oil, combined with the woody citrus scent, take your hand-washing experience and elevate it to entirely new heights.
Review: “Purchased this to add to my growing collection of Trudon products and I’m definitely not disappointed. Usually wary of “new” products, but so pleased with this hand wash; it smells gorgeous and looks amazing.” — Cult Beauty
Best Luxury Body Lotion
I’m so obsessed with this scent that I actually have it in every format possible—spray, lotion, and soap. Yes, it’s that serious. You can't go wrong with any of the products listed, but since winter is on the way, the body lotion is a fantastic addition to any body care routine. It will help the scent last longer (moisturized skin is key to good sillage, or scent trail) and reinforce the creamy Australian sandalwood scent central to the collection.
Review: “I have their EDP. It's my signature scent. The lotion is very moisturizing for my skin, and the scent is very subtle and soft close to skin.” — Lucky Scent
Best Luxury Body Gel
You likely already know and love this scent (Selena Gomez is one of its biggest fans), but did you know that it has a corresponding body care line? I’m a big fan of the body wash: it’s silky but still lathers beautifully, and it retains that musky floral scent characteristic of Lust in Paradise. Add the lotion, hand cream, and perfume, and you’ll smell delicious all day.
Review: “Fans of Ex Nihilo’s Lust in Paradise (or really, any musky floral) will love the matching shower gel. It has the same notes as the perfume, just in a glycerin-based body wash formula that offers a smooth, silky lather that makes your skin feel clean but never tight and stripped of moisture. It’s the definition of a luxury body wash.” — Ariel Baker, Beauty Writer
Best Luxury Body Cream
You know her, you love her, and now she comes in the form of a body cream. The ever-famous Baccarat Rouge 540, which has gone viral too many times to count, has been expanded into a body cream format, and if you're a fan of the original scent, you're going to want to add this to your collection. The same delicious notes (jasmine, saffron, moss, ambroxan) are all still present in this formula, so think of it as a two-in-one moment: a moisturizer and a fragrance primer. You'll be wrapped in a delicious cloud of scent and have glistening skin. A win-win if you ask me.
Review: “My new 540 lotion is simply fabulous. It’s rich and luxurious with the perfect texture. It enhances the perfume through layering. I’m simply thrilled that they produced the lotion." — Bloomingdale's
Best Luxury Body Mist
While I love a good eau de parfum sometimes, I want something a little less strong that still satisfies that “I want to smell good” craving. Enter: Byredo body mists. Gypsy Water is one of the brand’s most citrus-forward scents, but once it adds iris, incense, vanilla, and more, it transforms into a lively skin scent I can’t get enough of. Spray the mist on your skin or in your hair for a softer version of the fragrance that you already know and love.
Review: “I now have three of the body mists (Blanche and Rose of No Man's Land are my other two), and it is so worth the investment! They genuinely still smell strong from morning to when I have finished work. Byredo defo have put the same amount of effort into these mists as the perfumes, not a weaker version. I also like that you can unscrew the bottles, so you can put some in a travel bottle to keep in your bag.” — Space NK
Best Luxury Deodorant
I just added this deodorant to my routine—it's completely dethroned my previous favorite—and I feel like I can’t stop talking about it. Cyklar’s Sex Musk deodorant has mandelic acid in the formula, which helps exfoliate the underarm area, and it’s also scented with the brand's matching scent. Expect notes like musk, orris, and vanilla, plus hours of odor control with use.
Review: “This is hands-down, my favorite deodorant. The moment I smelled this, I just knew I was going to love it. The smell is a little masculine, but that is what I personally like about it. It smells clean, fresh, and musky all at the same time. The deodorant itself is very easy to apply, and it will take a few minutes to dry, but after that, the scent is long-lasting. I have noticed fewer ingrown hairs in my armpits, and it looks a little brighter too.” — Sephora
Why Should I Have a Body Care Routine?
Just like the skin on your face, the skin on your body can react adversely to products, weather, and other environmental factors. Just as you do above the neck, caring for the skin from the chest down should be part of your self-care routine. “Off-face skin accounts for the vast majority of the skin on your body, and treating it well—keeping it healthy, hydrated, and clean is important to preventing infections, rashes, and inflammation,” board-certified dermatologist Nava Greenfield, MD, previously told Marie Claire.
Unlike facial skin, which we can (and should) be hyper-cognizant of, body skin is typically thicker, so we can play around with products a bit more. “Unless we are addressing specific things like back acne, eczema, or other conditions, our body skin can handle products that are a bit harsher and a bit less intricately pieced together,” board-certified dermatologist Georgina Ferzli, MD, also adds. In short, your luxury body care regimen can look however you want it to, so I fully encourage you to sniff, swipe, and spritz your way to your perfect routine.
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Meet the Experts
Dr. Nava Greenfield is a dermatologist practicing at Schweiger Dermatology Group. Dr. Greenfield earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Queens College, City University of New York, where she graduated Cum Laude with honors in mathematics, natural sciences, chemistry and biochemistry.
Dr. Greenfield attended medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University. She completed her internship at Yale-New Haven Hospital and her residency in dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Greenfield has been published in many medical journals, including The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, the Journal of Women’s Dermatology and Pediatrics. Dr. Greenfield is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Women’s Dermatologic Society and the American Medical Association.
Georgina Ferzli, MD, MS, FAAD is a leading, board-certified dermatologist in New York. She serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College at Cornell University and Columbia University NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
She specializes in both cosmetic and general dermatology. Dr. Ferzli graduated from Georgetown University, where she also received her Master’s degree in Physiology and Biophysics. She completed her medical and dermatology training at the State University of New York at Downstate, where she graduated with honors and was selected to serve as Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Ferzli then completed more refined training with a prestigious fellowship in Lasers and Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York.
Dr. Ferzli is sought after for her skill using advanced skincare lasers and technologies, her customized approach to body contouring, and her aesthetic ability with Botox and dermal fillers. Dr. Ferzli has received numerous awards, including being the first recipient of the award for Excellence in Patient Care and Compassion, which was created in recognition of her unique dedication to her patients. She also earned the award for Excellence in Dermatology upon graduation from medical school.
