The 10 Best body lotions

Keep your skin silky, supple and smooth as the cold weather draws in with a nourishing and soothing moisturiser

Rebecca Gonsalves
Monday 01 October 2012 02:15 EDT
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1. Baume Corps

£20 for 400ml, Biotherm, Boots nationwide

The pleasant citrus smell of this non-greasy, intensive formula is subtle enough not to clash with your chosen fragrance.

2. Souffle body cream

£43.50 for 300g, Laura Mercier, spacenk.com

A real winter warmer, vanilla and amber are blended to create a comfortingly rich and sensual fragrance.

3. Crème de Corps

£44 for 500ml, Kiehl's, Kiehls.co.uk

This super-rich body lotion is a skincare classic for those with dry, flaking skin that can't be touched by other non-medicinal products.

4. Irresistibly Smooth

£3.49 for 250 ml, Nivea, available nationwide

A good primer before applying fake tan. Shea butter and Vitamin E work together to soften and smooth dry skin.

5. Moroccan rose otto body cream

£26 for 200ml, REN, renskincare.com

Heavenly perfume of Moroccan rose oil hydrates and soothes and has anti-inflammatory properties.

6. Olive butter formula body lotion

£3.85 for 250ml, Palmer's, available nationwide

Enriches dehydrated or dry skin thanks to organic extra virgin olive oil. Refreshing in the mornings.

7. Replenishing Lotion

£2.99 for 250ml, Garnier, available nationwide

Designed for those who don't need to moisturise every day, this mango-oil enriched formula is specifically for dry skin.

8. Deep Comfort

£27 for 400ml, Clinique, clinique.co.uk

Lightweight formula ideal for skin not needing too intensive a moisturiser. Caffeine and extract of gentian soothe irritated skin.

9. Coconut Body Butter

£13 for 200ml, the Body Shop, thebodyshop.co.uk

This is enriched with fair trade organic coconut oil to create a moisturiser that smells pleasingly of its tropical ingredient.

10. The Righteous Butter

£10.50 for 300ml, Soap & Glory, Boots nationwide

Soap & Glory has a huge following. Rich and nourishing with a pleasant scent, this butter is especially great for dry elbows and knees.

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