NewBeauty Awards: Body Treatments + Hydrators

THE BEST BODY LOTION

From philosophy’s new nature in a jar collection comes this cream-to-water body lotion ($30) with cactus fruit extract, a heavy-duty hydrator in the lightest possible form that instantly—and refreshingly— melts into skin.

THE BEST BODY OIL

Éminence Organic Skin Care Stone Crop Body Oil ($34) somehow delivers lightweight, yet nourishing hydration with a scent that’s so good, you’ll be asked what perfume you’re wearing.

THE BEST BODY CREAM

Available in three relaxing scents, Dove Whipped Body Cream ($8) impressed us with its bouncy, silky texture, lightning-fast absorption and nongreasy formula that turns dry skin supple in seconds.

THE BEST FIRMING BODY LOTION

Some firming creams sacrifice the “tightening” factor for a sticky feel, but Revision Skincare BodiFirm ($150) supremely hydrates with a silky formula that really does do a number in the toning department.

THE BEST BODY LOTION FOR ECZEMA

Recommended by dermatologists and National Eczema Association–approved, Cetaphil PRO Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer ($20) provides significant relief from dry, annoyingly itchy skin.

THE BEST TREATMENT FOR CREPEY SKIN

Crepey skin on the arms, above the knees and any other area calls for a firming phenom like Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Fragile Skin Therapy ($99), which dramatically enhances skin texture in one month.

THE BEST BODY CREAM FOR ULTRA-DRY SKIN

Thick, but not too dense that it sits on top of the skin, Eucerin Roughness Relief Cream ($12) lets you finally kiss rough, bumpy skin goodbye thanks to its soaks-right-in, urea-rich formula.

THE BEST STRETCH MARK TREATMENT

The new-and-improved version of Clarins’ beloved Stretch Mark Minimizer, Body Partner ($60) is chock-full of elasticity-boosting plant extracts that smooth and soothe streaks caused by pregnancy and weight fluctuation.

THE BEST HAND CREAM

This small but mighty tube of eos Shea Better Hand Cream ($3) doesn’t mess around. It’s nongreasy, comes in five scents that all smell amazing, and keeps skin hydrated even after it’s washed off.

THE BEST SELF-TANNER

Some DIY tanners leave behind a dry, stripped feeling, but whipped Bali Body Self Tanning Mousse ($30) features coconut oil and pomegranate extracts to ensure we’re treating our skin, and not just bronzing it.

THE BEST GRADUAL SELF-TANNER

Buildable, believable and hair-growth-inhibiting, European Wax Center Glow It Gradual Glow Body Lotion ($20) always begs the question, “Where did you vacation?”