These Nonsticky Body Lotions Hydrate Without the Heavy Feel

When the weather warms up, the last thing you want is a heavy, sticky body lotion clinging to your skin. Thick creams may have their place in winter, but summer calls for lighter layers—hydrators that sink in fast, leave zero residue, and keep skin smooth and moisturized without feeling greasy. Whether your skin leans dry or sensitive, these silky, non-sticky formulas are made to keep you comfortable (and glowing) from head to toe.

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BYOMA Hydrating Body Lotion ($14)

Ceramides, shea butter and glycerin make up this affordable, barrier-boosting lotion that sinks right in and delivers long-lasting hydration.

• BUY ON TARGET – $14
• BUY ON ULTA – $14

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Lux Unfiltered N°14 Conditioning Body Cream ($38)

Available in two scents and a fragrance-free version, this silky cream is packed with jojoba oil, squalane, shea butter, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid for smooth, hydrated, glowing skin.

• BUY ON LUX UNFILTERED – $38
• BUY ON AMAZON – $28

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CAY Skin Deepwater Soothing & Hydrating Body Crème ($28)

Moisturizing without weighing skin down, this lightly scented cream uses sea moss, niacinamide and kakadu plum to soothe, brighten and smooth—perfect for summer legs and shoulders.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $28
• BUY ON CAY SKIN – $28

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Naturium Urea 5% Body Serum ($22)

Fragrance-free and formulated with soothing urea, this milky serum is a game-changer for skin that’s typically reactive to body lotions.

• BUY ON ULTA – $22
• BUY ON AMAZON – $22

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Prequel Urea Advanced Relief Moisturizing Milk ($22)

This calming milk, designed for both face and body, is a soothing solution for itchy, sensitive skin, thanks to a nourishing blend of 10% urea, shea butter, and niacinamide.

• BUY ON TARGET – $22
• BUY ON AMAZON – $44 for 2

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Oak Essentials Luminous Body Lotion ($52)

Designed to smooth, plump, and deeply hydrate, this luxurious body lotion—infused with blue tansy and antioxidants—melts into skin, leaving it visibly softer and more youthful.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $52
• BUY ON OAK ESSENTIALS – $52

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Satair HA Body Hydrator ($22)

Like a hydrating serum for your body, this fragrance-free formula uses hyaluronic acid, red algae and magnesium chloride to support the skin barrier without leaving any residue behind.

• BUY NOW – $22

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Soft Services Carea Cream Moisturizing + Softening Body Lotion ($40)

Soothing and lightweight, this cream is formulated with 10 percent urea, squalane and colloidal oatmeal to soothe, soften texture and hydrate in one step.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $40
• BUY ON SOFT SERVICES – $40

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Summer Fridays Summer Silk Nourishing Body Lotion ($28)

With a gel-like texture and soft vanilla scent, this lightweight lotion is made with plant-derived butters and oils for that post-vacation, sun-warmed glow—minus any stickiness.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $28
• BUY ON REVOLVE – $28

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Nécessaire The Body Serum ($48)

Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and ceramide power this sinks-right-in lotion that instantly plumps, hydrates and soothes skin with zero sticky residue.

• BUY NOW – $48