Summer calls for a featherweight body lotion or luxe-y cream that absorbs in minutes, yet packs a super hydrating punch. Thankfully that does exist; editor Trudi Brewer shares her favourite skin soothers for your entire body.
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Here’s my hit list of body moisturiser to arm yourself with this summer.
Pure Fiji Moringa Hydrating Body Lotion, $49.
Moringa oil comes from a drought-resistant, sub-tropical tree that grows across Asia and is famous for its natural hydrating plant hormones. These extracts protect the skin's natural barrier, which helps your skin stay well-nourished from the effects of the harsh summer sun.
Elie Saab The Girl of Now Body Lotion, $98.
Instead of wearing perfume in the sun, consider a fragranced lotion.
This designer scent, loaded with mandarin, orange, and roasted pistachio oils, Ormond flower, white jasmine, and magnolia blossoms -makes for a heavenly combination.
Eau Thermale Avène TriXera Nutrition Nutri-Fluid Lotion, $44.
This hardworking moisturiser offers hypoallergenic protection for the entire family. Relieving the skin of that tight, dry, itchy feeling within a day - it's a must-have skincare buy.
Sol De Janeiro Coco Cabana Cream, $77.
The blend of fermented sugar and coconut oil, melts into the skin, while the antioxidant-rich açaí extract and creamy cupuaçu butter offer luscious moisturising benefits. But, it's the Sol De Janeiro's Cheirosa '39 fragrance that smells like coconut, toasted praline, and vanilla latte that makes this cream totally addictive.
MAC Strobe Body Lotion, $70.
Give your skin a hydrating boost and a subtle, yet sexy sheen at the same time. We call this an-all-over skin primer that absorbs quickly and looks amazing over that summer essential - self-tan.
Clarins Moisture-Rich Body Lotion, $70
A staple in our beauty routine, this lotion absorbs in seconds to soothe and soften dry skin. Applied morning or evening after a shower, it will keep your skin hydrated for hours.
Weleda Wild Rose Pampering Body Lotion, $30.
For natural skincare lovers, the blend of organic wild Damascene rose, and jojoba oils not only smell divine, but they also offer brilliant regenerative qualities to your skin. A NATRUE certified natural lotion, it contains no synthetic ingredients, and of course, it's also cruelty-free.