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July 15, 2025

A lotion with a spa-like aesthetic

One of our picks for best lotion, the Necessaire The Body Lotion.
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It’s true: You should moisturize every single day. So our advice? Invest in a great lotion to make the habit feel more like a self-care ritual than just another duty-bound step in your routine.

One excellent option: this high-end body lotion — with its spa-like aesthetic and fantastic formula. Our testers were amazed at how quickly it absorbed into their skin without excessive rubbing and loved its rich texture. And every single one of our panelists liked its chic, minimalist design: “Major vibe points.”

We love this fancy lotion — and it’s on sale right now→

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All the body lotions we recommend

All of our picks for best lotion displayed next to each other among flower vases, in front of a gray background.
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Ditch your cheap, watery formulas and heavily perfumed, overpriced creams. Our beauty experts put together an ultimate guide to the best body lotions with eight rigorously tested and satisfying options — whether you prefer a cooling gel or a thick and healing formula.

More lotions we love→

More from our beauty experts

A hand holds a bottle of Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant in a bathroom setting.

“This liquid exfoliant has been my holy-grail skin-care product for years”

A super-gentle yet super-effective formula for a glowy, moisturized complexion→

Our five picks for best retinol products, displayed on a sand-colored surface in the middle of a bunch of flowers.

Does retinol really thin your skin?

Well, yes. But that’s why it works→

Skin moisturizers, small flowers, and sunglasses neatly arranged on an orange surface.

You may need to use different moisturizer in the summer

If you can feel yourself sweating after applying moisturizer as it gets warmer, consider a swap→

A Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask glowing red underneath, connected to a remote.

The best red-light device

Look spooky in the name of skin care→

Your daily deal: A supportive bralette we love

The Embraceable Wireless Unlined Full Coverage Bra from Soma in the color Clay Rose.

What this admittedly plain-looking bra lacks in beauty, it more than makes up for in comfort and support. It comes in larger options than any other wire-free bralette we’ve tested, and its band and straps are adjustable for a customized fit. Use promo code 45300 to get one for $29.

Get the deal→

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“This ‘ugly’ bra is my ride-or-die”→

One last thing: The best hair straightener is also the cheapest one

Three hair straighteners pictured together on top of a yellow background.
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Straightening tools can turn curls, coarseness, and frizz into shiny smooth strands. But they can also cost several hundred dollars. We spent two months firing up flat irons ranging from $33 to $500, trying them on a wide range of hair textures and curl types to find the best ones. Our verdict? The $33 one is the best one.

Our new favorite hair straighteners→

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