As a beauty editor, the best drugstore body lotions are key in my routine—and actually the ones I favor the most. While prestige body care has exploded in recent years, dermatologists say the drugstore aisle still delivers the most effective formulas. They’re reliable, widely available, and often developed in collaboration with derms to address concerns like severe dryness, sensitivity, and rough texture. And when it comes to hydration, experts emphasize that the basics still matter most. “Look for key ingredients that are known to deeply hydrate, like shea butter, glycerin, squalane, and ceramides,” says Alicia Zalka, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Surface Deep. “Even though I have access to just about every brand of moisturizer there is, I still purchase most of my body lotions from the drugstore.”
After testing a range of formulas across different skin types and textures, CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion ultimately stood out as our top overall pick. It’s lightweight yet intensive, fragrance-free, and formulated with barrier-repairing ceramides, making it a dependable option for nearly everyone. Ahead, the best drugstore body lotions that stood out for every skin type, including options for dry skin, mature skin, acne-prone skin, eczema, and more.
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Best Overall: CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Original video from Alanna Martine Kilkeary testing CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Original video from Jenifer Calle testing CeraVe Moisturizing Cream