10 Best Summer Body Moisturisers Worth Adding to Your Beauty Closet
Must-have summer beauty essentials your skin will thank you for.
Even if you already have a go-to SPF-packed summer moisturiser, every skincare expert in the world will emphasize the essentialness of keeping your body moisturized and protected throughout the summer season (and beyond). With that in mind, there are a couple of different factors to consider when finding the best summer moisturiser for the body compared to what use may use on the face.
Optimizing sun-protectant benefits, no sunscreen body lotion should be under SPF 30 and always go with a broad spectrum option. It's best to invest in summer moisturisers that have a lightweight and silky formula — one that can seamlessly melt into the skin and covers every inch of your body. While you may think a single application in the morning will last you all day, reapplying summer moisturisers every couple of hours is a must-do habit. Not every sunscreen body lotion has the same SPF levels, but all of them work hard to keep your skin protected from sun exposure and need careful reapplications for maximal results.
If you're looking for a beauty closet refresh, L'OFFICIEL has found the best summer moisturisers, lotions, and sunscreens for the body.
A broad-spectrum sunscreen is a non-negotiable, making this weightless option from Supergoop! a must-have. The scentless formula makes it fitting for sensitive skin, not to mention a little can go a long way.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40, US$42, Sephora
Not only is this body mist sun-protectant, but it visibly brightens the skin leaving a radiant complexion. It has a smooth finish on all skin tones and leaves no hint of white cast after application.
Isle Nourishing Body Mist SPF 50, US$26, Cay Skin
It's common knowledge that sunscreen protects the skin from sun exposure, but there's an additional SPF-enhancing ingredient that is not talked about enough: antioxidants. This antioxidant-rich sunscreen provides the proper SPF aftercare, helping restore any sun-exposure-caused damage.
Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50, US$22, Paula's Choice
This lightweight and easy-to-blend gel rejuvenates the skin after long days underneath the summer sun. Even if you're not sunburned, it's a great refresher to add for extra protection and has a non-sticky formulation that feels cool to the touch.
After Sun Gel, US$12, Vacation
Taking form as a body lotion and SPF essential, this water-based lotion will keep the body moisturized no matter how hot it is outside. It's antioxidant-rich, has a sheer finish, and its aromatic scent will have you the best-smelling person lounging near the poolside with its notes of vanilla and coconut.
SPF 50 Lotion, US$22, Bask
This powerful body lotion smoothens, softens, and exfoliates the skin leaving nothing but a healthy and radiant complexion. It works well for the face and body and lasts all day, not needing constant refreshers.
Restorsea Pro All Day Every Day Lotion 3x, US$185, Cynthia Rivas Skin care
Even amidst the moisture-backed weather, this shea butter-rich formula provides an ultra-hydrating treatment that lasts for hours for those with dryer skin types. While luscious, it doesn't cling to the skin, so there's no hint of discomfort as you go about your day.
Hanahana Beauty Shea Body Butter, US$32, Ulta Beauty
A good shower session isn't complete without a go-to body lotion. With ingredients such as shea butter, cocoa butter, and grapeseed oil, this body moisturizer seamlessly melts into the skin for all-day, everyday hydration.
Summer Fridays Summer Silk Nourishing Body Lotion, US$28, Sephora
With its signature coconut milk scent, Kopari's body butter immediately transports us to vacationing on a tropical island. Its extremely lightweight texture is fast-absorbing with deep moisture retention, effectively leaving the skin soft, smooth, and hydrated.
Kopari Ultra Restore Body Butter, US$34, Ulta Beauty
Packed with skin-calming properties such as bisabolol and allantoin, this body sunscreen feels softer than air. It feels comfortably silky (not sticky) on the skin, is antioxidant-heavy, and can be used on the face under makeup.
Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50+, US$34, Ulta Beauty
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