The 21 Best Men’s Body Lotions in 2023, Tested by Grooming Experts

This lightweight lotion sinks in without leaving you greasy or your clothes sticky. Its exfoliating acids help smooth skin, and its minerals balance the skin’s microbiome, so you’ll need to reapply it less often. Most of our testers gave it top marks, which is why it receive a 2022 Men's Health Grooming Award.

We love how rich and soothing this cream is. So much so that we named it the Best Lotion for our Grooming Awards. Use it as a spot remedy for your hands when they become too dry and cracked from all the sanitizer.

Revitalize those problem areas like elbows and knees with all-natural, fast-absorbing lotion made up of 80% organic ingredients, including green tea, aloe vera, jojoba oil, and vitamin E.

You can just call this one the miracle worker for wildly-cracked skin. Apply just a tiny amount of this creamy hydrating lotion after your shower to feel the results of silky-soft skin from the unique mixture of cocoa butter, squalane, and beta-carotene.

As one of Walmart's top choices, this superstar lotion will give you the extra strength you need to combat crazy-cracked skin. Claiming to heal problem areas in just five days thanks to micro-drops of Vaseline jelly, it absorbs quickly into the skin for a non-greasy finish.

Cool down after that sweat sesh with this Jack Black lotion that has ingredients like vitamin E, jojoba oil, and most noteworthy, menthol to soothe overheated and dry skin.

Consider this a spa-like treatment for your skin. Tatcha's milky body cream has a lightweight finish that still deeply hydrates. Come winter, layer this over your favorite lotion for extra moisture. We also love its calming peach tree scent. Great for gifting.

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For those simple dudes that don’t want to mess around with a cabinet full of products, this inexpensive 3-in-1 pick is for you. With an aloe-enriched base, it soothes your skin while moisturizing to restore health in your body, face, and post-shave. Triple-the-action for under $7? It’s already like a done deal.

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It’s not just the affordable price tag that makes this everyday essential a winner. Comprised of seven different moisturizers that are mixed to perfection, it lasts up to 24 hours after applying to keep your skin nourished all day long.

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Enriched with natural hemp seed oil, along with shea butter and vitamins A, C, and E, this paraben-free vegan lotion has a 4.3-star review on Amazon because it actually works to calm and nourish the skin, and will also reduce any sort of redness or inflammation.

Developed by dermatologists, CeraVe's Daily Moisturizing Lotion was designed to simply get the job done by providing 24-hour relief from your dry, itchy skin. It’s also oil fragrance-free for those of you looking for a product that’s a bit more discreet.

Light in weight yet heavy-duty in results, it just takes a small amount of Malin Goetz’s popular quick-absorbing lotion to soften your skin thanks to a natural mix of pro-vitamin B5, essential fatty acids, and allantoin. The luxurious masculine scent also sets this staple apart from the rest.

Don’t let the 3-in-1 design fool you, this Everyone lotion doesn’t compromise on efficacy. Using nutrient-rich plant extracts and vitamin E, it works triple-duty to soften your hands, face, and body moisturized. The mint fragrance is balanced with a hint of citrus for a gentle scent.

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While the price tag may seem a bit intimidating for a body lotion, it’s the heavenly woody scent with notes of musk and crisp amber you’re really paying for. Byredo is known for creating some of the best colognes out there, and the effective but subtle Mojave Ghost is one that’s oh so worth it.

Restore your skin once and for all with Eucerin’s Advanced Repair lotion that uses a ceramide-3 formula to help retain your own skin’s moisture to hydrate and fight dryness all at once.

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If you’ve heard of Le Labo, Santal 33 is most likely the reason why. The intoxicating scent of the woody, warm, powdery scent of amazingness has been a best-seller that can make any price-conscious man splurge without care. Yes, it smells that amazing, and in body-lotion form, every inch of your skin can absorb the heavenly scent.

This face and body lotion from Art of Sport repairs and energizes dry skin. It has a lightweight, non-greasy formula and a light, fresh scent. AOS makes great performance-driven body care for men and this lotion is developed for athletes to hydrate, relieve, and energize dry, rough skin that can result from intense training and multiple showers.

Dr. Squatch makes all natural, clean grooming products specifically for men through performance, scent, and avoidance of estrogenics. This cooling lotion is a lightweight, non-greasy formula that absorbs quickly and rubs in easily with arm hair. The formula is a blend of natural moisturizers and nutrients like Shea Butter, Vitamin E, and Coconut Oil.

This body balm is an ultra luxe addition that elevates the aesthetic of any guest room, bathroom or bedroom. It's more of a balm that a lightweight lotion, making it ultra rich for winter hydration in a five-star-hotel-worthy scent.

Supergoop's PLAY Everyday Suncreen is the best body lotion with SPF 50+. It's made with clean ingredients like sunflower extract for extra hydration, and is sweat resistant. This lotion is meant to "play" in, perfect for anyone who works or runs outside, even during the winter.