These Are the Best Body Products of 2026

In an ideal world, your body care should be an extension of your skincare routine, with a curated range of products tailored to balancing nourishment, refinement, and barrier health. While this has historically been overlooked, body-specific formulas have come a long way in recent years, and you now have more options than ever to build a collection that fits your specific needs. Be it a glow-boosting lotion or oil, a euphoric in-shower scrub, or a relaxing body bar for bedtime showers, our picks combine skin science and self-care in equal measure. Ahead, explore our 2026 Beauty Award winners in the body-care category, from innovative body creams to deodorants that actually work.

Best Body Essence

Cyklar Ceramide Milky Essence

“I love a good milky essence for the face, so I was thrilled to see Cyklar launch one for the body. This liquidy body essence is packed with barrier-supporting ceramides and squalane, along with humectants for hydration, while remaining so incredibly lightweight and non-greasy on the skin. A few drops spread easily and absorb within seconds to create a subtle glow. It’s the perfect weightless body moisturizer for warm weather and for those who hate the feeling of lotion sitting on top of their skin.” — Alyssa Kaplan, commerce editor

Best Body Serum

JoonByrd Daydreamer Firming Body Serum

“I have absolutely fallen in love with Joonbyrd, and this firming body serum tops my list. It’s a balm-to-oil formula that applies like a dream, leaves the most glistening glow, and genuinely sculpts your skin over time. It tightens, tones, and smells like dessert. Win, win, win.” — Hallie Gould, editor in chief

Best Brightening Body Lotion

Brunel Beauty Awakening Vital Radiance Body Lotion

“Jasmine Tookes has the most incredible skin, so of course, her body care brand, Brunel Beauty, develops exceptional products. The Awakening Vital Radiance Body Lotion is one of the brand’s latest launches, and it’s become a sacred step in my post-shower routine. Vitamin C, niacinamide, and a caffeine complex power this creamy body moisturizer to help with brightness and puffiness, while shea butter and blended oils (coconut and sunflower seed) keep my skin nourished. The lotion’s scent—featuring notes of magnolia, peach, coconut woods, and warm amber—is genuinely a sensorial delight. It’s exactly the kind of uplifting fragrance I crave in a body care product.” — Olivia Hancock, senior beauty editor

Best Anti-Aging Body Cream

Beau Domaine The Body & Tattoo Cream

“Beau Domaine Skincare’s most recent launch takes care of all your body-care needs, with a formula meant to hydrate and firm your skin. It even works to revive tattoos (think: brighter color and more defined lines), which is an added benefit for anyone who has ink that has seen better days. The mix of shea butter, grape water, and the brand’s proprietary GSM10 (for oxidative stress) works like a charm and feels even better.” — Hallie Gould, editor in chief

Best Body Scrub

Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Scrub

“I typically pass on floral scents, but Aesop’s Geranium Leaf Body Scrub is different. The geranium is bold without being cloying and is grounded by a citrusy, earthy scent that just smells green and alive. I ration it in the shower because I want the experience of using it to last, which says everything. Most importantly, it actually does what a scrub is supposed to do by making me feel scrubbed clean after use, and it gives my senses and my skin a full reset. It’s a total shower routine upgrade.” — Star Donaldson, social media director

Best Body Butter

Oak Essentials Dew Body Butter

“There is no body product that can compare to the Oak Essentials Dew Body Butter. It’s rich, creamy, and whipped for deep hydration and a comfortable feel that actually absorbs into the skin. This formula makes such a difference in stubborn dry or crepey areas, like my legs and chest. It makes everything feel smooth, plump, and decadent—I never skip this step out of the shower.” — Holly Rhue, editorial director

Best Body Oil

Vaseline Golden Hour Glow Bronze Body Shimmer Gel Oil

“I firmly believe my glow has to extend below the neck, too. Hence why I’ve gone through several tubes of Vaseline Golden Hour Glow Bronze Body Shimmer Gel Oil. It drenches my skin in a gorgeous bronze shimmer while imparting tons of moisture (hello, lipids and cocoa butter). The best part? The gel–oil hybrid absorbs far more quickly than you’d expect from a shimmer product, leaving my skin dewy and soft rather than greasy. For a little extra razzle-dazzle, this gel–oil is infused with the most addictive scent of warm vanilla and toasted cocoa butter.” — Olivia Hancock, senior beauty editor

Best Body Sunscreen, Spray

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Pro-Sport Invisible Spray Sunscreen SPF 45

“When it comes to sunscreen, there’s nothing like the convenience of a clear sport spray, and La Roche-Posay makes a really, really good one. It’s non-greasy, water-resistant, and doesn’t sting or irritate my sensitive skin. I’m keeping one in every bag this summer!” — Holly Rhue, editorial director

Best Body Sunscreen, Lotion

Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50

“I am absolutely religious about applying face sunscreen, but I haven’t always given my body the same love and care. This summer, I’m determined to form the habit, and Supergoop!’s Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 has me well on my way to doing just that. Play is a hydrating, fast-absorbing, water-resistant formula that blends easily and stays on through sweat, swimming, sand, and everything in between. The jumbo pump (18 fl. oz.) is my favorite iteration—not just for the novelty of a carriable jug, but because it’s easy to keep in my line of sight as a reminder for me—and everyone I’m with—to reapply, reapply, reapply!” — Holly Rhue, editorial director

Best Sunscreen, Stick

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Clear Stick SPF 60+

“This is an easy-to-use sunscreen stick that glides clearly, offers broad-spectrum protection, and leaves no cast or greasy residue behind. I find it especially convenient for reapplication throughout the day.” — Toral Vaidya, board-certified dermatologist

Best Body Physical Exfoliator

Sluff Sluff It Kit

“I’ve been using Korean shower mitts for years, but this new brand created by beauty veteran Christina Han takes the ritual to the next level. The Sluff Mitt is coarser than any I’ve tried in the past, making it so easy to ‘sluff’ away dead flaky skin. It’s become a must in my weekly routine, and I look forward to scrubbing away the dirt and grime to reveal dolphin-smooth skin. I also love the included soap bar and lotion, both of which smell like fresh eucalyptus, to really hammer home the spa vibes.” — Bella Cacciatore, senior news editor

Best Body Product for Hyperpigmentation

First Aid Beauty KP Smoothing + Brightening Body Lotion

“This multitasking body lotion evens out texture and tone while providing lasting hydration. In this lotion, you’ll find lactic acid and urea, which are a couple of my favorite ingredients to help smooth your skin.” — Toral Vaidya, board-certified dermatologist

Best Body Wash, Breakouts

Tower28 SOS Rescue + Relief Body Wash Treatment

“I can’t recommend Tower 28’s SOS collection enough for breakouts, so when the brand entered the body care game with the SOS Rescue + Relief Body Wash Treatment, I knew I had to keep it handy for those sensitive moments. This dermatologist-approved, hypoallergenic formula is fragrance-free and pH-balanced, cleansing and hydrating like a traditional body wash. Its standout ingredient, sodium hypochlorite, soothes skin prone to irritation, eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis. I especially reach for it after shaving or waxing, or during the warmer months when my skin tends to be more reactive.” — Araziel Jackson, senior social media editor

Best Body Wash, Moisture

Dove Serum+Soothing Oil Body Wash

“Dozens of new body washes launched this year, but Dove’s Serum+Soothing Oil Body Wash is a true innovation, and a godsend if you deal with dry, itchy skin. Somehow, Dove has accomplished a texture I’ve never quite felt before; this body wash has all of the slip and cushion of an oil, but with none of the greasy feeling you might expect. I shave with it, wash with it, and even use it as a bubble bath.” — Holly Rhue, editorial director

Best Body Wash, Exfoliating

Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Wash

“This product taught me what a chemical exfoliant can actually do for your body, and I haven’t looked back. It sloughs off dead skin without ever stripping my skin, it lathers beautifully, and leaves my skin genuinely soft and smooth. The proof is in how quickly my moisturizer absorbs after. For hyperpigmentation from breakouts on my back, chest, or face, I notice visible brightness within weeks of consistent use. It over-delivers for the price and has become a nonnegotiable in my body-care routine.” — Star Donaldson, social media director

Best Body Wash, Sensitive

Native Sensitive Series 24hr Hydrating Body Wash in Bare Melon

“Heat waves cause my skin to be more sensitive and reactive than usual, so I need body products that refresh, calm, and rejuvenate. That said, I love a playful summer scent and don’t want to compromise on it if I don’t have to. Native has accomplished exactly this with its hydrating bare melon body wash, which provides 24-hour moisture and barrier support while providing a pleasurable shower experience. It’s definitely worth keeping stocked in your bathroom for yourself and any guests who may be looking for the same.” — Ali Webb, associate style editor

Best Body Bar

Lush Sleepy Soap

“The art of my nighttime shower ritual has become surprisingly intricate, and thanks to this body bar from Lush, kind of intimate. It works up into a satisfyingly creamy lather without leaving my skin feeling stripped, while its hypnotic blend of lavender and tonka lingers on the body. It’s the perfect first layer of my bedtime fragrance.” — Derek Deng, associate content editor

Best Deodorant, Stick

Secret Clinical “She Runs Hot” 100 HR Soft Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant

“Thanks to some hormonal issues, I’ve been dealing with an onslaught of new and exciting symptoms surrounding my period, including hot flashes and night sweats (yay!). So, I’ve had to step it up when it comes to my deodorant. Secret’s “She Runs Hot” is specially formulated for hormonal sweating and promises 100 hours of sweat and odor protection, so I don’t have to stress. The soft rose and vanilla scent is also a nice touch. It’s so pretty and feminine without being overpowering.” — Bella Cacciatore, senior news editor

Best AHA Deodorant

Saltair Coral Coast 5% AHA Serum Deodorant

“Saltair makes some of my favorite summer scents, and the new Coral Coast collection is no exception. The brand’s AHA deodorant is one of the only non-aluminum formulas I’ve tried that actually manages odor, all with the convenience of a clear, roll-on format that doesn’t streak all over my summer linens. It actually works and smells divine—that’s all I can ask of my deodorant.” — Holly Rhue, editorial director

Best Deodorant, Spray

Corpus Deodorant Spray

“I am always looking for a deodorant that checks all the boxes: effective, never messy to apply, and great scent, and I’ll give it bonus points for chic packaging. Corpus Deodorant Spray in Nº Green is exactly that. The prebiotic blend helps to balance your microbiome to neutralize odor, and the quick-drying spray leaves zero white residue. Plus, it smells like a fresh, sophisticated blend of orange blossom and bergamot.” — Hallie Gould, editor in chief

Best Razor

Billie Razor Starter Kit

“I’m not here for a 12-step shave routine; I just want a quick and close shave. Switching to the Billie Razor in the middle of a dull-blade era was immediately humbling. At first, I pressed too hard out of habit and still didn’t nick myself. That’s how I knew it was the right amount of sharp. It features five blades, a 360-degree aloe vera cushion, and zero need for shaving cream, which is a major plus. My legs come out smooth, and my hair rinses clean off the razor every time. It looks chic sitting in my shower, it’s reliable, and it genuinely delivers. I honestly couldn’t ask for more from a razor that takes all the stress out of shaving.” — Star Donaldson, social media director