The Best Body Care Products of 2024

It can be easy to overlook body care when discovering new ways to refresh your beauty routine, but giving this category a little extra attention can have a major impact. The skin on your body is still skin, after all, and making time for some TLC is full of potential pleasures, including invigorating scents, shower products that keep sensitivity at bay, and luxe creams and oils that help you glow all over. Ahead, see our 2024 Beauty Award winners in the body care category.

Best Body Serum: Tata Harper Resurfacing Body Serum

“Dry skin? I don’t know her. Tata Harper’s Resurfacing Body Serum delivers moisturized, glowing skin in the chicest packaging. The texture is a dream, and it provides radiance minus the greasy look or feel. Not only will your skin look good upon first application, but the vitamin C, vitamin A, AHA super fruits, and hyaluronic acid provide major results over time.” — Jasmine Phillips, social media editor

Best Body Cream for Dry Skin: La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream

“The La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizer contains a powerhouse of skin-loving ingredients including La Roche-Posay prebiotic thermal water, shea butter, glycerin, and niacinamide to soothe and deeply hydrate the skin in a lightweight, easily absorbed formula. Your whole family can use this, too, as the product is approved by the National Eczema Association and can be used starting at 2 weeks of age.” — Dr. Elyse Love, MD, board-certified dermatologist

Best Body Oil: Oak Essentials Dew Body Oil

“I’m obsessed with this lightweight body oil for a post-shower indulgence. It melts into your skin quickly, smells divine, and keeps my chronically dry skin supple and hydrated. Use it right after the shower on damp skin or for a midday pick-me-up on dry skin. Either way, you’ll be happy.” — Hallie Gould, editor in chief

Best Body Physical Exfoliator: Josie Maran Sugar and Argan Oil Body Scrub in Bohemian Fig

“Josie Maran’s new Sugar and Argan Oil Body Scrub—and its larger rebrand across the board—is hands-down my favorite launch of the year. This formula defies all scrub logic. Saturated in argan oil and featuring ultra-fine crystals, there is zero gritty feeling against your skin, nor does skin feel raw or irritated afterward. Instead, it actually feels—miraculously—like you’ve exfoliated and moisturized. My skin is never softer, juicier, or glowier than when I use this scrub, and I can’t wait to pair it with sundresses and linen sets all summer long. Beyond the luxurious feel and the indulgent scents, Josie Maran has also made the product more environmentally friendly with its newest iteration. The glass jars are fully recyclable and refillable, and the refills—which feature chic Polaroid shots of juicy fruits and bikini shots—are such a joy to use that you will *actually* want to refill them again and again.” — Holly Rhue, editorial director

Best for Skin Texture: U Beauty Resurfacing Body Compound

“This product has a cult following for a reason. It takes my bumpy, uneven patches (until recently, I didn’t care for the skin on my body as rigorously as I did the skin on my face) and transforms it into smooth, radiant skin. It uses all the good acids—glycolic, mandelic, lactic, and phytic—to exfoliate, refine, and soften. Then, there’s a nice dose of shea butter to keep everything supple and calm. I use it a few times a week, and it leaves me glossy and gorgeous every time.” — Hallie Gould, editor in chief

Best for Hyperpigmentation: Musely The Body Cream

“In my quest to treat my body with more care, I’ve really stepped it up when it comes to the formulas I choose to use on my arms, legs, chest, and everything in-between. Enter: Musely The Body Cream, a prescription offering meant to treat keratosis pilaris, hyperpigmentation, and signs of aging. While I don’t have KP, I certainly have patches of discoloration and lots of early aging. This heavy-hitting cocktail of tretinoin, glycolic acid, and vitamin C works to increase cell turnover and combat sunspots, acne scars, and more, just like your face cream (and with concentrations that work). The process on the brand’s website is incredibly easy, and the formulas are created fresh for each order. It’s amazing, and the results are incredible.” — Hallie Gould, editor in chief

Best Body Wash, Moisture: 54 Thrones Butter Cream Body Wash

“As someone with chronically dry skin, I’m happy to report that this past winter was the first in my entire life that my skin has experienced zero cracking or flaking. The credit goes fully to 54 Thrones’ Moisturizing Butter Cream Body Wash. Formulated with rich shea butter and moisture-retaining ceramides and niacinamide, this wash helped me achieve skin goals, no matter how drying the weather. The warm honey vanilla scent that lingers on my skin after use is a welcome bonus, too.” — Abby Dupes, associate editor

Best Body Bar: Dove Oat Milk & Berry Brulee Plant Milk Cleansing Bar

“Body bars are just as effective as liquid bodywash and typically come with less (or zero) packaging. I often find that they even last longer than traditional bodywash. Dove’s Plant Milk Cleansing Bars are a staple in my shower, providing the perfect balance of a sudsy cleanse and moisturizing benefits. My personal favorite is the Oat Milk & Berry Brulee bar, which features nourishing ingredients like creamy oat milk and an invigorating berry scent. With this beautiful bar, my skin always feels fresh and clean with each shower—but never stripped of the good stuff.” — Holly Rhue, editorial director

Best Deodorant: SheaMoisture Whole Body Deo Invisible Stick

“Over the last couple of years, we’ve all seemingly come to the same revelation about deodorant: Why restrict it to our underarms? Deodorant can keep you sweet-smelling from top to bottom (and almost everywhere in between). SheaMoisture’s Whole Body Deo Invisible Stick does so with a gorgeous scent—it seriously smells like a vacation—and without parabens, aluminum, baking soda, or any unfortunate stains on your fave garments.” — Eden Stuart, editor

Best Fragrance, Woody: The Maker Lover Eau de Parfum

“When reaching for a woody fragrance, I want to feel transported somewhere earthy, musky, and intimate—an enchanted forest, if you will. And that’s exactly where Lover Eau de Parfum takes me. Notes of sandalwood, fig, and vetiver are detectable right away, but as it wears on the skin, warm, sensual notes of jasmine and oud reveal themselves. Everything blends together to form a juicy and inviting scent that keeps me coming back for more.” — Caitlyn Martyn, commerce writer

Best Fragrance, Gourmand: Perfumehead La La Love

“I never considered myself a vanilla person until now. La La Love hits every single note I love, and then some. I practically eat it! Think: sandalwood, saffron, musk, and vanilla absolute, as well as cognac, smoked amber and Peruvian balsam. It is a sensual fragrance that’s warm and lovely; it makes me think of waking up in L.A. with the sun shining and sitting on a balcony in the breeze. It’s cozy instead of sweet and lasts all night and into the next morning.” — Hallie Gould, editor in chief

Best Fragrance, Citrus: Jo Malone London Yuzu Zest Cologne

“Citrus scents are bright, uplifting, and refreshing. Whether it’s a crisp lemon or tangy grapefruit, this fragrance category radiates positivity. However, citrus can also read very sterile if not paired carefully. Jo Malone London gets it right by marrying warm yuzu with calming, herbaceous notes of clary sage and lavender that round out into an aromatic forest scent of balsam fir and cedar.” — Abby Dupes, associate editor

Best Fragrance, Floral: Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Elixir

“The initial allure of Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl fragrance family undoubtedly lies in its iconic stiletto-shaped bottle. But once you get a whiff of what’s inside, you’re hooked. That’s the case of what happened to me once I smelled the latest flanker. So much more than just a spin-off of the OG, Good Girl Blush Elixir encapsulates sensuality and flirtatiousness. Ylang-ylang, rose, and vanilla notes that trail off into a lasting warm patchouli make this scent creamier—and arguably sexier—than its predecessors.” — Abby Dupes, associate editor

Best Body Sunscreen: Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Lotion

“Sol de Janeiro is known for its ultra-buttery, hydrating body formulas, and its sun care line is no different. First, Sol de Janeiro’s Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Lotion goes on mess-free with a narrow applicator, so it allows you to easily control the amount of product used. Upon application, the SPF feels hydrating but not greasy, as it’s made with cupuaçu butter to lock in moisture. Once it dries down, it has a subtle fragrance with notes of vanilla and amber, a huge upgrade from the average ultra-sweet SPF scent. Best of all, it gives my skin a subtle glow while providing SPF 50 and blocking out UVA/UVB rays. Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance has made applying sunscreen enjoyable and a step I actually look forward to.” — Star Donaldson, associate social media director

Best Razor: Gillette Venus ComfortGlide 3 Blade Razor

“I personally enjoy the art of shaving on my ‘everything shower’ days, but the process is something I have long associated with irritation, bumps, and ingrown hairs. My lower legs and bikini line are particularly prone to irritation, so much so that it can be physically uncomfortable. I’ve tried every single razor out there for sensitive skin, so I can say with confidence that the Venus ComfortGlide 3 Blade Razor is absolutely the best of the best. The blade itself is surrounded with vitamin E-infused Olay moisture bars, and the pivoting head makes it easy to contour to tricky areas like the back of the knees. It also features a luxe, ergonomic handle for a safe grip and comfortable shaving experience. Every time I use this razor, my skin is left feeling so soft and supple from head-to-toe—I absolutely can’t stress enough what a difference it has made in my skin.” — Holly Rhue, editorial director