1
Best Overall
Olay Ultra Moisture Shea Butter In-Shower Body Lotion
Pros
- Budget-friendly
- Sizable bottle
Cons
- Some say scent is strong
This ultra-moisturizing lotion from Olay works to mend dry skin in the shower after you cleanse. Between its shea butter blend and the steam, this hydrating cream infuses skin with moisture, leaving skin up to 60% softer, smoother, and healthier-looking in just 5 days compared to untreated skin.
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2
Best Drugstore
Jergens Wet Skin Body Moisturizer
Pros
- Budget-friendly
- Sizable bottle
Cons
- A few report a strong smell
This “weightless” formula from Jergens encourages you to apply before you dry, for maximum moisture. Why? Because pores are open while you shower, making it the perfect opportunity for moisture to be absorbed into the skin. Infused with shea butter oil and hyaluronic acid, your skin will feel hydrated, refreshed, and silky-smooth.
3
Best Budget
Nivea In-Shower Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
Pros
- Budget-friendly
- Sizable bottle
Cons
- May leave residue
For a creamy lotion that smells delicious, this moisturizing mix from Nivea is a full-body formula that helps keep even the most parched skin hydrated. Enriched with cocoa butter, this lotion is water-activated to deliver instant moisture that lasts for over 24 hours.
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Best Softening
SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil In-Shower Body Conditioner
Pros
- Paraben- and sulfate-free
Cons
- Slightly pricier
SheaMoisture's in-shower body lotion gives you smoother, firmer skin. Fairtrade raw shea butter deeply moisturizes with vitamins and essential fatty acids, a coconut oil and coconut milk blend smooths and softens skin, while acacia Senegal seals in moisture. Your skin will be left feeling soft and restored.
5
Best for Every Skin Type
346 Reviews In-Shower Moisturiser
Pros
- Vegan
- Good value
- Not oily or sticky
Cons
- Strong smell
Say goodbye to the days when you freeze as you lather your body in lotion post-shower. Instead, lock in that extra hydration while you're under warm water with this formula that's rich in shea butter, vitamin E, green tea extract, aloe leaf, and grapeseed oil.
6
Best for Dry Skin
Curel Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer
Pros
- Under $20
- National Psoriasis Foundation- and National Eczema Association-approved
- Clean, unisex scent
Cons
- Some report it not absorbing well
Curel's water-activated shower lotion gives your skin a boost of intense hydration while helping to repair your skin's moisture barrier with its Advanced Ceramide Complex.
Use this daily in the shower to continuously plump up your skin's moisture levels over time. Not to mention it's recognized by both the National Psoriasis Foundation and National Eczema Association.
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Best Self-Tanner
St. Tropez Gradual Tan In-Shower Lotion
Pros
- Quick-rinse
- Multi-tasking
Cons
- Requires repeat application for results
Typically after applying self-tanner, you want to avoid contact with water at all costs, but St. Tropez is changing that.
Developed with natural DHA and sweet almond oil, you apply the cream in-shower and leave it on for 3 minutes before — gasp! — rinsing off the self-tanner. Make sure you apply for 3 consecutive days to see maximum results.
8
Best Splurge
Elemis Skin Nourishing Shower Cream
Pros
- Multi-tasking
- Feels luxurious and leaves skin satiny-smooth
Cons
- Pricier than many
- Strong scent
Designed to cleanse the skin and restore moisture, this luxurious shower cream leaves skin looking and feeling baby-soft thanks to its nourishing blend of camellia, macadamia, and jojoba oils. As it moisturizes, its combination of oat kernel and wheat germ extracts lift away impurities to cleanse simultaneously.
9
Pregnancy-Safe
Frida Mom Bump + Body In-Shower Lotion
Pros
- Great price point
- Non-greasy
- Great for stretch marks
Cons
- Balm is on the thicker side
Formulated with expecting mommas in mind, this in-shower body lotion by Frida Mom is infused with gentle, pregnancy-safe ingredients, including shea butter, grapeseed oil, and coconut oil. Together, these ingredients help alleviate belly itch by nourishing and conditioning stretched, often dry skin. Plus, it’s under $13, so it’s well worth it!
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Best-Smelling
Soap & Glory All The Smoothes In-Shower Moisturizer
Pros
- Non-greasy
- Vegan
Cons
- Scented
Soap & Glory’s in-shower body lotion combines the skin-smoothing goodness of a body moisturizer with the mood-boosting benefits of aromatherapy to create a rejuvenating shower experience.
Designed to uplift the senses, this drugstore-favorite formula features notes of grapefruit and rhubarb, plus avocado and brazil nut oils to deeply hydrate the skin.
11
Best Formula
Epicuren Discovery Kukui Coconut After Bath Body Moisturizer
Pros
- Lightweight
- Absorbs quickly
Cons
- Price
- Strong scent
While this is technically designed to be used after you have stepped out of the tub, its silky-smooth formula works best on post-shower skin and can soften even the driest of skin types. Plus, it smells like a tropical vacation thanks to its kukui nut and coconut blend.
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