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The 10 Best Body Washes You’ll Love to Lather Up With

A lather and rinse you'll want to repeat.

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The quest for the perfect shampoo and conditioner often has us forgetting about a quality body wash, too. But we’re here to say you shouldn’t skip this important step of your shower routine! Here’s a list of cleansers for every budget and skin need (plus some too-good-to-pass-up scents!) that’ll make sure you have a well-rounded lineup.

Philosophy Amazing Grace Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel

Philosophy Amazing Grace Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel

Philosophy Amazing Grace Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel

$35 at Amazon$25 at Walmart

This award-winning shower gel is one of Philosophy's best-sellers, and it can even be used as a shampoo! You'll love the refreshing, clean scent. 

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EO Essential Oils French Lavender Shower Gel

EO Essential Oils French Lavender Shower Gel

EO Essential Oils French Lavender Shower Gel

There's nothing like lavender to make a shower even more relaxing. Calm your mind while cleansing your body with this cruelty-free shower gel that's made with essential oils and organic ingredients. 

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash

If you struggle with dry, irritated skin, try this Aveeno body wash that soothes and moisturizes with ingredients like colloidal oatmeal. 

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L’Occitane Cleansing And Softening Shower Oil With Almond Oil

L’Occitane Cleansing And Softening Shower Oil With Almond Oil

L’Occitane Cleansing And Softening Shower Oil With Almond Oil

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$25.00 

Unsure about a shower oil? You'll quickly be won over by this hydrating cleanser from L'Occitane. It foams into a milk upon contact with water, and it's packed with omega-6 fatty acids that make skin silky-smooth. 

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian 4 Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian 4 Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian 4 Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel

Sol de Janeiro went viral with their incredible-smelling Bum Bum cream, and now you can wash up with the shower gel version that's sure to be just as addicting! The creamy formula can be used as a shave gel, too.

Le Labo Santal 33 Shower Gel

Le Labo Santal 33 Shower Gel

If you're going to splurge, this is the way to do it. Showering feels more like a spa experience when lathering up Le Labo's body cleanser in the cult-favorite Santal 33 scent.  

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Fresh Hesperides Grapefruit Bath & Shower Gel

Fresh Hesperides Grapefruit Bath & Shower Gel

Fresh Hesperides Grapefruit Bath & Shower Gel

When you can't escape to somewhere beachy, this citrus-scented body wash will at least bring the tropical vibes to your shower routine. Along with the delicious scent, it has vitamins C, E, and shea butter.  

Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash

Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash

Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash

The salicylic acid in this body wash fights the acne that pops up on places besides your face (hello, bacne!). After you scrub, it rinses clean, leaving no lingering residue.

Kiehl's Since 1851 Grapefruit Bath & Shower Liquid Body Cleanser

Kiehl's Since 1851 Grapefruit Bath & Shower Liquid Body Cleanser

Kiehl's Since 1851 Grapefruit Bath & Shower Liquid Body Cleanser

Kiehl's grapefuit body wash is a classic option with a light, clean scent that's refreshing, and never overpowering. We also recommend the brand's Creme de Corps body cleanser

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Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash

Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash

Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash

Sensitive skin needs a gentle cleanser, and this Dove body wash is just that. The moisturizing formula is hypoallergenic, dye-free, and fragrance-free. 

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Ashley Phillips
Beauty & Style Editor

Ashley is the beauty and style editor at BestProducts.com, and her work has been featured on Cosmopolitan and Town and Country. She has an obsession with designer handbags, Liberty prints, 1960s fashion, and owns more shoes than she’s willing to admit. She's been using her learnings from owning a boutique and her shopping addiction for good since 2015. She’ll never accept that black isn’t a color. Away from the computer, you’ll likely find the Texas native binging on a British period drama or theorizing over Game of Thrones. She has yet to find a real cup of queso in NYC.

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