The 6 best body lotions to buy in 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Most body lotions either sit on the skin or wear off within hours. Consumer Reports tested 12 on hydration and fragrance to find the best ones

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Most body lotions make the same promises, and most of them underdeliver. The right formula absorbs quickly, holds moisture through the day, and smells good enough to actually use it consistently. Those three things turn out to be harder to find together than they should be.

Consumer Reports partnered with nonprofit safety organization MadeSafe to test 12 environmentally friendly body lotions, evaluating each on hydration, ease of use, and fragrance. Here are the six picks worth buying.

Sidia Soaked: The Cream

Sidia's body cream is $49 for 11 ounces, or $4.45 per ounce, and Consumer Reports testers found its performance justified the price. The formula has a lockable pump, making it travel-friendly without the risk of leakage. CR reviewers described the scent as woodsy, slightly smoky, and rich, with something green softening the........

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