Tester says: "Sitting in a cubicle most days doesn't help keep my skin glowing, and I'm a bit too klutzy for proper self-tanner, so body lotions like this one fit the bill perfectly – especially when they double as a sunscreen. I did a scientific test and applied only to one leg, and the difference was marked enough that I didn't want to bare my legs until I'd evened it up. Best yet, unlike many self-tanning body lotions and sunscreens, this one had only a hint of a chemically scent, and it faded quickly."
Available at drugstores
2. Guerlain Shimmering Body Milk, $61Tester says: "This body lotion came in a very pretty pink bottle with a flip top. It's pretty enough to leave sitting out on my vanity. It has a very thin consistency with a slight sheen to it; it's really more of a moisturizing milk than a body lotion. It spreads and absorbs really well – I love the way it feels on my skin. What I really liked was the slight sheen it has to it: it makes the skin have a slight glow but nothing that is too obviously sparkly."
Available at department stores across Canada and Guerlain boutiques
3. Burt's Bees Soothingly Sensitive Aloe & Buttermilk Body Lotion, $16.99Tester says: "I love this nice, light body lotion for everyday – it absorbs quickly and goes on light enough for summer, but not too light for winter. Most of all, I love the company's commitment to natural ingredients and eco-friendly packaging – the bottle is made from recycled plastic and I can throw it in my blue box when it's empty. It's become my new favourite."
Available at major drug, grocery, health and gift stores across Canada; www.burtsbees.ca
4. Lush Dream Cream Body Lotion, $24.95Tester says: "While I really like a lot of Lush products, I generally find their scents a bit too strong for me, so I was sceptical about this body lotion. But I was pleasantly surprised – while it does smell quite strong in the tub, I found the scent refreshing, and it faded quite quickly after application. As for its capabilities, it moisturized extremely well, and as an added bonus, I swear it even made my mosquito bites less itchy."
Available in Lush stores or at lush.ca; 1-888-733-LUSH
5. Crabtree & Evelyn Botanical Body Lotion, $19.95Tester says: "This lotion comes in a pump bottle, and has a medium consistency – not too thick, not too runny. It has a nice, natural scent that is fairly strong. It spreads and absorbs very well, and goes on light – not much is required. This body lotion does very well on dry spots such as elbows."
Available at Crabtree & Evelyn stores across Canada; www.crabtree-evelyn.com
6. Upper Canada Hand & Body Lotion, $12Tester says: "This lotion is quite thick, but comes out nicely from its pump bottle. It is not greasy at all and absorbs quickly. I love the refreshing scent, 'Wild Mint Lime' – it smells like a mojito! Best of all, it's paraben free, mineral oil free, synthetic dye free, SLS free and made in Canada."
Available at gift and department stores across Canada; uppercanadasoap.com
7. Aveda Replenishing Body Moisturizer, $31Tester says: "This lotion spreads well and absorbs very quickly, and because of how well it spreads, you don't need to use a lot. It moisturizes very well, and does a great job replenishing dry skin. It does have a very distinctive, love-it-or-hate-it scent, so I recommend smelling before buying."
Available at Aveda Experience Centers; visit aveda.com for stores
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