15. Origins Ginger Souffle Whipped Body Cream, $34.50Tester says: "I adore the scent of this cream – slightly spicy, very gingery and as refreshing as a cocktail on the beach. It absorbs well and keeps my skin soft, and the smell fades after application until you can only smell it if you hold your skin right to your nose – perfect if, like me, you don't want everyone else on the subway to be able to smell you. And I love that it comes in a tub as I can get out every last bit."
Available at select The Bay locations and at origins.com
16. Green Beaver Winter Body Lotion, $9.99Tester says: "This is a great winter lotion. It's medium-thick, probably from the shea butter, and takes a bit of effort to rub in properly, but once it's absorbed there's no greasiness at all. It helped my skin stay hydrated even through the extremely rough winter we had this year – no scales in sight!"
Available at health and natural foods stores across Canada
17. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Body Moisturizer, $9.99Tester says: "This lotion soaked right into my skin while keeping a layer of protection – my legs are slick in the shower 24 hours after application. It's unscented, so my husband liked it for his dry skin, too; we'll probably go through the bottle in three months. I even used it on my face when I ran out of day cream and it worked really well."
Available at drugstores
18. Burt's Bees Radiance Body Lotion with Royal Jelly, $24.99Tester says: "This lotion comes in a tube with a handy flip-top cap. It's a bit runnier than most lotions I've tried but leaves my skin feeling smooth, not greasy. It absorbs easily and it takes little effort to rub it into my skin. The smell is subtle and slightly floral. Because of the light consistency, I find this is best as a daily lotion. It's infused with 'natural mica to enhance skin tone' and it lives up to its claim – it leaves a subtle, flattering shimmer on my skin."
Available at major drug, grocery, health and gift stores across Canada; www.burtsbees.ca
19. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Relaxing Body Lotion, $19.95Tester says: "This is a creamy lotion, not too runny or too thick, that comes in a pump bottle. It spreads easily and absorbs very well. You only need a small amount to moisturize – it'll last a while. I like the light scent, which lingers, but not unpleasantly. Since it's a relaxing formula, I've been using it in the evening, and I have to say it did deliver – between the scent and the soothing moisture, it helped me relax a bit at bedtime."
Available at Crabtree & Evelyn stores across Canada; www.crabtree-evelyn.com
20. RoC Retinol Multi-Correxion Body, $45Tester says: "This product is light and creamy; it absorbs almost immediately and isn't greasy. It moisturizes really well – I used it at night and when I woke up in the morning, my skin still felt silky soft. The smell lingers but it's a light, soft fragrance that's very nice – it smells fresh, almost like soap."
Available at select retailers across Canada; rocskincare.ca
21. Yes to Carrots C is Smooth Body Moisturizing Lotion, $9.99Tester says: "This is my new go-to summer lotion – it's nice and light with a soft scent, and absorbs quickly without feeling greasy, even when it's humid. I love that it's paraben free and the price is right for the amount you get – I think it's going to last me a while."
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart
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