# Baby lotion that absorbs quickly

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/baby-lotion/absorbs-quickly/
Category: Baby > Baby lotion. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 100 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Nov 2012 to Aug 2026.

**Question:** Which baby lotion absorbs quickly?

**Short answer:** SheaMoisture Raw Shea & Chamomile Baby Lotion has the best record: 29 of 30 parents said it soaked in without a greasy or sticky feel. Mustela Hydra Bébé Body Lotion (15 of 16) and SheaMoisture Virgin Coconut Oil Baby Lotion (14 of 15) are close behind, and Pipette Baby Lotion has the weakest record here at 11 of 14. The groups are small, so read the gaps between the first three as ties.

**What stands out:** Scent is the usual complaint: 37% of Mustela reviews, 17% of SheaMoisture Raw Shea & Chamomile reviews and 16% of SheaMoisture coconut oil reviews say it is too strong. Pipette draws a different complaint, with 27% saying skin stays dry.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Soaks in | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SheaMoisture Raw Shea & Chamomile Baby Lotion | 29 of 30 | 97% | yes |
| 2 | Mustela Hydra Bébé Body Lotion | 15 of 16 | 94% | yes |
| 3 | SheaMoisture Virgin Coconut Oil Baby Lotion | 14 of 15 | 93% | yes |
| 4 | Pipette Baby Lotion | 11 of 14 | 79% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. SheaMoisture Raw Shea & Chamomile Baby Lotion

More parents weighed in on this lotion than on any other here (30), and 29 of 30 said it soaked in without a greasy feel. 72% call the scent nice or say it has none, while 17% find it too strong.

- Praised for: Nice or no scent (72%), Softens dry skin (42%), Gentle (14%)
- Complaints: Scent too strong (17%), Too expensive (6%)
- Reports counted: 36

### 2. Mustela Hydra Bébé Body Lotion

Absorption gets the praise here: 42% of reviews say it absorbs well, and 15 of 16 said it soaked in without a greasy feel. The catch is scent, with 37% calling it too strong and 16% saying skin stays dry.

- Praised for: Nice or no scent (58%), Softens dry skin (26%), Good value (21%)
- Complaints: Scent too strong (37%), Skin stays dry (16%)
- Reports counted: 19

### 3. SheaMoisture Virgin Coconut Oil Baby Lotion

Praise centers on scent and softness: 63% call the scent nice or say it has none, and 47% say it left dry skin soft. 14 of 15 said it soaked in without a greasy feel, though 16% find the scent too strong.

- Praised for: Nice or no scent (63%), Softens dry skin (47%), Gentle (16%)
- Complaints: Scent too strong (16%)
- Reports counted: 19

### 4. Pipette Baby Lotion

Mostly positive: 11 of 14 said it soaked in without a greasy feel, while 3 of 14 said it stayed greasy or left a film. 27% also say skin stays dry, against 27% who say it left dry skin soft.

- Praised for: Nice or no scent (31%), Softens dry skin (27%), Gentle (15%)
- Complaints: Skin stays dry (27%)
- Reports counted: 26

## Questions

**Which baby lotion absorbs quickly?**

SheaMoisture Raw Shea & Chamomile Baby Lotion has the best record at 29 of 30, followed by Mustela Hydra Bébé Body Lotion (15 of 16) and SheaMoisture Virgin Coconut Oil Baby Lotion (14 of 15). The gaps are narrow and each group is small, so treat the first three as close to tied.

**Is Pipette Baby Lotion greasy?**

Mostly not. 11 of 14 said it soaked in without a greasy feel, but 3 of 14 said it stayed greasy or left a film. It has the weakest record here, and 27% of its reviews also say skin stays dry.

**Do parents complain about the scent of baby lotion?**

Some do. Too-strong scent shows up in 37% of Mustela reviews, 17% of SheaMoisture Raw Shea & Chamomile reviews and 16% of SheaMoisture coconut oil reviews. Others like it, with 72% of the Raw Shea & Chamomile reviews calling the scent nice or saying it has none.

**When should I ask the pediatrician about my baby's dry skin?**

Ask your pediatrician about dry patches that crack, bleed, ooze or don't improve, or about any rash. If a lotion seems to leave your baby's skin red or bumpy, stop using it and mention it at the visit. Parents here reported how a lotion felt going on, and that is all this page measures.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/