# Body lotion for very dry skin

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/body-lotion/for-very-dry-skin/
Category: Beauty > Body lotion. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 245 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Feb 2018 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which body lotion works for very dry skin?

**Short answer:** Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter has the best record: 30 of 30 reviewers with dry skin said it kept their skin moisturized and comfortable. Among reviewers who list dry skin, it worked for 12 of 12. CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion follows at 20 of 21, and 14% of its reviews call it good value.

**What stands out:** The whole list is close, from 23 of 26 up to 30 of 30. Scent and texture come up in the praise more than the score gaps do, so they may decide it for you.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Stayed moisturized | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter | 30 of 30 | 100% | yes |
| 2 | CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion | 20 of 21 | 95% | yes |
| 3 | L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Body Oil | 25 of 28 | 89% | yes |
| 4 | Moroccanoil Body Lotion | 24 of 27 | 89% | yes |
| 5 | OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil | 8 of 8 | 100% | yes |
| 6 | belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Body Moisturizer | 23 of 26 | 88% | yes |
| 7 | Kiehl's Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream | 8 of 9 | 89% | 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. Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter

43% praise the scent and 37% say it smooths rough skin. Price is the main gripe, at 13%. All of its reviews come from Sephora.

- Praised for: Nice scent (43%), Smooths rough skin (37%), Absorbs fast (27%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (13%), Greasy or sticky (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 2. CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Ulta reviewers carry this one, at 20 of 21. 14% call it good value and 14% say it smooths rough skin, while 7% say it irritated their skin.

- Praised for: Good value (14%), Smooths rough skin (14%)
- Complaints: Irritates skin (7%)
- Reports counted: 29

### 3. L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Body Oil

A body oil that 47% praise for scent, and 23% say it isn't greasy. 13% said it wasn't moisturizing enough and 13% mention the price.

- Praised for: Nice scent (47%), Smooths rough skin (30%), Not greasy (23%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (13%), Strong or bad scent (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 4. Moroccanoil Body Lotion

Scent is the headline, with 57% praising it, and 33% say it isn't greasy. The main complaint is that it wasn't moisturizing enough, from 17%.

- Praised for: Nice scent (57%), Smooths rough skin (47%), Not greasy (33%)
- Complaints: Strong or bad scent (10%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 5. OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil

A body oil with a small sample, so it ranks below products with more reviewers. On OSEA's own site 19 of 19 say it worked, which we show but don't count. 67% mention the scent.

- Praised for: Nice scent (67%), Not greasy (22%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (22%)
- Reports counted: 9

### 6. belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Body Moisturizer

Lighter in feel: 31% say it isn't greasy and 17% say the hydration lasts. It has the weakest record here at 23 of 26, and 21% said it wasn't moisturizing enough.

- Praised for: Not greasy (31%), Absorbs fast (21%), Hydration lasts (17%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (7%)
- Reports counted: 29

### 7. Kiehl's Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream

Few reviewers weighed in (9), so treat 8 of 9 with care. 44% call it hydrating and 33% say it isn't greasy.

- Praised for: Not greasy (33%), Good value (33%), Absorbs fast (22%)
- Reports counted: 9

## Questions

**Which body lotion works for very dry skin?**

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter has the highest share, at 30 of 30. CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion follows at 20 of 21, and L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Body Oil and Moroccanoil Body Lotion are close behind at 25 of 28 and 24 of 27.

**Is a body oil or a body cream better for very dry skin?**

Reviews don't pick a winner. The two body oils here, L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Body Oil and OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil, sit at 25 of 28 and 8 of 8, in line with the creams and lotions.

**Does CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion work for very dry skin?**

20 of 21 reviewers who mentioned dry skin said it kept their skin moisturized and comfortable. 14% call it good value.

**Are these scores a fair test?**

They show what reviewers chose to write about. People often post when a product surprises them, so shares run high here and small gaps are close to a tie.

## 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/