We've Tried Every Body Oil on the Market—These 10 Unlock Your Glowiest Skin Ever


Listen, I love body serums and lotions as much as the next person, but they're not the most effective products in my bodycare routine—not even close. That superlative goes to body oil. Rich, silky, and luxurious, body oil deeply moisturizes the skin while making it feel petal soft. Plus, depending on the formula, it can also firm, brighten, and smooth the skin. That's why I'm basically body oil's biggest fan. It makes my skin look and feel like nothing else.
I'm coming up on 10 years of experience as a beauty editor, so I'm pretty sure I've tested just about every body oil on the market. I'm not kidding. I've tested the most affordable ones, the most expensive ones, and everything in between. Now, I consider myself an expert on what makes a body oil exceptional. It has to have the right texture. It has to moisturize my skin without coating it in a greasy residue. Most of all, it has to make my skin look and feel incredible—silky, dewy, plump, and healthy! Ahead, see the 10 best body oils money can buy.
The Top Picks
- Best Overall: Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil
- Best Drugstore: Naturium The Glow Getter Body Oil
- Best French Pharmacy: Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil
- Best Firming: Costa Brazil Kaya Jungle Firming Body Oil
- Best Brightening: Tronque Vitamin C Body Oil
- Best Glow-Boosting: Oui the People Featherweight Body Gloss Oil
- Best Scent: Cyklar Vanilla Verve Vitamin C Body Oil
- Best Lightweight: Hanni Good Aura Weightless Body Oil
- Best Shimmer: Brunel Golden Hour Glow Body Oil
- Best SPF: Vacation Chardonnay Oil SPF 30
The Best Body Oils
Best Overall: Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil
Size: 5 oz, 9.6 oz | Scent: citrus | Key Ingredients: undaria seaweed, white lupin flower, botanical oil blend
Celebrities like Victoria Beckham have given this body oil their stamp of approval, and I can see why. It has a luxurious, silky texture, and even though it's on the thicker side as far as body oils go, it doesn't feel greasy. Instead, it sinks into the skin, softening, smoothing, and moisturizing it. Thanks to ingredients like undaria seaweed, white lupin flower, and a botanical oil blend, it firms the skin, strengthens its natural barrier, and moisturizes dryness with a dreamy, glowy finish.
Pros: Moisturizing, skin-strengthening, glow-boosting
Cons: None
Customer Review: "The scent, the feel, the satiny finish on your skin !!! I want to bathe in this ! I get a lot of sun during the summer and the OSEA products are really helping the texture of my skin. I buy the largest size to get the price per ounce down. If it were a bit lower price I would use it three times a day !!"
Best Drugstore: Naturium The Glow Getter Body Oil
Size: 3.4 oz | Scent: lightly fruity | Key Ingredients: olive, jojoba, rosehip, and sea buckthorn oils
I love Naturium's Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Wash ($16) and Body Butter ($20), so it comes as no surprise that I love the body-oil version. It has an in-the-middle texture that's not too light or too heavy. A combo of natural rosehip, jojoba, and coconut oils moisturizes dry skin and strengthens its lipid layer. Finally, a highly stable form of vitamin C brightens the skin and banishes dark spots and discoloration.
Pros: Moisturizing, skin-strengthening, affordable, antioxidant-rich
Cons: Some people don't like the scent
Customer Review: "I have been using this along with the bio lipid body restore lotion and the glow getter multi oil body wash. I have to say I am so in love! I am 53 years old and aging in reverse thanks to NATURIUM!"
Best French Pharmacy: Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil
Size: 1.6 oz | Scent: warm and sophisticated | Key Ingredients: 7 botanical oils
Nuxe's Huile Prodigieuse is such an iconic French pharmacy product. It's beloved by beauty editors all over the world because it is deeply moisturizing thanks to seven botanical oils; smells so warm and sophisticated it can actually replace perfume; and is a dry oil, meaning it's incredibly lightweight and won't leave a greasy residue behind. As if that's not reason enough to give it a try, it has a multipurpose formula, so it can be used anywhere you need moisture, including the face, hair, and body.
Pros: Moisturizing, smoothing, softening, dry oil, multipurpose formula, good scent
Cons: Some might find the scent too heavy.
Customer Review: "I absolutely love this dry oil. It absorbs quickly, doesn't leave a greasy residue, and leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft and hydrated. The scent is light and elegant, not overpowering at all. I use it daily, and it gives my skin a beautiful, healthy glow. It's become a staple in my routine, highly recommended!"
This is a regular Amazon order for me.
Best Firming: Costa Brazil Kaya Jungle Firming Body Oil
Size: 1 oz, 3.4 oz | Scent: sultry and woody | Key Ingredients: 7 botanical oils
If your top skin concern is loss of firmness and elasticity, I recommend Costa Brazil's Kaya Jungle Firming Body Oil. Its texture is on the lighter side, so it doesn't feel too heavy or greasy, yet it helps firm and tone the skin over time. It's all thanks to an ingredient list packed with things like tucuma, Brazil nut, patua, and buriti-seed oils, which deliver vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to the skin. As for the smell, it's soft and sultry, and I can't get enough of it.
Pros: Moisturizing, firming, good scent
Cons: Pricey
Customer Review: "This body oil is amazing! The smell is subtle and sexy. I am now a devoted customer."
Best Brightening: Tronque Vitamin C Body Oil
Size: 4.05 oz | Scent: citrus | Key Ingredient: vitamin C
I'm going to cut to the chase and tell you that I'm obsessed with this body oil. In fact, I would bathe in it if I could. Not only does it have the most refreshing, clean citrus scent, but it also feels light and luxurious on my skin and fades signs of sun damage. Dark spots, discoloration… You name it. It's all thanks to an ingredient called tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, which is an incredibly potent and stable form of vitamin C. I swear my arms and legs have never looked better, and I've only been using it for a month or two.
Pros: Moisturizing, brightening, antioxidant-rich
Cons: Very pricey
Customer Review: "I was so excited to try Tronque's Vitamin C Body Oil — and it didn't disappoint. It's luxe, absorbs beautifully, and leaves your skin feeling silky without being greasy. You can tell it's packed with high-quality ingredients. My skin looked noticeably more even and glowy after just a few days. I also love that it's clean and free from any unnecessary junk. Huge fan of the Tronque team and everything they're creating. Highly recommend this—it's now a staple for me."
I go through this body oil like you wouldn't believe. It's so effective.
Best Glow-Boosting: Oui the People Featherweight Body Gloss Oil
Size: 1 oz, 3.3 oz | Scent: Orange Blossom, Cedarwood | Key Ingredients: squalane, rosehip-seed oil, organic avocado oil
I love that the brand calls this a Body Gloss Oil because it really does give my skin the most luxurious, dewy glow. Whenever I use it, I feel like I stepped out of the pages of a glossy magazine. The summery Orange Blossom fragrance doesn't hurt either, but you can also choose the Cedarwood version if you prefer a fresher, woodier scent profile. Regardless, you'll get a lightweight body oil that effortlessly sinks into the skin thanks to squalane, rosehip-seed oil, and organic avocado oil.
Pros: Moisturizing, glow-boosting, softening, lightweight, good scent
Cons: Pricey
Customer Review: "After using this body oil for a few weeks, I'm obsessed! It absorbs so nicely and doesn't leave a greasy residue. The orange blossom scent is light and fresh—not overpowering. My skin feels noticeably softer and more hydrated throughout the day. It's perfect post-shower or before bed. Plus, I love that it's a clean formula with squalane—my skin drinks it up!"
Best Scent: Cyklar Vanilla Verve Vitamin C Body Oil
Size: 4.2 oz | Scent: Sultry vanilla | Key Ingredients: vitamin C, ectoin, squalane, oil blend
I'm usually picky when it comes to scented bodycare products, but Cyklar must be working magic because I'm utterly and truly obsessed with every single one of its scents. Seriously, you can't go wrong! If I have to choose, though, I'd opt for Vanilla Verve—a rich, warm, sultry vanilla scent that I can never get enough of.
Even though I'd use this body oil based on scent alone, I love that it has an elegant and effective formula. It contains highly stable, oil-soluble vitamin C to brighten the skin and shield it from environmental stressors. It has ectoin to strengthen the skin barrier. It even has sugarcane-derived squalane for extra moisture and suppleness. I could go on, but I'll just leave it as this: 10/10, I recommend.
Pros: Moisturizing, smoothing, softening, skin-strengthening, incredible scent
Cons: Not a good option for people who prefer fragrance-free formulas
Customer Review: "This Vanilla Body Oil smells WONDERFUL, I have gotten so many compliments & questions on what I'm wearing, and it's a long-lasting fragrance!"
The scent of this body oil is intoxicating. It earns me so many compliments.
Best Lightweight: Hanni Good Aura Weightless Body Oil
Size: 3.38 oz | Scent: fresh floral | Key Ingredients: jojoba oil, baobab-seed oil, buriti-fruit oil
Hanni is a brand that does bodycare so well, and this body oil is no exception. It's an oil for people who hate oil. Yep, the brand lovingly refers to it as an "anti-oil." That's how lightweight and nongreasy it is. You could apply it and immediately slip on your favorite pair of jeans with no problem. Despite its weightless quality, it locks in moisture and strengthens the skin barrier.
Pros: Moisturizing, skin-strengthening, lightweight, good scent
Cons: Some people might prefer a richer body oil
Customer Review: "This body oil is very moisturizing and lasts all day long. It's easy to use and easy to dispense. It soaks in quickly and feels lightweight and not heavy in the skin."
Best Shimmer: Brunel Golden Hour Glow Body Oil
Size: 3.4 oz | Scent: jasmine and sandalwood| Key Ingredients: caffeine, safflower, castor, coconut, and jojoba oil
Brunel is a new bodycare brand from former Victoria's Secret model and internet It girl Jasmine Tookes. The shimmering body oil is a must-have. Unlike other shimmering oils, it doesn't deposit a bold, glittery, and garish coating on the skin. Instead, it gives it a soft, subtle glow. It's so stunning that it's become my new summer go-to. Meanwhile, active ingredients like caffeine, omega fatty acids, and a botanical oil blend treat the skin with some much-needed TLC.
Pros: Moisturizing, smoothing, softening, toning, good scent
Cons: Not the best option for nighttime use
Customer Review: "I love the smell and feel of this oil. I worry about my legs looking blah. This oil give me the soft glow I needed!"
This body oil looks dark in the product image, but IRL, it has a softer, more golden tone.
Best SPF: Vacation Chardonnay Oil SPF 30
Size: 3.4 oz | Scent: Vacation's Grand Cuvée scent | Key Ingredients: SPF 30, chardonnay grape-seed oil
This SPF-infused body oil is soft, silky, and so luxurious thanks to grape-seed oil taken from chardonnay grapes as well as jojoba, marula, shea, and maracuja oils. I love how it gives my skin a vacation-ready shine and scents it with Vacation's Grand Cuvée fragrance. The scent is made up of notes of vanilla bean, chardonnay, peach, champagne cork, and "sunwashed sails." Basically, it's an ode to an expensive beachside vacation.
Pros: Moisturizing, smoothing, softening, sweat-resistant, protects against UVA/UVB rays
Cons: Not the best option for nighttime use
Customer Review: "When I tell you I am obsessed. Smells absolutely amazing and I do not tan I burn but THIS has changed everything for me. 1000/10."
What to Look For
We recommend choosing a body oil based on your specific skin concerns. Do you want to target dark spots and discoloration that's left behind from past sun damage? Choose a brightening formula that contains antioxidants like vitamin C. Do you want to address sagging skin and loss of elasticity? Choose a firming formula that contains ingredients like caffeine and peptides.
From there, focus on the texture of the product. Some people prefer thicker, richer body oils that really coat the skin and seal in moisture. Others prefer lightweight formulas that hydrate the skin without greasiness.
How We Chose
As with all of our buying guides at Who What Wear, we compile our curated lists based on original testing and expert recommendations. To find the best body oils for this roundup, we leaned heavily on original testing and our knowledge as beauty experts. We also considered several important factors, such as overall texture and key ingredients. We're aware of how important these factors are for a wide range of needs and preferences, so we made sure to call out all the helpful details. Of course, customer reviews were also kept in mind when creating this list.
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Kaitlyn McLintock is a Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. She has 10 years of experience in the editorial industry, having previously written for other industry-leading publications, like Byrdie, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, and others. She covers all things beauty and wellness-related, but she has a special passion for creating skincare content (whether that's writing about an innovative in-office treatment, researching the benefits of a certain ingredient, or testing the latest and greatest at-home skin device). Having lived in Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas, she has since relocated back to her home state, Michigan. When she's not writing, researching, or testing beauty products, she's working through an ever-growing book collection or swimming in the Great Lakes.
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