I used to have dry, scaly skin until I incorporated this one product into my body care routine.

I used to have dry, scaly skin until I incorporated this one product into my body care routine.

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      While we often pamper our facial skin with serums and moisturizers, we tend to neglect the skin on our bodies in our skincare routines. Other than body wash, lotion, and perhaps a body cream, there have traditionally been limited choices for the skin below our necks. It’s quite odd when you consider that we lavish so much care on our faces while overlooking the other 90% of our skin in body care. However, in recent years, skincare brands have introduced ways for us to care for our body skin as thoroughly as we do our facial skin, bringing innovations in body care to the forefront. Body serums have been proliferating, and similar to facial serums, they provide numerous benefits for the rest of your body. Whether you’re looking to experience the effects of vitamin C, reduce hyperpigmentation, or just add an extra layer of hydration beneath your body cream, there’s a formula available for every need. Their lightweight formulation also integrates perfectly into your shower routine, serving as a refreshing hydrator in the summer while easily layering under body creams or lotions when the weather gets cooler. Below, I’ve compiled a list of some of the top body serums that promise hydration, brightening, exfoliation, and more. Get ready for your softest and silkiest skin yet.

      Best Body Serums, Tried & Tested

      Best Overall: Vaseline Gluta-Hya Flawless Tone Serum Burst Lotion (£13)

      Best Luxury Body Serum: Chanel N°1 De Chanel Body Serum in Mist (£74)

      Best for Hydration: Naturium Urea 5% Body Serum (£24)

      Best for Exfoliating: U Beauty Resurfacing Body Compound (£124)

      Best for Brightening: Nécessaire The Body Vitamin C (£58)

      1. Vaseline Gluta-Hya Flawless Tone Serum Burst Lotion Moisturiser

      Best Overall

      Vaseline

      This unpretentious body serum has gained immense popularity within our beauty team, having even won a Who What Wear Next in Beauty Best in Class Award—it’s that impressive. Its light, cooling gel-serum texture absorbs rapidly, leaving the skin with a velvety soft finish. I find it so hydrating that I often skip applying a body moisturizer afterward; it’s simply apply and go. It’s available in three variations: Dewy Radiance, Flawless Tone, and Overnight Radiance, though my favorite is Flawless Tone, which aids in diminishing hyperpigmentation and imparts a glow to the skin. It's excellent for addressing lingering scars from ingrown hairs or sun damage while keeping the skin well hydrated. Honestly, I can’t believe it’s only £13.

      Pros: Affordable, available in three variants for enhancing radiance, quick absorption.

      Cons: If you’re seeking something more luxurious, you might prefer another serum.

      2. Naturium Urea 5% Body Serum

      Best Hydrating Body Serum

      Naturium

      This Naturium body serum has secured a permanent place in my bathroom. It’s incredibly lightweight yet very moisturizing due to the urea in its formulation, and the milky serum texture leaves a cooling, silky finish on the skin (there’s no waiting for this one to absorb). The convenient pump dispenser also makes it easy to apply. It stands out as one of the most hydrating body serums I've encountered, effective on its own in the summer or layered under body lotion or cream during colder months to lock in moisture.

      Pros: Excellent for hydrating dry, rough skin, large bottle lasts a long time.

      Cons: Not suitable if you're looking for an exfoliating or brightening product.

      3. U Beauty Resurfacing Body Compound

      Best Exfoliating Body Serum

      U Beauty

      Trust me, despite its higher price tag, this body serum is worth every penny. It acts as both a body exfoliator and serum, effectively removing dull, dry skin while simultaneously hydrating to leave your limbs feeling soft and smooth. Each use leaves my skin looking glowy and refined. As it's an exfoliating serum, it’s recommended to use it a couple of times a week, and the results are truly transformative. It's also great for prepping the skin before self-tanning, ensuring an even application and extended wear.

      Pros: Exfoliates and hydrates in one formula, silky texture leaves skin soft and smooth.

      Cons: The luxury formula comes with a matching price.

      4. Nécessaire The Body Serum Fragrance Free

      Best For Sensitive Skin

      Nécessaire

      I appreciate that many of Nécessaire’s products come fragrance-free. For individuals with sensitive skin like myself, finding suitable products for eczema or psoriasis that are aesthetically pleasing can be a challenge. This elevated body serum looks stylish in your bathroom while meeting the needs of sensitive skin. It includes five different weights of hyaluronic acid, offering deep

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I used to have dry, scaly skin until I incorporated this one product into my body care routine.

It transformed everything.