Best body oils 2025

Does your skin feel dry and tight after a shower? If so, we’re here to introduce you to a product that will change your post-shower routine: Body Oil.

Trust us when we say, there is nothing quite like stepping out of a hot bath (or shower) and slathering your skin with an indulgent, nourishing oil. As far as unsung heroes go, body oils are number one.

Take the Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Firmeza Oil, for example. Slather it onto your damp limbs and the clever formula locks moisture into the skin, banishing flaky patches and leaving the body smooth and supple. Oh, and did we mention it’s scented with notes of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla to instantly transport your mind to a far-flung tropical vacation?

We’ve tried, tested, and reviewed the best formulas on the market to help you achieve glossy, smooth, nourished skin.

Best body oils 2025

🏆 Our Top Picks at a Glance

(A complete list of all 11 oils and reviews follows below.)

🧴 The Full Reviews: Our Favorite Body Oils

1. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Shimmer Radiance Oil 150ml

Best Body Oil Overall

• Price: £11.99 at Superdrug

• Why we love it: “I wish I’d had this body oil on my recent holiday – it’s my new favourite everyday product. The creamy cocoa butter scent is heavenly, and its gorgeous golden shimmer perfectly complements my warm brown skin tone. The formula also feels really buttery and hydrating, leaving my skin feeling soft and smooth for hours. Get ready to spot my glow from a mile away!”

• Reviewed by: Kiera Egan, Social Media Manager

2. ICONIC London Glow All Over Melting Balm Stick 17g

Best Body Oil Stick (Travel-Friendly)

• Price: £25 at LookFantastic / £20 at Cult Beauty

• Why we love it: “A multi-use stick is perfect for when you’re on the go, especially as it doesn’t take up space in your liquids bag. This balm melts into the skin without any oily slip – I loved using it on my legs and collarbone for a lil’ shimmer when I didn’t yet have a tan. The chunks of shimmer are a bit much for the face IMO, but other than that I’m a fan.”

• Reviewed by: Keeks Reid, Beauty Director

3. Aveeno Skin Relief Body Oil Spray 200ml

Best for Sensitive Skin & Budget

• Price: £7.13 at LookFantastic / £7.12 at Boots

• Why we love it: “I usually rely on body butter to get my skin soft, but this oil is a game-changer. I love the spray function – it’s easy and quick to apply, aka more time for morning coffee. My skin definitely felt moisturised after each use, although it sometimes took a while to soak in, despite the promise of fast absorption. But at less than £10, it’s an instant win for my beauty routine.”

• Reviewed by: Lydia Venn, Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer

4. Tom Ford Soleil Neige Shimmering Body Oil

Best Luxe Body Oil

• Price: £77.60 at Sephora / £79.20 at John Lewis

• Why we love it: “Being pricey, this is tough to justify. But if it’s luxury you’re after, it’s unrivalled. Infused with platinum leaf, the formula is silky and lightweight, drying in seconds. Its glittery finish lasts well; I applied it in the morning and still glistened like a mirror ball after my evening shower. I’d argue that the gorgeous citrus jasmine scent alone makes it a worthwhile investment.”

• Reviewed by: Urmi Pandit, Former Beauty Intern

5. Bali Body Watermelon Tanning Oil SPF50

Best Tanning Body Oil (with SPF)

• Price: Shop at ASOS

• Why we love it: “As a lifelong artificial watermelon hater (childhood trauma involving a rogue lip balm), I was prepared to dislike this oil – but I’m a convert. Its sweet, fruity yet subtle scent and non-greasy formula make it the perfect daily post-shower body hydrator. Plus, that SPF50 means my glowing limbs are getting maximum UVA/UVB protection, too.”

• Reviewed by: Lia Mappoura, Beauty Writer

6. Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Firmeza Oil 100ml

Best for Firming & Iconic Scent

• Price: £52 at Cult Beauty / £52 at Space NK / £41.60 at LookFantastic

• Why we love it: Following the success of the award-winning Bum Bum body cream, this luxurious oil transforms dry, ashy skin with Rio-ready radiance; courtesy of a smoothing and tightening blend of Amazonian guarana, jaboticaba, and muirapuama. Not to mention its iconic scent. Think: birthday cake, aka the irresistible blend of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla. Skin that’s good enough to eat… kinda.

• Reviewed by: Lia Mappoura, Beauty Writer

• Dreem Distillery Among The Stars CBD Sublime Body Oil: This might well be the most divine product I’ve ever had the pleasure of rubbing into my dry skin. Loaded with skin-absorbable CBD, organic essential oils, and soothing botanicals, it’s the nighttime ritual guaranteed to help calm your mind and de-stress your body.

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