Taking care of it can feel like a full-time job, especially if you struggle with anything from dryness and sun damage to psoriasis, not to mention allergies and hormone fluctuations over time. Picking the right lotion for your skin is crucial – and it’s much more of a health decision than many people realize. Packaging, brand loyalty, fragrance or recommendations from your favorite influencers might factor into your decision.
But when considering a lotion for long-term use, the best options are those that will actually benefit the skin. To narrow down the choices, we assembled a group of five enthusiastic testers to test 15 lotions over the course of three weeks, and asked them about everything from scents to the design of the packaging. With their feedback, we compiled a comprehensive list of lotion ratings.
To learn about lotion quality, best practices and general information about skin health, I started by consulting three licensed dermatologists. Of the seemingly infinite number of brands available, I compiled a list of 15 options from buzzy new online brands to drugstore staples. All of the products were provided as samples by the companies for evaluation and will be donated as testing has concluded.
I asked five testers, whose ages range from their 20s to their 60s, to use at least one lotion a day and record their experiences on a detailed survey. They gave opinions on the packaging, moisturizing, texture, scent, absorption, effects on skin conditions and overall value of each lotion. I also tested most of the lotions myself for a hands-on experience.
Dr James Wang, a double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist and founder and co-CEO of Metropolis Dermatology in Los Angeles, California. Dr Melanie Palm, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon at Art of Skin MD in Solana Beach, California. Dr Carina Woodruff, dermatologist at the Epiphany Skin Allergy Institute and assistant professor at Texas A&M at Epiphany Dermatology, in Dallas, Texas.
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