best body oils for dry skin
Cover These body oils will leave your skin silky smooth and supple in no time (Photo: Miranda Kerr; @koraorganics/Instagram)

Because sometimes, moisturiser just doesn’t cut it. It’s time to upgrade your beauty routine with these luxury body oils that keep dryness at bay

It’s no secret that cold weather can wreak havoc on our skin. While moisturisers are great to knock out dryness, not many of them last all day and can heal severely dry skin types. Enter: body oils. A beauty staple that helps lock in moisture and offers a healthy glow everyone craves, not to mention it also leaves you smelling divine.

And if you are someone who has oily skin type and often experiences breakouts beyond your face, don’t worry; today’s body oils are more lightweight than ever, which sinks into the skin quickly and delivers plenty of hydration, without leaving behind a greasy finish.

Keep scrolling to see our top picks of the best body oils to try right now. No matter used alone or paired with a lotion or cream, these nourishing formulas are guaranteed to keep your skin healthy and beautiful all season long.  

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1. Augustinus Bader Body Oil

From cleansers to face creams, Augustinus Bader’s award-winning skincare range is known for delivering high-performing results, and its body oil is no exception.

Powered by the brand’s exclusive Trigger Factor Complex (TFC8®) technology, this formula features a nourishing blend of vitamin E, argan oil, olive fruit oil and squalane to help soothe dehydrated spots and even out skin tone, while repairing the skin’s barrier. It’s also free from parabens and fragrances, meaning it’s ideal for sensitive skin types too.

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2. Chanel L’Huile Jasmin Body Oil

Looking to treat yourself and up your skincare game? This body oil from Chanel Beauty is the product to splurge on. Not only does the formula smell amazing, but it also works to soothe and nourish skin, thanks to its infusion of vanilla planifolia fruit oil and sunflower oil. Think of it as a little luxurious body spa treatment

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3. Kora Organics Noni Body Oil

Achieve supermodel Miranda Kerr’s glowing skin in moments with the help of Noni Body Oil from her award-winning beauty label, Kora Organics. The luxurious formula is packed with antioxidants and essential fatty acids to give a nutritious boost to dry skin, leaving it soft and glowing. Use after shower or bath for optimum results. 

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4. Chantecaille Rose de Mai Body Oil

If you’re into fresh rosy scent, you’ll love this body oil from Chantecaille. A perfect antidote to dry skin, the formula is loaded with tamanu, moringa and borage seed oils to condition and seal moisture in the skin, without feeling too rich or greasy. Smelling incredibly divine and delivering plenty of hydration—what’s not to love? 

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5. Aesop Breathless Body Oil

If you’re looking for both instant and long-lasting dryness relief, Aesop’s Breathless Body Oil is the ideal formula for you. Just like its name suggests, it’s a lightweight oil that works to hydrate the skin and lock in moisture without leaving the skin feeling greasy. Packed with vitamin E and skin-quenching ingredients such as jojoba seed and laurel leaf to help soften rough skin.

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6. Sunday Riley Fairy Godmother Shimmering Body Oil

Infused with golden micro-shimmers to help you glow from top to toe, this formula from Sunday Riley is a perfect addition to your pre-party pampering beauty routine. Besides giving the skin a gorgeous sheen, the body oil is rich in antioxidants and plant extracts to combat dryness and help brighten the skin tone.

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7. Diptyque Satin Oil for Body and Hair

A standout multi-tasker that deserves a spot on your vanity, this luxe bottle from Diptyque works equally as well on skin as it does on hair. Offering youth-boosting benefits with urucum oil that guarantees protection against UVB rays, the fast-absorbing oil will make skin feel instantly hydrated while protecting its natural moisture levels. Beautifully scented with jasmine, ylang ylang and saffron, this formula doubles up as a luxury perfume too.

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