The facials have been booked, the hair spa has been confirmed. But your self-care regimen ahead of the festive season cannot end there—not until you have treated your body to the same devoted attention. By developing a bodycare routine early, you get the option to focus on treating blemishes or uneven skin tone. Because let’s be honest, the onslaught of late nights and decadent food is also guaranteed to take its toll on your body. So cue, exfoliating scrubs, targeted serums and body creams that help you step out with the confidence that you are going to own the night. Who’s in?
You can always count on Jo Malone to deliver a head-turning scent. But this body creme goes above and beyond the call of duty to deliver soft, supple skin. With cocoa butter and almond oil working hard under the hood to keep your skin moisturised, you can count on the lingering scent of peony and blush suede to fetch compliments everywhere you go.
For skin that looks tighter and brighter, head right this away. Sol de Janeiro bottles the best-kept beauty secrets in this widely loved cream that encourages you to show your butt some love in your bodycare routine. Designed to be used across the body, this formula has its sights set on tightening any appearance of sagging skin across the bum, thighs and other areas of the body—in case that’s what you’re looking for.
A body cream that feels cushiony soft but still delivers long-lasting hydration? All in a day’s work for Rihanna. From the skincare maven’s stable comes a whipped oil formula that unites seven essential oils to lock moisture in place. The end result? Skin that feels glossy, but never greasy.
We’ve long been layering dewy serums onto our faces for every possible concern—now, your bodycare routine is getting the same treatment. To keep body acne and blemishes in check, this lightweight serum from The Ordinary brings salicylic acid into the mix to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and improve the appearance of marks and breakouts. Just like a facial serum, apply it on clean skin and massage in circular motions until fully absorbed.
Sure, body butters and lotions can pamper your skin with hydration. But when you are looking for targeted care, you’ll want to keep body serums on your speed dial. Case in point: this blemish-busting formula by The Ordinary. It features salicylic acid for exfoliating congested skin and reducing body acne. Lighter than emollient creams, you can smoothen this lightweight serum over your skin in the AM or PM.
Think of this as skincare for everywhere. With a blend of brightening serum and vitamin C, it does more than just cleanse. It helps smooth, gently exfoliate and hydrate—so your skin feels soft and glowy without any added effort. A perfect everyday body wash if you want that just-got-a-facial kind of feel from the neck down.
Why stop at cleansing when your body wash can do more? This serum-infused formula combines the freshness of a daily wash with the care of a treatment, making it an easy upgrade to your routine. Vitamin C helps boost radiance for skin that looks brighter over time, while fine silica acts as a gentle exfoliant to smoothen and refresh. The result is skin that feels clean, soft and just a little more luminous after every shower.
Why should your glow end at your face? L’Occitane answers this question by wrapping up shimmery pigments in the nourishing formula of sweet almond oil. Drizzle a few dollops on cleansed, dry skin to add a subtle touch of shimmer that will complement your festive outfits—hydration has never looked this glam.
If you are looking to maximise the absorption of your favourite cremes and body butters, it helps to ensure a clear base first. This body polisher by Forest Essentials brings together sea salt crystals to buff away impurities and buildup from the surface of the skin. Use twice a week to reveal purified, glowing skin that works as a sponge for absorbing all the hydration from your bodycare products rather than just having it camp at the surface.