The Only Body Oils You’ll Ever Need

Let’s talk body oil. In lieu of having access to a professional nightly masseuse, we’ve taken matters into our own hands over the years—literally. At this point, we consider ourselves professional body oil experts, so we were thrilled to try out an array of the best body oils on the market at a variety of price points. Trust—you will not find another moisturizing agent as potent, soothing and high quality as the oils we’ve identified below.

Almost every night before bed, we lather on body oil and massage it into our forearms, calves, and anywhere else that’s feeling the knots and tightness of hours spent typing, walking, and whatever other light trauma we put our body through that day.

Why should body oil be your nightly go-to instead of say...it’s main competition, body lotion? BECAUSE oils are more absorbent and help re-introduce lost moisture into the skin—the same way they do on your face. The primary thing is, oils don’t contain water or fillers the way lotions do, so that’s partly why they are able to seep into your skin so effortlessly. They also tend to be cleaner with less random ingredients that we can’t even pronounce.

Ready to find the best body oil for your skin-type and aromatic preference? Let’s go!

EIR Savasana Oil

$45

EIR’s Savasana Oil could not be more aptly named. It’s the kind of oil you’d imagine a yoga instructor would rub onto your temples at the end of class in a high-end studio. It’s Nag Champa energy meets supple, luxurious botanicals. Plus, its blend of vitamin E, arnica, and calendula makes it incredibly hydrating and totally worth the $45.

Saint Jane Luxury Body Serum

$58

We’re kind of obsessed with Saint Jane’s Luxury Body Serum. For starters, the bottle itself is *legit* sexy and doubles as an accessory on any side table alongside a candle and books. As far as potency, this velvety oil is infused with 200 mg of full-spectrum CBD and fruit acids which help brighten and hydrate, so if you’re in the market for a lushly scented and aesthetically pleasing oil that also addresses your sore wrist/neck/lower back—this is it.

Tata Harper Revitalizing Body Oil

$115

Oh, Tata—the crème de la crème of clean beauty products. This fast-absorbing body oil is highly luxurious with a floral dream-like fragrance. It’s a bit pricey, but if you think of it as doubling as a perfume (because the incredible scent lingers), then you’re really getting two products in one. It also leaves a healthy-looking sheen, so it’s a great amplification for your chest if you’re daringly wearing a lower-cut shirt this winter.

Olverum The Dry Body Oil

$66

Olverum has mastered the art of the dry body oil. This spray-on oil infused with apricot kernel oil and poppy seed oil—among other organic ingredients—feels ultra light and seeps right into your skin without leaving that “oily” feeling. It’s also considered a multi-use product and can be sprayed on your hair to add hydration and a little silky shine.

Versed Keep It Supple Body Oil

$15

Versed is known for its high quality products at affordable prices, and their Keep It Supple Body Oil is the ultimate confirmation. This non-sticky, spray-on body oil has a fantastic calendula flower and ylang-ylang oil aroma and is the perfect size to keep in your purse, car, etc. This dry oil is a no-brainer for fast-absorption hydration.

Indie Lee Sleep Body Oil

$45

Indie Lee’s Sleep Body Oil is marketed as a night time oil for it’s calming infusion of Lavender and Moroccan Chamomile, but this spray-on oil can obviously be used any time. With it’s earthy, grounded aroma, this spray is also infused with Patchouli—so if you’re into hippie-forward scents, this highly moisturizing dry body oil is the one for you.

Herbivore Citrine Body Oil

$44

Herbivore’s orange blossom and neroli scented body oil is light, lovely and adds a gorgeous glow to your skin. It’s also formulated with trans-retinoic acid, omegas and rosehip oil which work together to regenerate new skin cells—meaning this is great for your chest, neck and any other areas you might treat similarly to your face.

Kjaer Weis The Body Oil

$125

Okay chicness, come all the way through. Kjaer Weis—a brand hailing from Copenhagen—gets an A+ for packaging design and presentation. If you’re into wintery scents of rosemary and pine and have a little extra discretionary income, this decadent oil will be your go-to. It’s also formulated with organically grown, cold press oils that help improve the tone and texture of your skin.

Farmaesthetics Midnight Honey Beauty Oil

$40

We absolutely love this Farmaesthetics body oil! All of the ingredients are sourced from the founder’s family farm, and it’s infused with organic honey and Vitamin E to help moisturize and condition your skin. This oil feels elegant, smells clean, and is generally a timeless classic.