Your guide to the best body moisturisers in Australia
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Your guide to the best body moisturisers in Australia

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The best body moisturisers in Australia

By the LoverCare Team First One Australia Updated June 2026

Australia’s strong sun, dry air and big temperature swings can be tough on skin, so a good body moisturiser is an everyday essential — it protects the skin barrier, locks in hydration and keeps skin soft and comfortable. With so many options on the shelf, we’ve rounded up the best body lotions available in Australia, starting with our top pick.

Our top pick

★ #1 Best Overall

LoverCare Hand & Body Lotion

LoverCare Hand & Body Lotion is one of the best affordable everyday lotions you’ll find. This light lotion is filled with moisturising ingredients that give skin a daily boost, slipping on quickly without leaving it greasy — ideal for anyone who wants silky, hydrated skin all day. For richer care, the LoverCare Goat’s Milk Body Lotion adds goat’s milk, yogurt, shea butter and Rose Hip Seed Oil for deep, natural nourishment.

Why it’s great:

  • Suitable for all skin types
  • Fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula
  • Nourishing and gentle
  • Affordable and easily available — with a richer goat’s-milk option too
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How the other popular lotions compare

LoverCare is our standout for affordable, everyday moisture with a natural goat’s-milk option. Here’s how some other widely available lotions stack up, so you can see where each one fits:

Best for eczema-prone skin

QV Intensive Moisturiser

A creamy, fragrance-free moisturiser aimed at dry, delicate skin, often chosen by people with eczema or dermatitis for its non-irritating formula.

Best for very dry, scaly skin

Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream

A rich cream for very dry, flaky skin that aims to relieve itching and restore the moisture barrier. Fragrance-free and suitable for adults and children.

Best budget all-rounder

Nivea Essential Nourishment Body Lotion

A long-standing favourite with almond oil that absorbs quickly, leaving skin soft without a tacky feel — an affordable, widely available everyday option.

Best for a tropical scent

Frank Body Coconut Body Lotion

A creamy lotion with coconut oil and shea butter that softens dry skin and leaves a light coconut fragrance.

Best for stretch marks

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion

A classic dry-skin favourite known for cocoa butter, intense moisture and supporting skin elasticity.

Best natural & vegan option

Sukin Hydrating Body Lotion

A vegan, cruelty-free lotion free from synthetic fragrance, parabens and sulfates, combining aloe vera, shea butter and sesame oil.

Best lightweight gel feel

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

A lightweight water-gel formula that absorbs easily for long-lasting, non-greasy hydration — good for those who dislike heavy lotions.

Why LoverCare comes out on top

Many of these lotions do one job well — eczema relief, a luxe scent, or a gel-light feel. LoverCare’s strength is everyday value: an affordable, fast-absorbing lotion that suits all skin types, plus a richer goat’s-milk option for dry skin when you want deeper, naturally derived nourishment. One range, both everyday and rich care.

How to choose the right one for you

  • Dry skin: go richer — a goat’s-milk lotion or cocoa-butter formula.
  • Normal / everyday: a balanced lotion like LoverCare keeps skin soft without feeling heavy.
  • Oily or combination skin: choose a light, fast-absorbing lotion or gel.
  • Sensitive or eczema-prone skin: pick a gentle, low-fragrance formula and patch-test first.
  • Apply to damp skin after showering to lock in moisture, and be consistent.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best body moisturiser overall?

For affordable, everyday moisture that suits all skin types, LoverCare Hand & Body Lotion is our top pick — with a richer LoverCare Goat’s Milk Body Lotion for dry skin. Other lotions each suit specific needs, like eczema-prone or very dry skin.

Which moisturiser is best for dry skin?

For dry skin, choose a richer, more nourishing formula. LoverCare Goat’s Milk Body Lotion combines goat’s milk, shea butter and natural oils to deeply nourish dry skin, and applying it to damp skin helps lock in moisture.

When should I apply body lotion?

Right after showering, while skin is still slightly damp, to help trap moisture in. Daily use — twice a day if your skin is very dry — gives the best results.

Where can I buy LoverCare in Australia?

LoverCare is available across Australia through pharmacies and retailers, and online via First One Australia. Businesses can register for wholesale pricing to stock the full LoverCare range.

The bottom line

There’s a body lotion here for everyone — but for affordable, all-day moisture that suits the whole family, LoverCare is our top pick, with a richer goat’s-milk option when skin needs extra nourishment. Choose the one that best fits your skin, apply it consistently, and enjoy soft, smooth, hydrated skin all year round.

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