As someone who uses lotion daily and is extremely serious about avoiding ashy knees and elbows, I’m intrigued by in-shower body lotion.The concept is simple — it’s a moisturizer designed to be applied on wet skin at the end of a shower, rather than on dry skin after toweling off, says Dr.
Michele Green, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist in New York.While some of our editors swear by them, I was a bit more skeptical on how (and how well) they work.To get the scoop on all things in-shower moisturizing, I spoke to Green to find out more — below, a list of products to consider trying and what to keep in mind as you explore your options.Selected.Our top picksBest overallCyklar Vanilla Verve In-Shower Body Oil Balm$undefined$29.00SephoraLearn moreEditor’s pickHanni Splash Salve$undefined$37.00AmazonLearn moreBest for sensitive skinCurél Hydratherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer$undefined$20.98AmazonLearn moreRelatedselectedselectedThe 100 best moisturizers tested and ranked, according to NBC Selected editorsWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.The best in-shower body lotions and balmsBelow are the best in-shower body moisturizers, including recommendations from Green and favorites of NBC Selected staff.Best overallCyklar Vanilla Verve In-Shower Body Oil Balm$29.00Sephora$29.00CyklarWhat to knowWhat we likeLeaves skin super softChic packagingScent lasts a long timeSomething to noteRuns out quicklyCan be uncomfortable at firstNBC Selected senior editor Nikki Brown tested Cyklar’s in-shower body balm, and says it quickly became a body care favorite of hers.
“It really comes down to the application: It’s uncomplicated, and I simply rub it all over my damp skin and let it dry down,” she says.It also dries down quickly enough to layer with a lotion for extra moisture, however, Brown says it’s moisturizing enough to wear alone (helpful if you’re in a rush).
The formula includes a moisturizing lipid comp...