Your Bodywash Is More Important Than You Think—13 We Always Recommend

Nearly every single beauty editor on our team is obsessed with this vitamin-rich bodywash from Nécessaire. Not only is it chock-full of vitamins A, B, C, and E and omegas-9 and -6, but it's also made with marula, cacay, and meadowfoam oils for a supremely hydrating cleansing experience. It also comes in an unscented version for ultra-sensitive skin.

Pros: hydrating, rich lather, softening

Cons: Scent is lighter than some other bodywashes

Customer review: "I have sensitive, dry skin and am acne prone on my chest and back and this body wash has literally cured all of it. Blown away by how great this is. It even took care of some eczema I get occasionally."

Native bodywashes are some of the best drugstore formulas on the market. This bodywash transforms into a rich lather and is made with clean ingredients. Bonus: It smells much more expensive than it actually is. 

Pros: rich lather, smells good

Cons: Might be too scented for sensitive noses

Customer review: "This is a great scent for families to share; not too feminine, not too masculine, but refreshing all around! It feels high quality."

Drunk Elephant's body cleanser contains marula oil, sweet almond oil, and sacha inchi seed oil to moisturize and nourish skin. It's a cream formula that manages to be extremely gentle while still cleansing effectively. 

Pros: Soothing, no added fragrance, good for sensitive skin

Cons: Not a very rich lather

Customer review: "This body cleanser is truly one of the best I've tried. It smells delightful even though there’s no fragrance, it's not drying or tightening once you get out of the shower and the scent doesn't linger, and you only need a little bit to go a long way."

One major perk for this cleanser is that it's packed with aromatherapy benefits. It's blended with chamomile, bergamot, and rosewood scents for the most zen bathing experience. Plus, it doesn't leave skin feeling stripped.

Pros: Smells good, doesn't strip skin

Cons: Pricey

Customer review: "I can't get enough of this scent. I want to shower all the time just so I can use it. I love it."

If you, like me, have an obsession with Phlur scents and candles, you'll love the brand's ultra-luxe body products. This bodywash has a warm, woodsy scent that's a perfect counterpart to Phlur's crowd-favorite Somebody Wood perfume. 

Pros: Smells good, doesn't strip skin

Cons: Pricey 

Customer review: "I love the smell because it's sophisticated and works with my body chemistry. The perfume is light weight, so having the shower gel makes it last just a bit more."

This gentle cleanser is infused with jojoba seed oil, rose-hip oil, and lactobacillus ferment to cleanse and hydrate the skin. It's made with Ouai's fan-favorite Dean Street fragrance, which is a fresh, citrusy scent.

Pros: Smells good, good for sensitive skin, rich lather

Cons: Pricey

Customer review: "Great body wash. Light, wonderful scent that is not overpowering. I feel very clean and refreshed after using it."

This guava-scented body cleanser will transport you straight to the tropics. Not only that, but it also makes sure skin stays hydrated while boosting elasticity. 

Pros: Smells good, hydrating

Cons: Not a very rich lather

Customer review: "It leaves my skin so soft and moisturized. A little goes a long way. Also, it smells great."

Aesop doesn't just have a place on your sink as a statement hand soap. This body cleanser will soon become one of your staple bathroom products too. It's infused with botanical extracts to soften and purify your skin. Keep in mind, this is a low-foaming soap, so if you'd rather use a body cleanser with a rich lather, this one isn't for you. 

Pros: Smells good, doesn't strip skin

Cons: Pricey, not a very rich lather

Customer review: "This wash is a luxury product. It feels silky and has a lovely moisturizing effect, yet it rinses off clean. The scent is wonderful and smells like flowers from my garden."

If you have sensitive skin, it's likely you're already a Dove bodywash devotee. My skin gets incredibly dry and flaky in the winter, and when that happens, Dove is my favorite non-stripping and moisturizing bodywash to use. It's hypoallergenic and sulfate-free, so it's incredibly gentle, even on the most sensitive skin. 

Pros: gentle, hydrating, good for sensitive skin

Cons: Light scent 

Customer review: "I have very sensitive skin, and I'm highly allergic to anything that has coconut (oil, butter, etc.) and SPF sunscreen... The scent is not overwhelming at all. It's a great body wash for my sensitive skin."

Uni's products come in refillable containers, so you can feel good about your environmental impact when you use them. This body cleanser has nourishing ingredients like Australian caviar lime to mildly exfoliate skin and Tasmanian sea kelp to prevent breakouts.

Pros: Sustainable, non-stripping

Cons: Pricey

Customer review: "The body wash is an absolute joy to use. The fresh scent paired with a nice bubbly result as you wash is super invigorating. You will be in love with your first use."

Kosas's bodywash is packed with AHAs and fruit enzymes to deep-clean, smooth, and control breakouts. It also has an intoxicating fragrance of jasmine, orange flower, sandalwood, and vanilla

Pros: Smells good, exfoliates skin, helps breakouts

Cons: May be too harsh for sensitive skin

Customer review: "Didn’t know I could be obsessed with a body wash but I am. Great for after workouts and summer humidity. Doesn’t strip skin but acne is majorly cleared up. Smells divine."

If a body butter were turned into a bodywash, it would be this supremely moisturizing wash from 54 Thrones. It's packed with shea butter, moringa leaf oil, niacinamide, and ceramides for the most moisturizing bodywash imaginable. 

Pros: Highly moisturizing, non-stripping

Cons: Some find it's not the deepest cleanse

Customer review: "My skin gets so dry after a shower to the point where it feels like my skin is made of thumb tacks. Not with this! I’ve never been so comfortable in my skin before this product. I was so happy, I cried!"

Not only do we love how sustainable this aluminum bottle is, but we're obsessed with Saltair's bodywash formula. It's doubles as a serum thanks to vitamin C that brightens skin like crazy. 

Pros: Smells good, brightens skin

Cons: Might need to use more than a normal bodywash

Customer review: "Best smelling body wash I’ve ever used. I’ll repurchase this forever. It lingers hours after using."