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New-Gen Body Washes That Actually Care for Your Skin
Body washes may be part of our daily routine, but the new wave of formulas is anything but ordinary. Packed with skin-friendly ingredients and intentional textures, they go beyond basic cleansing to hydrate, soothe, and support the skin barrier.
Text Ebru Kabacık
Shampoo, conditioner, and soap often get top billing in the shower lineup, but body wash deserves just as much attention. Especially if your skin feels tight or dry post-shower, the right formula can make all the difference. Today’s options cater to a wide range of needs. Some help clear breakouts or even tone, while others focus on restoring softness and moisture. Many are impressively versatile too, doubling as a gentle shaving buffer or helping remove layers of sunscreen after a long summer day. Because just like your face, your body deserves the same thoughtful care.
Below, a lineup of formulas that go beyond the basics and earn their place in your routine.
Nécessaire The Body Wash, $28
Designed with dry, sensitive skin in mind, this minimalist favorite is powered by barrier-boosting niacinamide and antioxidant-rich vitamins. Available in both scented and fragrance-free options, it’s as thoughtful as it is effective.
Le Labo Hinoki Shower Gel, €28.93
Inspired by the sacred Hinoki trees of Japan’s Mount Koya, this woody, spa-like gel transforms your shower into a moment of calm. Its plant-based ingredients cleanse the skin gently without stripping.
Officine Universelle Buly 1803 Huile De Savon Damask Rose, €45
This body cleansing oil is as luxurious as it looks. Combining the softness of soap with the nourishment of lotion, it balances the romantic scent of Damask rose with grounding notes of vetiver, ginger, and musk.
Augustinus Bader The Body Cleanser, $56
With the brand’s signature TFC8 complex, plus niacinamide, peptides, and ceramides, this cleanser supports the skin barrier while calming visible redness. A skincare-forward formula wrapped in subtle luxury.
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Oat Body Wash, $13.49
A creamy, no-fuss favorite that comforts sensitive and easily irritated skin. Oat is the hero here—helping to cleanse while locking in moisture and soothing inflammation.
Youth To The People Superfood + Niacinamide Body Cleanser, $53
With sulfate-free cleansing agents, antioxidant-rich green tea, and skin-brightening niacinamide, this one leaves skin soft, balanced, and visibly healthy.
Drunk Elephant Kamili Cream Body Cleanser, $24
A rich, velvety cream wash packed with plant oils, amino acids, and panthenol. It cushions dry skin while leaving behind the softest trace of almond—a comfort-first pick for colder months or post-sun skin.
Round Lab Pine Tree Calming Cica Body Cleanser, $24
This K-beauty pick is made for breakout-prone bodies. With pine tree extract, salicylic acid, and centella asiatica, it helps clarify skin while calming redness and irritation. It’s also great for washing off sunscreen post-sun.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Body & Face Wash, $17.9
A gentle powerhouse that pulls double duty as a face and body cleanser. Its creamy texture and skin-barrier-friendly ingredients—like niacinamide, glycerin, shea butter, and thermal water—make it ideal for ultra-dry or reactive skin.
CeraVe Soothing Body Wash, $17.41
A go-to for dry or eczema-prone skin types, this dermatologist-developed formula is rich in ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and urea to deeply hydrate and calm.
Dove Shower Foam with Argan Oil, $19.99
This airy foam delivers rich moisture thanks to nourishing argan oil—and doubles as a protective layer for shaving. A simple yet sensory treat for your skin.
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