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Can anyone recommend a non sticky body lotion?

(48 Posts)
MollyNew Tue 21-Jul-26 20:21:31

I need to use a body moisturiser on my arms and legs but I hate the feeling of sticky, heavy creams. I've tried some of the firming lotions for "mature" skin but they don't seem to moisturise at all. The only one I like using is Clarins but that's quite pricey to use every day. Any recommendations for a reasonably priced, pleasant textured body lotion?

tinaf1 Sat 08-Aug-26 15:08:34

I use Tesco’s own brand comes in two makes coconut and aloe vera but hasn’t got lingering smell
It’s not greasy very affordable have used it for years my shins bleed if it really cold and I find if I use this daily it works .

JenniferEccles Sat 08-Aug-26 13:39:20

MollyNew you are going to be completely confused with all these recommendations!

Grandma70s Sat 08-Aug-26 13:05:39

Vaseline Advanced Repait lotion - not glamorous but very good.

JenniferEccles Sat 08-Aug-26 12:50:14

Nivea body lotion Express Hydration.
5 in 1.

It’s great. Definitely not greasy but my skin feels lovely. A little seems to go a long way.
I got it from Boots. It wasn’t expensive.

MollyNew Mon 03-Aug-26 13:27:24

Thank you all for your replies and suggestions. I bought E45 Daily lotion a few days ago as it was on a Nectar price at Sainsburys. So far so good. I wouldn't have thought about buying this brand so I'm glad I asked your opinions. smile

Greyduster Fri 24-Jul-26 07:33:48

Another shout for E45.

Juliepat Fri 24-Jul-26 07:19:01

My advice is, shower or bathe with cooler water and less often. Use milder products to wash with too. Then your skin shouldn't be so dry in the first place.

Skynnylynny Thu 23-Jul-26 22:07:36

Aveeno.

Barbadosbelle Thu 23-Jul-26 20:18:11

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E45 Moisturising Body Lotion
£10:50 in Tesco for a large 500ml pump.

Not too thick so easy to apply and the pump lasts months (using on legs twice a day).

Used it for decades.
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Witzend Thu 23-Jul-26 20:10:26

Until recently I only ever saw it in French supermarkets, but a light, non-sticky, non-greasy body moisturiser that comes in tubs, is now apparently available in Tesco.
It’s called Mixa, and I think is of Spanish origin.

At any rate, I find it v good after a shower. I have to use something every time, or my arms and legs start to resemble a prehistoric scaly lizard.

Dizzyribs Thu 23-Jul-26 20:04:19

I’ve tried loads of expensive stuff and never found anything that worked for me. I gave up and bought Superdrug’s own cherry blossom moisturiser in a tub as a stop gap. I love it. It’s light, sinks in easily, lightly fragranced and cheap! Normally £6 but I have never paid that much because it’s often on offer especially if you have their loyalty “beauty card”. www.superdrug.com/skin/body-care/body-creams/superdrug-extracts-cherry-blossom-body-cream-475ml/p/821084

Jenthehen Thu 23-Jul-26 19:52:22

Aqueous cream is more a soap substitute rather than moisturiser.

Alie2Oxon Thu 23-Jul-26 19:22:32

I have Vaseline skin lotion... it dries and isn't sticky, I hate being sticky. And in these hot nights - it's cooling.

Grannyme6 Thu 23-Jul-26 16:30:12

I’m a fan of Superdrug Body Butter with Vitamin E, non-greasy and absorbs readily. Don’t be put off by the name! Inexpensive at about £6.99, buy 2 with the second at half price.
Highly recommend.

MT62 Thu 23-Jul-26 16:25:28

Cerave for dry, itchy skin.

Mojack26 Thu 23-Jul-26 16:13:28

Aveena is good

Rumbabba Thu 23-Jul-26 15:34:52

Johnson’s Baby Comfort Touch lotion beats all the expensive ones hands down. I know it’s for babies, but it’s one of the best moisturisers on the market…and that’s coming from someone who suffers with very dry skin!

knspol Thu 23-Jul-26 14:47:09

Ilovecheese

E 45 lotion. Soon soakes in, doesn't smell and is reasonably priced.

E45 cream is better!

EmilyHarburn Thu 23-Jul-26 14:29:40

Lotions are lighter than creams. I buy Cetraben.

MaggsMcG Thu 23-Jul-26 14:23:46

I like Sanctuary original in the orange tub that's not sticky I don't like sticky body lotion either. I've also got Vaseline Intensive Care advanced repair and that's not sticky either.

sankev Thu 23-Jul-26 14:08:24

Sorry should have said without!!!

sankev Thu 23-Jul-26 14:07:43

I use Nivea Q10 as many others do and find it very good. I also use it on slightly damp skin mostly. It’s fragrance free, moisturises well with leaving the sticky skin others do. Also reasonably priced.

cc Thu 23-Jul-26 14:06:53

I use Aveeno Skin Relief which is for very dry skin. My skin is very dry so I rarely have a problem with lotions being sticky, but others may find that with this product.
I also like Nivea Q10, there are several different versions and I simply buy whichever one is on offer - though I don't like the one with Argan oil as it seems more greasy than moisturising on my skin.

Skye17 Thu 23-Jul-26 13:57:24

Zerobase. It moisturises and absorbs well.

grandMattie Thu 23-Jul-26 13:46:44

Aqueous cream at £5 for a large pot is brilliant. And odourless!