The smooth, taut skin on our arms and legs will change with enough time (and not to mention sun damage), but there’s good news: The best body lotions for mature skin can help minimize the look of lax, crepey skin when it appears, or even slow down its arrival if you’re taking early precautions. (Look at you, being proactive!) These nourishing formulas, typically infused with active ingredients like wrinkle-reducing retinol, firming peptides, and exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acids, can be game-changing additions to your body-care routine to target existing fine lines and prevent future sagging. Plus, as with any body lotion, you can expect the conditioning and skin-softening properties of your average cream—just with the extra benefits of ingredients that refine texture and tone.

Below, scroll ahead to find the best body lotions, creams, and balms that board-certified dermatologists say help minimize crepiness, fine lines, and age spots.

Our Top Picks

Best Overall: La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream

Why it’s worth it: Skinimalism is in, and La Roche-Posay’s Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizer is perfect for whittling down your skin-care regimen. Formulated for dry skin types, this hydrating cream smooths your roughest parts while being light and fast-absorbing enough for your face. On top of its lightweight texture, this moisturizing body lotion is fragrance-free, which bodes well for sensitive skin. “Lipikar has both moisturizers that help replenish the natural moisturizers that lessen with age and niacinamide that helps with discoloration and redness,” says Stephanie Saxton-Daniels, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Westlake Dermatology in Dallas. A soothing blend of shea butter, prebiotic-rich thermal water, and glycerin plumps skin and minimizes the look of fine lines while niacinamide brightens and evens tone. Since this formula doesn’t contain harsh actives, you can apply it day and night for ’round-the-clock conditioning benefits.

Best with Retinol: Nécessaire The Body Retinol

Why it’s worth it: As its name suggests, Nécessaire’s The Body Retinol contains retinol, but there’s much more to this derm-loved formula. “Formulated with 0.1% retinol along with AHAs, peptides, vitamin C, and glycerin, this comprehensive body cream is one of my favorites,” says Azadeh Shirazi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in La Jolla, CA. “It boosts skin hydration and laxity, minimizes crepiness, and its fast-absorbing formula doesn’t feel sticky.” Since this potent serum contains multiple active ingredients, Dr. Shiraki notes that it’s best used at night, starting with weekly applications and gradually increasing to every other night.

The Body Retinol contains rosewater to offset retinol’s notoriously pungent scent, but if you prefer fragrance-free formulations, Brendan Camp, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, recommends trying The Body Lotion. “Formulated with peptides to encourage collagen production, niacinamide to soothe skin, and oils rich in antioxidants like vitamins C and E, this fragrance-free body lotion moisturizes, firms, and strengthens skin,” he says.

Best for Crepey Skin: Alastin TransForm Body Treatment

Why it’s worth it: If you’re targeting the look of sagging skin, Kellie Reed, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Austin, suggests adding the Alastin TransForm Body Treatment to your routine. “It is a peptide-based moisturizer that helps skin appear more firm and toned,” she says. Its key ingredient, peptides, are amino acid chains that support collagen production and preserve your skin’s elasticity. The brand’s peptides-based TriHex technology clears out old collagen and elastin, making way for brand-new, stronger fibers. Along with peptides, this silky serum-like treatment is enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-rich dill extract to smooth skin texture.

Best for Uneven Texture: Glytone Exfoliating Body Lotion

Why it’s worth it: Glytone Exfoliating Body Lotion is a targeted treatment for anyone dealing with rough texture, bumps, or uneven tone. Packed with 17.5% glycolic acid—well above the typical 10–15% you’ll find in most over-the-counter body lotions—it powerfully exfoliates to sweep away dead skin cells, clear clogged pores, and smooth rough patches, revealing softer, more radiant-looking skin. “It’s perfect for acne-prone skin [due to hormonal changes] or those trying to minimize the look of keratosis pilaris (KP),” James Y. Wang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Los Angeles, previously told Allure. If you’re new to stronger acids, nourishing vitamin E helps keep things smooth and protected, making it easy to work into your daily routine once your skin has acclimated.

Best for Sensitive Skin: Replenix Retinol Smooth + Tighten Body Lotion

Why it’s worth it: Replenix Retinol Smooth + Tighten Body Lotion delivers the powerful results of retinol in a formula gentle enough for sensitive or redness-prone skin. It features all-trans-retinol, a highly researched form of vitamin A that’s “encapsulated for gradual release, to minimize irritation while it brightens and firms crepey skin,” Gary Goldenberg, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, previously told Allure. To balance the potency, the fragrance-free formula is paired with calming edelweiss flower extract and antioxidant-rich green tea for added soothing and protection. Those with crepey skin or uneven texture will notice how it firms, smooths, and restores softness over time.

Best for Firming: Murad Resurgence Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment

Why it’s worth it: Murad’s Resurgence Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment features retinaldehyde (a.k.a. retinal), a stronger form of retinol. “Both retinal and retinol are vitamin A derivatives. However, retinal is one step closer to becoming retinoic acid, which is the active form that binds to receptors in your skin to stimulate collagen production and skin cell turnover,” Asmi Berry, DO, a board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles, California, previously told Allure. That’s why retinal often works faster and more effectively than even the strongest retinol creams. Ideal for areas that tend to lose firmness—such as the arms, knees, and décolletage—it combines potent actives with nourishing moisturizers, including shea butter and squalane.

Best for Itchy Skin: Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm

Why it’s worth it: If your skin is dry, sensitive, or easily irritated (or all of the above), Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm delivers instant relief. Its fragrance-free, ceramide-based formula calms discomfort, deeply hydrates, and strengthens the skin barrier. “Despite its rich texture, it absorbs very well without leaving behind a greasy layer. I’ve personally used this through several New York winters on my own eczema-prone skin and find it unmatched for severe dryness. Many of my patients with atopic dermatitis report that this is the only product that prevents their seasonal flares when used consistently,” Pooja Rambhia, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, previously told Allure. For a lighter texture, try Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra, which is even gentle enough for babies.

Best for Eczema-Prone Skin: Skinfix Lipid-Boost Body Cream

Why it’s worth it: Skinfix’s Lipid-Boost Body Cream has such a creamy, cushiony formula that provides sweet moisturizing relief to our driest skin without feeling greasy, which is why this dense body cream won an Allure Best of Beauty Award back in 2018. To this day, both our editors and Dr. Camp are still fans of this cream for its intensive approach to moisturizing, which is powered by a blend of shea butter, ceramides, and oils derived from moringa, sweet almond, grapeseed, and jojoba. “These ingredients, along with moisture-retaining colloidal oatmeal, help heal and restore the integrity of the skin barrier,” says Dr. Camp. “A healthy skin barrier is essential for skin that is hydrated, firm, and plump.”

Best Lightweight: Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment

Why it’s worth it: Dr. Camp is also a fan of Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment for its star ingredient, retinol, which is featured in a fast-drying, non-greasy formula. “Retinol is included in this body treatment, along with antioxidants like vitamin C and moisturizing ingredients like evening primrose and grapeseed oils to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and eliminate dry skin,” he says. Though it’s packed with nourishing skin-care ingredients, its texture is light and absorbs quickly, so it won’t cause your pajamas to stick to your body as you sleep (since this contains retinol, only use it at night, by the way).

Best Balm: Osea Body Balm

Why it’s worth it: Most of Osea’s formulations, including the Body Balm, include a key superstar ingredient: seaweed extract. This particular ingredient contains a slew of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals essential for plump, supple skin. This body moisturizer is technically a balm, but the conditioning formula has the texture of a dense lotion that is surprisingly quick to absorb into the skin. Though it’s lighter in texture than other balms, its heavy-hitting conditioning benefits are powered by a mix of passion fruit seed, coconut, and safflower seed oils. “I like how this balm utilizes alaria esculenta seaweed to improve the appearance of skin elasticity and firm the look of skin,” says Dr. Reed.

Best Tightening: StriVectin Crepe Control Tightening Body Cream

Why it’s worth it: StriVectin’s Crepe Control Tightening Body Cream provides “tightening to the crepiness and sagging seen on the skin,” according to Purvisha Patel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Memphis. She says the Crepe Control body cream won’t instantly provide noticeable results, but, with consistent use, its cocktail of antioxidant-rich jojoba seed extract, anti-inflammatory turmeric root extract, and conditioning shea, murumuru, and capuaçu butter blend will significantly improve the look of sagging skin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which signs of skin aging appear on the body?

As we all know, aging is a wonderfully natural process that affects every part of our bodies, including our largest organ, the skin. But before we get into treatments, it’s important to understand what’s happening inside your body.

As you mature, your skin’s once-supple texture becomes more lax due to the loss of collagen, according to Dr. Shirazi. Collagen is the main protein that acts as the support beam for your body’s connective tissues, including your skin, and as you age, your body’s natural supply depletes. This depletion leads to the formation of wrinkles, crepiness, and skin sagging. “Crepey or loose skin, particularly on the abdomen, upper arms, back of the hands, and thighs, known as skin laxity, becomes more pronounced with age,” explains Dr. Shirazi. She also notes that the loss of collagen around blood vessels, particularly in areas with lots of movement, like the backs of your hands, can increase bruising without noticeable trauma to the skin. “This is common on the hands and back of arms, known as actinic purpura,” she adds.

Hands down, the most important product for healthier, clearer, and radiant skin is one of the best face sunscreens, which you must wear every day, rain or shine. Despite limited sunscreen innovations in the US, we promise you there’s a lightweight, comfortable-to-wear, pilling-free, and cast-free (for chemical sunscreens, specifically) formula on the market that you’ll actually enjoy slathering on. And, of course, they all have broad-spectrum protection of SPF 30 or higher, as per dermatologist guidelines.

In true Allure fashion, we’re spilling everything you need to know about our team’s favorite face sunscreens—many backed by board-certified dermatologists, to boot. These formulas glide on like a dream, never disrupt makeup, and above all else, help prevent sunburns, hyperpigmentation, and skin cancer with proper usage.

Our Top Face Sunscreens

• Best Overall Mineral: Dr. Loretta Universal Glow Daily Defense Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 40, $60
• Best Overall Chemical: Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50, $36
• Best for Sensitive Skin: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen, $40
• Best for Mature Skin: SkinCeuticals Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50, $54
• Best for Dry Skin: Kate Somerville Hydrakate Illuminating Sunscreen SPF 50+ Drops, $46
• Best for Oily Skin: Isdin Eryfotona Actinica Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, $78
• Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40, $38
• Best Redness-Neutralizing: EltaMD UV Skin Recovery SPF 50 Sunscreen, $52
• Best Korean: Then I Met You Light Essence Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++, $36
• Best Tinted: Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, $48
• Best Glowy: Supergoop Glowscreen SPF 40, $38

Best Overall Mineral: Dr. Loretta Universal Glow Daily Defense Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 40

Why we love it: Think of your typical mineral sunscreen, and then think of something 10 times better. Don’t strain yourself because it’s right here: Dr. Loretta Universal Glow Daily Defense Mineral Sunscreen Fluid. This zinc-oxide-based, peachy-pink formula is as elegant as they come, blending in in mere seconds and leaving your skin looking like you woke up naturally glowy. Ingredients-wise, lipochroman (a next-level antioxidant) and ectoin hydrate and protect skin against environmental aggressors (that can lead to fine lines, dark spots, the works). Even if you don’t consider yourself a mineral sunscreen fan, this formula might convince you otherwise.

Best Overall Chemical: Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50

Why we love it: Has the Aussie sunscreen takeover officially commenced? While Ultra Violette isn’t the first Australian brand to arrive stateside, it has made the biggest splash in recent years. Debuting at Sephora, this brand has quickly rounded up fans amongst the Allure staff for its advanced yet easy-to-wear sunscreens. Our top pick goes to the Supreme Screen SPF 50, which uses a blend of chemical UV filters (four, in fact) to protect skin, while plant-based pentavitin (a powerful humectant) and squalane attract moisture while also preventing moisture loss. The result? Healthy, glowing skin. Bonus: It smells slightly citrusy and has primer-like grip abilities if you apply makeup afterwards.

Best for Sensitive Skin: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50

Why we love it: La Roche-Posay knows a thing or two about formulating with sensitive skin in mind. After all, its claim-to-fame ingredient, thermal spring water sourced from La Roche-Posay in France (yes, it’s an actual place!), is rich in antioxidants and instantly soothes skin. The Best of Beauty-winning Anthelios Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50 bottles thermal spring water with barrier-strengthening vitamin E and two mineral UV filters to provide impeccable sun protection that helps prevent moisture loss and won’t upset your reactive skin. Shari Marchbein, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, counts herself as a fan, adding, “It has a subtle mattifying effect that’s perfect to wear under makeup.” And as with any excellent sunscreen, she says it sinks in so fast you barely feel like you’re wearing anything.

Best for Mature Skin: SkinCeuticals Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50

Why we love it: SkinCeuticals has some of the best skin-care products in the game, full stop, especially for mature skin and post-procedure skin. The brand’s sunscreen lineup has slowly (and intentionally) grown over the years, and its latest member is Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50. Since it’s a hybrid formula (meaning it has both chemical and mineral UV filters), it’s ideal for someone who has sensitive skin but wants to branch out into chemical sunscreens—extra thanks to skin-soothing and redness-minimizing ingredients like bisabolol (an oil extracted from chamomile) and palmitoyl tripeptide-8. And when we’re talking redness, we also mean post-breakout discoloration and sensitivity, so acne-prone friends, do not fret. In short, think of Clear Daily as a product with the lightweight feel, minimal cast, and elegance of a chemical sunscreen without the irritation that’s commonly associated with them.

Best for Dry Skin: Kate Somerville HydraKate Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops

Why we love it: If supremely lightweight formulas are your vibe, we recommend giving Kate Somerville’s Best of Beauty-winning HydraKate Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops a try. Despite its watery consistency, this mineral sunscreen doesn’t skimp on hydration. Ectoin, one of the star ingredients, is “a natural moisture binder that’s great for smoothing rough and scaly skin, can reduce inflammation, and works for lines and wrinkles [by providing] long-term hydration,” Aanand Geria, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New Jersey, previously explained. In layman’s terms, this sunscreen has your skin’s best interests in mind and acts like a superboosted moisturizer—hold the heaviness of a cream.

As for the UV protection, that’s credited to 24.5% non-nano zinc oxide. The “non-nano” means the particles are larger than regular zinc oxide, so they even more readily sit on the surface of your skin, avoiding any penetration. The real magic is that these particles are paired with sheer mineral-based pigments that neutralize discoloration and leave you with a cast-free finish, as our editor-in-chief attests.

Best for Oily Skin: Isdin Eryfotona Actinica Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Why we love it: If you haven’t heard of Isdin by now, where have you been? This dermatologist-beloved Spanish brand has been pulling out all of the research stops around photoaging since 1975. Consider the Eryfotona Actinica Ageless Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 your go-to, no-nonsense mineral formula that protects your skin with zinc oxide, repairs damaged skin with DNA Repairsomes (a.k.a. plankton-derived enzymes), and prevents early signs of aging with a strong-willed lineup of antioxidants such as peptide Q10 and vitamin E. Anyone who prefers a matte finish will be drawn towards this one, but, according to Brooklyn-based board-certified dermatologist Viktoryia Kazlouskaya, MD, people with oily skin are the ideal candidates. The peach tint also helps counteract any white cast from the zinc oxide, which always earns a resounding “YES” from us.

Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++

Why we love it: Since 2015, Supergoop Unseen has stunned users with its completely transparent gel formula that melts into skin without a trace and its strong makeup-gripping powers. It’s weightless, scentless, and suits all skin tones. Hear that, acne-prone skin? Unseen doesn’t clog your pores or exacerbate existing breakouts, leaving behind a natural finish that looks very much like your skin before you applied it. The original formula had a strong SPF 40 but has since been improved to SPF 50. If you’re wearing makeup on top of Unseen, the brand recommends waiting at least 30 seconds.

P.S. Unseen has since expanded into a body sunscreen (which won a 2024 Best of Beauty Award) and mineral sunscreen, which, albeit, isn’t totally clear like its siblings. (Zinc oxide comes in a white powder, so no FDA-approved mineral sunscreens can be formulated as clear.)

Best Redness-Neutralizing: EltaMD UV Skin Recovery SPF 50 Sunscreen

Why we love it: EltaMD has an extensive lineup of dermatologist-beloved sunscreens that we also wholeheartedly back, but for sensitized skin that’s been put through the wringer (ahem, a little too much fun in the sun), we can’t recommend EltaMD’s

borrowed copy: That green pigment comes from centella asiatica (cica), a skin-care staple that counteracts redness and soothes irritation. This mineral sunscreen is also packed with ceramides and amino acids to strengthen the skin barrier and provide deep hydration. “The EltaMD UV Skin Recovery worked well with all of them and didn’t pill throughout the day,” said former digital deputy beauty editor Sophia Panych. “I’m in my late 30s, have combination skin, and live in a city with very hard water that dries you out from head to toe.” Panych also swears by the sunscreen’s glowy, dewy finish, something she hadn’t yet found in the world of mineral SPFs.

Best Korean: Then I Met You Light Essence Sunscreen SPF 50

Why we love it: Put the words “essence” and “sunscreen” into one product name, and we’ll be expecting serious hydration. Luckily, Then I Met You’s Light Essence Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ meets our expectations, and then some. This Korean sunscreen has some of the usual suspects like hyaluronic acid and ceramides, but it also has one of TIMY’s signature ingredients: galactomyces ferment filtrate. Quick lesson: GFF is a derivative of fermented sake that has ample benefits, including minimizing the look of pores, blackheads, and sebum, and boosting your skin’s brightness levels. Bottle all of that goodness with chemical UV filters, and you’ve got yourself a very elegant, nourishing, and cast-free formula. P.S. Because this formula is so hydrating and glow-inducing, if you have oily or combo skin, you don’t necessarily need a moisturizer prior. A little time saved, a little win for us.

Best Tinted: Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

Why we love it: Ilia’s Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 is so dependable, you’ll want one in the regular, summer, and winter shades. Good thing it comes in 30 (count ‘em!) shades. True to its name, this skin tint feels akin to a serum and is infused with serum-like ingredients, such as squalane, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid for an absolutely radiant, glowing finish. “This feels like skin care and looks like skin care, but with good coverage,” says Kirin Bhatty, a bi-coastal celebrity makeup artist. “I love how glowy this formula is, and I feel like it’s good for my skin. The shade range is also so beautiful.” (Your shade will look lighter at first, but it dries down to its true tone in 30 to 60 seconds.)

Best Glowy: Supergoop Glowscreen SPF 40

Why we love it: She’s an icon, and she is the moment. Our editors have been fans of Supergoop Glowscreen since the beginning, even bestowing a Best of Beauty Award in 2020, the very year it launched. (Now that’s amore.) If you’ve ever wanted your skin to look like golden hour, no matter what time of day, this formula does just that—and, as a matter of fact, one of the shades is named Golden Hour. In addition to being packed with nourishing goodness, like hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and cocoa peptides, it leaves a sheer veil of shimmery tint—ranging from a pearly champagne to deep bronze—that may prompt you to skip your usual base routine. But, as our editors attest, it looks just as good paired with makeup as it does worn alone. Your skin will look radiant and healthy either way, and that’s the biggest takeaway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does sunscreen work?

As beauty journalists, at least one person on our staff chats with a dermatologist on a near-daily basis, and nearly every single one praises the importance of wearing a proper broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF rating of, at the very least, 30. Wearing one daily (and reapplying every two hours) protects your skin from harmful, damage-causing UVA and UVB rays. As a refresher, too much exposure to the sun’s rays can result in long-lasting damage, leading to concerns like sun spots, skin sagging, fine lines and wrinkles, and so on. (UVA rays, for good measure, penetrate more deeply than UVB rays and can potentially lead to more aggressive skin cancers, including melanomas.)

As a reminder in regards to efficacy, let’s talk SPF, short for sun protection factor. SPF 30 guards against 97% of UVB rays, and SPF 50 is about 98%, and so forth. (SPF 15 only protects against 93%, which is why most dermatologists—and the Allure team—recommend at least 30.) The evidence is crystal-clear, so do yourself a favor, slather up, and consistently reapply facial sunscreen every few hours to minimize the effects of sun exposure—which, at its worst, can culminate in a skin cancer diagnosis.

What’s the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens?

Sure, there are thousands of SPF products to sift through, but finding the right sunscreen for your skin tone and type can be tricky. Like any other skin-care product, personal preferences run the gamut. Those with sensitive skin may prefer mineral or physical sunscreens, which are formulated with zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide and “reflect ultraviolet rays off of them before the rays penetrate skin cells,” as Loretta Ciraldo, MD, a Miami-based board-certified dermatologist, previously explained.

On the other hand, those who prefer their SPF to feel more like a lightweight serum or moisturizer (that’s also more likely to induce zero white or gray cast) will turn to chemical sunscreens, which “use chemicals that absorb damaging UV rays and convert them to non-damaging heat,” says Sejal Shah, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist. Heads up: Common chemical UV filters include avobenzone, homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate, and ensulizole. Oxybenzone and octinoxate are two other chemical filters that are banned in Hawaii, and therefore many companies have followed suit to keep them out of their ingredient lists.

Meet the experts

• Kavita Mariwalla, MD, a West Islip, New York-based board-certified dermatologist
• Caroline Robinson, MD, a Chicago-based board-certified dermatologist
• Mona Gohara, MD, a Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologist
• Sejal Shah, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist
• Aanand Geria, MD, a New Jersey-based board-certified dermatologist
• Shari Marchbein, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist based in New York City
• Viktoryia Kazlouskaya, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist

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