Body Essentials

If only Airyday could invent a tube of this pearlescent sunscreen that would never end: it feels like skincare and looks like a luminescent dream. This beautiful formula delivers broad-spectrum protection with a radiant light-reflecting finish that imbues skin with a sophisticated glow. Infused with hyaluronic acid, vegan collagen, vitamins C, E and F, and shea butter, it hydrates, smooths and softens with a fresh cucumber and pear scent that’s pure summer. “It feels moussey and has a beautiful radiant glow, which helps to give the appearance of a more even, radiant finish to your skin. A stellar product,” says Amanda.

We love an easy pump pack in the shower, and this Australian-made cleansing oil feels every bit as luxe as it looks. Reformulated for both face and body, it combines nourishing safflower oil and vitamin E with soothing botanical antioxidants. “This delivers a fantastic cleanse and leaves a beautiful scent and lovely feeling on the skin,” says Dr Yiasemides.

A two-minute treatment with maximum pay-off, these glycolic acid-based pads combine AHAs, BHAs and PHAs to exfoliate, resurface and restore radiance. They work to refine fine lines, minimise pores and boost cell renewal, leaving skin instantly smoother and glowing. Fast acting yet gentle, they can be used day or night to prep skin for optimal absorption of the products that follow. “These pads whisk away dullness, revealing perky, polished, youthful skin,” says Amanda. “I adore this, and I love a quick fix.”

The skin below the chin is one of the first places to reveal ageing, yet often the last to get the care it deserves. This professional-strength neck serum makes it easy to show the area some love, with a cooling roll-on applicator and a potent blend of 10 clinical actives. Powered by the exclusive V8 Peptide Complex, it works to firm, lift and even tone across the neck and jowls. A targeted treatment that takes neck care seriously.

This targeted body serum takes the brilliance of a classic exfoliating acid and adapts it for below-the-neck care, with smart actives including 0.5 per cent salicylic acid, which helps to gently unclog pores, refine texture and reduce congestion in areas like the back, shoulders or chest. The lightweight formula absorbs fast, and the precise nozzle makes application a breeze. Affordable and effective for smooth, clear skin. “It clears pores and congestion, brightens and left my skin feeling super soft and baby smooth,” says Amanda.

Skin a bit rough or bumpy? This is an extremely light, clever multitasker for bodycare that goes beyond surface-level hydration. Powered by lactic acid, malic acid, gluconolactone and urea, this silky renewing serum targets keratosis pilaris, rough patches and dull tone without irritation. The dual-action formula exfoliates while drawing in moisture, leaving skin baby-soft, visibly smoother and more even in texture.

A modern classic for good reason, this lightweight, fragrance-free lotion is everything daily skincare should be: accessible, effective and backed by dermatological science. Formulated with CeraVe’s signature trio of ceramides and hyaluronic acid, it delivers long-lasting hydration while helping to restore the skin’s barrier. Non-greasy, fuss free and suitable for both face and body, it’s a household essential.

Flawless application, nourishing skincare benefits, and that just-back-from-holiday bronze – this tanning mousse brings it all. The velvety, fast-drying formula glides effortlessly onto skin, developing into a natural, streak-free tan within hours. Enriched with a cocktail of skin-loving oils – macadamia, coconut, avocado – plus antioxidants like Kakadu plum and green tea, it hydrates, smooths and protects while providing your most radiant faux glow yet. “This is a really good self-tanning mousse that delivers a beautiful, deep, natural-looking tan,” says Amanda. “It’s excellent for us fair-skinned girls, too.”

This firming lotion won a Prevention Beauty Award last year for its stellar hydrating and smoothing formula, scented with a cross between a piña colada and a tropical holiday. And now it’s had a glow-up with the addition of natural tanning agent, along with antioxidant-rich ingredients like hyaluronic acid, pineapple, coffee seed extract and jojoba. “After just one application, my normally ghostly legs had a subtle sun-kissed hue, and the feel and pineapple scent is addictive,” says Cecily.

Solid skincare is having a moment, and with good reason. This pH-balanced bar cleanser delivers benefits from the first lather, offering an all-over brightening cleanse that’s ideal for dull, uneven skin from top to toe. Formulated with smoothing, cell-renewing actives like retinol, vitamin C and vitamin E, it helps remove dead skin build-up, encourage healthy skin turnover and supports a more even skin tone, leaving you feeling fresh, soft and radiant – no extra steps required.

“This is a simple product but it is genius: a bar of soap (definitely underrated, and lasts for ages) that also delivers a seriously good exfoliation. It’s a scratchy little resurfacing bar that leaves skin feeling incredible smooth, soft and squeaky clean,” says Cecily. “It works incredibly well for smoothing rough skin and keratosis pilaris, helping to reduce ingrown hairs and prepping skin before fake tan application.”

A sugar scrub that routinely trends on TikTok is one thing, but the proof is in the pudding: this indulgent scrub has a beautiful texture, moisturising ingredients and turns shower time into a self-care ritual. Containing sugar crystals to gently buff, along with shea butter and a blend of six natural oils, including hydrating vanilla and antioxidant rich colloidal gold, it nourishes and softens for a silky smooth finish. The rich vanilla bean scent with hints of sandalwood and coconut cream adds to the spa like feeling – exactly what’s required after a busy day.

There’s something about the first hit of this coconut lime scent that instantly transports you. Tropical island? Luxury spa? Both, probably. With a few deep breaths and a gentle buff, this scrub turns your shower into a self-care ritual. Raw sugarcane crystals rich in alpha-hydroxy acids exfoliate dull, dry skin while a cocktail of cold-pressed virgin coconut, dilo, macadamia and sikeci oils delivers deep nourishment and glow. High in omegas and vitamins A, B, C and E, it leaves skin smooth, radiant and deliciously soft, like you’ve just stepped off a flight to Fiji, minus the jet lag.

Ciroa has nailed the art of budget-friendly bodycare. This sweetly scented scrub with sugar and salt crystals smells good enough to eat and has an intriguing texture, making it a sensory experience as much as a skin-smoothing one. Powered by ingredients like brightening raspberry extract (a natural source of vitamin C), antioxidant-rich vanilla, soothing aloe vera and nourishing shea butter and jojoba oil, this scrub leaves skin smooth, soft and radiant.

Fragranced body lotions are such an effortless way to simultaneously care for your skin and weave beautiful scents into your routine, and this one feels especially indulgent. Silky and nourishing, it’s infused with organic aloe vera, apple stem cells, vitamins B5, C and E and sea kelp extract, cocooning skin in the exquisite No.4 Bois de Balincourt fragrance, a creamy sandalwood blend with hints of cedarwood, warm spice and earthy vetiver. The result is skin that feels comforted and cared for, with a delicate trail of scent that lingers softly throughout the day.

Hydration meets firming in this rich, whipped body cream. Infused with collagen, elastin and Brazilian powerhouse ingredients like guarana and açaí, the formula visibly firms and smooths skin while delivering 48 hours of deep hydration. With a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture, it’s a daily essential for anyone seeking supple, toned skin.

A multitasking marvel for the body, this fast-absorbing formula delivers excellent results in a deceptively simple moisturiser. With lactic acid to gently exfoliate and hydrate, and nourishing shea butter to soften and soothe, it’s a standout solution for dry, rough, breakout-prone or ageing skin. It improves texture, boosts radiance and supports healthy skin turnover, making it a go-to for concerns like keratosis pilaris. Ideal for anyone who wants smoother skin.

A luxe treatment infused with the heavenly scent of frangipani and lychee, this body cream nourishes deeply while working to firm, smooth and restore suppleness. Powered by vitamins A, C and E from açaí oil and murumuru butter, plus bioactive acids to brighten and refine, it visibly lifts and evens skin tone while strengthening the barrier. “This cream had me at frangipani (love the smell), but this is some serious stuff, specifically targeting the bits we’re mean to ourselves about: cellulite, stretchmarks and loss of elasticity,” says Amanda. “Pricey but worth it!”

Dry skin doesn’t stand a chance against this advanced body lotion, enriched with squalane, glycerin and protective antioxidants to deeply hydrate, soften and strengthen the skin barrier. The silky, fast-absorbing texture leaves skin smooth and nourished without any greasy residue. “This... is... next-level excellent! I am really impressed,” says Amanda. “Deeply hydrating and nourishing, it’s non-greasy and absorbs easily.”

This super-light lotion disappears into the skin almost instantly, making it a joy to use post-shower or bath. With skin-loving ingredients like apricot seed oil (rich in vitamins A, C and E) and niacinamide, it nourishes, smooths and supports barrier repair. “Love the texture and scent of this lightweight but nourishing body cream that delivers comfort, hydration and glow in one go,” says Cecily.

This is shimmer but sophisticated, in an illuminating oil that strikes the perfect balance between skincare and skin finish, delivering refined radiance without glitter. The nourishing blend of coconut, papaya and cranberry seed oils gives skin a silky soft feel, while vitamins A and E subtly brighten and even tone. It absorbs fast, feels feather-light and the spiced caramel scent is downright addictive. “You’ll sparkle without feeling like a disco ball,” says Amanda. “A soft, golden shimmer that makes every limb look runway-ready.”

“My shower is never without a bottle of this stunning oil, with its silky smooth skin feel and divinely uplifting natural rose scent. Apply on damp skin straight from the shower (love a multitasking hydration step!) and emerge feeling like a million bucks,” says Cecily. It’s a lightweight body oil (good for massage, too) enriched with safflower, macadamia and jojoba oils to deeply nourish, soften and hydrate.

You don’t need a baby bump to bask in the benefits of this radiant body oil, but if you do, your stretching skin will thank you. This luxe, plant-powered formula combines baobab, chia and watermelon oils to deeply nourish, support elasticity and relieve the itch of dry, expanding skin. Lightly scented with pregnancy-safe essential oils and completely nut- and water-free, it absorbs effortlessly and brings a calming ritual to your routine.

This additive-free, gentle body wash is infused with marine collagen and a dreamy blend of native Australian essential oils. Shea and coconut butters hydrate deeply, while eucalyptus, neroli and lemon myrtle awaken the senses. No nasties, just nourishing, natural care for soft, supple, beautifully scented skin.

Dermatologist-developed and delightfully fuss free, this clever cleanser gently removes dirt and sweat, no water required. Ideal for sensitive or post-treatment skin, it hydrates as it cleanses, with zero perfumes, sulphates or irritation. A go-to for travel, mobility challenges or simply those ‘can’t even’ days. Gentle, effective and seriously handy, it refreshes and hydrates without irritation. One of those quiet achievers every household should have on hand.

This hydrating, budget-friendly body wash feels far more luxe than its price tag suggests. Enriched with sweet almond oil to soften and condition, and infused with warm, comforting vanilla, it gently lathers into a creamy wash that leaves skin smooth, nourished and lightly scented. “This is super hydrating, cleanses beautifully and has a nice creamy luxe feel,” says Dr Yiasemides. “I really like this moisturising body wash,” adds Amanda. “I love anything with vanilla in the fragrance. It’s really lovely – I’m a bit addicted.”

This citrus-scented cream is proof that great bodycare doesn’t need a luxury price tag. It hydrates, nourishes and revives dry skin with barrier-loving shea butter, ginger root and vitamin C. Lightweight but effective, it sinks in fast, leaving skin soft, radiant and subtly zesty. “It’s nice to see an ingredient in a body cream that has proven antioxidant, anti-pigmentation effects – which is especially good for the chest, arms and legs, and all those sun-exposed areas,” says Dr Yiasemides. “It smells and feels beautiful, too.” 

The bodycare revolution is truly on its way as ingredients previously reserved for the skin above your chin make their way into products designed to serve the rest of you. This targeted body treatment is the perfect example, containing encapsulated retinal to help firm and smooth, making a visual difference to stretchmarks and crepeyness by leaving skin feeling satisfyingly plump. It’s a rich, supportive cream that absorbs without stickiness, ensuring you truly give your body the care it deserves. “Fabulous to see a product that is designed for the body that contains retinoids,” says Dr Yiasemides.

This is the kind of product you want in the bathroom cabinet at all times. “It’s a multitasking skin soother that helps accelerate healing for everything from sunburn, scrapes and post-laser treatments to tattoos, shaving irritation and scarring,” says Cecily. Suitable for the whole family (including kids) and loaded with skin-repairing actives to calm, protect and promote recovery, it’s affordably priced for a formula this effective.

Luxury deodorant is a serious beauty category now and it’s easy to see why: encompassing efficacy, elevated packaging, sensorial textures and fragrances that rival high-end eau de parfums. This elegant offering delivers on all fronts. Infused with cedarwood and sandalwood accord, a spicy cinnamon nutmeg complex and notes of earthy vetiver, this aluminium- and baking soda-free formula neutralises odour, pampers skin and leaves a scent trail that fuses fine fragrance with functional care. “One word: obsessed,” says Amanda. “This is my all-time favourite fragrance and to have it under my armpits, it’s a dream. Sophisticated, subtle and oh- so classy!”

This fragrant, foamy beauty blurs the boundaries between functional product and nourishing skincare. Sure, it provides the perfect slip for a razor to glide over your skin, but it also contains a hefty line-up of moisturisers and antioxidants, including aloe vera, sunflower seed oil, glycerin and vitamin E, brought together with good-enough-to-eat fragrance. “This provides a nice non-irritating, non-stripping film across the skin in order to have a smooth shave,” says Dr Yiasemides.