Body Shop Coconut Body Butter

There is not one speck of this product left in the jar. I used every last bit! It's a thicker body butter, which makes it great for cold dry weather. There is no greasiness, and there is something immensely satisfying about smelling like coconut when it's snowing outside!
Retail: $10-$20
Rating: 5 lipsticks

Body Shop Monoi Moisture Balm

Imagine a cream that feels like butter, minus the greasiness. Add a fabulous tropical fragrance. Feel hydrated over every pore. Repeat.
Retail: $24.00
Rating: 5 lipsticks

Aveeno Positively Smooth Moisturizing Lotion

This is an odd lotion. it is meant to make leg hair finer and grow more slowly. It did moisturize, and it did make my hair grow in finer and more sparsely, but it also made my skin peel.

Retail: $7.99

Rating: 1 lipstick

Body Shop Monoi Miracle Oil

Miracle Oil indeed! I think I used this product in every possible way-as a bath oil which was heavenly, as a body moisturizer-very hydrating and smells wonderful, and as a styling product-just one drop for beautiful shine!

Retail: $17.00

Rating: 5 lipsticks

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion

I have to say, I didn't care for this as much as the other Palmer's products I've used. It does a fine job at moisturizing, but I find the cocoa butter scent overwhelming. Retail: $4.75
Rating: 2 lipsticks

Body Shop Peach Body Lotion

I'm glad I got this one at half-price. It smells pretty, but the lotion is more slippery than moisturizing. Pass!
Rating: 1 lipstick
Retail: $4.00 On Sale!

Palmer's Shea Butter Formula Concentrated Cream

I'm so glad I discovered Palmer's! This cream is excellent for extra dry parts-elbows ankles, knees.It is a a thick hydrating cream without greasiness. I think I'll be using it a lot this winter!
Retail: $4.10
Rating: 5 lipsticks

Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Leg Gel

This gel is used to soothe tired and achy legs and feet. It does a good job, it is cooling and refreshing. On hot days, I even used it on my arms.

However, it does have a high alcohol content, and so is drying to the skin. For my money, I would rather the cooling of the peppermint foot lotion. And before you ask, no, this is not appropriate to be used on a sunburn...unless you're into pain.
Retail: $12
Rating: 3 lipsticks

Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning Oil Original Moisturizing

Repeat after me: there is no such thing as a safe tan (unless it's sunless). So, disregard the instructions on the bottle: "to be used by those with a good tan." This has no sun protection at all!

Okay, now that we've gone over that, this oil does smell heavenly. That old fashioned coconutty tan beach smell. There is no reason why one can't use it as a moisturizing body oil-just use SPF when you are exposed to the sun.

Retail: $7.64 On Sale!

Rating: as a sun product- 0 lipsticks

as a body oil-4 lipsticks

Palmer's Olive Butter Formula Lotion

This is a good summer lotion-deeply hydrating, yet lightweight. The fragrance reminds me of lotion from my childhood. A winner!

Retail: $4.76 On Sale

Rating: 5 lipsticks

Clarins Energizing Hydra-Wear Express Body Lotion

This is a great lotion for summer. it gives a moderate amount of moisture, and feels cool and refreshing on the skin. I imagine it would feel great after a day in the sun. It's not what you want for intense, deep hydration, but for a cool, lightweight, quickly absorbing lotion, it's a winner!
Retail: $36.50
Rating: 4 lipsticks

Eucerin Daily Replenishing Lotion

This is another lightweight body lotion. However, I did not feel the same level of hydration as I've felt with other products.
Retail: $6.65 On Sale!
Rating: 2 lipsticks

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Proof that fancy is not always better. This lotion offers superior moisturization that lasts and lasts. It absorbs quickly, is non-greasy, and really does keep your skin soft for 24 hours. The active ingredient is dimethicone, which is listed on the bottle as a skin protectant. I was pretty sure I could guess what this was, but I did some research to be sure. Dimethicone is a silicone, and works by coating the skin and creating a barrier. What this means? This lotion not only moisturizes, but it seals that moisture in. No wonder it works so well!

Retail: $10.00

Rating: 5 lipsticks

Jergens Soft Shimmer Skin Radiance Moisturizer

I always get excited about products with shimmer in them, but I must say I was diappointed. This lotion does offer a subtle shimmery glow, but why can't the lotion be soft too? It did not deliver the mosturization I expected. The verdict: good for a cosmetic application of shimmer, but don't expect softer skin with it too.

Retail: $5.99 On Sale

Rating: 2 lipsticks

Vitabath Moisturizing Bath & Body Oil Plus for Dry Skin

This is an oil that doesn't so much moisturize as sit on top of the skin. The fragrance is no winner either.

Retail: $2.39 On Sale

Rating: 0 lipsticks

Jaqua Pink Champagne Hand Creme

I liked this hand creme so much more than I expected too! It is a great moisturizer-hydrating and absorbs without greasiness. It doesn't smell like champagne to me, but it does smell like a fruit stand.

Retail: $8

Rating: 4 lipsticks

Davies Gate Sea Grass Hydrating Body Lotion

I have to admit-I am a sucker for anything with the words "beach," "ocean" or "sea" in the name. This lotion is no exception. Now, I don't exactly know what Sea Grass really smells like, but this is a light, clean floral fragrance.

It's not just for show, though-this lotion really does hydrate, and the effect is long lasting. Twenty-four hours after using it, my hands still feel soft. My only complaint? Smelling it did not transport me to my happy seaside place.

Retail: $18

Rating: 4 lipsticks

Jergens Shea Butter Skin Enriching Moisturizer

This is a great body mositurizer! It is deeply hydtrating. leaves no residue and it easy on the wallet. If you have problems with ashiness, this should work very well for you.

Retail: $6.99 On Sale

Rating: 5 lipsticks

Bath and Body Works Body Lotion Wild Honeysuckle

What can be said about Bath and Body Works lotion that hasn't been said before? It's a good basic body lotion, so it's really all about the fragrance. Wild Honeysuckle is nice-softly scented like childhood summers.

Retail: Seemingly now only available in the gift set, $17

Rating: 3 Lipsticks

Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion

Heavenly! This lotion is cooling and moisturizing and smells just like a candy cane. It is great after a long day on your feet, or after a hot day on or off 'em. Feel free to spread the lotion all the way up your legs. It feels great if you're sore!

Retail: $8-$24

Rating: 4 lipsticks