Why it’s worth it: When the goal of your shower is moisture, moisture, and more moisture, Olay’s Intensely Hydrating Body Wash goes all in. Its Hyaluronic Serum Complex pairs two classic humectants—hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which attract and hold onto water in the upper layers of skin—with niacinamide to strengthen the moisture barrier and lipids that slow water loss. Despite the rich, satisfying lather, these ingredients balance cleansing with plenty of hydration, helping skin feel soft and comfortable even after you’ve toweled off.
Tester feedback from Shipin
“Sorry to my former faves, but this body wash has relegated all other body washes to the corner of my shower. Two pumps are all I need to get a super rich, bubbly lather, and it instantly fills my bathroom with a very classic ‘Olay scent’ (I find it a little hard to describe beyond just a clean and comforting floral, but it’s lovely as ever). While you can absolutely use it on its own, I pair it with an in-shower washcloth to get a good suds going. The best thing about it is that it leaves my skin so soft and smooth that I almost feel like I’ve already put on lotion when I step out of the shower. I’m perpetually dry, so for me to walk out not feeling tight after a hot shower, is all thanks to this body wash. One thing: The formula isn’t a gel and can be a little slippery when you pump it out, so you do have to start working it into your skin pretty quickly. Otherwise (especially under an overhead shower), some of it can rinse away before you really get going.” –Shipin, senior commerce director
- Key ingredients: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, lipids
- Fragrance-free: no
Glow Getter: Olay Super Body Oil
Allure commerce editorial assistant Hailey Roy applying the Olay Super Body Oil
Hailey Roy
Why it’s worth it: If body lotion alone isn’t quite delivering your glow goals—or you simply love the silky sheen of a body oil—Olay’s Super Body Oil dials up moisture and radiance in one glossy step. The formula starts with safflower, castor, and jojoba oils, plus lightweight squalane, which work together to soften dry skin and seal in moisture. But it’s more than a basic body oil: It also touts bakuchiol, “a gentle, plant-derived alternative to retinol that helps boost cell turnover and support collagen production,” Nazanin Saedi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, previously told Allure. There’s also a duo of peptides to improve the look of firmness over time, while vitamin E adds another dose of antioxidant protection and conditioning. Use it on its own or layer it over body lotion to lock in even more moisture and leave skin looking luminous. And if you like your body care to double as fragrance, notes of pistachio cream, vanilla, and caramel drizzle give it a sweet, warm finish.
