Put back in what winter takes out
Although your skin may not be so on show this time of year, winter is definitely not the time to lapse on your body care regime. With the cold weather and harsh central heating stripping your skin of it’s natural hydration, it’s up to you to put the moisture back in. These nourishing body oils will do just the trick…
Price: £35
Stockist: Diptyque
Pros: Diptyque is one of my all-time favourite beauty brands so when we got to choose a body oil to test I literally pounced. And it didn’t disappoint. I love the light scents of jasmine and for a minute I’m not in snowy, dreary England but somewhere much more exotic. After just one application my skin feels silky soft without feeling sticky.
Cons: It may be more than I’d usually spend on body products but it’s well worth the price tag and triples up as a fragrance and hair oil too.
Verdict: A little goes a very long way and it's a perfect treat!
Tested by Joely Walker, Beauty Assistant
Price: £20
Stockist: Boots
Pros: The name of this oil scared me a little but once I applied the first drop I was pleasantly surprised. The cinnamon and patchouli create a really delicious, heady scent.
Cons: It dries quite quickly so while it's great as a moisturiser, you'll need a lot if you're using is as a massage oil.
Verdict: This zesty body oil leaves you fresh, fragrant and super-soft.
Tested by Gillian Brett, Fashion Features Assistant
Price: £6.99
Stockist: Sanctuary Spa
Pros: I love a spray moisturiser. Anything that means I don't have to expend too much energy in the bathroom suits me fine!
Cons: I couldn't dress as quickly as I would have liked and it's difficult to control the spray to totally avoid the face as recommended.
Verdict: A great easy to use all rounder that kept my skin feeling very well fed even with a freezing cold and central heating onslaught.
Tested by Sophie Beresiner, Beauty Director
Price: £9.99
Stockist: Boots
Pros: With a spray dispenser, this body oil couldn’t be easier to apply. My skin feels softer and smoother after just one application, and after a week of daily usage, my dry winter skin is a thing of the past.
Cons: Unfortunately, the sweet smell just isn’t for me (oversensitive nostrils perhaps?) but after some experimentation, I’ve found that mixing it with my regular body lotion, I can have the best of both worlds.
Verdict: The return on investment with this body oil is huge.
Tested by Shannon Peter, Beauty Intern
Price: £37
Stockist: Clarins
Pros: This oil smells amazing (like a spa in a bottle) and along with a thorough massage revives my tired legs. I feel energised after applying as if it has awoken my sluggish system!
Cons: I’m not a body oil, butter, lotion addict so for me £37 is steep. I’d rather spend on a bath oil.
Verdict: A lovely treat, beautiful product but just a little too pricey for me.
Tested by Amy Lawrenson, Senior Beauty Writer
Price: £30
Stockist: ESPA
Pros: This oil is incredibly moisturizing without leaving that greasy feeling on the skin that so many oils do.
Cons: The only downside was the slightly off-putting smell. But my skin felt so smooth that I was able to look past that.
Verdict: The next time I use this oil, I plan to pop a drop in the bath. That way, I should get all of the skin benefits without the over-powering smell lingering for too long.
Tested by Ruby Harrison, Acting PA to the Editor-in-Chief
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