The 7 Best Body Washes for Soft and Fresh Skin, According to Cosmo’s Beauty Editors

Why we love it: This gel body wash from Cyklar will make every shower feel like a spa day. The gentle formula is full of moisturizing ingredients like sodium PCA, glycerin, coconut oil, argan oil, and more. It comes in a bunch of scents for that true “everything shower” feel, and lathers up really nicely on the skin without leaving it feeling dry or stripped.One Cosmo editor says: “I never thought that I’d have a go-to body wash. First of all, I love changing up scents. But also, after going through a big bottle, I want something new. But the Cyklar body wash changed everything for me. This makes my skin feel hydrated once I rinse off, and I really love how sudsy it gets in the shower. I always have a bottle of this in my bathroom now, and I get my fix by swapping for a different scent every time (I started with Vanilla Verve, just finished Rose Bud, and now I’m going on to Sacred Santal)”—BETH GILLETTE, BEAUTY EDITORKey ingredientsGlycerin, sodium PCA, argan oilWhy we love it: If you wanna splurge on a product that you’re going to be using every single day, let it be this luxe wash from Josie Maran. It’s got notes of amber and musk to leave you smelling fresh for hours after you finish sudsing. But the rich scent isn’t the best part—this formula is packed with hydrators and skin-balancing ingredients like coconut, argan oil, and amino acids that leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.One Cosmo editor says: “If you want to elevate your shower, do yourself a favor and invest in this luxe body wash. It comes in a bunch of amazing scents (my personal favorite is golden hour), lathers really nicely, and keeps skin noticeably moisturized. The warm scent makes a post-shower perfume optional, and there’s refills available which is always a plus.”—JASMINE HYMAN, ASSISTANT BEAUTY EDITORKey ingredientsArgan oil, coconut surfactants, amino acidsAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowWhy we love it: Body wash and Dove are basically synonymous at this point, and this hydrating cleanser is our favorite budget-friendly option from the brand’s serum body care line. It’s got tons of hyaluronic acid to keep dryness at bay, plus a nice jasmine scent that’s light and fresh. And if you have other concerns like brightness or acne, there’s specific serum formulas for those, too.One Cosmo editor says: “When my skin is in need of some extra moisture or I’m going through an eczema flare-up and want to use a gentle formula, I always go back to this serum-y wash. It’s lightweight yet boasts tons of hydration and doesn’t exacerbate my eczema or body acne. And you can’t go wrong with a $10 pick.”—JHKey ingredientsHyaluronic acidWhy we love it: Shower oils are ideal for a deep and nourishing wash; however, many of them can be too thick or greasy on the skin. But L’Occitane’s is a classic for a reason. It’s got hydration sans stickiness, thanks to grape and almond seed extracts. The oil-to-milky texture feels like a spa day in a bottle.One Cosmo editor says: “Before bed, this is the dreamiest way to clean up all the dirt and grime on my body from the day. The oil base seriously cleans, but it actually leaves my body feeling so moisturized. I always apply body butter after, but I don’t really have to. It's not only packed with almond oil to hydrate my skin, but it also smells like it too. The cozy scent is so calming and rich."—BGKey ingredientsAlmond oil, grape oil, sunflower oilAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowWhy we love it: Dry/bumpy/flaky skin will be a thing of the past once you incorporate this Acne-Clearing Body Wash from Byoma into your shower regimen. And no, this isn’t your basic exfoliant that simply scrubs the skin’s surface with microbeads. It’s got salicylic acid to fight against acne and excess oil, plus a ceramide complex to keep the skin barrier hydrated and balanced.One Cosmo editor says: “I have such sensitive skin (acne, eczema, dryness, you name it and I’ve got it), so I’m very particular when it comes to my body wash. This one from BYOMA is specifically formulated for acne, with salicylic acid and ceramides to keep me smooth and moisturized all over.” —JHKey ingredientsSalicylic acid, ceramidesWhy we love it: When we’re washing down there, it’s super important to use a fragrance-free formula, and this all-over milky cleanser from Fur has pH-balancing properties (your vagina’s pH is lower than your body’s, FYI!) to get rid of any sweat or odor. It’s gynecologically tested and formulated with almond oil, vitamin E, and castor oil for nourishment and hydration.One Cosmo editor says: “In a world of body washes that focus more on scent than product performance, Fur’s stands out. It effectively gets rid of my B.O. and leaves my skin feeling soft and clean—but the best part is that it’s formulated to also be used as an intimate wash, helping streamline my routine.”—SARAH MABERRY, FASHION AND LUXURY COMMERCE EDITORKey ingredientsAlmond oil, castor oil, vitamin EAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowWhy we love it: This sensorial body wash is loaded with green tea and aloe to soothe, and glycerin and panthenol to nourish the skin barrier. And not only does it feel good on the skin once it gets into a luxurious sudsy lather, but it smells phenomenal too thanks to plant extracts like lemon, ginger, and patchouli.One Cosmo editor says: “This body wash has a holistic luxury experience. First, it lathers up so beautifully all over my body, and while it’s doing so, it emits a nice spa-like scent that truly makes me feel like I’m on a fancy vacation. Then, it leaves behind lasting hydration so I never feel dry or tight. Its soothing properties were also much appreciated for sunburn, bug bites, or whatever irritation this summer threw my way.”—JHKey ingredientsAloe, green tea, glycerinJasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.