The Splurge Report: 5 Super Luscious Body Care Products
- Drew Townsel
- 10 minutes ago
- 3 min read
You may be giving face, but are you giving body, though? Summer is almost here, and I refuse to neglect the skin on my body. I want to be so soft and glowy that people stop me on the street to ask what I use. In fact, that exact situation happened the other day in SoHo, and the products in this edit are the ones I recommended to the girl who asked. For the second installment of The Splurge Report, I curated a list of my top five body care products, in the order I use them. Check them out below.
Tata Harper Smoothing Body Scrub
We’ve all heard it a thousand times: we need to exfoliate! And yet, many of us still skip this step in our shower routine, dismissing it as tedious or unnecessary. But exfoliation is essential for achieving soft, luscious, and glowing skin—and this exfoliating body treatment makes it feel like a treat, not a chore. Powered by 100% naturally derived ingredients (80% of which are from organic farming), the formula combines five sources of exfoliation and six sources to smooth and soften skin texture, along with six sources of vitamins and minerals. The multi-particle scrub buffs and micro-polishes, helping to regenerate and visibly transform skin, leaving it irresistibly smooth and radiant. Learn more here.
Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Body Wash
If you know – you know. This is by far my favorite body wash. It not only feels good, but it smells good. Infused with the bestselling Santal & Vetiver scent, it's a sensorial experience that transforms even the quickest shower into a moment of calmness. The gel formula is packed with skin-loving ingredients like antioxidant-rich seaweed extracts, spirulina, niacinamide, and probiotics, working together to soothe irritation, improve texture, and balance your skin’s microbiome. It's designed to restore skin after sun, wind, or sea exposure. It’s perfect for addressing dryness, dullness, and uneven tone. Free of harsh additives and formulated with less than one percent synthetic fragrance, this cruelty-free cleanser is as clean as it is effective, leaving skin soft, refreshed, and subtly scented with warm woods and earthy notes. Learn more here.
L'Occitane Cleansing And Softening Refillable Shower Oil With Almond Oil
You should've known this was coming. Right after I use my classic body wash, I come in with this baby and soften my skin to the gods! This indulgent body cleanser refill is a game-changer in the shower—transforming from a silky oil into a luxurious milky lather the moment it touches water. It’s ideal for all skin types and specifically targets dryness, delivering a deeply nourishing cleanse that leaves skin feeling supple and soft. Enriched with sweet almond oil from Provence and grapeseed oil rich in omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, the formula softens and hydrates while enveloping the body in a mouthwatering scent. Plus, it’s vegan, paraben- and phthalate-free, and packaged in 100% recycled, fully recyclable plastic, making it as sustainable as it is sensorial. Perfect as a daily cleanser or even as a base for shaving, this oil-to-milk formula is a must-have for smooth, glowing skin. Learn more here.
Kiehl's Crème de Corps Hydrating Body Lotion
I have been using this superstar product since I was a kid. My aunt, who had all the best skincare and beauty products, would buy it for my cousins from Nordstrom, and we would slather it on after long days of swimming and lying out. It is absolutely to die for. What makes it special? It’s a rich yet non-greasy body moisturizer that delivers luxurious hydration without ever feeling heavy. Perfect for all skin types—including normal, dry, combination, and oily—it targets dryness, dullness, and uneven texture with a nourishing blend of squalane to soften and cocoa butter to deeply moisturize. Free of parabens and packed with high-quality ingredients like almond oil, aloe, avocado oil, and beta-carotene, this antioxidant-rich lotion leaves skin feeling smooth, soft, and thoroughly pampered. Learn more here.
Irene Forte Pistachio Oil
This luxurious evening body oil is a powerful anti-aging treatment designed to visibly plump, firm, and nourish the skin. At its core is Phytomelatonin—a plant-based version of melatonin developed through a patented extraction process by Dr. Francesca Ferri—shown to support skin renewal and fight free radical damage. Paired with Sicilian Pistachio Oil and an omega-rich botanical blend, the formula delivers deep nourishment and visibly rejuvenates the skin after just four weeks of use. In clinical trials, 92% of users named it their new favorite body oil, citing softer, more supple, and youthful-looking skin. Ideal for all skin types, especially mature, dry, or dehydrated, this evening ritual is both scientifically advanced and indulgently restorative. Learn more here.
