Shorts season is officially upon us, and when those stubborn sandpaper-y patches left over from winter make their presence known — streaking your self-tanner or flaking around your ankles — you're going to need something to rub all over them... and the rest of your body from the neck down, while you're at it. Fortunately, one trip to Target is all you really need.
Ahead, we've rounded up all the best lightweight body lotions, balms, and oils to hit the drugstore shelves recently. Grab your favorite affordable formula in your desired mode of packaging — a jar, pump, or a fine-mist spray — the next time you're wandering around Target, no Googling in the middle of the aisle required.
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Versed Keep It Supple Body Oil
Meet Versed, the cutest, buzziest new skin-care brand at Target. Among 18 other natural (and affordable) products, the body oil is especially innovative because it comes with a handy fine-mist spray application and a quick-absorbing formula, which means you get radiant, dewy limbs sans sticky, greased-up palms in one spritz.
Versed Versed Keep It Supple Body Oil - 4 fl oz, $14.99, available at Target
Hand In Hand Juniper Berry Hand And Body Lotion
The scent alone — a blend of evergreen and fruity red currant — will have you slathering this lotion on every cracked crevice of your body. The resulting buttery-soft skin will make it worth your while.
Hand In Hand Hand In Hand Juniper Berry Hand And Body Lotion, $2.99, available at Target
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Whipped Body Balm
If you're already a fan of Neutrogena's popular Hydro Boost formula, you'll love this whipped body butter. Lightweight, non-greasy, and fast-absorbing, it relieves itchy skin and ashy elbows without ruining your silk slip dress.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Whipped Body Balm, $5.99, available at Target
Vaseline Clinical Care Extremely Dry Skin Rescue
If you're dipping your fingers into a plastic jar of petroleum jelly so old that the 'Vaseline' label is peeling away at the edges, it's probably time to restock. Instead of reaching for the OG formula, try the brand's heavy-duty body lotion. Formulated with a combination of glycerin and pro-lipids, it helps replenish the skin's moisture barrier, providing instant relief to even the driest ankle bones.
Vaseline Vaseline Clinical Care Extremely Dry Skin Rescue, $3.99, available at Target
Aveeno Cracked Skin Relief Cica Hand And Body Lotion
Sometimes scooping out a thick balm is more satisfying than squeezing body lotion out of a tube. If you agree, you won't regret grabbing this heavy-duty jar. The special triple oat complex moisturizes dry skin by creating a protective layer to help reduce moisture loss. Pop a little on your feet before sliding into your new strappy sandals and you'll be armed against any heel cracking.
Aveeno Aveeno Cracked Skin Relief CICA Hand And Body Lotion, $2.99, available at Target
Gold Bond Overnight Hand And Body Lotion
If you're looking for something easy to slather on before bed, this overnight treatment is a solid nightstand staple. Massage a little into your dryness-prone areas, like your knees and ankles, curl up under your covers, and wake up to softer skin. It's like magic.
gold bond Gold Bond Overnight Hand And Body Lotions - 8oz, $7.99, available at Target
OGX Marula Oil Hand And Body Lotion
You probably didn't know your favorite shampoo brand also made body lotion. Well, surprise — OGX gives you touchably soft hair and shoulders.
OGX OGX Marula Oil Hand And Body Lotions - 19.5floz, $6.99, available at Target
SheaMoisture Coconut Hand And Body Lotion
Another hair-care brand that's doing some cool stuff in skin, SheaMoisture launched this indulgent lotion that leaves the soft, sweet smell of coconut anywhere it goes.
SheaMoisture Coconut Hand And Body Lotion, $9.99, available at Target
Love Beauty & Planet Coconut Water And Mimosa Flower Hand And Body Lotion
Start with the Love Beauty & Planet body wash in the shower and slather on this hydrating lotion when you dry off for supple skin, plus the refreshing aroma of mimosa flower and coconut water in every step of your body-care routine.
Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water And Mimosa Flower Hand And Body Lotion, $8.99, available at Target
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