14 Best Body Oils to Hydrate, Smooth, and Glow This Winter

This dry oil, which contains vitamins A and E, calendula, rosemary, chamomile, and lavender oils, has been a cult favorite for fading scars and stretch marks. It feels like nothing on your skin, yet leaves it soft and glowing.

“I was first introduced to Bio-Oil during my twin pregnancy, and I haven’t stopped using it since,” says Glamour reviewer Andrea Pion Pierre. “Its ultra-nourishing formula melts into your skin, keeping it hydrated between applications. If you’re looking for a drugstore oil, Bio-Oil is truly the best bang for your buck.”

Best with SPF: Supergoop! Glow Oil SPF 50 Dry Body Oil Sunscreen

• Pros: High SPF with a luminous finish; dries down quickly for an oil; no white cast
• Cons: Needs reapplication for prolonged sun exposure; not ideal for very oily skin types

If you want sun protection and glow without the chalky residue, this dry oil with SPF checks every box on our list. Unlike any others from the list, it has broad-spectrum SPF 50 while giving skin a radiant, vacation-ready sheen—perfect for beach days, rooftop lounging, or vacations.

“My legs tend to get a bit dry and bumpy in the summertime, so I like adding a few drops of this oil on my knees and calves to give them extra hydration and luminosity,” says Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary. “It smells delicious with notes of coconut, vanilla, and fig—perfect for a date night or even just a trip to the beach.”

Best In-Shower Oil: L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil

L’Occitane Cleansing & Softening Almond Shower Oil

• Pros: Cleanses without stripping skin; leaves lasting softness post-shower; a little goes a long way
• Cons: Can make shower floors slippery; not fragrance-free

This iconic in-shower oil turns your daily rinse into a full-body treatment, transforming into a silky milk on contact with water. It cleanses gently while locking in moisture, so skin feels soft, smooth, and nourished before you even reach for lotion.