Dr. Barbara Strum
Body Brush, £35
Dry brushing is a ritual worth adopting. This medium-strength brush from Dr. Barbara Sturm boosts circulation, encourages lymphatic drainage and gently buffs away dull skin. Use upward strokes pre-shower and feel the difference in tone and texture after just a few days.
Elemis
Frangipani Monoi Salt Glow Body Scrub, £49
Few things smell more like holiday than frangipani - and this rich salt scrub from Elemis transforms your shower into a mini spa. The mineral-rich formula sloughs off dry skin while Monoi oil drenches it in moisture. The result? Gleamingly soft skin that feels as good as it looks.
Gatineau
Tan Accelerating Lotion, £58
A cult French pharmacy favourite, this clever lotion kickstarts melanin production before you’ve even stepped onto the tarmac. Used for two weeks before sun exposure, it helps skin tan more evenly and maintain colour for longer - ideal if you’re after a sun-kissed glow that lingers past your return flight.
Legology
Cellulite Duo, £69
Cellulite is completely normal - but if you’d like to smooth things out a little, this Legology duo is your go-to. The kit includes the detoxifying Cellu-lite body oil and the Circu-lite massage cup, designed to tighten, boost circulation and reduce puffiness when used regularly.
Byoma
Brightening Body Lotion, £13
Packed with niacinamide and brightening actives, Byoma’s body lotion is like your favourite face serum, but for your limbs. It helps to even skin tone, fade hyperpigmentation and lock in moisture - especially good for knees, elbows and anywhere prone to dullness.
Sephora
Body Gua Sha, £25
Body gua sha is the trend you didn’t know your thighs needed. Use this rose quartz tool post-shower with oil or lotion to massage tired muscles, sculpt curves and encourage lymphatic drainage. Bonus: it feels unbelievably relaxing after a long day on your feet.
Tan-Luxe
The Gradual, £25
This hybrid tanning lotion is perfect for building a golden glow at your own pace. Lightweight, streak-free and loaded with moisturisers, it adds just a whisper of tint with each application - ideal for pale skin or tan-maintenance between holidays.
Inkey List
Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick, £15
Sweat, SPF and tight clothing can lead to congestion - especially on the chest, shoulders and back. This no-mess glycolic stick makes it easy to tackle body blemishes and rough patches, fast. Swipe it on post-shower and let the AHA magic do its thing.
Sol de Janeiro
Bum Bum Firmeza Oil, £52
With caffeine-rich Guaraná extract, skin-loving oils and a signature summer scent, this nourishing body oil firms, hydrates and gives limbs that sunlit sheen we all crave.
