9 Chic Body Wash Formulas That Deserve A Spot In Your Shower

The middle child of the beauty world, body care is an often forgotten category when it comes to our skincare routines. Sure, we all have that one bottle of body lotion that seems to last decades (likely because we apply it once a year) but we think we’re safe to assume that most of us will grab whatever manky body wash is sitting at the bottom of the shower to cleanse our skin. Points deducted if it’s your boyfriend’s five-in-one. 

But, if we’ve said it once we’ve said it 1000 times: treat your body like you treat your face. That means investing in a quality body wash that will deliver an effective cleanse while also nourishing the skin and preventing moisture loss. Don’t know where to find said body wash unicorns? Allow us.

Here, we roundup nine of the chicest body wash formulas that deserve a spot in your shower.

For the beauty minimalist, the Nécessaire The Body Wash in Bergamot is a decadent addition to your shower routine. Packed full of plant-based surfactants, niacinamide and marula, cacay and meadowfoam oils, this formula will cleanse effectively while still keeping the skin feeling nourished, hydrated and protected. Plus, the packaging is as chic as it gets!

What if we told you you could experience the depths of Turkey without leaving your bathroom? With Byredo’s Rose Of No Man’s Land Body Wash, this is almost a possibility. A hydrating body wash blended with the sweet scent of Turkish rose petals and a radiant touch of raspberry, this fruity yet sophisticated body wash is sure to liven up anyone’s morning.

Perfect for the gym junkie, this Kosas Good Body Skin AHA + Enzyme Exfoliating Wash will cleanse and exfoliate in one fell swoop. Infused with a blend of glycolic, lactic and mandelic acids, the wash works to buff away dirt and debris that may cause bumps and breakouts, keeping your complexion clean and clear. Bye, bye bacne!

A unique coconut-derived emulsion, the Corpus Naturals Body Wash is perfect for our environmentally-conscious beauty lovers. Housed in a climate-conscious aluminium container, the formula contains sandalwood, cedarwood and pink lemon to round out a truly invigorating wash. Use in the morning alongside your choice of caffeine and take on the day with ease!

If there is one body wash formula that can do it all it’s the Verso Body Oil Cleanser. Formulated with sunflower oil to help even out tone and texture as well as salicylic acid to unclog and tighten pores, this gentle body wash formula is both heavy duty and ultra-calming. It looks pretty chic on the shower caddy too.

And for our bougiest of bougie beauty lovers, the Chloé Perfumed Shower Gel is where it’s at. Particularly for those of us who constantly forget to put on perfume before leaving the house, this is a godsend. Lightly fragranced with Chloé’s signature scent, the shower gel is romantic yet effortless and ensures you’ll be smelling sweet all day long.

If you’re a slow starter in the morning, then the Bangn Body Refresh & Renew Everyday Wash is a must-have. An ultra-energising body wash formula, this bad boy contains 100 per cent biodegradable jojoba esters to soothe, heal and restore the skin’s radiance while also helping to restore the skin’s barrier function. Plus, it smells like a piña colada!

If it’s good enough for Miranda Kerr, it’s good enough for us. Recently reformulated, the KORA Organics Renewing Hand & Body Wash is a certified organic, pH-balanced hand and body wash made to effectively cleanse and nourish the skin. Powered by cauliflower mushroom, noni and aloe, this formula is anti-inflammatory and perfect for those of us who have sensitised skin.

Famous for its incredible scent selection, the Ouai Body Cleanser will have you floating out of the door in the morning. Infused with a blend of skin-softening jojoba and rosehip oils, this body wash is both effective and exciting, making it perfect for perking you up in the AM and helping you wind down in the PM.

Want to nourish and hydrate your skin while you cleanse? The L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil is for you. Enriched with the powerful hydrating properties of sweet almond oil and vanilla, this formula leaves the skin soft and supple while filling the air with a cozy yet uplifting aromatic experience.

Like enveloping your skin in a warm, nourishing hug, the Ikkari Ikarian Shower Oil is one seriously special product. Formulated with olive oil, sweet almond oil, sunflower oil, avocado oil and grapeseed oil to hydrate and nourish the skin, this oil-to-milk product deeply replenishes and softens the skin with ease.