Cosmo Editors Tested Over 200 Bodycare Products and Treatments to Name These 45 the Best of 2026
After a year of rigorous testing, these are the best-in-class picks for smoothing, firming, exfoliating, softening, and moisturizing your body.
am not saying Cosmo editors have the softest skin I’ve ever felt, but we did test over 200 body washes, lotions, serums, creams, scrubs, and oils over the last year. And that’s how we arrived at this list. We sloughed, slathered, and slicked our skin from neck to toes in pursuit of the best body products of 2026 for our annual Holy Grail Beauty Awards.
We’re constantly testing products—it’s how we know what to tell y’all when questions like “what’s the best body butter?” and “can I use that viral self-tanner on my fair skin?” come up. But we turn things up a notch for our annual Holy Grail Beauty Awards. We try up to six products in every category, take rigorous and in-depth notes on each, and compare them all at the end to decide what really comes out on top.
Now, it’s finally yours. Read on for quick reviews of all of our top bodycare products of 2026 (and stay tuned for full reviews of a few of our absolute favorites).
BEST BODY SERUM
Tronque Triple Active Body Milk
“This is super easy to spread across my skin, and it absorbs almost immediately. In fact, it leaves no noticeable residue beyond making my skin feel plump and hydrated. I only need about six pumps for my entire body, so I feel like this bottle will last quite some time.”
—JAYNE LEMIRE, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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