7 non-sticky lotions to prep your skin before perfume

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If your fragrance isn’t lasting as long as it should, the condition of your skin might be the culprit. When we spray and spritz, we usually focus on getting it on the right spots – neck, wrists, behind the knees – and that’s great, because pulse points help to warm and project your fragrance. But getting your perfume to last all day, though, is an entirely different matter.

One of the lesser-known facts about fragrance is that moisturised skin holds it much better. Dry skin has nothing for the perfume to cling on to, while moisturisers are designed to sink into your skin. When you apply fragrance after body lotion, the latter absorbs the scent, allowing a closer wear and better longevity.

However, in warm and tropical climates, some body lotion can feel sticky and heavy. We pick out some soufflé-light winners that are perfect to prep your skin with before perfume.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1464381278510{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

Whip it

Body oils are a relatively new trend of moisturisers that’s fast gaining ground. Don’t let the word ‘oil’ scare you off – this ultra lightweight mousse is anything but oily, ironically. It dispenses in a super fun meringue form, before instantly transforming into a fast-absorbing oil that hydrates your skin. A dreamy blend of five botanical oils, egg yolk extract, and albumin from egg white extract work to repair and turn skin from rough to silky soft.

Too Cool For School egg mousse body oil, USD25[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”294″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1464381283539{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”295″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

Sheer hydration

Deep moisturising doesn’t always mean a heavy package. With patented Stratys-3 technology, powerful hydrating ingredients suspend moisture at each layer of your skin – the top, core, and deep down – without leaving a sticky residue behind. Cypress and eucalyptus extracts help to calm and repair skin.

Vaseline Sheer Infusion in Botanical Blend, USD9.99[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1464381287346{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

Crème de la crème

This cult favourite has stayed on the charts for more than four decades and for good reason– while it is luxuriously rich and decadent, the buttery lotion sinks into skin quickly and hydrates for hours.

Kiehl’s Crème de Corps, USD29.50[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”296″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1464381293898{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”297″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

Under the sea

For some marine magic, this oil-free moisturizer contains all the goodness from the sea to pamper your skin with deep hydration. With wakame (sea kelp), sea lettuce, and English fennel, this nutrient-rich body lotion repairs skin and leaves a smooth finish.

H20 Plus Oasis Body 24 Hydrator, USD25[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1464387818971{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

Oldie but a goodie

If you have sensitive skin, you’ll know that finding the right moisturiser isn’t the easiest thing out there. This classic solution to chronically dry skin soothes and binds water to the surface, preventing moisture loss without greasiness.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion, USD13.99[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”298″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1464381293898{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”299″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

Freshen up

If creams are too heavy and lotions not hydrating enough, try body milks. These pack a weighty moisturising punch in a lightweight package that slides over your skin like silk. This anti-drying body milk doesn’t just disappear on your skin, but also includes fresh citrus essences to perk you up.

Biotherm Lait Corporel Body Milk, USD26[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

Buttery smooth

Used in over 70,000 Bliss massages worldwide, this heavy-duty body butter restores moisture and protects from free radicals without any grease. Even better, it’s formulated without parabens or scent – making this ideal for layering under your favourite perfume.

Bliss Naked Body Butter, USD29[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”300″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][/vc_row]