Body Oil: It’s a Thing

This semisolid formula infused with 28 fruit, plant, and flower oils is best for lotion loyalists. It melts into skin with the heat of your hands and leaves behind a subtle sheen. 

Jao
Goe Oil, $48; AED/SAR 176
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A cult classic since 1966, this golden elixir absorbs quickly and locks in moisture post-shower. For those who prefer a long, hot bath to beat the winter blues, add a few drops under running water. 

Neutrogena
Body Oil, $9; AED/SAR 33
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No matter where a perfume bottle is positioned on the female form in a Tom Ford fragrance ad, there's one thing you can rely on: Those curves are going to be greased to high heaven. The designer's luxe oil is laced with notes of neroli, lemon, and bergamot so you can at least smell like the Italian Riviera when temperatures plummet. 

Tom Ford
Neroli Portofino Body Oil, $70; AED/SAR 257
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Antioxidant polyphenols derived from grape seeds—along with hibiscus, sesame, and argan oils—protect your skin from environmental stressors such as UV rays (even if the body parts below your neck remain covered for the next couple of months) and lock in hydration while you hibernate. 

Caudalíe
Divine Oil, $49; AED/SAR 180 Buy it now

The spray form makes it easy to cover hard-to-reach spots (like your back) and the ultrafeminine scent makes you feel like a lady—even if you're cozied up in sweatpants on a snow day. 

Chanel
Coco Mademoiselle Velvet Body Oil Spray, $55; AED/SAR 202
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Natural yet effective: Ingredients like soothing calendula, nourishing apricot oil, soothing arnica, rejuvenating frankincense, and vitamin-rich alfalfa make this botanical beauty a must-have after braving the elements (or an overheated office). 

Tata Harper
Revitalizing Body Oil, $90; AED/SAR 330
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