These lightweight, fast-absorbing dry body oils are the perfect fix for dry skin when short on time—sans greasiness

Hydrating your skin is essential for smooth, healthy-looking skin, but who has the time to wait around for rich body creams to sink in?

Enter dry body oils, which deliver the hydrating benefits of a body cream minus the residue or stickiness that comes with traditional body oils. Packed with essential fatty acid-rich oils derived from vegetables, seeds and herbs, such as rose hip, sesame, grape seed and sunflower oil, dry oils are fast absorbing, lightweight and leave your skin looking radiant in seconds. 

So forget the heavy-duty body creams—here’s our pick of the best dry body oils to achieve that enviable summer glow:

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1. Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot Dry Body oil

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A perfect combination of skincare and scent, this potently fragranced dry body oil from Jo Malone contains notes of bergamot, cedarwood and oud wood to create an alluring aroma while pampering your skin.

Available at jomalone.com

2. Tom Ford Beauty Neroli Portofino Body Oil

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A reinvention of the classic Neroli Portofino eau de parfum, this silky lightweight oil by Tom Ford features crisp citrus oils, sensual floral notes and amber undertones to create a refreshing impression.

Inspired by the cool breezes, crystal clear water and lush foliage of the Italian Rivera, this luscious dry oil leaves your skin with a gorgeous, radiant glow.

Available at Harrods

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3. Kypris Body Elixir: Inflorescence

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A delightful blend of 12 active natural ingredients including plumping sweet iris stem cells, vitamin C ester and prickly pear extract, this non-greasy dry body oil uplifts your mood and gives you an energy boost with a sweet neroli scent that lingers on the skin.

Available at Net-A-Porter

4. Diptyque Satin Oil

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If you’re seeking a multi-tasking body oil that absorbs quickly, look no further than this floral oil blend by Diptyque. Formulated with jasmine, ylang ylang and saffron, this oil can double as a body and hair moisturiser that works best after a bath or shower.

Available at Harrods

5. Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Firm and Revitalise Dry Body Oil

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This oil works to hydrate the skin with a nourishing blend of neroli, lavender, rose and mandarin essential oils infused with antioxidant-rich botanicals.

Say goodbye to dry, sensitive skin, as this body oil keeps moisture on lockdown and makes the driest of skin feel like silk.

Available at Net-A-Porter

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6. Reverence De Bastien Celeste Leg Shimmer Dry Oil

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Targeting dry legs with a concentrated blend of hydrating cotton and sesame oils, this vitamin E-rich oil by Reverence De Bastien lends a luminous glow to your legs and accentuates the curves of your legs with mother-of-pearl particles.

Available at Net-A-Porter

7. African Botanics Firming Botanical Body Oil

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Infused with rare ingredients including wild-harvested marula and pinotage grape seed oils, this delicate body oil has tightening and toning properties to rejuvenate your skin.

It's non-greasy, residue-free and leaves a beautiful, sophisticated fragrance that lingers for hours, thanks to the South African green rooibos tea and honeybush.

Available at Net-A-Porter

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