The 7 Best Body Washes for Men

Your shower may be stocked with shampoos, loofahs, and bars of soap, but if body wash isn’t on those shelves somewhere we’re sorry to tell you but you’re doing it all wrong. Body wash—often referred to as shower gel—can revolutionize your grooming routine, especially if you’re used to suds from plain ol’ bar soap. But with so many body washes out there, picking the best one can be a painstaking task, since you don’t want to grab just the first one you see sitting on the shelf at the local drugstore. That’s why we’re here to help. Below, we’re sharing seven of the best body washes for men—from the L’Oreal portfolio of brands—that can help kick dirt, impurities and body odor to the curb.

Biotherm Homme Aquafitness Shower Gel

If you’re a fan of double-duty products, you’ll want to add this formula—which can be used as a shampoo and body—into your repertoire. Formulated with ocean water, minerals, and oligoelements, this shower gel for body and hair delivers instant freshness and hydration on your skin, while leaving your hair feeling soft. With continued use over four weeks, your skin will feel as if renewed. 

Biotherm Homme Aquafitness Shower Gel, $30 MSRP

Biotherm Aquapower Shower Gel

Biotherm’s iconic Aquapower fragrance is now available in a shower gel that can be used on body skin and hair. The formula—with Life Plankton—gently cleanses skin below the jaw and hair by eliminating impurities while leaving behind a powerful sensation of hydration and freshness. Once you step out of the shower, follow with your favorite body moisturizer while your skin is slightly damp to help lock in even more moisture.

Biotherm Aquapower Shower Gel, $33 MSRP

BIOTHERM AQUATHERMALE

Ideal for very dry and sensitive skin, this body wash harnesses the cleansing power of pure thermal water. Use it in the shower to reveal skin that feels fresh, toned, and soft.

Biotherm Aquathermale, $36 MSRP

Kiehl’s Body Fuel 

If you don’t want to be bothered with two separate products to cleanse your hair and skin while showering, reach for this all-in-one energizing wash that helps gently remove excess oil, sweat, and impurities. It’s formulated with caffeine, vitamin C, zinc, and menthol and boasts an uplifting aroma that kick-starts the senses and leaves the body and scalp feeling refreshed and awakened. 

Kiehl’s Body Fuel, $20 MSRP

CeraVe Hydrating Body Wash

Dry, uncomfortable skin has met its match with CeraVe’s Hydrating Body Wash. This gentle, foaming body wash—with ceramides and hyaluronic acid—goes beyond cleansing to comfort parched skin and help repair its natural protective barrier. Plus, it’s free of fragrances, soaps, sulfates, and parabens—making it ideal for use on even sensitive skin. 

CeraVe Hydrating Body Wash, $10.99 MSRP

Baxter of California Invigorating Body Wash 

This mild, plant-derived formula will have you counting down till your next shower. Formulated with vitamin E and jojoba oil, not only can this body wash remove impurities without stripping moisture but it can also hydrate and condition the skin so it’s left feel soft and clean. Choose from 3 different scents: Citrus & Herbal Musk, Italian Lime & Pomegranate, or Bergamont & Pear.

Baxter of California Invigorating Body Wash, $32 MSRP 

AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser 

Acne isn’t reserved for just your facial skin. If you’re dealing with body breakouts, use this multi-tasking acne cleanser for face and body skin formulated with micro-benzoyl peroxide. The gentle formula helps eliminate acne-causing bacteria to help prevent future breakouts and address what’s already there. For tips on how to keep body breakouts at bay, read this! 

AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser, $5.99 MSRP