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Advanced Hydration Body Lotion review: my honest take

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Advanced Hydration Body Lotion is SeneGence’s everyday body moisturizer, and it’s the one I’d point most people to first. It’s a lotion, not a heavy cream, built around ceramides, shea butter, French plum, jojoba and hyaluronic acid. SeneGence aims it at dryness plus the look of firmness and aging on the body, so it’s meant to do a little more than a basic after-shower lotion.

The lotion I'd reach for when I want soft skin and nothing competing with my perfume.

The detail that sets it apart is that there’s no added fragrance. That makes it an easy pick if scented body products bother you, or if you wear perfume and don’t want two scents fighting. It won’t have the rich, balmy feel of Body Butter, so on very rough elbows, knees and heels you may want something heavier on top.

At $48 for 6 fl oz, it sits in the middle of SeneGence’s body care prices and is eligible for Subscribe & Save. If most of your skin is fine and only a few spots are rough, Body Butter is the better buy. If your skin is dry from sun or travel, look at the Body Recovery Mist.

Body Lotion vs Body Butter vs Body Recovery Mist: which one should you get?

	Advanced Hydration Body Lotion My pick	Body Butter	Climate Control Body Recovery Mist
Texture	Lotion	Rich butter	Spray mist
Key ingredients	Ceramides, shea, French plum, jojoba, HA	Ceramides, shea, botanical oils	MariMoist, SenePlex+, aloe, B5
Scent	No added fragrance	Water blossom and citrus	Not listed
Price	$48 for 6 fl oz	$45 for 3.9 oz	$75 for 5 oz
Pick it if	You want one everyday lotion	You have very dry, rough spots	Sun, wind or travel dried you out

Where it fits in your body routine

1Moisturizing Body Washcleanse2Body Lotionyou are here3Body Butterrough spots only4Abundance Freshscent last

Wash with a sulfate-free body wash, pat dry and apply lotion while your skin is still slightly damp. Add Body Butter only where you need it. Because the lotion has no added fragrance, it won’t clash with a spritz of Abundance afterward.

What’s in it, in plain words

• Ceramides: lipids that are a natural part of the skin’s outer layer, used to help skin hold on to moisture.
• Shea butter: a plant emollient for hydration.
• French plum and jojoba: plant oils that help the lotion feel soft and smooth on skin.
• Hyaluronic acid (HA): a humectant that attracts and holds moisture.
• No added fragrance: SeneGence lists it with no added fragrance.

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Advanced Hydration Body Lotion FAQs

Is Advanced Hydration Body Lotion fragrance-free?

SeneGence lists it as having no added fragrance. That’s worth knowing if scented lotions bother you, or if you like your perfume to be the only scent you wear.

What's the difference between the Body Lotion and Body Butter?

The lotion is the lighter everyday option with ceramides, shea, French plum, jojoba and HA. Body Butter is richer, with ceramides, shea and botanical oils, and it’s aimed at very dry or rough areas.

Can I use the body lotion on my face?

It’s made for the body. For your face, SeneGence makes moisturizers by skin type, such as DayTime Moisturizer – Normal to Dry, which are built for facial skin.

Does it help with firmness?

SeneGence lists firmness and the look of aging among the concerns it’s aimed at, along with dryness. It’s a moisturizer, so think softer, smoother-looking skin rather than dramatic change.

How big is the bottle?

It’s 6 fl oz / 177 mL for $48, and it’s eligible for Subscribe & Save if you want it delivered on a schedule.