The best body moisturisers with active ingredients to give you smooth skin

From arbutin for brightening to retinol and vitamin C for anti-ageing

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When it comes to the effectiveness of your skincare, it's all about using the right active ingredients. or example, if you want to brighten, arbutin is an ingredient to look for. For an anti-ageing all-rounder, retinol and vitamin C are your best bets. And much like how we look for these actives in skincare to target concerns we have, we can do the same with our body care routine. Ahead, we've rounded up eight body moisturisers formulated with active ingredients that will do more than just hydrate and moisturise your body.

C&A Vitamin Lotion, $15.40, Nivea

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A wallet-friendly option that is easily accessible, this body lotion uses vitamin C and A to work in conjunction to even out, repair and smoothen skin over time.

T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion, $35, Drunk Elephant

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A blend of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) - glycolic, lactic and tartaric acids - are used to target rough, bumpy skin texture. Meanwhile, a combination of plant oils and butters moisturises the skin while hyaluronic acid, sodium PCA and coconut fruit juice provide skin with essential hydration. Vitamin F and niacinamide also strengthen the skin barrier.

The Body Lotion, $42, Nécessaire

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Chocked full of vitamins A, C and E, the body lotion is also formulated with niacinamide to strengthen and repair the skin barrier alongside moisturising omega-6, -9 and peptides.

Soothing Body Gel-Lotion, $46, Grown Alchemist

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The Grown Alchemist gel-lotion was made especially for people with damaged skin barriers from excessive sun or wind exposure. A cocktail of potassium, magnesium, aspartate and amino acids boosts hydration, azulene calms inflammation and combats free radicals, while gotu kola stimulates skin repair and collagen production.

Skin-Smoothing Retinol Body Treatment, $48, Paula's Choice

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Besides being nourished by ingredients such as shea butter, grape seed and evening primrose oil, other ingredients such as vitamin C, E and 0.1 percent retinol are also added to smoothen, soften and brighten skin over time.

BeamCream Smoothing Body Moisturizer, $65, Ole Henriksen

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The Ole Henriksen whipped body moisturiser contains a trifecta of AHAs, caffeine and essential fatty acids. AHAs help to gently slough off excess dead skin that causes texture and dullness, caffeine energises and finally, the fatty acids nourish and condition the skin.

Brightening Angelica Body Lotion, $72, Rock & Herb

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As the name suggests, the body lotion employs a blend of arbutin, angelica dahurica extract, niacinamide and vitamin C to fight pigmentation and even out skin tone. Hyaluronic acid is also present to hydrate.

Body Sculpt Fit Serum, $88, Skin Inc

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This Skin Inc body serum is for those who want to tighten and brighten their skin. It uses caffeine to stimulate micro-circulation as adenosine and niacinamide tackle lines and fortify the skin barrier. Various plant extracts also help to moisturise and bolster skin elasticity.

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