If you’re not using the best shower oils, your skin is missing out on the luxurious treatment it deserves. Not only do these multitasking formulas gently cleanse your skin, but they also leave it incredibly soft, radiant and smooth. In addition to nourishing properties, shower oils can have a soothing effect, too, as most pack a refreshing or calming scent. Glossier’s Body Hero Daily Oily Wash, which contains orange blossom neroli, is our top pick.
Whether you’re in the market for a cleanser that replenishes moisture, one that easily dissolves grime without stripping the skin or a soap that will take your skincare routine to new heights, we’ve got you covered. Here, we’ve rounded up the best shower oils to cleanse, moisturize and pamper your skin. Below, find drugstore favorites like Bioderma’s Atoderm Cleansing Oil and splurge-worthy pick from brands such as Diptyque and Le Labo.
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Glossier Body Hero Daily Oil Wash
Transform your mundane shower (or bubble bath) into a pampering ritual, with the superhero of body cleansers: Glossier Body Hero Daily Oil Wash. The unique seven-oil blend that acts like a magnet, attracting dirt and sweat from every nook and cranny without leaving your skin parched.
The popular shower oil pours from the bottle like liquid gold, magically transforming into a creamy, milky lather when it meets water. Additionally, it’s infused with sweet almond oil to soften, comfort and cleanses your skin.
This magical elixir transforms from oil to foam, whisking away dirt and grime while keeping your skin drenched in moisture. It’s packed with vitamin C, hibiscus, and avocado oils, so you can think of it as a nutrient-packed smoothie for your body.
Say goodbye to tightness and discomfort with this cleansing oil that gently caresses your skin, leaving it nourished and ultra-comfortable. With its silky texture, it rinses off clean, and it packs a light, refreshing scent.
This shower oil is a multi-tasking product that effectively cleanses, softens, and leaves the skin with a long-lasting floral fragrance. It contains apricot seed oil, which helps to make the skin feel incredibly smooth.
Packed with plant-based goodness like sesame oil for nourishment and rosemary leaf for toning, this thick-lathering shower gel nourishes your body like a boss. The cherry on top? It packs mandarin and geranium for an extra burst of freshness.
If you’ve ever been to ESSENCE Hollywood House, you know it’s more than just a series of panels—it’s a gathering of visionaries. A space where Black creatives and leaders come together to share stories, strategies, and solutions. This year’s conversation, Let’s Talk About LA: Preserving Our City, presented by AT&T, was no different.
The discussion brought together three voices, each deeply invested in shaping LA’s future: D. Smoke, the Grammy-nominated rapper and educator; Olympia Auset, founder of SÜPRMRKT, a grocery service tackling food apartheid in LA; and DJ HED, a radio personality and advocate for independent artists. Though their paths differed, their mission was the same—creating opportunities, protecting culture, and ensuring Black spaces in LA don’t just survive but thrive.
For Olympia Ausset, the work she’s doing with SÜPRMRKT goes far beyond providing fresh groceries—it’s about laying the foundation for a stronger, healthier community. “The LA we love, the cultural beacon it’s known as today, was built by people who worked hard to create their own spaces,” she shared. “The reason I do what I do is because it’s essential. We can’t achieve any of the changes I want for my community without being in good health and having access to affordable, organic food. Without places where we can gather, heal, and support each other, none of the other goals will be possible. It starts with taking care of ourselves and building those spaces together.”
From Olympia’s focus on wellness and accessibility to DJ HED’s belief in the power of self-worth, the discussion explored what it means to dream beyond individual success and invest in collective progress. “I see a lot of people who aren’t proud of where they come from, what they look like, or where they’re at in life,” he said. “I had to learn to give myself grace, to grow. I grew up in Inglewood, raised by a single mom. We lived in a car, we were on welfare, but I knew I wanted to be bigger than my circumstances. That’s what dreaming in Black is—believing in something greater and nurturing it until it grows.”
DJ Smoke also touched on this, emphasizing the importance of intention and fulfillment. “You don’t want to climb that ladder and realize you went real high in the wrong direction,” he warned. “A lot of people in LA are ambitious, but if you don’t understand your ‘why,’ you can get to the top and still feel empty. The goal isn’t just to make it—it’s to make it mean something.
Sometimes, as Black creatives, we only dream as far as the next gig or the next check, but dreaming in Black means going beyond that. “It means thinking bigger than what’s right in front of you,” said host Donye Taylor.
This conversation was a call to action – a reminder that preserving LA’s Black culture means investing in community, honoring our history, and building a legacy that lasts.
