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Sennen Prickett

I hate the sticky finish of body lotion, but this lightweight Sol de Janeiro buy has converted me into applying it every day

Image of hand holding the orange bottle of Sol de Janeiro's Badalada Body Lotion, with swatches of white lotions and orange graphics on a neutral background.

After numerous attempts of slathering on a plethora of different formulas, I'd finally accepted that body creams and I just simply weren't a compatible match - but they do say good things come to you when you least expect it.

It might be against the grain to admit as a Beauty Writer, but I'll be the first to openly share my dislike for body creams. I understand all the benefits of the best-smelling body lotions, from hydrating the skin to acting as a great base for layering with the best perfumes for women for a long-lasting signature scent, but nothing can conquer my anguish for its messy and sticky nature.

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