By Amanda Richards
InStyle
Despite it seeming like the most basic item on your bathroom shelf or bedside, it's surprisingly tricky to find a body lotion that works. It's not just about moisture; it's about consistency, texture, fragrance, ingredients, the weight of the formula, and so much more. Your best friend's holy grail body lotion could feel like absolute garbage on your skin, or not really produce results. However, there are some formulas that seem to work across a range of different skincare concerns and preferences, and Nativa's Quinoa Firming Body Lotion is one of them — and when you purchase it with our exclusive SPA15 code, you can get 15 percent off.
This body lotion is made with 100 percent pure quinoa oil, which delivers a healthy dose of nutrients, omegas, vitamin E, collagen, and more. Perhaps less popular than skincare favorites like argan and almond oil, quinoa oil is derived from the grain, which is rich in plant protein. Nativa uses a patented extraction process to source the oil, resulting in a rich elixir that hydrates the skin. Of course, moisturized skin is healthy skin, and the more hydrated your skin is, the more plump and firm it feels and looks.
If you're picky about fragrance, this lotion is super lightweight, but does contain notes of peony and vanilla. Shoppers say the fragrance isn't too cloying or heavy-handed, and the lotion absorbs into the skin quickly — in other words, there's definitely a scent, but it's more of a whisper than a shout.
An added bonus to the Nativa line of skincare products, including the Quinoa Firming Body Lotion, is the packaging. Nativa uses 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic for its products, and the design of these particular bottles requires less plastic per unit to produce. When you're done, the packaging is completely recyclable as well. In a saturated skincare product landscape, it's small details like this that can make or break a purchase, and with its efficacy and mind toward sustainability, Nativa's Quinoa Firming Body Lotion could be an easy addition to your routine.
But don't take it from us, entirely: The lotion has nearly a thousand five-star reviews, many of whom tried it on a whim and claim they won't buy anything else moving forward. "I like to call this the Birkin of body cream," writes one five-star reviewer. "I love how it feels luxurious (and you'll know what I mean when you get one). The fragrance is my favorite — normally, I don't go for any fragrance in my skincare, but this feels very natural, not overwhelming or chemical-based. Most importantly, I love how it makes my skin feel; super soft, nice, and fresh."
Other shoppers concur, with one saying, "This lotion feels and smells so heavenly! I use it right away when I get out of the shower. A little goes a long way, and the quality of this lotion feels like a million bucks."