I’ve been sharing my love of body care with you a lot recently, and honestly? The response has blown me away. So many of you are actively looking to level up your routines, and I am so here for it. It tells me that the era of neglecting everything below the neck is officially over, and we are thriving.
Now, you know me, I am a genuine advocate for luxurious, high-end body care. But here’s the thing: I also have a set of staples that I have sworn by for years, some of them literally since childhood, that cost almost nothing and perform incredibly. What I will say is that at a lower price point, you may sometimes have to compromise on the experience — the fragrance, the texture, the packaging — but will it work? Absolutely yes.
So here are my tried and true body care products that actually perform, all under £10.
Driclor Antiperspirant — £8.00
Let’s start with a strong one. Driclor is a medicated, clinical-strength antiperspirant. If you struggle with excessive sweating, this is the product for you. It is genuinely effective in a way that your standard deodorant simply cannot compete with.
That said, a word of warning: this product is quite aggressive. It is common to experience itchiness, redness, and, in some cases, burning. I have personally had a few run-ins with Driclor, where it has burnt my underarm and caused pigmentation, so please be careful.
Do not apply it immediately after shaving or after any kind of treatment to the area. Unless you suffer from hyperhidrosis, for which this product is really designed, I would not use it every day. Once a week, sparingly, as and when you need it, and stick to your regular deodorant on all other days. Best applied at night.
Bepanthen Nappy Rash Cream — approx. £7
Yes, you read that correctly.
This is probably the most unglamorous product I will ever recommend to you, and I say that with full awareness. It is a nappy rash cream. Experientially, it is not a delight — it’s a thick, lanolin-based, incredibly occlusive balm that is not going to make you feel like you’re in a spa. However, this product works amazingly well, and I’ve recently learned that it’s quietly become a cult product in Korean skincare circles too, which frankly doesn’t surprise me at all.
My favourite way to use it is as an overnight hand treatment. I apply my serums, then my moisturiser, then a layer of Bepanthen on top to seal everything in — and then I wear cotton gloves to bed. I wake up with the softest, most moisturised hands. It’s genuinely transformative for something that costs a fiver.
Can you use it on your face? I personally wouldn’t recommend it, especially if you have acne-prone skin. But if you have very dry, non-reactive skin, you’ll probably be fine. Just proceed with caution.
Eucerin 10% Urea Body Lotion — just over £10
Urea is one of my absolute go-to ingredients for dry body skin and I have been reaching for this lotion on and off for years. I always come back to it because it simply works. Even though this product is a little over £10, it’s so good, i just had to include it!
A quick note on why urea is so effective: it’s a humectant, meaning it draws water into the skin, but it also has keratolytic properties — it helps to break down and soften rough, thickened skin. So it’s not just moisturising, it’s actively improving the skin’s texture over time. It’s particularly brilliant for rough patches, keratosis pilaris, and generally dull, dry skin on the body.
The texture of this lotion is lightweight but substantial. So if you’re someone who can’t stand greasy or heavy body lotions but genuinely needs that deep moisturisation, you’ll love this. It’s fragrance-free, no-nonsense, and gets the job done. For best results, apply twice a day.
Clere 100% Pure Glycerin — approx. £3-5
I have been talking about glycerin for at least five years, and I will not stop. This is one of the most effective (and cheap!) hydrating ingredients in skincare, and you can get the pure version for practically nothing from Amazon or from your local beauty supply store for a few pounds.
In its pure form, it’s thick, gloopy, and a bit sticky, so you do need to know how to use it. My method: apply it to damp skin straight out of the shower, like a serum, and then layer your regular body moisturiser on top to seal it in. Alternatively, you can mix it directly into your body lotion. A little goes a very long way — don’t go overboard with it.
African Net Sponge — approx. £1-2
Last but absolutely not least. The product that caused quite the stir when I mentioned it in a recent video — people saying it looks like a fishing net, that it’s too abrasive, that it’s bad for the environment. And to all of that I say: I have used this every single day since I was a child, and my skin has never seen a day of keratosis pilaris. I don’t know her.
For those who aren’t familiar, an African net sponge is a loosely woven nylon exfoliating sponge that is an absolute staple in West African households. This is what we grew up with. This is just what we do.
It provides daily body exfoliation in a way that is gentle enough for everyday use (within reason — if you have sensitive skin, use light pressure or skip entirely), and it is the cheapest, most effective way to keep body skin smooth and bump-free that I know of.
If you’re someone who has been washing with your hands or a soft cloth — babe, this is going to change your life. The best ones are found in beauty supply stores for a dollar or two, but I’ve linked one on Amazon that works beautifully if you can’t get to one.
Okay, this is a little different from everything above. It is not under £10, I want to be very clear about that, but I’ve been asked to share it, and as someone who genuinely believes in microcurrent technology, I’m happy to.
The ZIIP Halo 2.0 is a microcurrent device for at-home use, and microcurrent is one of those treatments I really rate. It works by delivering low-level electrical currents that work with your skin’s natural bio-electricity to lift, tone, and firm facial muscles — think of it like a Pilates workout for your face. It’s non-surgical, it’s science-backed, and it’s clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines. If you’re someone who is nervous about injectables or simply wants to take your anti-ageing routine seriously at home, a microcurrent device is something worth investing in, and @ZIIPBEAUTY is genuinely one of the market leaders in this space.
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