As someone with perpetually dry skin, especially during winter months, I've tried countless body washes that promise hydration but leave me feeling tight and itchy. Aveeno's Daily Moisturizing Body Wash with prebiotic oat has been a revelation.

The first thing I noticed was the texture - it's luxuriously creamy, almost like a lotion in the shower. Unlike thin, foamy washes that disappear down the drain, this clings to my skin just long enough to really work its magic. The light, barely-there scent is perfect for mornings when I don't want to compete with my perfume.

What surprised me most was how it transformed my shaving routine. Used as a shave gel, it gives me the closest shave without any irritation - no more post-shave bumps or dryness. The 33oz pump bottle lives in my shower caddy and feels endless (I'm three months in and barely halfway through).

After years of battling winter itch on my back and legs, this has been the first product that actually keeps my skin comfortable all day. It's become my non-negotiable shower staple - the kind of product you buy backups of when you see a sale.