Cassandra Bankson has reviewed more than 10 body and tan products, and nearly all of them got her thumbs up. Her approval rate sits at 80%. Her top picks are the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream with Hyaluronic Acid, the Dove Whole Body Deodorant, and the Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion. She had zero outright skips across the whole category.
What does Cassandra Bankson recommend in body & tan?
What Cassandra comes back to again and again is function over fuss. She rates body products that solve a real problem, whether that is dry cracked hands, body acne, or skin ageing below the neck. She praised the SkinFix Eczema Plus Hand Repair Cream for being deeply nourishing without leaving any residue. She loved the Versed Backup Plan Acne Control Body Mist because it pairs two-percent salicylic acid with tea tree and licorice, so it tackles active breakouts and dark spots at the same time. She clearly believes in retinoids for the body too. She pointed out that dermatologists have long told patients to mix prescription retinoids into a plain moisturiser and apply it below the neck, so a ready-made product like the Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion struck her as long overdue. On deodorants, she found the Secret Whole Body Deodorant Spray lasted longer than a competing spray and left no white streaks, which is a practical detail worth knowing for anyone who has switched to whole-body formulas.
In her words
"This formula also has aloe, it has shea butter, this has sunflower, this has rice, sweet almond. It's super luxurious, it is super nourishing and it kind of melts into your skin and just protects it without leaving you sticky. I get a lot of hangnails, I wash my hands like fifty times a day on some occasions, and so I tend to get really dry cuticles and really dry nails. This is so hydrating and moisturizing, and I absolutely love this and it doesn't leave me oily."
"The salicylic acid is at two percent and it also has some tea tree, which is great for acne, and then there's also some licorice for a little bit of dark spot protection too. [...] This is so good. I've had multiple of these and [...] this is coming with me because I am going to spray my body, get this body acne back under control, and cool off while I do it."
"This has been phenomenal. Why did brands not put retinoids in body lotions sooner? I've worked with dermatologists who have sat there and told patients to mix just a pea-sized drop of their prescription strength retinoid in with some CeraVe and spread it on their body because it can help with anti-aging and it can help with a lot of skin conditions. This is a [...] creamy emollient retinol body moisturizer and it's actually a decent amount for what you get and the price is not horrible."
"The Old Spice is my favorite. I'm a cinnamon and spice girl and I love this. It doesn't make me smell like a man either, like it just smells delicious. [...] It smells like a vanilla cookie. I know it's marketed towards men but I love this. This is specifically a nitro spray, and reviews online have said horrible things about this because some people got burns in their special areas, but for me I just shake it up and I do have sensitive skin and even I'm okay with this."
"What's great about the spray as well is that I can reach the back, and I can even spray this onto my feet if my feet are stinky without having to touch anything. [...] Now when it comes to the Native versus the Secret Whole Body Deodorant Spray, I found that the Secret lasted longer, and there's no white streaks."
"I use the Versed Retinol Body Cream, I use retinoids, I use caffeine creams, and that's what I do for any stretch marks or cellulite, and I really don't let it get to me the way it used to."
How many body and tan products has Cassandra Bankson reviewed?
Cassandra Bankson has reviewed 15 body and tan products, for an approval rate of 80%. 12 approved, 3 mixed, and none skipped.
What has Cassandra Bankson skipped in body & tan?
Because she skipped nothing entirely, there is very little to flag. The closest thing to a caution came with the Old Spice Total Body Deodorant Spray. She personally loved it, but noted that online reviews described burns in sensitive areas from the nitro spray format. She shook it before use and her own sensitive skin was fine, but that is worth keeping in mind for anyone cautious about spray deodorants in delicate spots.
What should you take from Cassandra Bankson's picks?
Cassandra Bankson's record on body and tan products is a warm one. Nearly everything she tested earned at least a passing grade. Her named winners are the place to start if you are shopping the category: the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream with Hyaluronic Acid, the Dove Whole Body Deodorant, and the Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion all got her full enthusiasm. Her broader message is that body skin deserves the same active ingredients as your face, retinoids, salicylic acid, proper hydration, not just a basic lotion.
Watch Cassandra Bankson say it
Every verdict here comes from a video. These are the moments themselves, each one jumping straight to the bit about that product.
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream with Hyaluronic AcidNamed a winnerWatch at 6:43
- Dove Whole Body DeodorantNamed a winnerWatch at 10:18
- Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body LotionNamed a winnerWatch at 6:52
- SkinFix Eczema Plus Hand Repair CreamRated itWatch at 5:59
- Versed Backup Plan Acne Control Body MistRated itWatch at 20:15
- Old Spice Total Body Deodorant SprayRated itWatch at 11:13
- Secret Whole Body Deodorant SprayRated itWatch at 12:01
- Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Body LotionRated itWatch at 2:25
- Nécessaire Multivitamin Body LotionRated itWatch at 23:29
- Osea Undaria Algae Body OilRated itWatch at 5:13
- Necessaire Body SerumRated itWatch at 14:27
- Nécessaire Body OilRated itWatch at 20:50
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This guide reflects what Cassandra Bankson said across her videos about 15 products in body & tan, aggregated by The Guru Index. Sponsored takes are excluded. The approval rate is the share of these products she approved. It is general information, not medical advice.