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Jamie Lee Curtis Relies on This $7 Body Lotion Over $800 Creams That ‘Didn’t Do Anything’

It's proof that a high price doesn't always equal high quality

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Inductee Jamie Lee Curtis attends the 19th Annual California Hall of Fame Ceremony at The California Museum on March 19, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)
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Celebrity skincare routines often include pricey serums, high-tech treatments and moisturizers that cost more than a weekly grocery bill. Still, Jamie Lee Curtis proved that you can find something refreshingly simple in the CVS beauty aisle.

The 67-year-old actress revealed that she reaches for Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion over $800 face creams that “didn’t do anything.” Right now, the drugstore staple is an even better bargain: it’s on sale for $4.99 at CVS! Put Curtis’ less-is-more philosophy to the test for less than five bucks.

Get the Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion for $5; was $6 at CVS!

Curtis has reportedly used Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion on both her face and body. And while you certainly don’t need to follow a celebrity’s skincare routine to a T, the formula has plenty going for it if perpetually dry skin is one of your biggest concerns.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 20: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends The 46th Annual New York Women in Film & Television 'Muse Awards' at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 20, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)

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Formulated specifically for dry to very dry skin, it contains a moisture-boosting mix of hyaluronic acid, sweet almond oil and glycerin. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin help draw in moisture, while emollient and occlusive ingredients like mineral oil and petrolatum help soften skin and prevent that moisture from escaping. The result? Deeply hydrated skin that feels (and looks) smoother.

Despite all that moisture, you don’t have to reserve it for the driest days of winter. The lotion is designed to absorb quickly without leaving a greasy feel, making it an easy everyday option for arms, legs, hands and feet. Nivea says the current formula provides up to 72 hours of moisture, so it’s especially appealing if you’re someone who feels like your skin is dry again five minutes after applying body lotion.

Perhaps the best part is that you don’t need an A-list beauty budget to try Curtis’ less-is-more approach. Her comments about that disappointing $800 cream are a good reminder that a higher price tag doesn’t automatically mean a product will work better for your skin.

For anyone craving a straightforward moisturizer that keeps dry skin soft, smooth and comfortable, Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion makes a pretty convincing case for keeping things simple. Get it today at CVS!

Get the Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion for $5; was $6 at CVS!

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