Aussies have rated Balnea as the top pick in Canstar Blue’s latest body wash ratings, with five-star reviews in all categories. These include effectiveness, value for money, scent, texture & consistency, packaging, and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares body wash on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which body wash they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 1,647 Australians for their feedback on the body wash brand(s) they’ve purchased and used in the last six months. Note: this includes body wash, shower gel, or bar soap suitable for face, body, and general use.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest Overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the Overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.
• Balnea
• DermaVeen
• QV
• Original Source
• Lynx
• Aveeno
• Radox
• Palmolive
• Lux
• Johnson’s
• Dettol
• ALDI Juliet
• Dove
• Sukin
• Nivea
• Coles
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
The Balnea Body Company, owned by Woolworths, have a skin care range that aims to soothe, revive, comfort, and refresh. Balnea’s products include sanitisers, soaps, lotions, creams, body washes, and other skin care accessories. Its body wash range focusses on leaving the skin feeling cleansed and cared for, with a pH balanced formula that’s made in Australia. Balnea’s body washes are offered in multiple fragrances including Milk & Honey, Wild Cherry & Raspberry, Coconut, Oxygen Burst, and a specialised Men’s formula. Its body wash options are offered in either 500mL or 1L bottles.
Not all body wash brands in the market qualify for our ratings (based on minimum survey sample size), but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth considering. Here are several more to check out before making a purchase decision.
Body washes and shower gels can achieve very similar outcomes, and as a result are commonly filed into the same category. There are some key differences between the two washing products including texture, consistency, and how they interact with the skin. Shower gels generally feature stronger fragrances and can be harsher on the skin. Alternatively, body washes are typically better at hydrating and moisturising the skin. This is why body wash is an ideal option for those looking to cleanse, rejuvenate, and combat dryness all in one go.
This report was written by Canstar Blue’s Home & Lifestyle Content Producer Kate Lockyer. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Queensland and has written for a variety of different organisations and publications for multiple years.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
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