20 Bath Oils To Upgrade Your Evening Soak (2024)

There’s nothing quite like a bath. At the end of a long day, they’re the self-care moment we could all do with. That's where bath oils come in.

For the times when you’re looking for a little luxury, you need to swap out your regular bubble bath for a nourishing bath oil (or add both to up the indulgence ante). Packed full of mood-boosting and mind-soothing botanical and essential oils, they will turn your everyday bath into an oasis of calm – a spa-worthy situation in your own home. Simply add a few drops to warm water right before you get in (that way, the bath oil won’t evaporate too quickly), take a deep breath, lie back and enjoy the aromatherapy benefits.

Our top tip? If spending ages moisturising your body is about as appealing as a 1:1 with Logan Roy, then bath oils are about to become your new best friend. Adding a good glug of your favourite oil to your bath will do all the hard work for you – it will moisturise your skin from head to toe, all while you're lying down. Now, that’s our kind of life hack.

Read on for the ELLE edit of indulgent bath oils to bring a little luxury to your evening soak…

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Let Le Labo guide you into a soak-induced slumber with this velvety oil, which can be used in the bath or directly on skin to lock in moisture.

This uplifting oil contains geranium, patchouli and lemon to revive the senses – making it ideal for perking you up during an evening soak before an event. It contains moisturising coconut and sunflower oils, plus squalane to help prevent moisture loss, meaning your skin will be soft, smooth and ready for a night out.

What better way to shed the stresses of your day than with a Hungarian thermal bath? This oil contains the Omorovicza’s Healing Concentrate, a mineral elixr ‘capturing the power of Budapest’s thermal waters’ to nourish skin – without the travel time.

Invigorate your mind and body with a blend of Atlantic kelp and plankton extracts, packed with Omegas 6 and 9 to help leave your skin beautifully moisturised and supple.

This multi-use product can be used directly on skin and hair to add hydration, but it really comes into its own as a bath oil. The formula contains dried rose petals, for the ultimate luxury soak – plus, the unique combination of lemon, mandarin, rose, jasmine and vanilla is a soothingly sweet (but not sickly) way to wind down.

Add a few drops of Susanne Kaufmann's invigorating blend of ylang-ylang, patchouli and lavender essential oils to your evening bath and lie back as it makes you forget about all those meetings. It looks great on your bathroom shelf, too – always a bonus.

Depending on the day you’ve had, swirl a little – or a lot – of this calming oil into your bath. The lavender, bergamot and patchouli oils will take it from there, working to clear your mind and relax your body.

Inspired by the traditional beauty rituals of Japanese Geishas, who used sake to purify and soften their skin, this Fresh oil contains more than 50% detoxifying sake to ease tension whilst nourishing the body.

Rich in jojoba seed and French plum seed oils, this moisture-locking cocktail seeps into your skin with ease. If you have a sweet tooth, this saccharine scent is sure to become a permanent fixture in your body care arsenal.

The masters of ultimate wellbeing and relaxation, Neal's Yard's Soothing Bath Oil blends organic lavender, geranium, bergamot, and cypress essential oils for a soak that'll have you nodding off in no time.

Channel your inner Charlize Theron with Dior's indulgent J'Adore bath oil that smells just as good as the eau de parfum. Plus, the bottle will look seriously chic in any bath line up.

Aromatherapist Michelle Roques O'Neil knows a thing or two about winding down. Her Cocoon bath oil blends Ylang Ylang, tangerine, geranium and frankincense to wrap you in a nourishing tonic that relaxes the mind while easing the body.

The perfect Christmas gift for bath lovers. The original and the best, Aromatherapy Associates know a thing or two about ultimate relaxation. Pour a cap full of any of these luxurious oils into your evening bath to help ease your body and mind.

This luxurious offering from Bamford will have you relaxed the moment you smell its delightful concoction of rose, ylang-ylang and chamomile essential oils. Plus, the rich mixture of sweet almond and almond kernel oils will soften your skin as you sink into the bath.

For those looking for a way to unwind and treat aching muscles and a stressed mind, this could be for you. An intoxicating blend of essential oils, this oil is like bringing a bit of spa to your own home.

Okay, so it's not strictly a bath oil but hear us out. These ingenious little pills will lift any bath - and are packed full of jojoba, sunflower and hemp oils to nourish, soften and hydrate the skin. Plus they smell of a springtime walk in the park. Use only on the very best of occasions.

If you want to get a sense of the outdoors while you recline in the tub, look no further than Verden's Herbanum bath elixir. The bath oil smells of fresh herbs and wild grasses - like a journey into a sun-warmed meadow. What could be more comforting?

These beads of joy add a splash of nourishing oils straight into the bath - including the eponymous fur oil. They help soothe any post-shaving irritation and moisturise the skin in one fell swoop. And, they are now sealed in red seaweed for an environmentally friendly option that dissolves seamlessly into warm water.

When it comes to Sisley, it's always worth the investment. Calendula and Hawthorn soothe tired limbs whilst St John's Wort blankets them with hydration. Consider it the ultimate bath prescription for relaxation.