Jack Black
Jack Black JackZen Renewing Body Lotion
A body lotion with macadamia and jojoba oils, aloe, glycerin and vitamin E in Jack Black's bamboo-and-violet JackZen scent.
- Macadamia oil, jojoba oil, aloe, glycerin, vitamin E
- dry skin
Who it's for: Dry skin (brand-listed)
Skip it if you avoid fragrance: it lists Fragrance and Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes and more.
- Scented: Fragrance, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil and 8 more
- Sensitivity considerations: Fragrance (Parfum)
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Jack Black JackZen Renewing Body Lotion fragrance-free?
The brand does not market it as fragrance free. The label lists these scent ingredients: Fragrance, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Pinene, Benzyl Salicylate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone.
Is Jack Black JackZen Renewing Body Lotion good for dry skin?
The brand lists it for dry skin.
Is the cetyl alcohol in this formula drying?
No. Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens a formula. It isn't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its 45-ingredient list is one of the longest among the 43 products in Body Creams, Butters & Body Oils with a recorded list (median 29).
What it is
Jack Black JackZen Renewing Body Lotion is a scented body lotion for rough, dry skin, part of the JackZen scent line. Jack Black’s site showed it as sold out when we checked.
Key ingredients
- Macadamia nut oil: Fatty acids and antioxidants that help hold moisture.
- Jojoba oil: Softens and protects.
- Aloe: Soothes.
- Glycerin and vitamin E: Humectant and antioxidant.
How to use
Apply generously all over the body after showering or whenever skin feels dry, focusing on rough spots like elbows, knees and feet. For the most moisture, apply to slightly damp skin.
Who should be careful
It contains macadamia nut oil and is fragranced, with allergens such as linalool and limonene on the list.
What the brand claims
Jack Black cites sales data calling it the #1 men’s body care brand, which isn’t a performance claim. The page gives no study figures.
Sources
- https://www.getjackblack.com/products/jackzen-renewing-body-lotion (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
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Common questions
What does it smell like?
Bamboo and violet, with rhubarb, black pepper and patchouli.
Does it contain nuts?
It contains macadamia nut oil.
Is there a matching wash?
Jack Black pairs it with the JackZen Body & Hair Cleanser.


