What is the difference between a lotion and body cream? And which is better?

Curious, because I have no idea, and they both seem the same to me..What is the difference between a lotion and body cream? And which is better?
Body creams, in my experience, are usually oil-based, which makes them slightly greasy when you apply them. They're also thicker and richer in texture/ consistency . . . all of which makes them better suited to really dry or rough areas like knees, elbows, etc. Not for hands that you'd want to Not feel greasy/ oily.


Lotions I find are not greasy, are usually water-based, and great for keeping your hands smooth and moisturized. Probably wouldn't work so well on really dry or cracked skin though.What is the difference between a lotion and body cream? And which is better?
Same..