I would say it would depend on the individual lotion on whether it would be too heavy. For me it would really just depend on what ingrediants are in it. Many hand and body lotions contain ingrediants that will clog pores when applied to the face, and that would depend on what oils were in it (some clog pores, others don't).
I've used some body lotoins after shaving before because I have really dry skin and it works, so you might have good luck with it.
Check the ingredients. If you're at all concerned about it clogging pores or causing acne, stay far away from body and hand lotion on the face. Usually it has stuff like cocoa butter and other highly pore clogging ingredients. Obviously some guys will get away with it but if you have any issues at all with break outs and such definitely avoid it.