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The best body-care products hydrate, smooth, soften, and soothe the skin we so often neglect.
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Youll be filling up your cart before you know it with these 2021 Healthy Beauty Award winners.
Our dermatologists provided a number of guidelines about what to look for in the best body-care products.
For skin conditions likekeratosis pilaris, derm-approved gentle exfoliants like lactic and glycolic acids are key.
Look for calming ingredients like aloe vera and colloidal oatmeal to soothe redness.
you’re free to read more of our dermatologists' criteriahere.
Be sure to check out the rest of our 2021 Healthy Beauty Award winnersright here.
Reviews have been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
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It also contains moisturizing glycerin and mineral oil.
This cream really helped to calm my skin and get it back to normal.
The cream was potent enough to accelerate the healing process.
Our reviewers loved its luxe softness and accessible price point.
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Plus, its sans sulfates and dyes, which are common irritants for folks withsensitive skin.
Just so you know:This cream contains fragrances, which our derms say may be irritating to some.
One tester said:The scent of this cream is lovely and not too overpowering.
The texture is very thick and rich, but it still absorbs quickly.
It leaves my skin feeling very moisturized and it actually lasts beyond 24 hours!
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It also contains vitamins C and E, which are great brightening ingredients for combatting discoloration and scarring.
Just so you know:This product contains fragrances, which may be irritating for some with sensitive skin.
One tester said:I absolutely love the way this feels on my skin.
For someone who has dry skin and issues with long-lasting moisture, it works very well.
It was moisturizing and left my skin feeling silky and smooth all day.
Our testers raved over how soft their hands felt post-treatment.
An added plus: Wearing these will give you an excuse to stop doomscrolling on social media.
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There isn’t a strong fragrance to this product either, which is nice.
Our reviewers loved the long-lasting hydration it gave, and the bright, playful packaging.
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One tester said:Finally a hand cream that stands outliterally!
It comes in a large, highlighter-yellow tube, which is great because most hand creams are pretty small.
It’s moisturizing but not too heavy or greasy, and it has a nice flowery, watermelon scent.
Our testers loved the dreamy peppermint scent and the luxurious, rich formula of this foot cream from Asutra.
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It also contains tea tree oil, a natural antiseptic to combat bacteria and fungus.
One tester said:I often ignore my feet when it comes to exfoliating and moisturizing.
But wow, this product made a world of difference.
The cream smells super minty and fresh, and the texture is luxurious.
These tips from Chillhouse are convenient, accessibly priced, and extraordinarily fun.
Plus, they come in great patterns at a super reasonable price point.
Best Nail Polish: Janet & Jo.
Spring 2021 Polish Collection
Janet & Jo.
Spring 2021 Polish Collection
Janet & Jo.
This 10-free nail polish (more on that below) wowed testers with its highly pigmented, long-lasting lacquers.
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One tester said:I have to say that I am impressed!
The color was perfect for my skin tone as well.
Great quality, and I would certainly recommend it.
This foam from Hawaiian Tropic checked all of our testers boxes, plus one more: It smellsgood.
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Bonus points, per the experts:This product contains moisturizing glycerin and coconut oil.
Just so you know:This product contains fragrances.
One tester said:This self-tanner delivers a flawless golden glow with zero streaks.
All in all, this is a great, clear self-tanner!
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Bonus points, per the experts:This body oil contains nourishing sunflower, oat, and grape-seed oils.
Just so you know:This body oil contains fragrance.
Our testers noted to avoid spraying it near a tile or wood floor, as it can get slippery.
Also, glass bottle + oily hand = be careful.
(Our testers speak from experience!)
One tester said:The fragrance of this oil mist is divine and left my skin feeling velvety soft.
Plus, the packaging makes it look extra luxe.
Each box comes with 32 wax strips, plus six finishing wipes.
Our testers loved the simple instructions and quick hair-removal process.
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One tester said:Where are all my mustache ladies at?
I used to use my literal leg razor to shave my full-on puberty-style stache.
It’s easy to rinse and store, and I am hyped to keep using this weekly.
This reparative base coat from Tenoverten relies on celery seed extract to moisturize and rehydrate stressed-out nails.
Our reviewers loved how healthy it made their nails look after just one use.
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One tester said:This was incredible!
I also love that this gave my nails a subtle shine.
I can’t wait to use it againand throw out all of my other treatments, ASAP.
This nourishing cuticle oil from Orly is infused with citrus essential oils that our reviewers enjoyed.
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One tester said:This is such a good product!
It smells like a vanilla dewy dream!
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It also contains salicylic and lactic acids, two powerful, derm-approved chemical exfoliants.
Just so you know:This product contains salicylic acid, which may irritate very dry, sensitive skin.
Also, they typically have a powerful and terrible odor.
This product is one of the few that I can say actually works.
Even after the first use, I saw a softening of my KP.
The product spreads nicely with little tack and absorbs quickly.
Plus, it leaves my skin pretty soft!
