Health's 2012 Beauty Awards: Body

By Diana Cerqueira and Rozalynn S. Frazier
Updated March 07, 2021
Look (and smell) better bare with this year's picks in fragrance, lotion, suncreen, and more
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Flawless from head to toe

Look (and smell) better bare with this year's picks in fragrance, lotion, sunscreen, and more

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Fragrance

This perfect day-to-night spritz contains jasmine (shown to enhance mental alertness) and musk (a romantic note).

Estee Lauder Sensuous Nude ($65; esteelauder.com)

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Razor

Moisture bars built into this razor's head are infused with conditioning ingredients, eliminating the need for shaving cream.

Gillette Venus & Olay Razor ($11; gillettevenus.com)

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Body moisturizer

This hydrator "is great for dry skin brought on by psoriasis or eczema," says Dr. Donofrio. "Menthol makes it medicinal."

Lubriderm Soothing Relief Lotion ($9; drugstores)

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Self-tanner

A natural-looking self-tanner with sun protection? That was enough to win over our derm. Plus, it doesn't streak or smell funny.

Jergens Natural Glow & Protect SPF 20 ($9; mass retailers)

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Body cleanser

This all-over body scrub works like an at-home peel, Dr. Donofrio says, but it won't leave you irritated, thanks to gentle micro beads.

Nivea A Touch of Renewal Lathering Body Scrub ($4; drugstores)

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Sunscreen (body)

"The antioxidants don't just sit on skin, they're absorbed beneath the surface for added protection," Dr. Donofrio says.

L'Oreal Paris Sublime Sun Crystal Clear Mist Spray SPF 50+ ($11; lorealparisusa.com)

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Whitening toothpaste

"The unique foaming action helps lift most stubborn stains in less than a week," Dr. Donofrio notes.

Crest 3D White Glamorous White Toothpaste ($4; 3Dwhite.com)

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