12 Bath and Body Products for Flawless Skin
By
Holly Dawsey
September 30, 2015
Glow head to toe with these next-level smoothers soothers and perker-uppers.
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Body work
Smooth your skin and glow head to toe with these sunscreens, lotions, and other products, as chosen by Health editors, celebrity makeup artists, beauty bloggers, and MDs.
The Experts:
Ilana Blitzer, Health beauty director; Paul Cucinello, celebrity hair stylist in Los Angeles and New York City; Francesca Fusco, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City; Suzy Gerstein, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Julie Kandalec, celebrity manicurist and creative director of Paintbox in New York City; Joanna Simkin, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Alexis Wolfer, founder of TheBeautyBean.com; Jessica Wu, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Souther California School of Medicine in Los Angeles
The Experts:
Ilana Blitzer, Health beauty director; Paul Cucinello, celebrity hair stylist in Los Angeles and New York City; Francesca Fusco, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City; Suzy Gerstein, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Julie Kandalec, celebrity manicurist and creative director of Paintbox in New York City; Joanna Simkin, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Alexis Wolfer, founder of TheBeautyBean.com; Jessica Wu, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Souther California School of Medicine in Los Angeles
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Body lotion
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Relief Healing Serum ($5; amazon.com)
Thanks to a healthy dose of emollients and barrier protectors, "it soothes even your scaliest spots,"
Thanks to a healthy dose of emollients and barrier protectors, "it soothes even your scaliest spots,"
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Shaving cream
Eos Shave Cream ($4; harmondiscount.com)
This rich cream not only allows for a smooth shave on all skin types, Dr. Fusco says, but also adds a subtle sheen.
This rich cream not only allows for a smooth shave on all skin types, Dr. Fusco says, but also adds a subtle sheen.
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Sunscreen
Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport Sunscreen Spray ($9; ulta.com)
Thick sunscreens can leave your skin feeling slimy. Not this one: It dries in an invisible mesh pattern so pores can breathe easily, Dr. Wu explains.
Thick sunscreens can leave your skin feeling slimy. Not this one: It dries in an invisible mesh pattern so pores can breathe easily, Dr. Wu explains.
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Razor
Gillette Venus Swirl ($17; amazon.com)
"The head pivots in all directions and glides right over danger zones, like ankles and knees," Dr. Wu says. "It delivers a really close shave without creating too much pressure.â
"The head pivots in all directions and glides right over danger zones, like ankles and knees," Dr. Wu says. "It delivers a really close shave without creating too much pressure.â
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Toothbrush
Oral B SmartSeries with Bluetooth 4.0 Connectivity ($150; amazon.com)
Sync it with your smartphone to track brushing habits. "I love how it warned me when I brushed too hard,"
Sync it with your smartphone to track brushing habits. "I love how it warned me when I brushed too hard,"
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Antiperspirant
Dove Dry Spray ($8; amazon.com)
Scoring high in protection against sweat and BO, this mighty mist won't give out on you. "The freshness lasts," Dr. Fusco confirms.
Scoring high in protection against sweat and BO, this mighty mist won't give out on you. "The freshness lasts," Dr. Fusco confirms.
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Toothpaste
Crest Pro-Health HD ($12; amazon.com)
This two-step toothpaste is worth the extra effort: "My teeth felt cleaner and my smile got brighter," Wolfer gushes.
This two-step toothpaste is worth the extra effort: "My teeth felt cleaner and my smile got brighter," Wolfer gushes.
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Fragrance
Halle Berry Wild Essence ($20; amazon.com)
"This mix of girly florals, sultry musk and heady wood notes is the new sexy," Blitzer says.
"This mix of girly florals, sultry musk and heady wood notes is the new sexy," Blitzer says.
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Bar soap
Yes to Coconut Milk Bar ($9; amazon.com)
"The lather is thick, leaving skin superclean and soft," Dr. Wu says. Also sweet: "My bathroom smelled like coconut cream pie!"
"The lather is thick, leaving skin superclean and soft," Dr. Wu says. Also sweet: "My bathroom smelled like coconut cream pie!"
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Self-tanner
Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse ($9; amazon.com)
The express formula gives you what Blitzer calls a "very convincing vacation tan" in as little as an hour. "It's great for those last-minute 'I'm so pale!' freak-outs."
The express formula gives you what Blitzer calls a "very convincing vacation tan" in as little as an hour. "It's great for those last-minute 'I'm so pale!' freak-outs."
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Body scrub
Lancer The Method: Body Polish ($60; nordstrom.com)
Whatâs so special about this body-smoothing scrub? It's self-warming, and it feels good. "I've never used a scrub that felt so much like a massage," Wolfer says.
Whatâs so special about this body-smoothing scrub? It's self-warming, and it feels good. "I've never used a scrub that felt so much like a massage," Wolfer says.
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Body wash
Olay Fresh Outlast Body Wash ($5; walmart.com)
This mild cleanser stands out in a sea of body washes because it quickly whisks away grime without stripping your skin of its natural oils, Dr. Fusco explains. Gotta love that.
This mild cleanser stands out in a sea of body washes because it quickly whisks away grime without stripping your skin of its natural oils, Dr. Fusco explains. Gotta love that.
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