Scrubs that made our showers smell like a spa, deodorants that stood the test of time, sunscreens that felt like, well, nothing at all. Those are just a few of the products People and Today staffers sought out and found while trying 52 new body products. These 13 rose above the rest, earning them a spot on theofficial PEOPLE Beauty Award winnerslist.
Best Cleansing Bar:Dove Dry-Cracked Skin Replenish Beauty Bar
Packed with pro ceramides to nourish, this bar for extra-dry skin types was so moisturizing, one tester noted they didn’t need to put on body lotion after using it.
Dove Dry-Cracked Skin Replenish Beauty Bar for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
Buy on for $5
Best Fragrance-Free Body Wash:Naturium The Purifier Niacinamide Body Wash
It got a perfect score for hitting the “just right” balance of cleansing without stripping and lathering well without being too sudsy.
Naturium The Purifier Niacinamide Body Wash for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
Buy on for $16
Best Fragranced Body Wash:Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Renewing Body Wash
Testers raved about how this creamy cleanser hydrated the skin (thanks to vegan squalane oil). Bonus: the “gorgeous subtle scent” of jasmine, pink dragon fruit and vanilla.
Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Renewing Body Wash for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
$26 at AmazonBuy on for $26
Best Body Scrub: Hairitage Sugar Coated Body Scrub in Mint & Yuzu
“I never want to be in the shower without a jar of this,” one tester declared of this gentle sugar-based skin-smoother, which smells like a fancy spa.
Hairitage Sugar Coated Body Scrub in Mint & Yuzu for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
Buy on for $10
Best Fragrance-Free Body Lotion:Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Repairing Lotion
If you have sensitive skin, it doesn’t get better than this soothing oat-infused find. “LOVE” wasone tester’s enthusiastic reaction.
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Repairing Lotion for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
$12 at AmazonBuy on for $17
Best Fragranced Body Lotion:Olay Regenerist Body Lotion
Olay Regenerist Body Lotion for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
$40 at AmazonBuy on for $13
This rose above competitors thanks to its “light, fresh scent” and the fact that it “rubs in easily,” with one tester dubbing it a “moisturizer for all seasons.”
Best Body Oil:Caudalie Smooth & Glow Oil Elixir
This nongreasy, glow-inducing oil was a fan favorite. One tester called it a “magic elixir” and gushed, “I am going to purchase (and hoard) multiple bottles so I don’t run out.”
Caudalie Smooth & Glow Oil Elixir for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
$49 at AmazonBuy on for $49
Best Antiperspirant:Dove Ultimate Dry Spray Cucumber Water & Mint
This quick-drying spray, which has an uplifting scent, moisturizes skin while it curbs sweat.
Dove Ultimate Dry Spray Cucumber Water & Mint for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
Best Deodorant:Secret Aluminum Free Clear Solid
Made with pH-balancing minerals, this got top marks for being long-lasting, applying smoothly, having a “great” lavender aromaandnot leaving behind even a hint of residue.
Secret Aluminum Free Clear Solid for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
Buy on for $7
Best SPF Spray:Pixi SPF 50 SunMist
Packed with aloe vera, vitamin E and avocado oil, it won for having a high SPF (50) and for its breathable feel.
Pixi SPF 50 SunMist for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
$13 at AmazonBuy on for $15
Best SPF Serum:Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Serum SPF 30
“A game changer” is how one tester described this find because of its silky texture and how quickly it absorbed.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Serum SPF 30 for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
$15 at AmazonBuy on for $12
Best SPF Gel:Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
Buy on for $42
Best Self-Tanner:St.Tropez Luxe Body Serum
If you’ve sworn off self-tanner for being too streaky or smelly, this one will win you back, thanks to its incredibly even results and what one tester called a “shockingly good” scent.
St.Tropez Luxe Body Serum for PEOPLE Beauty Awards.
Buy on for $48
source: people.com
