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Best Nail Polish
Why: With just one coat, this nail polish deposits tons of shiny color. And it really lasts -- after five days, your manicure will still be going strong.
Honorable Mention: Zoya Satin Formula Nail Polish
Readers' Choice Winner: OPI Nail Lacquer
Why: "Whenever I think that all nail polishes are the same, OPI always reminds me that there is a difference. OPI means quality -- rich and long-lasting colors in a variety of shades. The polishes go on smooth and leave a beautiful finish."
Honorable Mention: Essie Nail Polish
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Best Scrub
Why: Like the cult favorite apricot scrub for the face, this body version can slough away even the driest, roughest skin, leaving it soft and touchable. The jumbo tube comes at a shockingly affordable price so you can exfoliate with abandon.
Honorable Mention: Tata Harper Smoothing Body Scrub
Readers' Choice Winner: St. Ives Smoothing Apricot Body Wash
Why: "I love this body wash. Just enough friction to make my skin smooth without irritating it, and the lather is so soft and creamy. The smell is refreshing and light, but not too sweet and fruity."
Honorable Mention: Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub
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Best Self-Tanner
Why: These self-tanning towelettes simplify the bronzing process: You only need one to cover your entire body, the resulting tan is miraculously streak-free, and the self-tanner smell is minimal. Bonus: It fades evenly, which is a feat unto itself.
Honorable Mention: Xen-Tan Fresh Tanning Mousse
Readers' Choice Winner: Jergens Natural Glow 3 Days to Glow Moisturizer
Why: "This lotion not only moisturizes your skin, but after a few uses, it leaves skin a few shades darker in a natural-glowing way. I also like that it evenly distributes on your skin and is extremely difficult to mess up."
Honorable Mention: Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel
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Best Soap
Why: Glamorous soaps are hard to come by, yet this one has glamour in spades. It comes in fancy, herbal, hammam-inspired scents that linger all day and perfume your bathroom for weeks. If you never thought soap could take you on a mental vacation to Turkey or Marrakech, you were wrong.
Honorable Mention: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Gentle Cleansing Bar
Readers' Choice Winner: Dove Sensitive Skin Unscented Hypo-Allergenic Beauty Bar
Why: "This is an amazing bar. It's very moisturizing and safe to use anywhere on your body because it's unscented and formulated for sensitive skin. This mild bar lathers well, and cleans wonderfully without drying out my skin or leaving any residue."
Honorable Mention: Aveeno Moisturizing Bar
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Best Sunscreen
Why: This sunscreen is so light it's almost serum-like, and it absorbs lightening-fast. Still, it offers tons of lasting sun protection and bonus moisture.
Honorable Mention: Banana Boat SunComfort Clear UltraMist Sunscreen SPF 50+
Readers' Choice Winner: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Why: "This is the first drugstore sunscreen I have found that isn't greasy and doesn't leave a white cast on my skin -- I love it. Being so lightweight, it really makes you forget you're wearing any sunscreen at all. I have never had a sunburn with this."
Honorable Mention: Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Body lotions, nail polishes, scrubs -- there's no shortage of beauty products geared towards helping us keep our bodies supple and smooth. But with so many products on the market, distinguishing the must-haves from the duds can be overwhelming -- until now.
That's because our editors have taken the guesswork out of the beauty aisle by diligently testing hundreds of the latest beauty products, which target everything from dry skin to hair removal. We slathered, buffed and polished every available limb to determine the best of the best body-perfecting products. And now we're finally revealing the results of our hard work with the 2016 Beauty Award winners. Here, discover the prize-worthy products that will give you your best body yet.
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That's because our editors have taken the guesswork out of the beauty aisle by diligently testing hundreds of the latest beauty products, which target everything from dry skin to hair removal. We slathered, buffed and polished every available limb to determine the best of the best body-perfecting products. And now we're finally revealing the results of our hard work with the 2016 Beauty Award winners. Here, discover the prize-worthy products that will give you your best body yet.
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