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Best Self-Tanner
Why: For the most natural sunless tan, try this easy-to-spray dry oil tanner and rub in. It fades gradually, is hydrating and doesn't leave any hint of streaks.
Honorable Mention: James Read Coconut Melting Tanning Balm
Readers' Choice Winner: L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Tinted Self-Tanning Lotion
Why: This is hands down the best value self-tanner. There is no overwhelming smell, I love the color, the tint to guide and how quickly it dries.
Honorable Mention: Banana Boat Summer Color Self-Tanning Lotion
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Best Soap
Why: This bar soap has all the fixings: It lathers like a dream, it conditions as it cleanses and it smells amazing. Its hefty size also makes it a pretty good deal.
Honorable Mention: Dove Anti-Stress Micellar Beauty Bar
Readers' Choice Winner: Caress Daily Silk Beauty Bar
Why: I use this in the shower alternating between this and a body wash and it makes my skin so soft, smooth and the scent is wonderful. I have very sensitive skin and this soap doesn't irritate me at all.
Honorable Mention: Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Pure-Castile Liquid Soap
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Best Sunscreen SPF 30+
Why: Who knew sunscreen could be so fun? With its fluffy mousse texture, application is a breeze — far from the chore that your daily SPF routine can sometimes be. Plus, with broad spectrum SPF 50, it protects with the best of them.
Honorable Mention: Banana Boat Dry Balance Sunscreen Spray
Readers' Choice Winner: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock SPF 30
Why: I've used this sunscreen for years and absolutely love it! Unlike most sunscreens, this one isn't greasy at all. After you apply it and it dries, you can barely tell it's on.
Honorable Mention: Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum
Between the endless rows of body lotions, scrubs and washes, perusing the beauty aisles can be intimidating. There are products that promise to transform your body by providing smooth, hydrated and awe-inspiring skin, but based on a lot of trial and error, we know not every product lives up to its claims.
To remove the stress out of a shopping trip that should always be fun (hello, beauty products are involved), we scrubbed, slathered and gooped ourselves up with just about every buzzworthy (and otherwise) body product on the market to bring you the very best of the bunch for our 2018 Total Beauty Awards. Read on to discover this year's must-haves.
To remove the stress out of a shopping trip that should always be fun (hello, beauty products are involved), we scrubbed, slathered and gooped ourselves up with just about every buzzworthy (and otherwise) body product on the market to bring you the very best of the bunch for our 2018 Total Beauty Awards. Read on to discover this year's must-haves.
