13 body care heroes that are GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Award Winners 2022
Sure, body care gives us hydrated pins and exfoliated arms, but it also gives us a moment of time to ourselves away from our busy lifestyles — and that can’t be taken for granted. Having delicious-smelling products that make the most of this self-care moment is the cherry on top.
To help you find these best-in-class body care heroes, we teamed up with an expert panel, including skincare expert and founder of the Black Skin Directory Dija Ayodele and dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto, to shortlist the very best in body care. The 13 best in class have been voted for by YOU.
Whether you’re looking for a new body wash, SPF, or exfoliator, we’ve got you covered; these products grant you permission to lock yourself in the bathroom for an hour for some much-needed me-time. Scroll on to see which body care products came out on top in the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2022.
We asked, our panel nominated, you voted and now we’ve awarded. Check out the rest of the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Award Winners 2022.
Best body wash
Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash, £2
Sometimes you just can’t beat a good old classic and that’s exactly the case with our body wash winner. This creamy wash does just what it promises: cleanses skin whilst deeply nourishing head-to-toe and leaving you smelling as clean as can be.
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Nécessaire The Body Wash Eucalyptus, £25
Best SPF for body
Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Invisible Protection Mist Hypoallergenic SPF50+, £8
The best SPF is one you’ll apply happily (and regularly), so it’s important to find one that you actually enjoy using. Thanks to new and advanced sunscreen filters, it’s never been easier to find your match. This SPF50 is ultra-lightweight and water-resistant. Just do a couple of extra spray passes on each section of your body to ensure full coverage and maximum protection.
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Vichy Capital Soleil Solar Protective Water Hydrating SPF50, £19
Caudalie Very High Protection Lightweight Cream SPF50+ Vinosun Ocean Protect, £19
Nuxe Delicious Lotion High Protection Face And Body SPF30, £21
Best bath product
The Body Shop Mango Bath Blend, £9
If you’re not one for lavender or traditionally-scented bath products, then this is for you. Notes of mango, passionfruit sorbet, peach blossom and peony will leave you feeling totally refreshed, and its blend of super fruits and vegetables will leave your skin feeling ultra-hydrated. This winning combo made it your outright winner.
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Espa Bergamot & Jasmine Bath & Shower Gel, £20
Best body tanner
St Tropez Self Tan Purity Vitamins Bronzing Water Mist, £31
When it comes to self-tan, we all just want something quick, reliable and easy – and luckily for us, that’s exactly what this delivers. Just a few spritzes and you’ll have a golden tan in four to eight hours, without any mess or streaks. The perfect glow all year round!
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Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam 1 Hour Express, £14.99
Best body exfoliator
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Scrub, £39
The texture is dreamy and the scent is dreamy = one dream exfoliator. It gently buffs the body with its sugar-textured exfoliating beads and leaves the skin feeling soft and smelling like the brand’s iconic Cheirosa 62 scent.
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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Resurfacing Body Scrub, £48
Best body acne treatment
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant, £31
If body acne is a concern of yours, then look no further than this exfoliator. Containing key ingredient salicylic acid, this treatment works to gently unclog pores, slough off dead skin and reduce breakouts. Over time, you’ll have fewer spots and silky smooth skin.
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Murad Clarifying Body Spray, £39
Ameliorate Transforming Body Spray, £14.25
Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Exfoliating Body Bar, £7.49
Best body moisturiser
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, £20
When it comes to body moisturiser, we truly want it to do it all: hydrate our skin, reduce ingrown hairs, absorb quickly, and most of all, make us smell amazing. You’ll get all of that with this iconic little tub. It’s hard to resist its vanilla, caramel and pistachio scent!
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The Body Shop Cool Daisy Body Yogurt, £12
Best body treatment
Ren AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum, £37
Loved for its ability to keep keratosis pilaris at bay, this treatment contains AHAs – that work hard to slough off dead skin cells revealing smoother skin – whilst also moisturising with shea butter. Think of it as a super hard-working 2-in-1.
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Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment, £58
Best deodorant
Dove Original Anti-Perspirant Stick, from £2
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This original cream stick keeps you feeling fresh, dry and smelling great through even the hottest of days.
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Fussy Refillable Natural Deodorant, £20
Best hair removal
Gillette Venus Deluxe Smooth Sensitive, £11.99
This razor still wins your vote for the smoothest shave yet. Its five blades and moisture bar make it a close yet hydrating shave, leaving you free from any bumps or cuts.
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Best hand sanitiser
This Works Stress Check Clean Hands No Rinse Formula, £4
Who knew we’d all become so passionate about hand sanitiser? But here we are and with gems like this, we’re not complaining! This sanitiser contains a blend of lavender, neroli and camomile, with the inclusion of hyaluronic acid to hydrate and make hands smell amazing — all whilst protecting against bacteria, of course.
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Byredo Rose Of No Man’s Land Rinse-Free Hand Cleanser, £26
Best hand wash
Aēsop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash, £29
If there’s one hand wash that you (and all beauty editors) want to keep a huge stash of, it’s this one. Formulated with orange, lavender and rosemary oil, it smells so great, you’ll literally want to wash your hands all day long. And if you do end up washing your hands that much, it’ll keep them feeling ultra-hydrated.
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Nursem Caring Hand Wash, £9.99
Best hand cream
This truly lives up to its name being the crème de la crème of hand creams! This fast-absorbing and non-sticky hand cream softens and hydrates both hands and cuticles, delivering a fresh, clean scent. Plus, it comes in the chicest of packaging that’s worthy of stashing in your Chanel tote.
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