The best body and nail care products of 2026, according to Glamour readers
The best body and nail care products are no longer an after-thought. In today’s landscape, we’re just as likely to splash out on a fragranced body mist, a luxe scrub or a lotion or potion (or three) for the bath as we are for pricey skincare. And that’s before we even get on to self-tan and nails, both of which were hotly contested categories, FYI.
Here, we detail the best body and nail care nominations for the Glamour Beauty and Wellness Awards 2026, as well as spill the tea on those must-try products that you voted the best of the best.
Best body wash
Dove Pro Age Body Wash
It seems like you love a bargain (and a great high street find) as much as we do, so we weren’t surprised to see this shower staple in the top spot. Although it says it’s formulated for ageing skin, everyone will benefit from the extra nourishment this creamy wash delivers, thanks to its suped-up moisturising plant extracts.
Shortlist:
Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Body Wash
Neom Wellbeing Super Shower Power Body Cleanser
Sol de Janeiro Delícia Drench Shower Oil
Best SPF for body
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Spray SPF50+
It’s hard to find a sunscreen that works for everyone, but this broad spectrum, ultra-fine spray has rightly won praise across the board. As well as being suitable for everyday use, it’s a great find for sensitive skin that’s prone to prickly heat or sun-induced irritation. The lightweight formula is also non-greasy, water-resistant and is absorbed instantly. A summertime essential.
Shortlist:
Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion SPF50
Caudalie Vinosun Protect Invisible High Protection Spray
Shiseido Expert Sun Protector Lotion SPF50+
Best tan for body
St Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse
If you’re after a fake tan that’s as natural as they come, add this to basket immediately. Available in three shades – light, medium and dark – the smooth, foamy mousse makes application a doddle and the guide colour is deep, so you know exactly where you’re putting it. Even better, it fades evenly and with no patchiness, so no one ever need know that your golden glow is out of a bottle.
Shortlist:
This Works Perfect Legs Gradual Tan
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water
Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam
Best body exfoliator
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Scrub
The Bum Bum range has acquired serious cult status and it’s easy to see why. This tropical-scented scrub uses finely ground cupuaçu seeds and sugar crystals, which means you get a thorough but gentle exfoliation without it being too harsh or abrasive. When it comes to hydrating your skin, the guarana and coconut oil do the heavy lifting, leaving it energised, soft and supple.
Shortlist:
Ouai St Barts Scalp & Body Scrub
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Resurfacing Body Scrub
Ameliorate Transforming Body Exfoliant
Best body moisturiser
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
If you’re looking for a daily moisturiser that makes your skin and your senses sing, you can’t go wrong with this iconic buy. It’s infused with plenty of good stuff, such as caffeine-rich guarana to stimulate blood flow and moisturising cupuaçu butter to keep skin moisturised and elastic. The dreamy scent of the viral Cheirosa 62 fragrance, with notes of pistachio, salted caramel and vanilla, is the icing on the cake.
Shortlist:
Vaseline Gluta-Hya Dewy Radiance Serum Burst Lotion
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion
Best bath product
Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille Honey Bath
Just a couple of swirls of this decadent honeyed gel turns ordinary tub time into a luxurious bathing experience. But it’s not just a fun, or even fragrant, addition to your body care routine (the honey dipper is a cute touch), the product itself is enriched with sea water, red algae and borage seed oil to condition and hydrate skin. That means when you do emerge from the suds, your skin feels soft, supple and beautifully scented.
Shortlist:
Aromatherapy Associates Relax Deep Bath & Shower Oil
Susanne Kaufmann Mallow Blossom Bath
L’Occitane Almond Milky Bath
Best deodorant
Dove Advanced Care Original
Finding a deodorant that keeps you feeling fresh, banishes odour and is gentle on delicate underarms is not easy, but this body care staple manages it. Delivering all the moisturising expertise you’d expect from Dove, along with a clean scent that makes you feel fresh all day, you voted this humble roll-on the daily deo to beat.
Shortlist:
Akt The Deodorant Balm SC.01 Ext Orange Grove
Sure Maximum Protection 96H Clean Scent
Fussy Refillable Natural Deodorant Coconut Milk
Best body mist
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68 Perfume Mist
Part body spray, part fragrance, you’ve fallen in love with this as much as the rest of the world, naming it your must-have mist. Not that we can blame you: the tropical mix of notes such as pink dragon fruit, lychee, Brazilian jasmine and vanilla makes it creamy, fruity, floral and properly addictive.
Shortlist:
Ouai St Barts Hair & Body Mist
Phlur Peach Skin Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Calvin Klein CK Silky Coconut Hair & Body Perfume Mist
Best hand cream
L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
More than just a hand cream, this bestseller is more like a pampering treat for hardworking hands. Enriched with 20% organic shea butter for a decadent and deeply moisturising finish, it makes light work of dry, chapped skin, rough cuticles and thirsty nails.
Shortlist:
Aēsop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm
Drunk Elephant Therabu Buttered Reparative Hand Cream
Best nail polish
OPI Nail Lacquer
OPI has been, erm, nailing the polish landscape for over 40 years, so we were thrilled to see it still claiming the crown after all these years. It’s not just the 200+ shades you love (including cult classics like Bubble Bath and Lincoln Park After Dark), but also the week-long professional chip-free finish and high shine that you get after only two coats of lacquer.
Shortlist:
Best nail treatment
Essie Apricot Nail & Cuticle Oil
Working quickly to restore health and hydration to dry cuticles and brittle nails, this silky formula contains concentrated apricot kernel oil and natural oils, such as sweet almond, jojoba and sunflower seeds. The result is softer, more supple skin and brighter, healthier looking nails, but happily, without any greasy residue.
Shortlist:
Bio Sculpture Ethos Rosehip Cuticle Oil
CND RescueRXx Daily Keratin Treatment
Best press-on nails
OPI xPress/On
Want the look of a perfectly polished mani without having to step foot in the salon? No problem! OPI has you covered with this collection of press-on nails that’s a cut above the usual suspects, featuring a great range of shades, shapes and finishes to choose from. Each kit includes everything you need to apply the nails yourself quickly and without fuss – and best of all, the glue won’t leave your nails looking worse for wear when you’re done with them.
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Still life credits:
Photographer: Tais Sirote @taissirote
Prop Stylist: Lucy Webster @lucywebsterstudio
