You should know that: These stained one tester’s palms even though she washed and exfoliated her hands immediately after applying her lotion, so you might want to consider applying with a mitt.
Best Hair Removal Tool: Answr Exfoliating Hair Removal Drop
Why we love it You probably think of something like a blade or laser when you picture a hair-removal device. But this teardrop-shaped, smooth-textured product looks more similar to a pumice. You simply rub the glass side of this device in circular motions on dry skin. The friction will remove your body hair and dead skin cells. No sandpaper texture, no blades—it just…works!
One tester said: “I was SO skeptical of this. I didn’t know how the hell it would work—and more importantly, how the friction wouldn’t burn my skin. I have thick, dark hair that grows SO fast (like a day after shaving), and I have NEVER seen my skin look this hairless.”
Best Razor: Billie Pink Sparkle Razor Starter Kit
Why we love it The super-moisturizing blade coating makes shaving cream unnecessary with this razor. (Wild, right?! One of our testers said it was possible. And this kit comes with a holder that sticks to your shower wall and magnetizes to the handle, so you don’t have to worry about the blades rusting in a pool of water on the side of the tub.
One tester said: “This is my new go-to razor for sure, and I’ve been using another brand since I was, like, 12. The aloe moisturizing agent on the head of the razor is very nice. It feels cool and silky to my skin. I got a smooth shave and didn’t need to use shaving cream.”
EOS Cashmere Shave Oil: Best Shave Oil
Why we love it It feels more luxurious to use a shave cream than an oil. The fact that the oil stays on the skin instead of being washed away, like foam, is another plus.
Experts’ bonus points: This soothing lotion is made with glycerin and jojoba seeds and coconut oils as well as shea and cacao butters.
One tester said: “I’ve tried a lot of shaving creams and implements over the years, and all are pretty similar—effective but not, like, moving. This one is a real improvement! It’s a luxe, thick liquid that felt like it conditioned my skin while I was shaving.”
You should know that: The oil’s strong, vanilla-y-but-better fragrance might be a deal-breaker if you’re overwhelmed by scented products.
Best At-Home Body Wax: Crybaby Wax I’m Sensitive Meltdown Vegan Hard Wax
Why we love it If you’re nervous to try at-home waxing (understandable!), this kit is a great place to start—it has clear instructions to put your mind at ease, and it’s made for sensitive skin, so it’s as painless as ripping out hair can possibly be.
One tester said: “The wax went on smooth, wasn’t too tacky, and came off in one fell swoop; I was worried I’d have to go in a few times, but that wasn’t the case. I was happy to not have to shave my pits for, like, a week afterward, and my lip looked good for about two.”
European Wax Center EWC Body Polish: Smooth skin clearing body polish is the best body scrub.
Why we love it Before you moisturize, it’s a good idea to get rid of buildup, and that’s where this gritty scrub comes in. This scrub is also useful when your skin looks dull or you want to remove any remaining self-tanner. It’ll buff your skin to its softest state (and prep it for better hair removal and to absorb more lotion).