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It pays to be diligent with your skincare – and skin doesn’t just stop at your face.

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It pays to be diligent with your skincare – and skin doesn’t just stop at your face. The contents of these bottles, tubes and jars not only smell amazing because of the essential oils and botanical ingredients in them, they also promise to clean, smooth and soften every inch of your body.

DRUGSTORE

BEST BODY CLEANSER

Editors’ Choice & Readers’ Choice
A’kin Sandalwood & Ylang Ylang Body Wash, $38.50 It cleanses well, leaving skin hydrated, soft and smooth. Just one pump is enough for the whole body, and it washes off easily. The calming, spa-like sandalwood and ylang-ylang scent had our tester using it frequently.
 

BEST BODY MOISTURISER

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Readers’ Choice

Nivea Aloe & Hydration, $9.95
The moisturiser has a lightweight consistency and is absorbed reasonably well. Skin feels refreshed and plumped. It also has a pleasant scent.
 
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Editors’ Choice

Bio-piel Petit Ato Body Lotion, $59.90

Skin feels softer and smoother after using this lotion, which has a relaxing lavender scent. And it doesn’t have a greasy after-feel even in Singapore’s humid weather. The best part: Our tester noticed that she had less bacne after using it a few times.

DEPARTMENT/SPECIALITY STORE

BEST ANTI-AGEING BODY CREAM

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Editors’ Choice

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Fig Honey Drops Body Cream, $37
Has a thick texture but sinks into skin without making it feel sticky or greasy. Even after a long day in a very cold air-conditioned office, skin is still supple and soft.
 
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Readers’ Choice

Fresh Black Tea Age-delay Body Cream, $109

Leaves dry elbows, legs and feet smooth and moisturised the entire day. It has a pleasant tea-like scent and gets absorbed into skin quickly. A useful addition for winter travel.

BEST HAND CREAM
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Editors’ Choice

Bema Nice Hands Bio Cream, $26
Rich enough for dry cuticles and the rest of your hands, it needs a minute to be absorbed. It has skin repairing plant oils and a soft, lingering scent.
 
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Readers’ Choice

Jurlique Rose Hand Cream, $74

The rose scent is a winner, as is the cream for not feeling oily or slick even though it’s quite rich. Dry, rough hands look pretty and soft.

BEST BODY MOISTURISER
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Editors’ Choice & Readers’ Choice

MTM Custom-blended Harmonious Body Moisturizer, $90
The formula includes amino acids and ceramides in a robust list of ingredients that add up to the product’s good moisturising ability. Skin is deeply nourished and hydrated all day. A plus: It has no added fragrance, which is helpful for those with skin or scent sensitivity.
 
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