This year’s winning body-care products in the Drugstore Category are salon-or spa-like, featuring aromatherapy scents, nifty and functional packaging, and enhanced formulas that approximate what the professionals can do.
This year’s winning body-care products in the Drugstore Category are salon-or spa-like, featuring aromatherapy scents, nifty and functional packaging, and enhanced formulas that approximate what the professionals can do.
DRUGSTORE CATEGORY
NAIL COLOUR
● Readers’ Choice
1. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel
Get a DIY gel manicure with this, which has a compound that acts like a mini solar panel, capturing daylight and using it to dry and set the lacquer in five minutes or less. The polish lasts at least five days (even with frequent hand-washing and rough work) before minor chips set in.
● Editors’ Choice
2. OPI Infinite Shine 2
It delivers the shiny colour of a gel manicure without needing to be set under LED light, and comes off with regular nail polish remover – no soaking required. Use it with the range’s topcoat and base coat for the most lasting results.
NAIL STRENGTHENER
● Readers’ Choice
3. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel 2x Volume Top Coat
This reformulated product provides stronger protection for nails than its predecessor. It mimics a gel manicure, so one coat over your nail colour would provide up to 14 days of shine and chip-free wear.
● Editors’ Choice
4. Sally Hansen Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment
Versatility is its strength; it can be used as a base coat, topcoat, ridge-filler or growth-enhancer, and reportedly works to strengthen, moisturise and brighten nails. It also has avocado oil, pomegranate extract and sea salt to help condition nails.
BODY MOISTURISER
● Readers’ Choice
5. Nivea Skin Delight Oil In Body Milk in Relaxing Lavender/ Glowing Rose
The lightweight formula blends oils and milk for a nourishing feel. It’s quick-absorbing, so you can get dressed immediately after. The subtle scent won’t interfere with the perfume you wear.
● Editors’ Choice
6. Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser Advanced Strength
Boasting micro-droplets of Vaseline jelly, this spray lets you reach awkward areas, such as the back of the knees and shoulders, easily. Designed for very dry and sensitive skin, it’s highly moisturising and non-greasy, and absorbs in seconds.
BODY WASH
● Readers’ Choice and Editors’ Choice
7. Neutrogena Rainbath Replenishing Shower and Gel Bath in Ocean Mist
The brand’s classic shower gel gets a fresh, tropical twist with this scent. It lathers well, but won’t strip skin of its natural oils and leave it feeling squeaky-dry.
TEXT CHARMAINE LEE & RUTH CHEW
