ICYMI, bodycare has gotten a glow up. For years, basic soaps and lotions were the norm when it came to caring for the skin below your neck but, recently, the category has entered a new, more expansive phase. From tapping anti-aging ingredients like retinol to smooth and soften limbs to luxe splurge-worthy formulas, such as serums and masks, bodycare (including for hands and feet) is finally in the spotlight. —Emily MacCulloch & Ingrie Williams @t.zonebeauty
Active Approach
Scanning ingredient lists on a serum or night cream is standard practice; the actives inside a formula are key to knowing what a product is going to do for your face. Lately, beauty has proven that high-powered antioxidants and exfoliants belong in body products, too. Ingredients like vitamin C to brighten dull skin, retinol to minimize fine lines and blemish-busting salicylic acid now play starring roles in body creams and washes—if you ask us, it’s about time the rest of our skin reaps the benefits of gold-standard actives.
- Naturium The Brightener Vitamin C Body Wash, $22 @ Shoppers’ Drug Mart
- Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Weightless Body Treatment, $44 @ Sephora
Bonus Features
The latest in bodycare also offers a heightened sensorial experience. You’ll find lightweight yet ultra-hydrating serums, transformative masks and frothy butters that are a delight to dip into. Elevated fragrances play a part as well, with notes typically found in best-selling scents (such as vetiver and musk) adding to the luxury vibes. Oh, and there’s a growing shift to refillable packaging, too, and we’re big fans of anything in the beauty space that makes sustainability look sexy.
- Josie Maran Bohemian Fig Whipped Argan Oil Fillable Firming Body Butter Jar, $49 @ Sephora
- Body Proud Sleep Hero Overnight Recovery Body Mask, $15 @ Walmart
Palm Royale
Alongside upgraded treatments for head-to-toe use, formulas made to tend to specific body parts, such as feet and chest, are earning a greater share of the spotlight. Our pick for the worthiest investment is hand care. By default of exposure to the environment (as in UV light, cold air and hot water), our hands display signs of aging more acutely. To keep your mitts youthful looking, commit to the ultimate daily duo: a multi-tasking hydrator that plumps and reduces dark spots and a nourishing sunscreen lotion that doesn’t leave a sticky residue.
- Paume Renewing Hand Serum, $52
- Ultra Violette Extreme Hydrating Body + Hand SPF 50+ Screen, $41 @ Sephora
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