Harper's BAZAAR Singapore's Beauty Awards 2023 brings the spotlight to the body care category, where indulgence meets the science of skincare. This year's lineup features products that stand out for their superior hydration, exquisite textures, and unparalleled ingredients. From the richest creams to the most luxurious oils, each item has been selected for its ability to provide the skin with the ultimate care and comfort. As we highlight these exceptional offerings, we invite our readers to immerse themselves in the epitome of body care sophistication and self-care.
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Best Daily Body Wash For Normal Skin
Winner: Fresh Moisture Body Wash, $19.90 for 500ml, ILLIYOON
The ILLIYOON Fresh Moisture Body Wash is a daily essential for those seeking a deep cleanse without compromising on hydration. It works diligently to remove impurities, oil, and remnants of sunscreen, offering a pure and refreshing cleanse. What sets it apart is its ability to maintain skin's moisture, ensuring a soft and supple feel post-wash. Vitamin-rich capsules, nurturing plant oils, and Citrus Junos Peel Extract work in harmony to quench thirsty skin, leaving it supple and soothed.
Editor's Choice: Spring Body Wash from the Seasons Collection, $17 for 500ml, Pine & Co
The Pine & Co Body Wash merges the purity of nature with skincare science. It's crafted with 100 percent plant-based surfactants, making it a kind companion to even the most sensitive of skin. This body wash not only cleanses but also soothes and calms the skin, bolstering its natural moisture barrier and ensuring hydration that lasts up to 24 hours. Its formula is conscientiously free from parabens, silicones, alcohol, triclosan, and colourants; leaning on natural antibacterial elements to provide a safe, gentle wash.
[Editor's Note]: The Pine & Co Body Wash is remarkably gentle, and doesn't feel drying on the skin post- shower.
Best Daily Body Wash For Sensitive Skin
Winner: Almond Shower Oil, $42 for 250ml, L'Occitane
The L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil is an indulgence for the senses, perfect for those with normal to dry or troubled skin. An alchemy of nature and luxury, this shower oil transforms into a milky emulsion upon contact with water to cleanse and hydrate the skin. Infused with Sweet Almond Oil, it is rich in fatty acids like omega-9, ensuring the skin is left nourished, soft, and protected from dehydration. Grape Seed Oil complements this blend by smoothing and softening the skin further. Not just a cleanser, it also serves as an ideal shaving base and a moisturising soak, making it a worldwide bestseller and a staple for a pampering routine.
Editor's Choice: Atoderm Gel Douche Ultra-Gentle Shower Gel, $38 for 1,000ml, Bioderma
Embracing the principles of gentleness and protection, the Bioderma Atoderm Gel Douche Ultra-Gentle Shower Gel offers more than just cleansing. It is meticulously formulated to maintain the skin's natural balance while providing soothing relief and protection. With a consistency that transforms into a creamy foam, it leaves the skin feeling irresistibly soft and rinses off effortlessly. Suited for normal to dry skin types, this shower gel promises a calming, spa-like experience. It’s a soap-free option that cleanses without stripping, perfectly embodying skincare that both comforts and cares for the skin.
[Editor's Note]: Foaming body washes are often thought to be too drying for those with sensitive skin, but the one from Bioderma does not strip the skin of its natural oils.
Best Body Scrub
Winner: Sleep Rejuvenating Body Scrub-In-Oil, $53 for 200ml, The Body Shop
Ease into a tranquil night's rest with The Body Shop Sleep Rejuvenating Body Scrub-In-Oil. This aromatic scrub, with its fragrant floral notes, combines the exfoliating prowess of salt crystals with the deep nourishment of oils. It’s designed to whisk away dead skin cells, leaving the skin silky-soft without a hint of greasiness—ideal before donning pyjamas. Crafted from 99 percent natural ingredients, including sustainably sourced lavender and vetiver essential oils, as well as Community Fair Trade shea butter and olive oil, it’s a guilt-free indulgence. This body exfoliator not only smoothens skin but also sets the stage for a peaceful, pampering retreat.
Best Body Moisturiser
Winner: Embrace Body Oil Neroli & Patchouli, $39 for 100ml, AROMATICA
The AROMATICA Embrace Body Oil Neroli & Patchouli is a fast-absorbing elixir, designed to drench the skin in instant hydration. Infused with the essence of neroli and patchouli, it offers a scent that soothes the senses and calms the body. Its lightweight, non-greasy formulation is a boon for dry areas, leaving skin soft and supple. The golden jojoba oil, mirroring the body's own sebum, ensures exceptional absorption, while providing deep nourishment. This blend not only carries the tranquil essence of bitter orange flowers and the grounding aroma of patchouli but also harnesses the synergy of plant-based and essential oils, creating a potent and harmonious skin treat.
Best Luxurious Body Moisturiser
Editor's Choice: Nourishing Flow Sensual Body Cream, $75 for 200ml, KENZOKI
Indulge in the luxurious embrace of the KENZOKI Nourishing Flow Sensual Body Cream, where the luscious fragrance and luxurious texture absorb instantly into the skin, draping it in a veil of softness. A blend of Sacred Lotus Flower Oily Extract and Rice Peptides works in synergy to reinforce the skin's barrier, intensely nourish, and tone. Upon application, comfort is immediately restored, leaving the skin soothed and softer. The result is 24 hours of deep hydration, with skin that appears visibly smoother and softer to the touch.
[Editor's Note]: The calming scent of lotus in this cream lulls you into deep relaxation easily. A real skin treat!
Best Body Moisturiser For Sensitive Skin
Winner: Gentle Relief Cream, $40.25 for 450g, Derma Lab
The Derma Lab Gentle Relief Cream offers a sanctuary for those grappling with chronic dry and itchy skin, including eczema. Co-developed with dermatologists, this hypoallergenic formula provides rapid itch relief and works diligently to repair and reinforce the skin's barrier. Its powerful hydrating properties are boosted by Glycerin, amplifying moisture within the epidermis. The addition of Bisabolol, an anti-inflammatory agent, and a blend of Derma Mimic Complex and Ceramides, soothes redness and discomfort, significantly enhancing the skin's resilience and moisture retention.
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Best Hand Cream
Editor's Choice: Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, $41 for 75ml, Aesop
Crafted for hands that have endured the day's toil, this hand balm from Aesop is a sumptuous treat, infusing skin with fragrant botanicals and skin-softening emollients to restore moisture to dry hands and cuticles. Its rich formula offers a nourished and supple feel with a greaseless finish, accompanied by a distinctive aroma blending citrus, woody, and herbaceous notes. Key ingredients such as Mandarin Rind, Rosemary Leaf, and Cedar Atlas not only impart a clean and calming scent but also contribute to the balm's potent soothing properties.
[Editor's Note]: This hand cream has a really calming scent but most importantly, absorbs quickly into skin to nourish dry hands and cuticles — especially important when you're visiting a country with cold and dry climate.
Best Body Sunscreen
Winner: Extreme Screen Hydrating Body & Hand Skinscreen SPF 50+, $39 for 150ml, Ultra Violette
Step into the sunshine with confidence using Ultra Violette Extreme Screen Hydrating Body & Hand Skinscreen SPF 50+. This luxurious, creamy formula not only shields your skin with broad-spectrum SPF50+ protection but also adorns it with a subtle shimmer and a soft coconut aroma. Beyond guarding against harmful UV rays, it offers long-lasting hydration with Pentavitin, calms with aloe vera, and delivers antioxidant benefits thanks to Vitamin E. Crafted for all skin types and offering four-hour water resistance, this Australian-made skinscreen is a paraben-free, cruelty-free solution to keeping your skin moisturised, protected, and glowing without any greasy residue.
Best Body Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin
Winner: Mild Easy-Wash Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ for face & body, $39.50 for 150ml, ILLIYOON
Experience comprehensive UV protection with ILLIYOON's Mild Easy Wash Sun Cream, a low-irritant formulation suitable for both body and face. Infused with soothing Centella Asiatica Extract, it's designed to calm the skin while guarding against the sun's rays for up to eight hours. This sun cream's hydrating properties ensure a smooth application without any white cast, making it a breeze to incorporate into your daily routine. It washes off effortlessly, leaving no residue — a gentle yet effective choice for daily sun protection.
The selections made for the Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore Beauty Awards 2023 are the result of extensive and rigorous testing of over 500 entries. Over the course of six weeks, the BAZAAR team, alongside a panel of esteemed experts from the beauty industry, including makeup artist Larry Yeo, aesthetic doctor Dr Rachel Ho, makeup artist Dollei Seah, and beauty insider Michelle Sielman, each brought their unique expertise to the judging process and have meticulously evaluated each product.