Best In Black Beauty Awards 2022 — Body Care

Behold, our favorite body care launches, for us, of 2021.

By Blake Newby · Updated April 13, 2022

2021 was chock-full of incredible beauty launches. However, the ESSENCE team has narrowed it down to our favorites, and we’re ready to share.

Check out the Best In Black Beauty winners in the body care category — from exfoliators, silkening creams and even supplements.

Best Care For Down There — Dr. Barbara Sturm V-Drops

Her first foray into intimate care, the Dr. Barbara Sturm V-Drops not only softens and decreases inflammation, but also can slow hair growth and density.

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available at Dr. Sturm $100

Best Scar Eraser — SkinCeuticals Advanced Scar Control

A scar eraser indeed, the high-silicone formula of the SkinCeuticals Advanced Scar Control is ideal for fading remnants of burns, scrapes and cuts.

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available at SkinCeuticals $110

Best Body Wash — Olay Total Moisture Body Wash with Cocoa Butter

All body washes are not created equal, and the Olay Total Moisture Body Wash with Cocoa Butter is proof of that.

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available at Target $8

Best Girl Gainer — GirlSupps Gain+ Vitamin Supplements For Women

Promoting body mass the healthy way, the GirlSupps Gain+ Vitamin Supplements For Women can deliver results in as little as two-four weeks.

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available at Nutrithick $42

Best Bubble Bath — DeoDoc Gentle Bubble Bath

Crafted with our lady parts in mind, the DeoDoc Gentle Bubble Bath foams and nourishes without compromising pH and vulvar health.

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available at DeoDoc $35

Best Body Brightener — Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright Body Cream

Fruit AHAs and vitamin C make this Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright Body Cream ideal for vacation-ready skin.

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available at Sephora $48

Best In-Grown Elixir — Topicals High Roller In-Grown Tonic

In-growns on our skin can be quite the nuisance, but the Topicals High Roller In-Grown Tonic, full of salicylic acid, prevents bumps and irritation in an instant.

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available at Sephora $26

Best Body Serum — Oui The People Cheat Sheet Resurfacing Body Serum

Rough texture and clogged pores exist on the body, too. But with the Oui The People Cheat Sheet Resurfacing Body Serum, you can fight that in just one night.

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available at Oui The People $38

Best Odor Buster — Dove Ultimate Water-Based Peony & Rose Water Antiperspirant

Protecting from sweat and odor for up to 48 hours, the Dove Ultimate Water-Based Peony & Rose Water Antiperspirant smells like a dream and moisturizes underarms.