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OLAY ULTRA MOISTURE BODY WASH
They say: Olay’s award-winning body wash gets an update thanks to “Lock-in-Moisture technology.” This body wash promises to deliver hydration without the feeling of a coating on skin.
We say: Our tester expected to feel residue with this product — especially with the promise of a “jar of moisturizer in each bottle.” But she was pleasantly proven wrong. The formula suds away the day’s dirt, sweat and oil and leaves behind smooth and moisturized skin that felt soothed — even on the coldest winter day.
$7.99 | Mass retailers
SAVVY TRAVELERS WIPES
They say: A line of personal care wipes for a wide array of uses — from Take Offz (for makeup removal) to In the Klear (to clean your tech device screens), Speak Eazy (to refresh teeth) and more — these California-made wipes are disposable and eco-friendly and don’t require any water.
We say: As the brand’s name would suggest, these wipes are perfect for travelling. Our tester tucked a few of the wipes — including the options for teeth, body and face — in her carry-on bag during a longhaul flight and was impressed with their convenience and performance. A few quick swipes of the wipe leaves you feeling fully refreshed and ready for the post-travel chaos of grabbing bags, finding transportation, etc.
From $2.50 | Savvytravelers.com
GUERLAIN ORCHIDÉE IMPÉRIALE THE CREAM
They say: More than a decade after the first Orchidée Impériale release, The Cream has been reinvented for a fourth time. The latest iterations purports to provide anti-aging properties such as radiance, fight hypoxia and boost cell energy. The product’s packaging is also designed to “limit its environmental impact” with a 40-per-cent smaller box crafted from recycled materials, more lightweight packaging and more.
We say: This product is luxury through and through. From the blue-and-gold packaging, to the soft cream inside, this release is a treat for the true skin-care connoisseur. Our tester tried this product for a week and was impressed with the almost instant results. Skin looked less tired, felt more smooth and appeared, as she put it, “all-around happier”.
$510 | Holt Renfrew