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Secret Clinical Strength Hypoallergenic Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant Our testers really put this product through its paces-a long walk through the city on a steamy summer day, a rigorous Spinning class, a stress-inducing business presentation-before declaring it a hands-down winner. It contains the maximum amount of aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex GLY (a sweat-stopping ingredient) you can find over the counter. "This is a good nonprescription product for serious sweaters," says Rigel.
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Best Razor: Gillette® Venus® Embrace™ razor
For five years running, Shape readers and editors have chosen a Gillette® Venus® razor as their favorite shaver. "I've been using and loving the original Venus since it came out, but this is a huge improvement," said one tester. What's new: The latest Venus features five blades that adjust themselves individually as you shave so they maintain contact with skin at all times, even over awkward-to-reach areas, like ankles, knees, and your bikini line.
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Best Depilatory: Nair Shower Power Exfoliating With Skin Renewal Micro-Beads "I've never been a big fan of depilatories, but this one finally converted me," said one tester, impressed by how smooth and hair-free her legs got in a matter of minutes. Just slather on the extra-thick formula in the shower (amazingly, it won't wash off), then, after five minutes, remove it with the exfoliating sponge in the package. "I loved not having to sit around with my legs covered in sticky stuff," said a tester. And the results seemed to last for days. "I could get away with using it just once or twice a week," said another tester.
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Best Shave Gel: Skintimate Signature Scents Moisturizing Shave Gel in Flirty Mango To get a close shave, experts agree you need both a good razor and shaving cream or gel. "An emollient formula like this one, with olive butter and vitamin E, plumps up the hair, making it softer and easier to cut. Plus, it helps the razor glide easily over skin, minimizing the potential for nicks," says Downie. Testers also appreciated this gel's "fruit salad-like" scent.
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Colgate Total® Advanced Whitening Toothpaste What good are white teeth if your mouth isn't healthy? This toothpaste not only brightens teeth, it also fights germs, plaque, and tartar. "My teeth felt the way they do after a professional cleaning," said one tester. Many also mentioned the peppermint taste. "It totally erased the taste of the onion bagel I had at lunch from my palate," said a Shape editor.
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Supersmile Whitening Oral Rinse The oral care line that started a whitening revolution has done it again. Testers raved about how clean and fresh this minty, alcohol-free pre-rinse made their mouths feel. "I thought this was just like any other mouthwash until people started asking me if I just had my teeth whitened," said one tester. "Now I won't go a night without using it before brushing!"
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| Schick® Intuition Plus®
Celebrate your natural beauty this summer with Schick®Intuition Plus®. No need for shave gel, soap, or body wash, Intuition Plus® lathers, shaves, and provides extra moisture in one easy step! Natural Beauty...Simplified. FREE YOUR SKIN™ (www.SchickIntuition.com)
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