Betterway Bamboo Toilet Paper 3 PLY – Eco Friendly, Sustainable Toilet Tissue

Typically, toilet paper made out of eco-friendly materials like bamboo is stiff, thin, and not comfortable to use. Betterway’s toilet paper is designed with three layers and is designed not to irritate sensitive skin. 

Repurpose 100% Bamboo Toilet Paper (3 Ply)

This toilet paper is made with FSC-certified bamboo that’s harvested responsibly, and since bamboo regrows in 3-4 months after it’s cut compared to the year plus it can take for a tree to grow, it’s much more sustainable. It also comes in waste-free packaging, making it an even more environmentally-friendly choice. 

Cottonelle Ultra Clean Toilet Paper with Active CleaningRipples Texture, Strong Bath Tissue

Avoiding PFAS doesn’t have to mean using only recycled, eco-friendly toilet paper. Mamavation also tested Cottonelle’s products alongside the brands above and did not detect concerning levels of toxic chemicals. This soft, plush option comes with 24 mega rolls per pack (the equivalent of 132 regular rolls) and is septic-safe. 

TUSHY Classic 3.0 Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment

Another option for avoiding PFAS in the bathroom is to cut out toilet paper entirely with a bidet. This 3.0 model from Tushy attaches directly to the toilet with no plumbing attachment required, and it has a self-cleaning nozzle that requires minimal maintenance. 

BEST TOOTHBRUSH

Philips One by Sonicare

With all the high-powered, Bluetooth-activated brushes out there, it begs the question: Does tooth brushing need to be this hi-tech? Our answer is no, and while Philips has some of the most impressive toothbrushes from that lot — with apps that track brushing behaviors and whatnot — this back-to-basics pick deserves some serious flowers. 

Let’s not get complicated about teeth brushing. This one is the best upgrade from manual brushing you can make without spending $100+ on a machine that won’t do as much as consistent flossing. It’s comfortable to use, is battery-powered making it great for travel and has a 2-minute timer.

BEST TOOTHPASTE

Selahatin Whitening Toothpaste

Sweden-born Selahatin is doing something special in the oral care category; its toothpastes, mouthwashes, and oral sprays have delicious flavor profiles not unlike a top-tier fragrance. We think of them as the artisanal mixologists of the dental care world, and are quite impressed with their recent offerings. 

There’s the honey-sweet Hypnotist with a refreshing kick of peppermint and anise, as well as the zesty cocktail of lime, lemon, salt, and peppermint that is Blue Forever. Eukalypse will probably garner the most fans, for its medley of eucalyptus, peppermint, and honey. Give them all a try to find a flavor that satisfies best; it’s as rewarding as finding a signature cologne.

BEST TEETH WHITENING

MOON Midnight Enamel Care Dissolving Whitening Strips

These whitening strips are impressively effective, very easy to use, and less painful than other options we’ve tried. Apply MOON’s strips to a freshly brushed smile just before bed, and they hug themselves to the contours of the public-facing teeth so that no crevice is left unwhitened. They’ve got hydroxyapatite to protect and fortify enamel, plus a bit of lavender and chamomile to soothe teeth and gums (and to promote a more satisfying slumber at that). Expect noticeable results after just a week of wear, but magnified brightness at the end of the 4-week supply (assuming two strips are used each night).

BEST FLOSS

Boka Ela Mint Floss

Boka’s floss runs laps around the drugstore alternatives. It’s thick — but not rope-like — and slides through teeth thanks to a vegetable wax coating. That wax carries a minty freshness that lingers on the gums after use, too. This wax never frays, and is one of the sturdiest for navigating things like crowded teeth, trapped popcorn kernels, and fixed retainers. It’s also free of Teflon and petroleum, which isn’t something many drugstore brands can boast about. 

BEST MOUTHWASH

SmartMouth The Original Activated Mouthwash

SmartMouth is the absolute, hands-down best way to kill bad morning breath or to prevent mid-day coffee breath. It is powered by zinc ions that neutralize any odorous bacteria throughout the mouth and prevent them from proliferating for 12 hours after the fact. Use it before work or a big date for reassurance (and to spare colleagues or make a stellar first impression). Best of all, and the distinguishing factor that separated this option from others, is this clinical-grade clean is also free of alcohol so it won’t parch the mouth after use. 

BEST DENTAL CARE KIT

Quip Smart Custom Bundle

Dental care is intimate. It’s specific. It’s borderline religious. That’s why grooming kits that assume that every buyer wants or needs the exact same solution are bogus. Not Quip. Quip lets customers opt in or out of every component of their kit, so you can stay loyal to any go-to toothpaste and floss if you want to. The brush’s slim profile packs a lot of power in something ½ the width of the standard Panasonic, and they regularly send head refills. They also have floss, fluoride toothpaste, mouthwash, and xylitol gum for people who want to purchase it all in one swoop. This is an award of a kit, but it’s also awarding a brand for respecting the sanctity of customization. God bless.

BEST WATER FLOSSER

Smile Direct Club Large Water Flosser

When it comes to water flossers, not many brands can go toe-to-toe (or is it tooth-to-tooth?) with WaterPik, but Smile Direct Club is in that elite club and has them bested in our book. This one’s tank holds up to 90 seconds of water, which can be delivered in three different pulse settings (regular, slowed, and pulsing), adjusting to each user’s preference. And none of those settings is paltry; even the slower one has more oomph than most other brands’ best attempt. Still, this device doesn’t replace the actual floss itself—no water flosser should—but it’s terrific at blasting away plaque that otherwise builds up steadily around the gums and between the teeth.

BEST DEODORANT

Ursa Major Hello Hinoki Spray Deodorant

Picking a natural deodorant for this category winner may seem far-fetched, but this brand is worth the potential eye roll. We’re picking a deodorant, rather than an antiperspirant, so we were mainly focused on odor control rather than moisture management. Many uber-natural deodorants are either ineffective or equally as irritating as synthetic ones, but Ursa Major’s soothing vegan recipe is powerful against odor. Almost unbelievably so, given the simplicity of its ingredients. 

Hello Hinoki calms skin with hinoki cypress and sage extract and defends against odor accumulation with lemon tea tree oil and ferment extract. It isn’t designed to mitigate moisture buildup as much as other alternatives (including Ursa Majors’ own roll-on sticks), but this one is great at controlling odor without causing a rash or clogging pores.

BEST BODY WASH

Basic Maintenance Lab The Body Wash

Basic Maintenance Lab focuses on simple but effective formulas, and is one of the best new collections of products from the past year. This body wash is exemplary of that entire roster — with soothing aloe, allantoin, chamomile, moisturizing and antimicrobial jojoba oil, plus nourishing Vitamin E — among a handful of other actives. One pump builds a generous, cushioning lather, and leaves skin better than it was found in the first place. It’s also that’s just one of the brand’s top-tier foundational offerings.

BEST BODY WASH

Axe Green Geranium Body Wash

Let’s be clear, Axe has earned its reputation as the noxiously over-applied grooming brand of pubescent boys and frat guys. Their scents are strong and marketing even more exorbitant. But their Green Geranium body wash, tested recently by SPY editors in a routine revisit to a medicine cabinet staple, was restored to its former favorite position. It has a rich lather and thick consistency that’s satisfying to scrub with but doesn’t leave a film on the skin after a rinse. 
And to top it off, the scent is long-lasting — thanks to notes of Moroccan spearmint, French lavender, and Canadian Fir Balsam.

BEST BODY LOTION

Jack Black Cool Moisture Body Lotion

Sure, smooth skin feels great, but with Jack Black’s body lotion, it also means you get a tingly menthyl-powered buzz all around the body. Spidey senses that are also moisturizing sent this product over the top in our book. And since we’re doing our due diligence, the ingredients are top-notch as well. It deploys macadamia nut oil, soy protein, jojoba oil, and Vitamin E for heavy-duty nourishment. 

The lightweight lotion won’t suffocate pores and remedies everything from cracked heels to ashy elbows and even enflamed nailbeds overnight. A product that actually works all over the body is rare, and Jack Black’s option is a tier above basic drugstore brands without getting too fancy. It’s best applied in the evening after a shower, before a relaxing scroll or novel chapter. It’s also great to carry in a backpack for applying to slightly damp, freshly-washed hands so it can lock in moisture.

BEST SHOWER EXFOLIANT

Anthony Sea Kelp Body Scrub

A shower exfoliant is not a necessary product in a grooming routine, but a decadent product should still be made with high-performing ingredients. We weren’t just looking for any old volcanic ash concoction that would scrape calves for this award, we wanted a product that felt worth the extraneousness. Anyone who’s tried scoop-out body scrubs knows how easy it is to waste the product; what costs $50 can disappear in three applications. Not with Anthony, though. For 30 bones, this one is easy to portion, prolong, and massage across large areas of skin for maximum use. Its water-gel base cools with aloe and nourishes with kelp extract, while pumice and sea salt crystals slough away dead skin cells from shoulders to toe. Our editors also found it effective on target problem areas — callused feet, dry hands, or buildup around the ankles. 

Crest 3D Whitestrips, Professional Effects

BEST OVERALL

MANSCAPED® The Crop Preserve, Anti-Chafing Men's Ball Deodorant

The Crop Preserver from Manscaped is formulated to keep any man’s balls in peak condition. It manages sweat with absorbent tapioca starch and refreshes sensitive ball skin with water, aloe, and Manscaped’s Refined fragrance. Though some powder ball deodorants may be cheaper, they lack the multi-purpose formula that the Crop Preserver brings. A little goes a long way, so men don’t have to worry about wasting product or over-applying. This is the best of the ball deodorants because it delivers anti-chafing, moisture-control, and smell-neutralizing benefits in a convenient and comfortable package.

RUNNER-UP

Fresh Body FB – Fresh Balls Lotion (2-Pack)

Why It Stands Out: The Fresh Body Fresh Ball Lotion applies as a quick-drying lotion to save the user the mess that can come from powder-based ball deodorants. 

ROI: Users only need a little dab of this non-greasy lotion for less chafing, less balls smell and minimal stickiness, so these two bottles are a solid bargain and should last at least a month even with daily use.  

Hot Take: Lotions are simply less messy than powders and that holds true with the Fresh Balls Lotion. With tapioca starch, oatmeal kernel extract, and aloe, the formula is able to soak up moisture without clumping and leave ball skin softer and more supple. Plus, it’s the second-most popular and second-most reviewed ball deodorant on Amazon, with over 11,000 ratings, making it a pretty sure bet for relief for most guys.

HONORABLE MENTION

Chassis Ice Max Premium Body Powder

Why It Stands Out: The Chassis Man Care Ice Max Premium Powder offers a comprehensive formula for restoring comfort to the balls. It relies on multiple sweat-absorbing and skin-hydrating ingredients for maximum impact. 

ROI: The Chassis powder is among the priciest powder ball deodorants on this list, but powders tend to last longer than liquids. This both justifies the higher price point and makes it well worth the returned value for avoiding grody balls. 

Hot Take: With everything but the kitchen sink in its formula, the Chassis powder will dry and deodorize men’s balls to perfection. The main risk for most guys is that something in the powder could irritate their skin, as harsher ingredients tend to come with that risk. The inclusion of both tapioca starch and baking soda for absorption practically guarantees it for some guys. But for guys seeking an effective powder ball deodorant, mess, or chance of irritation be damned, the Chassis powder will succeed.

AFFORDABLE BALL DEODORANT

Dude Products Body Powder

Why It Stands Out: Dude Powder comes from an established men’s health brand and at a friendly price point so first-time users don’t want to spend a ton on something they’ve never tried. 

ROI: This bottle offers roughly the same amount of product as the Chassis powder, but it costs a little over half as much. It’s a low-risk deal worth taking on for the twins.   

Hot Take: Feel the chill! The cooling menthol may not be for everyone, but it makes perfect sense when dealing with warm, grimy balls, especially if you live in a hot, humid environment. This powder also relies on cornstarch for absorption, a welcome alternative for guys who want to avoid tapioca starch- or baking soda-based products.

BEST VALUE BALL DEODORANT

Happy Nuts Comfort Powder

Why It Stands Out: The Happy Nuts Comfort Powder has a somewhat generic formula, but it was made by a company that exclusively specializes in men’s intimate care. It also offers 6 ounces of powder, much more than the industry standard 4 ounces. 

ROI: Although it’s not the cheapest, this powder offers the best price per ounce among ball deodorants by far. It’s the best possible investment a guy can make in this product category. 

Hot Take: Its formula of tapioca starch and soothing ingredients like coconut and aloe isn’t much to brag about, but the sheer volume of powder and sandalwood-inspired fragrance make this powder worthy. And really, who wouldn’t want to give a company called Happy Nuts a shot?

BEST LIQUID POWDER DEODORANT

Ballsy Groin Deodorant for Men by Ballguard

Why It Stands Out: The Ballsy Ballguard Liquid Powder is a liquid cream that quickly dries into a deodorizing powder. This gives the user the easy applicability of cream and the non-greasy, non-sticky feeling of powder in an ideal hybrid package. 

ROI: This ball deodorant is in the Goldilocks zone in terms of costs; it’s not too pricey nor too cheap. 

Hot Take: Ballsy is well-established in the men’s intimate care space, but this product isn’t offering anything special that hasn’t already been offered by other ball deodorants except for its liquid-to-powder formula. Nonetheless, it is a totally competent product, featuring relevant anti-chafing and odor-controlling ingredients that can still save the balls when they’re in a pinch.

CLASSIC DEODORIZING POWDER

Gold Bond Body Powder

Why It Stands Out: Gold Bond is designed for the whole body, but it can easily be used on men’s groin area to minimize itching and excess moisture. It’s also available at many large box stores and pharmacies, which makes it more accessible and easier to purchase in some areas. 

ROI: This bottle has a stupid amount of powder for its price. It’s just a dollar per ounce and comes in a few differently-sized bottles so you can pack for travel or buy in bulk. 

Hot Take: For guys less concerned with product branding and male-specific design, and more concerned with results, Gold Bond is a solid bet. It’s a triple-action formula that cools as it calms itching, and there are minimal irritating ingredients in it as well.

BEST WET SPRAY

The Spray by Meridian Grooming

Why It Stands Out: The Meridian Grooming The Spray is one of just a few ball deodorants that come as a sprayable liquid with a nozzle. 

ROI: There’s no disputing that this spray is crazy expensive compared to competing products, though it’s high quality and beloved by Meridian customers.

Hot Take: This is the closest thing to a splurge purchase that exists among ball deodorants. The watery consistency really does feel refreshing, like getting misted on your face on a hot day, and it does minimize chafing and odor. But lots of other products accomplish the same goals while giving more product for less money. This product is reserved for guys who want the feeling of something more premium.

BEST OVERALL

Kamedis Beard Wash with Pyrithione Zinc

The best products for beard itch prevention don’t always match the best ones for beard itch treatment, since the latter tends to demand active ingredients. This beard wash is excellent for both, as it deploys the antifungal active ingredient pyrithione zinc, which is commonly used in scalp itch shampoos as a remedy for seborrheic dermatitis/dandruff. 

It also exfoliates flakes and balances sebum levels with salicylic acid, another common active ingredient used in scalp treatments. It should be in any scruffy guy’s shower, and used at least once a week when preventing itch (double that during the hot, humid height of summer), and used daily when actively treating beard itch.

BEST BEARD OIL

Rocky Mountain Barber Company Unscented Beard Oil

Key Ingredients: Argan oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, 

How It Works: Rocky Mountain Barber lets these carrier oils do the talking, ensuring both skin and scruff stay soft, and without any potentially irritating artificial fragrance. 

There’s More: The inclusion of rosemary extract also promotes hair growth and further strengthens the scruff as it sprouts.

BEST BEARD BALM

Badger Unscented Balm

Key Ingredients: Olive oil, beeswax

How It Works: No frills with this one: It uses olive oil to nourish skin and beeswax to condition and lock in moisture. Best of all: no added fragrance, so itch-prone skin can rest easy. 

There’s More: Badger’s balm is an all-over utility balm for skin and hair everywhere. This is true with many beard-oriented products; typically, anything used on the facial skin can be used on the beard, while standard shampoos serve as great beard washes, too. Lastly, any non-comedogenic hair product (balms included) can be used to tame and condition whiskers at any length.

BEST BEARD CONDITIONER

Grooming Lounge Whisker Sauce Beard Conditioner

Key Ingredients: Avocado oil, shea butter, aloe vera, panthenol, Vitamin E

How It Works: This leave-on lotion softens strands and nourishes skin all day, working as both a remedy and treatment for dry, itchy beards.

There’s More: A light touch of lime oil adds a natural and deliciously refreshing scent, and since it’s natural it’s formulated to have no adverse impact on the skin. 

BEST BEARD WASH

Bluebeards Unscented Beard Wash

Key Ingredients: Aloe vera, coconut extract, Vitamin E, panthenol

How It Works: As much a conditioning agent as a beard shampoo, this unscented wash calms inflammation and softens both skin and hair as it flushes away dirt and excess oil.

There’s More: Use a product like this every day to prevent beard itch, while subbing in one with an active antifungal or antimicrobial ingredient once a week. 

BEST BEARD SCRUB

ZilberHaar Pocket Mustache and Beard Brush

Materials: Pearwood and boar bristles

How It Works: There are tons of scrubs out there, but a boar-bristle beard brush will help exfoliate the skin beneath the hairs, and should be paired with other products on this roster to fully neutralize itching. (It sure does provide a nice temporary itch-relieving scratch, too.)

There’s More: Beard brushes are great for combing out the beard and distributing oils to the ends of each strand in longer beards. This brush is fairly small, so use it in the early stages of beard growth, then swap in a bigger version if the beard outgrows it.

BEST FACIAL SERUM

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, panthenol, cica grass

How It Works: This facial serum is a spectacular initial layer on the skin beneath one’s facial hair, and can then be layered with conditioning oils or balms. It attracts moisture from the air and helps keep skin soft, hydrated, and soothed.

There’s More: The inclusion of cica grass (centella asiatic) and panthenol (Vitamin B5) make this serum a terrific skin soother, too.

BEST BEARD DYE

True Sons Hair and Beard Dye Foam

Key Ingredient: Hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate

How It Works: True Sons aims for a more natural finish with its hair and beard dye, so that the result isn’t like a dark block of color and rather something softer and more blended with one’s blondes or grays.

There’s More: This is one of the few beard dyes that doesn’t rely on PPD (para-phenylenediamine), which is a very common culprit behind contact dermatitis. Beard dyes in general will often cause itching, drying, and irritation, so always proceed with caution. True Sons is likely the most gentle for the largest group of guys.

BEST OVERALL

SweatBlock Antiperspirant Quick-Dry Lotion for Hands

SweatBlock Antiperspirant Quick-Dry Lotion for Hands is the best place to start for the vast majority of sweaty palm sufferers. It contains 17.5% aluminum sesquichlorohydrate to plug up sweat glands and reduce perspiration. Plus, it’s formulated as a quick-dry lotion, meaning you don’t need to experience the gel or powdery texture of a traditional underarm antiperspirant on your hands. “This hand lotion promises less slipping and better gripping,” Dr. Brendan Camp, a double board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology in New York City, says. “It is a quick-drying, non-greasy, long-lasting treatment for sweaty palms.”

RUNNER UP

Carpe Antiperspirant Hand Lotion

Why It Stands Out: The Carpe Antiperspirant Hand Lotion was developed with sweaty palms in mind and features 15% aluminum sesquichlorohydrate to block sweat glands. “This hand cream is designed to target excess moisture on the palms and is a lightweight, non-greasy formula,” Camp says. 

ROI: You get more bang for your buck with the SweatBlock lotion, but this is a popular option on Amazon because it’s worked for so many people.

Hot Take: Other products may offer stronger anti-sweat protection, but they also tend to irritate the skin more due to harsher ingredients. The Carpe lotion strikes a nice balance for those with sensitive skin. For golfers, video gamers, or frequenters of anything that requires less sweat and more tactility, Carpe will help with seizing the day.

BEST WIPES

Duradry Antiperspirant Wipes | Duradry Antiperspirant Wipes for Hands and Feet

Why It Stands Out: The Duradry Antiperspirant Wipes confer all the benefits of a wipe: portability, disposability, freshness, and a one-time sanitary application of a potent sweat-blocking ingredient.  

ROI: As far as all grooming wipes go, these are more expensive than average. But a saved first impression or more reliable grip on a dumbbell during a workout is worth it. 

Hot Take: These wipes rely on the same aluminum sesquichlorohydrate as other antiperspirants and could be a lifeline for the person whose palms could pour sweat at any moment. They’re also fragrance-free, vegan, and usable on feet, too. Some reviewers online noted that they’re useful on armpits, too, once deodorant has worn off. Daily use promises a great reduction in hand and palm sweat, making them a great addition to an office drawer, car center console, golf or gym bag.

BEST ANTIPERSPIRANT STICK

Dove Ultimate Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick

Why It Stands Out: This product wasn’t designed for use on the hands, but don’t let that stop you. “This antiperspirant uses a water-based technology and contains a high concentration of glycerin to nourish the skin and minimize irritation while also helping to protect against sweat and odor,” said Dr. Marisa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor at Cornell University. 

ROI: This stuff is downright expensive for antiperspirant sticks, but it’s hard to argue with applying aluminum sesquichlorohydrate straight onto hands. 

Hot Take: Whatever works on armpits will probably work on hands, too. With its emphasis on non-irritation, this antiperspirant stick is one of the best options to pivot from your pits to your hands. Leave it to the feminine aisle for a gentle and savvy solution to sweaty palms.

BEST SPORTS SOLUTION

Dry Hand Nelson Sports Products 2-Ounce Ultimate Gripping Solution

Why It Stands Out: The Dry Hand Nelson Sports Products Ultimate Gripping Solution takes a completely different approach, relying on silica and alcohol to dry your hands and silicon-based ingredients to help seal moisture away.

ROI: This product may look simple and minimal, but a little bit of the Dry Hand solution goes a long way to completely dry out sweaty palms. 

Hot Take: This is literally the product pole dancers choose to be able to maintain their grips. It’s not the daily solution: It’s the sawed-off shotgun of hand-drying options. Though nothing about the Dry Hand solution suggests ongoing use will have added benefits – there are no antiperspirant ingredients – but it’s excellent for drying hands immediately for rock climbing, golf, tennis, bowling, cycling, and more.

BEST DRYING GEL

Gamer Grip Instant Dry-Touch Gel

Why It Stands Out: The Gamer Grip Instant Dry-Touch Gel is the only antiperspirant product made for sweaty palms that comes as a gel. 

ROI: This drying gel is a little pricier per ounce than other hand formulations but the featured aluminum chlorohydrate does exactly what it’s supposed to do with a claimed no-sweat time of four hours after application. 

Hot Take: Gamers have mixed reviews in online reviews because some found that the gel left a residue on their controllers. But most agree that the gel got rid of their sweaty palms for some time and gave them added grip, traction and dryness. Ultimately, this choice is only ideal for those who prefer a gel to a lotion or powder.

BEST FLUSHABLE SWEAT WIPES

Cottonelle Fresh Care On-The-Go Flushable Wipes

While some wipes will clog toilets and septic systems, Cottonelle’s flushable wipes are constructed for no-drama flushing, making them great for use in locker room public bathrooms. Cottonelle’s wipes find a sweet spot of enough durability to complete a wipe-down without requiring frequent plunges and calls to the plumber. And the ripple texture on these wipes isn’t just for show — it improves moisture absorption and residue removal for a more efficient clean. 

BEST COMPOSTABLE SWEAT WIPES

The Honest Company Clean Conscious Wipes

The Honest Company’s refreshing wipes use only seven different ingredients and a base that’s 99% water to help minimize the chances of irritation. They’re made without plastics, fragrances, parabens, alcohol, or chlorine processing, and also fully disintegrate in just eight weeks after use. They’re also recognized by the National Eczema Association’s Seal of Acceptance. 

BEST HEAVY-DUTY SWEAT WIPES

NorthShore Supreme Heavy-Duty Quilted Wipes

For a wipe with a more washcloth-like feel, NorthShore Supreme comes through with a heavy-duty quilted option that resists tearing. These wipes feature aloe and calendula to promote soothed, hydrated skin and are hypoallergenic, paraben-free, and alcohol-free. They’re also slightly larger than a sheet of notebook paper and much larger than the average body wipe, so heavy sweaters and taller humans can get their money’s worth.

BEST LARGE BIODEGRADABLE WET WIPES

Surviveware Biodegradable Wet Wipes

The first shower following a camping trip is a glorious experience. Sweat has a remarkable ability to attract dirt, dust, and campfire smoke, which sometimes leaves campers wanting a bit less of the great outdoors on their person before they return to the joys of running water. Surviveware’s biodegradable wipes are constructed for use outdoors with a light scent and biodegradable design. Note: even though they will disintegrate, it’s still a best practice to pack them out from the campsite. 

BEST DEODORANT SWEAT WIPES

Lume Deodorant Wipes, Body and Underarm Cleansing Wipes, 45 Count

Mandelic acid’s antibacterial properties make it a key natural additive for those wanting more odor control out of their wipes (This acid also exfoliates the skin, removing dead cells that can trap bacteria and sweat, leading to body odor.) These wipes are also scented with a fresh cucumber fragrance, adding a bit more peace of mind that sweat stink will be kept at bay.

BEST SOOTHING SWEAT WIPES

Stall Mates Wipes: Flushable, individually wrapped wipes for travel. Unscented with Vitamin E & Aloe

The individual wrapping on these sweat wipes keeps them fresh and ready for use, and their soothing ingredients make them particularly great for folks whose skin flares up after a workout. Featuring cucumber extract, oat kernel extract, aloe, vitamin E, and chamomile, these wipes do double-duty to clean and calm the skin.

MINTIEST SWEAT WIPES

DUDE Wipes Mint Chill Wipes

Dude Wipes take a mintier approach to wipedowns by including natural ingredients like eucalyptus, mint, and tea tree oils to refresh sweaty surfaces. Armpits become something to be smelled, and aloe and vitamin E help keep the skin moisturized and feeling happy.

LARGEST SWEAT WIPES

HyperGo Full-Body Bathing Wipes

Talk about big-time wipes. Measuring 12 by 12 inches, HyperGo’s bathing wipes are large enough for any job, and there’s plenty of all-natural substance to go with all of that size. Aloe, oatmeal, chamomile, and honey all make the 100% plant-based ingredient list, with alcohol and fragrances nowhere to be found. 

BEST OVERALL

CeraVe

CeraVe is one of a handful of ultra-popular drugstore brands because its products tend to work well for even the most sensitive skin. The CeraVe Soothing Body Wash checks every box: It’s fragrance-free, designed with very dry skin in mind, and features CeraVe’s signature blend of three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which contribute to a healthy, moisturized skin biome. For newbies unsure of where to start in the unscented world, CeraVe is almost certainly a safe bet. “Formulated specifically for those with dry skin, the first two ingredients in this body wash are oils to keep skin moisturized,” Camp says. 

DERMS' FAVORITE

Vanicream

Why It Stands Out: Both Garshick and Camp often recommend Vanicream’s Gentle Body Wash when talking about body cleansers. “Vanicream Gentle Body Wash is a perfect option that can be used by people of all ages as it is free of preservatives, parabens, formaldehyde, lanolin, fragrance and dyes, so it is a great option for kids and adults, as well as those with sensitive skin,” Garshick says. 

Made For: People who know for sure that unnecessary ingredients irritate their skin and want something made specifically to avoid sensitivity.

Hot Take: This unscented body wash is the definition of addition by subtraction, with no dyes, masking fragrance, or other known irritating ingredients. Dermatologists recommend it because their patients see results (or rather, don’t see irritation) with it, plain and simple.

MOST SOOTHING

Aveeno

Why It Stands Out: Remember oatmeal baths and chickenpox? Oatmeal is a naturally soothing ingredient and the Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash leans into that with an oat trifecta to confront itchy, dry skin. 

Made For: People who want a natural anchor ingredient like oat that they know and trust to soothe their skin. 

Hot Take: When it comes to soothing skincare products, Aveeno is the king (and is arguably singlehandedly responsible for the ubiquitousness of oatmeal in skincare).

HYPOALLERGENIC PICK

Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Body Wash

Why It Stands Out: There are lots of unscented and hypoallergenic body washes to choose from, but few have the brand cache and evidence of efficacy from decades worth of usage like Cetaphil. 

Made For: People with sensitive skin who want a brand available everywhere that’s known for its gentle skincare. 

Hot Take: Cetaphil is so serious about gentle products that it offers multiple varieties of this unscented body wash alongside its deep catalog of lotions and other sensitive skincare products. Sensitive skin is Cetaphil’s raison d’etre and we’d be silly not to suggest Cetaphil’s main gentle fragrance-free body wash.

SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS

Dove

Why It Stands Out: Not only is the Dove Irritation Care Body Wash hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, it’s PETA-certified cruelty-free and made in 100% recycled plastic bottles, so you can feel as good as your skin will feel after you use it. 

Made For: People with drier-than-dry skin, frequent redness, and even chronic eczema. 

Hot Take: It’s nice that Dove goes the extra mile with its recycled bottle and cruelty-free testing, but more importantly, this unscented body wash just works whether you’re dealing with dermatitis, winter-dry skin, or chronically irritable skin.

FANCY FRAGRANCE-FREE

La Roche-Posay

Why It Stands Out: Instead of pulling out potentially irritating ingredients, the fragrance-free La Roche-Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash runs the other direction, loading up on hydrating, soothing ingredients to bolster dry skin. “In addition to being fragrance-free, this body wash contains niacinamide, shea butter, and thermal water to fortify the skin,” Camp says. 

Made For: People looking for a face- and body-friendly (and baby-friendly, even) unscented wash that promises to leave skin clean, soft, and soothed. 

Hot Take: In a four-week consumer study conducted by the brand, the overwhelming majority of participants said this unscented body wash respects the skin’s balance, leaves skin feeling soothed and hydrated. If that’s not enough, its efficacy is backed up by 10 years of research and a grand total of 19 clinical studies. If La Roche-Posay’s formula wasn’t working, they wouldn’t keep selling it. 

CRACKED SKIN CHAMPION

Eucerin

Why It Stands Out: The Eucerin Advanced Cleansing Body & Face Cleanser focuses on maintaining the skin’s pH balance, a unique approach among body washes in general. 

Made For: People with dry skin who’ve used Eucerin’s other products and want to keep it in the family. 

Hot Take: Ask people who work with their hands what they use to soothe their dry, cracked skin and you’re all but guaranteed to get a Eucerin product as an answer. If it’s good enough for hardworking hands, Eucerin will be good enough for any temperamental skin, whether on the face or body. 

GREAT INGREDIENTS

Shea Moisture

Why It Stands Out: The SheaMoisture Soothing Body Wash formula combines three heavy-hitting ingredients (oatmeal, vitamin E, and fair-trade shea butter), into one excellent unscented body wash. 

Made For: People with dry skin who appreciate the deep moisturization that shea butter offers. 

Hot Take: Shea butter rules and is one of a handful of highly effective, universally applicable moisturizing ingredients, alongside things like aloe vera, vitamin E and hyaluronic acid. Any body wash that leans into shea butter means a damn good time for your skin.