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S PA - L I K E T R E AT Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Shower Steamers in Sleep When you don’t have time to take a bath to unwind, grab one of these essential oil–packed pods to fake the feeling. Place the quarter-size tablet on the shower floor. As it dissolves in the water, its calming lavender and cedarwood formula transforms your shower into a steamy, tranquil oasis so you can shake off a stressful day. TO B U Y: $14.50 for 6; bathandbodyworks.com.

B A R Dove Anti-Stress Micellar Water Beauty Bar This dermatologistrecommended face and body cleanser now contains micelles (molecules that draw out dirt and oil) for a deep yet gentle clean. TO B U Y: $3.50 for 2; at drugstores.

WA S H Nivea Vanilla Caramel Foaming Silk Mousse Body Wash This whipped formula is laced with silk extract, smells like dessert, and doubles as a luxurious shaving cream. TO B U Y: $6; at drugstores.

T O O L Spongellé Papaya Yuzu Wild Flower This time-released body wash–infused buffer saves precious shower space and effectively exfoliates dry spots. Lasts for 14-plus uses. TO B U Y: $14; spongelle.com.

L O T I O N Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer The secret to baby-soft skin: Apply lotion to damp skin. Keep this in the shower and smooth it on right after turning off the faucet. TO B U Y: $11 for 12 oz.; at drugstores.

S C RU B Frank Body Express-O Coffee Scrub This no-mess scrub is designed to stick to skin, not fall onto the floor. The finely ground beans boost circulation.

TO B U Y: $20; frankbody.com.

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