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But were reasonable people!

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Laneen Wells, Allure

Theres a time and place for luxuryand then theres, well, basically everyothertime for functionality.

Keep reading to see the unsexy beauty products with exceptionally great formulas our editors keep in rotation.

Ive been searching for ahydrating body creamthat checks all of the boxes.

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Allure market shopping editor holding a large blue pump bottle of Nivea Essentially Enriched Lotion

Funny enough, the one I’ve been searching for is the one I’ve had forever.

It’s $6 and can be at my doorstep in hours (hello, Amazon!).

For the longest time, I eeked out a whisper-quiet, Not quite.

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(Translation: Never.)

I can confidently say yes at my cleanings, and Cocofloss is responsible.

Im not sure if its the colorful packaging, the delicious flavors (Strawberry?

Sarah Han holding cocofloss

Allure commerce editor Sarah Han holding a mini Cocofloss Dental Floss with a short string pulled out

Outside of emergencies, I refuse to use any other floss.

(Bonus: I love that Cocofloss is an AAPI-founded and board-certified dentist-founded brand!)

She’s holding a mini but the full-size containers should last you two months!

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A little goes a long way, so expect this 2.5-ounce tube to last for weeks on end.

Does it come in a sexy metal tube?

Did I leave the house without it between November and March of every year?

Jennifer Hussien holding Weleda Original Skin Food

Allure commerce editor Jennifer Hussein holding a green tube of Weleda Original Skin Food

Literally not even once.

Walmart (16 oz.)

Id bathe in a tub of this stuff if I could.

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I use this on both my face and body year-round.

It softens and moisturizes my dry, cracked skin without feeling heavy or greasy.

Just one pump of this $4 formula leaves my hands feeling baby-soft.

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These are just a few reasons why I rock this white, somewhat bulky bottle on my bathroomandkitchen counters.

It’s just that good.

Harsh, I know.

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But it didnt fit the aesthetic of the other body products I had on my decorated bathroom shelf.

Ulta Beauty (16 oz.)

An easy way to do this was to add mouthwash to my daily oral routine.

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So much so that I should probably buy stock in the company.

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