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These Products Will Make Your Legs Absolutely Glow

It can be jarring when your legs first catch the bright sunlight after a good six-plus months hiding under pants and tights. (So pale and scaly over here—you?) Even after the waxing and shaving, there's much work to be done. Luckily, the latest scrubs, oils and creams will make your legs worthy of the shortest micro-mini in no time flat. Pick one (or a few!) of these enhancing products and get ready for your big reveal.
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    Buff Up

    Give your legs some buffer time after your hair removal regimen, like 24 hours or so, and then get exfoliating. This berry-hued formula contains a mix of salts and crushed seeds to smooth away dry, flaky patches. Tip: first work the product into dry skin before turning on the shower. Then, add just a touch of water and massage it in for a few extra minutes before rinsing clean. Your skin will be unbelievably soft.

    Tata Harper Smoothing Body Scrub, $68; tataharperskincare.com.

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    Get Things Glowing

    This French self-tanner is totally foolproof: Just add a few drops to your favorite body lotion and apply daily for gradually golden limbs.

    Clarins Golden Glow Booster for Body, $45; clarinsusa.com.

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    Or Try an Instant Tint

    Attention self-tanner-phobes: this cream body bronzer adds warmth to skin, but washes off with just soap and water.

    St. Tropez One Night Only, $16; ulta.com.

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    Make 'Em Shine

    Body oils sound too heavy for summer, but Tom Ford's light mist-on version is nourishing without being greasy. It also has a subtle shimmer, so legs reflect the just the right amount of light.

    Tom Ford Shimmering Body Oil, $95; tomford.com.

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    Stay Smooth

    To keep your legs perfect for days to come, try this genius BB body cream. It hydrates, illuminates and minimizes imperfections—and boasts SPF 15, too.

    Jergens BB Protect Perfecting Skin Cream, $10; target.com.

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