Whoever said "It hurts to be beautiful" was using the wrong body exfoliator. After all, why would you scour when you can soothe? Yes, all exfoliators are expected to remove dead skin cells ‑- sounds delightful, doesn't it? ‑- but some are much gentler than others. And then there are those that moisturize, and those with striking scents. With so many on the market, we decided to help you figure out which exfoliator is right for you. Check out the skin smoothers that our testers said are definitely worth the splurge.

Product name: Strawberry Butter Body Scrub
Claim: This exfoliator says its potent anti-aging antioxidants intensely nourish, protect, heal and restore the skin
Tester says: "When I opened the jar, the sweet smell of strawberry sorbet made me forget that I didn't want to like this product (who needs yet another step in the morning routine?). Then I tried it, and it worked like a dream. Unlike other scrubs, when you rub it in, the exfoliating gritties miraculously dissolve, which is not only good news for the bottom of my tub, it's also just plain neat. When I got out of the shower, I felt thoroughly indulged. Even my fiancé commented on how smooth I felt! This stuff has made me a scrub convert."
Price: $18
Available: PurityCosmetics.com