6 Ways to Make Your Butt Look Awesome in a Bikini

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Lately there has been a lot of talk about backsides, rear ends, and derrières. Whether you're lacking in that department or generously blessed, there are ways you can get your best bum without hitting the gym. We're tackling issues like sweat and saggy seats, so we can't promise these tips will be glamorous. But if you follow our ultimate butt guide, your rear end will look firmer, rounder, and smoother without the need for a butt pad or squats. You'll finally look better going rather than coming.

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Sweat
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Sweat

Sitting out on the patio for a Summer BBQ seems chic and all until you get stuck to the seat because of butt sweat. In the past, women were told to use products that were stereotypically meant for treating men, such as Gold Bond No Mess Spray Powder ($6) and Fresh Balls lotion ($21). (Sorry, that's just what it's called.) Now, there's a female-focused alternative: Megababe Thigh Rescue ($14), which is intended to relieve leg chafing but also works wonders on your tuchus. You can also spritz antiperspirant spray on your cheeks for invisible sweat relief. A word to the wise: avoid powders, which can cause uncomfortable clumping.

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Hair
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Hair

Many ladies can agree that the best part of a Brazilian bikini wax is the back half. However, we recommend you leave hair removal on your behind to the professionals (just imagine the ER embarrassment if your butt cheeks got waxed shut). Shaving can be a safer option, but beware ill-placed nicks and cuts from the razor, which are more likely to get infected. Removing too much hair from the area can also cause extra butt sweat (see above). All in all, those fine hairs were probably put there for a reason.

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Stretch Marks and Sagging
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Stretch Marks and Sagging

As we age, our tush takes a turn for the worst, and even the plumpest butt can start to droop. While glute exercises are the ultimate cure, you can fake a rounder bum with a self-tanner such as Isle of Paradise Water ($28). First, apply an all-over base coat of the liquid to hide stretch marks and bruises. Then go back and give the W-shaped crevice under your bum an extra coat. This will give the illusion of a rounder, perkier derrière. Yes, it's called butt-contouring.

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Rough Spots
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Rough Spots

Iskra Lawrence has a great butt, and you can too. Use your favorite body scrub on your heinie for a smoother seat. You can also splurge on a fanny facial (yes, they're real). Spas like Skin by Molly in Brooklyn, NY, will peel, steam, and mask your behind. Even your face will get jealous.

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Acne
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Acne

Body acne is the arch nemesis of bikini season, and your bum is the most awkward place to get bumps. Prevent a breakout on your backside with a medicated body wash that also exfoliates like Neutrogena Body Clear Scrub ($8). You can also treat any current zits with salicylic acid using Murad Clarifying Body Spray ($40). Butt acne, begone!

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Skin Tags or Moles
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Skin Tags or Moles

If you notice any skin tags or moles appearing around your bum, keep a close eye on them. It's best to see your dermatologist for diagnosis and removal, because suspicious booty bumps could be a sign of something more like hemorrhoids, HPV, and warts.