Announcing our 2023 woman&home clever skincare award winners!

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm | RRP: $60/£47

A spa facial in a jar – indulgent, relaxing and leaves skin looking like it’s been pampered by a professional.

B. by Superdrug Melting Cleansing Balm | RRP: £9.99 (UK only)

If you love a balm cleanser but don’t want to spend a lot, this no-frills formula will hit the spot. It leaves skin cleansed and smooth.

STELLA by Stella McCartney Reset Cleanser | RRP: $60/£50

A gentle, milky cleanser that removes all traces of makeup and leaves skin glowing.

Simple Micellar Cleansing Water | RRP: $4.99/£5.90

Proof you don’t always need to spend a fortune, this removes stubborn mascara – as well as dirt and make-up – without irritation.

Keys Soulcare Golden Face Cleanser | RRP: $22/£20

Refreshing and gentle in an easy-to-use pump bottle. Leaves skin clean, fresh, and plump.

E45 Face Foaming Cleanser | RRP: £9.99 (UK only)

If you want a foaming wash that won’t disrupt your skin barrier or your finances, this is a great buy.

CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser | RRP: $xx/£14

A hydrating multitasker that can be used on both face and body, to leave skin smooth and nourished.

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant | RRP: $28/£34

Ideal for blemish-prone, combination or oily skin types, this leaves complexions clearer and smoother, with pores more refined.

Tatcha The Rice Polish | RRP:  $78/£64

A water-activated exfoliant that transforms to a creamy foam to polish skin, and leave it soft and glowing.

Estée Lauder Nutritious Radiant Essence Treatment Lotion | RRP: $42/£37

Plumps the skin and creates a great base for other products. Irritated complexions will drink up this calming treatment.

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essence Mist | RRP: $69/£60

Particularly good if you’ve had a procedure that’s left your skin inflamed, this immediately adds nourishment and reduces redness.

Tropic Skincare Morning Mist Soothing Toning Essence | RRP: £18 (UK only)

Gives lightweight hydration before the rest of your skincare routine. Or use it to hydrate and nourish parched skin throughout the day.

StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS | RRP: $95/£79

Glides across necks like a silk scarf, smoothing wrinkles and firming skin

Pixi NutrifEYE | RRP: $24/£22

Cooling, refreshing and biodegradable gel patches to depuff and calm the eye area instantly.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme | RRP: $72/£52

Visibly improves dark circles while hydrating and smoothing puffy eyes.

Tula Rose Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm | RRP: $32/£26

An instant pick-me-up, thanks to the lightweight cooling formula that zaps puffiness and soothes instantly.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Eye Micellar Make-up Remover | RRP: $14.40/£12

Not even stubborn eye makeup stands a chance with this remover, which melts away all traces without irritation.

Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 | RRP: $66/£54

Cleverly formulating its excellent facial retinoid for eyes, this noticeably reduces any wrinkling without irritation.

Pure Paw Paw Original Ointment | RRP: £5.99 (UK only)

 A useful multi-use balm for any dry areas. Use it as a lip balm or a salve for dry elbows, knees, or even feet.

Drunk Elephant Bouncy Brightfacial | RRP: $68/£60

Targets dark spots and blemish marks to leave skin looking radiant and glowing.

Dr David Jack Blue Peel | RRP: £149 (UK only)

The next best thing to an appointment with Dr. Jack himself, skin is plumper and youthful.

Mavala Aqua Plus Multi-Moisturizing Snow Mask | RRP: £28.60 (UK only)

When your face needs a hydration hit, this delivers, leaving skin silky smooth and plumped up.

Garnier Hyaluronic Cryo Jelly Anti-Fatigue Sheet Mask | RRP: £5 (UK only)

A wonderfully cooling and plumping sheet mask that delivers the look of eight hours’ sleep in just 15 minutes. Home compostable too.

L’Occitane Overnight Reset Oil-In-Serum | RRP: $92/£55

The perfect blend between an oil and a serum, which adds plumpness and radiance.

Olay Niacinamide 24 + Vitamin E Day Cream with SPF30 | RRP: £38 (UK only)

A brilliant blend of skin-improving ingredients at a good price point.

Beauty Pie Youthbomb Biologic Collagen Peptide Cream | RRP: £44 for members (£175 for non-members) (UK only)

It’s worth getting Beauty Pie membership just for this fantastic cream. It’s loaded with potent ingredients that make a real difference.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream | RRP: $85/£65

A beautiful, glow-giving cream that provides the perfect base under make-up.

Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Night Cream | RRP: $42.95/£39

Thirsty skin will drink up this fantastic night cream, which contains a potent blend of actives to leave skin looking refreshed by morning.

Kate Somerville HydraKate Recharging Water Cream | RRP: $76/£65

Quenches dry skin in seconds, with a gorgeous cooling texture.

e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Face Cream | RRP: $13/£12

A fresh gel texture that leaves skin feeling hydrated and plumped but not greasy.

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream | RRP: $68/£59

Packed with anti-ageing and plumping ingredients that will really make a difference to your skin.

Murad Deep Relief Blemish Treatment | RRP: $45/£42

Helps stop spots in their tracks by using a blend of purifying ingredients.

Purifide Blackhead Control Deep Exfoliating Cleanser | RRP: £9.99 (UK only)

Balances oily and blemish-prone skin instantly with potent BHAs.

Emma Lewisham Skin Reset Serum | RRP: $115/£90

Judges loved the silky texture, and its ability to fade pigmentation marks.

Bioderma Pigmentbio C-Concentrate | RRP: $44/£23

Makes a noticeable difference to dark spots and improves texture of skin.

Avon Anew Renewal Protinol Power Serum | RRP: £24 (UK only)

A gorgeously hydrating formula that smooths wrinkles and cheats radiance, thanks to the illuminating finish.

Paula’s Choice CALM Repairing Serum | RRP: $47/£36

Instantly soothes sore, irritated skin, leaving it feeling comfier.

Glossier After Baume | RRP: $28/£25

A brilliant barrier cream that intensely soothes dry or sensitive skin.

E45 Face Moisturiser | RRP: £7.99 (UK only)

A cheap and cheerful classic that works especially well at calming irritation

Caudalie Vinosun Very High Protection Sun Water SPF50+ | RRP: $35/£32

A high factor of protection that feels like a genuine treat to use, thanks to the light texture and sunny scent.

Coola Dew Good Illuminating Serum Sunscreen SPF30 | RRP: $48/£45

A glowy SPF with a finish so flattering, you may even want to skip foundation.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+ Invisible Fluid | RRP: $27/£19.90

Lightweight with impressive protection, this is a true beauty team hero.

Sun Bum Original Glow SPF30 Sunscreen Face Lotion | RRP: $12.99/£19.99

Our judges loved how glowing and radiant this SPF left the complexion.

Sculpted by Aimee Tint & Glow | RRP: £23 (UK only)

All the best bits of a brilliant tinted moisturizer, plus SPF30 protection.

Dr LEVY Switzerland The Contour Pro | RRP: £249 (UK only)

An innovative mix of heat and microcurrents help tone and smooth skin.

FOREO Luna 4 | RRP: $250/£269

Amplify your cleansing routine with this smart brush, which also helps firm skin.

Omnilux Clear | RRP: £290 (UK only)

A salon-grade LED treatment to help spots scarper and scars vanish.

Bare by Vogue Williams Face Tanning Serum | RRP: £26 (UK only)

Cheats a golden glow gradually, leaving skin smooth and glowing.

FaceGym Hydro-Bound Serum | RRP: $77/£68

The ideal solution for a thirsty complexion – it also helps tone and tighten too.

PS... Hyaluronic Acid Booster Serum | RRP: £3.50 (UK only)

This incredibly affordable buy hydrates and plumps skin in an instant.

The Organic Pharmacy Niacinamide Ultra 5 Serum | RRP: $104/£95

A silky-smooth formula that nourishes, soothes and balances troublesome skin.

No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum | RRP: $39.99/£34.95

An innovation 15 years in the making, this fantastic serum harnesses the power of peptides to rejuvenate the skin from sun damage and aging.

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 | RRP: $53/£66 

This gets to work quickly and we love how simple it is to navigate as a beginner, working your way up to more potent concentrations.

Pixi Retinol CapsuleCare | RRP: $24/£22

Clever little capsules give you the perfect dose of product with an infusion of natural oils to counteract post-retinol dryness.

Creightons Salicylic Acid 2% Intense Serum | RRP: £4.99 (UK only)

An affordable buy that helps balance oiliness and keep blemishes at bay.

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic | RRP: $182/£165

The gold standard vitamin C serum, this is an industry leader for good reason – it just works.

Revolution Skincare x Sali Hughes Must-C Anytime Daily Serum | RRP: $17/£15

Judges were impressed by the potent ingredients list, results, and price point.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Original Solid Jar | RRP: $6.99/£4.29

Even if your skin is seriously dry, this formula will transform it. A classic buy that holds up, at a brilliant price point.

The White Company Nourish Magnesium Body Lotion | RRP: £25 (UK only)

 A luxuriously scented cream that sinks in quickly and noticeably overhauls thirsty skin.

Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Firmeza Oil | RRP: $52/£52

This rich but light oil smells like a holiday in a bottle, and nourishes legs and arms.

Body Proud Serve The Glow Dry Body Oil | RRP: $11.99/£12.95

We love the spray formula that sinks in quickly, leaving pasty legs looking sheeny and glowing.

Tan-Luxe The Glow Body Oil | RRP:  $38/£29

Left a wonderful sheen on the skin and smells great too.

Feather & Down Sweet Dreams Warming Body Scrub | RRP: £8 (UK only)

This warms up as you work it into your skin, making it a lovely, calming experience.

L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil | RRP $29/£19.50

A non-sticky, subtly scented shower oil that cleans skin while moisturizing it.

Noughty The Hero Hydrating Bath & Shower Gel | RRP: £9.95 (UK only)

Lovely hydrating gel that works into a nice lather, leaving skin feeling clean but not stripped.

Revive Collagen Enhanced Plus | RRP: £39.99 (UK only)

Judges noticed hair growing quicker, plus plumper skin and healthier joints. They also tasted nice.

Feel Pro Collagen Gels | RRP: £45.95 (UK only)

Backed by impressive trial results, this supplement helps plump skin from within. A subscription is available.

LYMA The Supplement Starter Kit | RRP: £199 (UK only)

This is a big investment, but we were genuinely wowed by the difference it made to skin, sleep, and menopausal symptoms.

Glossier Deodorant | RRP: $22/£18

Who knew natural deodorant could be so exciting? This is effective, stylishly packaged with a luxe scent.

Skin Rocks - skinrocks.com

Caroline Hirons’ brand is currently small but perfectly formed. Thanks to her wealth of expertise, the brand offers great products that really work – we can’t wait to see what comes next.

Skin + Me Daily Doser | RRP: £29.99 per month (UK only) 

Offering dermatology on your doorstep, this provides a personalized skincare regime whatever your skin issue, from acne to pigmentation, lines, and wrinkles. Formulas that genuinely transform skin.

Counter Culture - counterculturestore.co.uk

An online store selling only sustainable and ethical brands, you can shop vegan-friendly, plastic-free, UK-made and organic products easily.

STELLA by Stella McCartney -  stellamccartneybeauty.com

The fashion designer’s foray into skincare is vegan-friendly and created with sustainability at its heart. Travel sets and refills are available.