These are the best beauty products of 2023, according to our readers and experts alike

RRP: Was £44.01, now £34.01 at Amazon

Dubbed 'Botox in a bottle' this hardworking skin gel has a legion of celebrity fans - most notably Kate Middleton - and is the most popular beauty product on our website. Michelle Obama's makeup artist Carl Ray, shared how influential Kate's recommendation has been for this product, revealing that Michelle "has been using this organic Botox gel regularly on the recommendation of Kate Middleton". 

RRP: £16.85 at Amazon

In terms of a self-tanning product that delivers on its promise, this one is approved by Queen of the Golden Glow, Jennifer Aniston. The actor previously revealed in an interview with Redbook that she uses these "great" towelettes to top up her tan when needed. They're the second most popular beauty product this year, with rave reviews thanks to their ease of use and natural effect.

RRP: £118 (100ml) at Jo Malone

Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne's is regarded as the brand's most popular scent and is deemed by our beauty editor Fiona McKim's best overall fragrance. It's light, fresh and easy to wear, every day. Fiona says of the product: "At the risk of stating the obvious, it really does smell how a freshly cut pear should – crisp, fresh, and uplifting. This fruity perfume sums up everything we love about Jo Malone London as a brand, who are masters of creating modern and surprising blends out of quintessentially English ingredients."

RRP: £299 £177.99 at Amazon

Our top hair tool for 2023 was the classic ghd Platinum+ Styler, deemed one of the best hair straighteners on the market. Beauty editor Jess Beech thoroughly tested the device to give an honest review of what the ghd Platinum+ Styler offers users and described it as ghd's "best straightener yet". As well as offering effective styling, this tool helps protect the hair from heat damage with predictive technology that keeps the temperature lower and adapts to your hair type.

RRP: £3 at Boots

If you're a fan of the no-makeup makeup look, this clear mascara should be firmly in your toolkit. Our beauty writer Annie Milroy deemed it the best mascara overall in her guide to the most effective clear mascaras, despite it also being the most affordable on the list. She said of the product (with great enthusiasm), "The slenderness of the design meant that the formula swept onto my lashes with zero drama and instantly (I mean instantly) curled and defined the hairs. I’m pretty sure I audibly gasped when it trying out."

RRP: Was £179.99, now £159.99 at Amazon

Beauty editor Sarah Cooper-White calls this nifty hairdryer from Shark an "effective, modern hairdryer that's kind to hair," as well as a more affordable alternative to the much-coveted Dyson hairdryer. It's loved by reviewers too, who praise not only its fast-acting results but also how soft and shiny their hair is after use - we can see why it's the most clicked hairdryer on the list. Plus, this top-rated hairdryer currently has 11% off the RRP on Amazon, meaning you can pick it up for just over £150.

RRP: £19.99 at Holland and Barrett

Another Kate Middleton-endorsed beauty buy, this affordable facial oil from Trilogy is loved for its glow-boosting properties and nourishing effects. This is also one of the best face oils for pregnant women thanks to its natural formula. An insider told US Weekly that Kate's mum, Carole, is also a big fan, highlighting its versatility for any age range. 

RRP: £37 at Tan-Luxe

This 30-minute fake tan is a game-changer when it comes to tanning in a hurry. Its fast-acting results are so impressive that it earned the top spot on our list of the best fake tans, as well as being the eighth most-clicked beauty product of 2023. Our expert reviewer Jess Beech said of the mousse, "I’ve found my tanning sweet spot is an hour with this mousse, which gives me a glow that lasts for a whole week," adding that the formula gives a "golden, very convincing tan". 

RRP: £7.99 at Amazon

This nifty headband is brilliant news for anyone who suffers from pain while wearing headbands. It's also one of hairstylist Patrick Wilson's favourite headbands for short hair. “Invisibobble offers an adjustable Hairlo Headband that is comfortable if you want to wear it all day, and you can bend and adjust the style to suit your head shape,” he says.

RRP: Was £51.99, now £23.23 at Amazon

Out of our best hair dryers for fine hair in 2023, this was crowned by beauty writer Emma Stoddart as the best budget option. She praised the hairdryer as offering "serious bang for your buck," calling it her " go-to" for "extremely quick heat styling that you can trust to look good". The best news is that this reliable hair dryer is currently on sale with over 50% off on Amazon, too. 

RRP: Was £28, now £22.50 at LookFantastic

If it's rated five stars by acting beauty editor Aleesha Badkar, you know it's going to be good. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara offers a high-impact formula for fluttery lashes that have a real wow factor. Aleesha said this product gave her "breathtaking lashes" and that "the mascara can be layered without any pesky clumps trying to edge their way in".