Announcing our 2022 woman&home clever skincare awards winners!
After testing hundreds of products, we reveal the woman&home clever skincare award winners, hand-picked by our judges
The time has come to announce the 2022 woman&home clever skincare awards winners! Our panel of industry experts, with decades of experience testing thousands of products between them, have hand-picked 62 of the best skincare buys around.
A good skincare routine that suits you and your skin’s needs is the cornerstone of a great complexion. Not only will it boost your self-confidence and help your makeup glide on more smoothly, a regimen you love is also an important part of daily self-care – taking some time out for yourself in this busy world we live in is vital.
But the skincare market can be a confusing and expensive one to navigate. How do you know what ingredients will suit you? What’s worth spending your hard-earned cash on? Well, that’s where we come in.
woman&home clever skincare awards 2022: the categories
Why you can trust Woman & Home
- Cleansers
- Exfoliators
- Toners
- Eye care
- Lip care
- Masks
- Moisturisers
- Neck and décolletage
- Oils
- Problem solvers
- Serums
- Tools
- SPF
- Supplements
- Special Recognition
Our judging panel
Special thanks to our panel of judges whose hard work and expert insights made the woman&home clever skincare awards 2022 possible. This year's judging panel included:
SARAH COOPER-WHITE
Group Beauty Director
CHARLEY WILLIAMS-HOWITT
Group Beauty Director
FIONA MCKIM
Beauty Channel Editor, womanandhome.com
RHIANNON DERBYSHIRE
Senior Beauty Editor
STEPHANIE MAYLOR
Beauty Editor
EMMA NORTH
Senior Beauty Writer
DARCY BROWN
Beauty Assistant
CATHERINE WESTWOOD
Editor in Chief, Woman & Home
CHARLOTTE RICHARDS
Lifestyle Content Director, Woman & Home
PAMELA MARSHALL
Clinical aesthetician and co-founder of Mortar & Milk
DR SOPHIE SHOTTER
Skin expert and founder of Illuminate Skin Clinic
DIJA AYODELE
Clinical aesthetician and founder of West Room Aesthetics
THE BEST SKINCARE PRODUCTS OF 2022, CHOSEN BY OUR woman&home clever skincare awards JUDGES
Cleansers
Best for oily skin
Best for sensitive skin
Best everyday use
Best for stubborn make-up removal
Best for a does-everything cleanse
Best for a spa-like cleanse
Exfoliators
Best for instant results
Best for radiance
Best for breakouts
Toners
Best gentle toner
Best skin refining toner
Eye care
Best for the whole eye area
Best for dryness
Best for waking up tired eyes
Best for amazing results
Lip care
Best for thirsty lips
Best for overnight repair
Best for a volume boost
Masks
Best for brightening
Best for a complexion pick-me-up
Best for a deep clean
Best for calming irritation
Best for versatility
Moisturisers
Best for mature skin
Best for all round care
Best for instant hydration
Best for night-time recovery
Best for smoothing
Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Total Repair Cream | RRP: $140/£110
There’s a reason why Kate Somerville is a big deal in the beauty world – her products just work. And this is no exception – intensely nourishing but not greasy, and packed with active ingredients. We love the hygienic pump packaging too.
Best for dry skin
Best for calming
Best for sensitive skin
Best for a noticeable difference
Transformulas Marine Miracle Creme | RRP: $82.80/£69
We love the whipped gel texture and the way it feels instantly cooling on application. Containing a cocktail of marine algae, giant sea kelp and sea salt extracts, it helps to heal and transform skin, so it looks cushioned and plump, with fine lines noticeably softer.
Neck and decolletage
Best for toning up
Best for smoothing lines
Facial oils
Best for brightening
Best for retinol first-timers
Best for a holistic approach
Problem Solvers
Best for irritation
Best for scars
Best for arm toning
Best for breakouts
Serums
Best for a complexion boost
Best for rested complexion
Best for even skin
Best for smoothing lines - luxe
Best for smoothing lines - high street
Best for plumping
Best for brightening
Best for immediate effects
Facial Tools
Best hands-free LED mask
Best at-home facial device
Best face massager
SPF
Best natural SPF
Best for over makeup
Best for lightweight protection
Best SPF day cream
Supplements
Best liquid drink
Best tablets
Special Recognition
Best new launch
Best innovation in skincare
One to watch
- This Is Silk Radiance Renewed Silk Overnight Oil at This Is Silk for £39.99
- This Is Silk Silk Cream Cleanser at This Is Silk for £39.99
Best sustainable brand
Main photo credits: Iulia David, Art Direction: Sarah Cooper-White; Styling: Becky Joiner O’Riordan; Make-up: Dani Guinsberg, Julia Wren; Hair: Alex Szabo, Jenni Davis; Models: Ailar Ershadi, Irena Tyshyna, Janey Goddard and Jesse De Corre
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Rhiannon Derbyshire is the Senior Beauty Editor for Woman & Home and other publications.
She started interning for glossy magazines while working alongside her Fashion Journalism degree. There, she was lured to the beauty desk, seduced by matte lipsticks, posh shampoos, and every skincare product imaginable. 10+ years into her career, she can confidently tell you why the best mascaras are always high street, and why SPF is a non-negotiable all year round. Ask her about her curly hair routine, skincare minimalism, and how to find the exact right red lipstick
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