Best beauty of 2021: Announcing our woman&home Beauty Awards winners!

'Gentle, doesn’t irritate the skin and removes make-up well.’

‘I don’t pluck my eyebrows with any other tweezers. Sharp, accurate and easy to get one hair at a time. A must in any kit—they last forever.’

‘I love OPI’s long-lasting formulas and wide brushes that coat your whole nail in one swipe. Everyone should have this classic shade in their stash.’

'A winner for smoother, brighter skin. Plus, it’s gentle enough to use every day.’

‘This definitely left my neck and chest smoother.’

‘Great product, good wide plates and temperature control.’

‘A cleansing balm that you just roll onto your face. Genius! No mess, easy to use and left my skin smooth. Really like this!’

'Great size, styles the hair well and looks great. Nice and compact for handbag and travel.’

‘Used regularly, this noticeably firms and tones your face without the ouch factor that other devices can have. Plus, the cost per use makes it a savvy purchase compared with salon facials that do a similar job.’

‘Clever and easy to use—spray on wet hair, then rinse out and condition. Gives blondes a lovely classy shade of pink. A fun product for a temporary pick-me-up for your hair.’

‘An extraordinary innovation in the world of false eyelashes. The Lashify system allows you to have natural, fluttery lashes that are delicate and so easy to apply yourself at home.’

‘This serum uses clever technology that adapts to your skin’s needs to leave it plump and smooth.’

‘Use a few times a week to noticeably calm redness, boost collagen and leave skin looking rejuvenated. There’s nothing to do except lie back and relax when you use this device, which is perfect for a little bit of TLC!’

‘This online masterclass is a lovely way to discover your new signature scent. Great fun (I did it with my mum, over a glass of wine), and would make a nice gift.’

‘Such a simple idea, but so clever. Keep all your make-up in one place, but see it at a glance when you lay the bag flat on a surface. I really like that it’s easy to throw in the wash too.’

‘For shiny, healthy hair, this is lovely. So gentle for a detox product and has a divine smell too.’

‘Lots of lovely shades to give a temporary change. Left my hair so shiny too.’

‘Everything your lips need, from lip expert Dr Esho. Who knew I needed serums for my lips? Lovely to apply—and thanks to powerful ingredients such as peptides and algae, my lips look better after use, no needles required.’

‘Smoothed, plumped and left my skin looking fresh.’

‘This is lovely. Smells nice, applies well, and leaves skin looking glowy and dewy. It’s like using a beautiful skincare product, not a heavy SPF. A new fave discovery.’

‘I am dubious about things that promise a smoother bum, as nothing can really shift cellulite, but this leaves skin genuinely feeling less lumpy. I’d use it before a holiday.’

‘If you over-plucked and your brows didn’t grow back, stick with this for six weeks, and brows will look thicker and less patchy.’

‘The mousse blends easily and smells less biscuity than other tans. I didn’t get any streaks and the bronze glow lasted for a week before it started to fade. Love this kit.’

‘I love the nourishing and anti-bac combo, the cool recyclable tube and the totally ungreasy texture.’

‘Great texture, smell, ingredients and results. Love this. It feels like you’re healing your hands!’

'Smells delicious, is buttery-rich and nourishing, and a bargain to boot.’

‘Great for smoothing and refining bumpy, rough skin. Used regularly, it really works.’

‘Full of natural oils and crushed seeds (a nice mix of textures). Smells like an English garden.’

‘Works wonders on dry lips, elbows and knees. A staple in my kit.‘

‘Satisfyingly “scrubby” and left my skin feeling smooth and coated in a fine veil of almond oil. Very nice.‘

‘Easy to control and a very smooth, non-irritating shave. I’d buy this.'

‘Instant luxury. Plus the lavender and jasmine feel utterly relaxing and calming on the soul.’

‘Smells light and fresh, soaks in effortlessly. A great everyday body lotion!’

‘The scent was immediately calming and it felt cooling on the skin, as well as soothing dry, itchy patches.’

‘More luxurious than your average foot-peeling sock! The combined acids get to work quickly too—I was in shedding mode by day four.’

‘I love the scent and its eco credentials.’

‘A fresh, woodsy scent.’

'A good price, chic packaging and a nice, soothing scent. Lovely.’

‘Easy to use, and you can charge it up and move it around without a flex–genius.’

‘Evens out imperfections without being too heavy. Gives a great soft-focus effect.’

‘This gives a subtle dose of colour to even out the skin, without masking it. Perfect for a fresh-faced glow!’

‘Brightening and smoothing without being too greasy. Good for oily skin.’

‘Great for mature skin. Love the blurring effect it has on skin, and the sun protection too.’

‘Good range of shades. Covers eye circles and blemishes without being too thick and sitting in lines.’

‘A brilliant formula at an excellent price. Everything you’d want from a lightweight foundation.’

‘The huge bronzer pan makes it easy to whisk a brush over, creating a soft tan. I love the matte texture and the chic packaging.’

‘This has been my coral blush of choice this summer. I love the texture, packaging and color.’

‘Easy to apply and blend. Gives a very sheer wash of colour and a nice effect on lips too.’

‘A beautiful sheer blush that will look seamless in natural light.’

‘Beautifully curated, easy-to-blend palettes with great pigment pay-off. Suqqu makes eyeshadow simple.’

‘A classic formula, modern tones and glamorous packaging. Charlotte Tilbury is always a delight to use.’

‘The small wand gets right into the lashes to curl and volumise—with no flaking or smudging. Impressive.’

‘Great packaging, great colour and the top coat gives a long-lasting shine.’

‘Just a few spritzes are all you need for a calming, spa-like vibe. The fine mist delicately sprays your skin, rather than soaking it.’

My skin was smoother and more radiant after just one use. Friends commented on how fab it looked!’

'An interesting combination of glycolic acid and retinol to give skin a boost. I’d really recommend this to transform tired, dull skin overnight.’

‘Restored the bounce and glow to my dull complexion. Combination-skin types will love the decongesting clay. Worth the splurge.‘

‘Adore! Nourishing and gentle on my skin, but really felt like I had deeply cleansed my pores, especially after wearing make-up and SPF all day.’

‘A spa weekend in a box. The eye mask really smoothed my fine lines (and the serum smelled amazing), but the star of the show was the hand mask – what a relaxing treat.’

‘The cleanser I always come back to. It blasts away make-up and never fails to make my skin look healthy, with no sign of tightness'

‘Rehydrates skin without being too greasy, and feels so soothing. It’s fantastic for skin that’s playing up.’

‘A real glow getter and a great lightweight cleanser for hot days. I’d recommend it to everyone!’

‘A brilliant basic exfoliator. Gently buffs off dead cells to leave skin smooth and soft.’

‘Lightweight, non greasy and left my skin glowing.’

‘Absorbs well and plumps lines. The science makes it worth the price.’

‘The formula is lightweight and feels good on the skin. Zaps spots, but leaves skin hydrated, not dry, after use.’

‘Brings a glow to your skin without any irritation.’

‘Punches well above its price bracket – a little goes a long way, and my skin immediately felt soft, silky and plumped.'

‘An extremely effective product for anyone with oily skin who is struggling with breakouts and pimples. It reduces the oil in the skin, without drying it out.’

‘Give this a couple of weeks and it should soften and refine your skin texture.’

‘For a dry, sensitive skin, this is just lovely. There’s a thoughtful blend of skin- supporting oils and it is mercifully fragrance free.‘

‘I love a sheet mask and this one is amazing. My skin looked glowing and my fine lines were plumped.’

‘Smells lovely, feels light and leaves skin velvety and soft. Reduces the look of wrinkles, redness and dehydration.’

‘Perfect for dry skin or anyone lacking glow, this blurring SPF does so many great things - it primes, protects and gives skin a glamorous, rose-tinted gleam.’

‘Top marks! A glossy, unfragranced hydrator with plant-derived epidermal growth factors to stimulate the skin without freaking it out.’

‘Night creams don’t come much more straightforward than this. It’s inexpensive, it’s fragrance free and it has reliable, hydrating ingredients.’

‘My skin felt protected and moisturised. My new fave.’

‘I loved this. High protection without being heavy, and a non-greasy finish. 10 out of 10.’

‘Leaves zero chalkiness. Easy to blend and sits well under make-up.’

‘Hydrates skin and adds a subtle glow. Works brilliantly as an aftersun to maintain your colour on holiday.’

‘So hydrating, gives great colour and fades evenly all over. It also lasts a really long time.’

‘The process was easy – start with the elixir then top with the oil. My skin looked sun-kissed by morning.’

‘A cappuccino scent, a buttery texture and a beautiful bronze colour that keeps getting better for three days, then fades evenly after about five.’

'Gives maximum protection while evening out blemishes.’

‘Mattifying, won’t slide off.‘

‘Over 40 natural ingredients help to boost hair, skin, nails, gut health and energy levels.’

‘These contain great ingredients to help hair growth over time.’

‘These contain great ingredients to help hair growth over time.’

'‘This really does make skin glow. Skin looks fab even after just one use.’

‘Smells delicious, lathers well, and leaves hair feeling clean and soft.’

‘Feels lovely and cooling, and leaves skin intensely moisturised and glowy.’

‘A vegan formula and refillable packaging for guilt-free luxury.’

‘Excellent products, and by the end of this year the brand will have planted over 8 million trees in eight countries.’

‘Lovely products with eco formulas and great prices.’

‘If a product can get me to wash my brushes, it can get anyone to do it! Handy, speedy and quite fun, this fruity-scented cleanser is now a regular in my kit.’

‘Such a clever little tool–one that's just as useful for quickly and easily shifting facial fuzz on places like the upper lip, as well as for the brows.’

‘LOVE! Feels good to hold, with impressive speed and temperature control.’

‘Great colour and a long-lasting finish.’

‘Smells heavenly, looks cool and left my hair feeling soft and bouncy.’

‘Smells great and my hair seems thicker too.’