Announcing our 2023 woman&home beauty awards winners!
After testing hundreds of products, we reveal the 100 woman&home beauty awards winners, hand-picked by our beauty team and expert judges
Ready to try some new beauty products, but don’t know what’s worth buying? We’ve tested hundreds and narrowed them down to our top 100.
The woman&home beauty awards 2023 are the perfect way for you to find new favourites to add to your routine. Whether you're looking for the best skincare products to power up your morning routine, or want to discover the best shampoo and conditioner, our 100 winners has something for everyone, no matter your skin or type, or budget.
From exciting new launches to rediscovered cult classics, there's something for everyone on this list.
With thanks to our judging panel...
We couldn't have done the woman&home beauty awards without our panel of industry experts. Huge thank you to...
Alice Hart-Davis - Founder, The Tweakments Guide
Ben Cooke - Hairstylist
Caroline Barnes - Make-up artist
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Chelseé Lewis - Facialist & skin expert
Darren Fowler - Owner Fowler35 salon
Dr Sophie Shotter - Aesthetic Doctor
Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme - Founder & Medical Director of Adonia Medical Clinic
Emma Coleman - Aesthetic & Dermatology RGN
Eva Proudman - Consultant Trichologist
Fiona Brackenbury - Skincare expert
Frances Prescott - Make-up artist
James Butterfield - Hair & make-up session stylist
Jennie Roberts - Session stylist & textured hair educator
Jennifer Hirsch - Beauty Botanist
Jo Clayton - Hair & make-up session stylist
Katie Pettigrew - Hair & make-up session stylist
Dr Lauren Hamilton - Cosmetic Doctor & Founder of Victor & Garth
Michaella Bolder - Master facialist & skincare expert
Nicola Russell - Facialist
Ruby Hammer MBE - Make-up artist
Sam Burnett - Owner Hare & Bone Salons
Sally Brooks - Co-Founder and Creative Director Brooks & Brooks
Plus the editorial team...
Sarah Cooper-White - Beauty Director
Rhiannon Derbyshire - Senior Beauty Editor
Stephanie Maylor - Beauty Editor
Jess Beech - Beauty Editor
Annie Milroy - Beauty Writer
WOMAN&HOME BEAUTY AWARDS 2023 WINNERS
Special recognition
New and old products that are definitely worth having in your regime.
Best beauty classic - cleanser
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water For Sensitive Skin | RRP: £4.99/$8.99
One of the best make-up removers on the market.
Best beauty classic - make-up
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray | RRP: £28/$38
A lightweight spray that creates a budge-proof look.
Best beauty classic – exfoliator
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant | RRP: £34/$34
A skincare superhero that gently sweeps away dead skin and prevents blackheads.
Best beauty classic – serum
Clarins Double Serum | RRP: £85/$92
Smooths, plumps and adds radiance whatever your skin type.
Best new launch for 2023 – skincare product
Skin Rocks The Support Oil | RRP: £60 (UK only)
A tonic for irritated skin – from the skincare guru Caroline Hirons.
Best new launch for 2023 – hair
O&M haircare range, from £10.50
Made with natural extracts from Australia, we loved this range.
Best new launch for 2023 – skincare range
Marks & Spencer Fresh Elements Skincare, from £9.50 (UK only)
Results-driven skincare for any skin gripe, all at great prices.
Best new launch for 2023 – body
Tatcha Forest Awakening Hinoki Body Oil | RRP: £62/$58
One word. Divine. It’s like a vacation for mind and body.
Best vegan brand
The Little Soap Company
Gorgeous soaps that are cruelty free and sustainable.
Best sustainable brand
Pai Skincare
The highest quality sustainable skincare for sensitive skin, certified by COSMOS.
Fragrance
Scent yourself and your home with pretty perfumery.
Best designer perfume
Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum | RRP: £92/$125
Fresh, floral with neroli notes.
Best floral perfume
Viktor & Rolf Good Fortune Eau de Parfum | RRP: £87/$96
A rich and musky blend of jasmine, fennel and gentian flower.
Best sustainable perfume
Floral Street Sweet Almond Blossom Eau de Parfum | RRP:£68/$89
We love the unique combination of vanilla, pomelo and blossom.
Best new perfume
ROADS NEON Parfum| RRP: £120/$130
An uplifting mix of bergamot, peach and geranium.
Best classic perfume
Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum | RRP: £65/$108
Floral fans will love this blend of bergamot, rose, neroli and jasmine.
Best candle
Diptyque Baies Candle | RRP: £56/$74
A cult classic that’s worth the spend – pure luxury in a jar.
Best diffuser
Neom Wellbeing Pod | RRP: £95/£125
Diffuses large spaces with amazing fragrance.
Best diffuser sticks
Rituals The Ritual of Hammam Fragrance Sticks | RRP: £34.90/$34.40
A stylish solution to give homes a spa-like scent.
Best room spray
William Morris At Home Forest Bathing Body & Space Mist | RRP: £16 (UK only)
Gives rooms a calming woodland aroma.
Haircare
Make every day a good hair day by using the best products.
Best shampoo and conditioner
Absolute Collagen Collagen Complex Hair Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner Duo | RRP: £34 (UK only)
Wash your way to thicker, better hair with this effective duo.
Best haircare innovation
Function of Beauty | RRP: from £4/$3.49
Personalise your haircare to give it exactly what it needs, be it hydration, definition or volume.
Best dry shampoo
Monday Hair Care Original Dry Shampoo | RRP: £3 (UK only)
A brilliant bargain that absorbs grease without hair looking chalky.
Best split-end fix
Kérastase Nutritive Nutri-Supplement Split Ends Serum| RRP: £45.80/$45
kerastase.co.uk Helps split ends (temporarily) vanish, for a smooth finish.
Best texture spray
Oribe Dry Texturising Spray | RRP: £45/$49
Professionally ‘done, but undone’ tousled hair in just one spritz.
Best styling solution
L’Oréal Paris Professionnel Metal Detox Leave-In Hair Cream | RRP: £28/$35
Reverse damage caused by hard water and pollution, for softer, more vibrant hair.
Best for a volume boost
R+CO DALLAS Thickening Spray | RRP: £24.50/$24.99
Adds instant body and thickness, but without any sticky residue.
Best treatment
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Liquid Mask | RRP: £31.50/$36
A speedy, effective solution for dry, damaged hair.
Best for blondes
Jerome Russell Bblonde Toning Drops | RRP: £9.99 (UK only)
Mix into your favourite shampoo or conditioner for noticeably brighter blonde.
Best for styling curls
The Hair Lab by Mark Hill Miracle Curl Quenching Styling Cream | RRP: £8.99 (UK only)
Gives curls great definition and hold, while boosting hydration.
Best for damaged hair
Living Proof Triple Bond Complex | RRP: £42/$45
An effective, impressive solution to strengthen damaged hair.
Tools
From your hair to your face, take your regime high-tech.
Best skincare innovation
LYMA Life Laser | RRP: £1,999/$2,695
A high-tech device offering clinic-grade laser technology, 100 times more powerful than at-home LED.
Best skin rejuvenator
OMNILUX Contour Face | RRP: £348 (UK only)
Medical grade LED red light therapy that treats everything from wrinkles to pigmentation and redness.
Best styling tool
Mark Hill Style Addict Big Blow Dry Hot Air Brush | RRP: £49.99 (UK only)
Multi-heat settings will quickly and easily create a salon-style blow-dry at home.
Best for curly hair
Bellissima Diffon Supreme | RRP £129.99/$169
Say hello to voluminous curls with this innovative device for drying curly hair.
Best hairdryer
Beauty Works AERIS Lightweight Digital Hairdryer | RRP: £180/$200
Lightweight, powerful, dries hair fast for amazing shine.
Best straighteners
mdLondon STRAIT Hair Straightener | RRP: £109 (UK only)
Creates sleek and shiny hair that lasts with a range for heat setting to suit any hair type.
Best hairbrush
Tangle Teezer Plant Brush | RRP: £17/$18
This has the same detangling power as the original, but with better eco credentials.
Make-up
Update your kit with these hard-working, effective cosmetics.
Best powder bronzer
Pat McGrath Labs Divine Bronzer | RRP: £24/$39
Adds a flattering warmth without looking orange.
Best bronzing drops
Studio London U-DEW-U Bronzing Drops | RRP: £5 (UK only)
An easy-to-use bronzer at an even more impressive price.
Best blusher
Too Faced Cloud Crush Blush | RRP: £28/$29
A blendable texture with a gorgeous shade range – and pretty packaging to boot.
Best false lashes
MeAmora Lash Up | RRP: £45 (UK only)
The judges loved the foolproof application and buildable volume.
Best everyday mascara
L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Lift Mascara | RRP: £12.99/$14.99
Build up volume, length and curl with a multitasking brush.
Best curling mascara
e.l.f. Lash ‘N Roll Mascara | RRP: £6/$6
A smudge- and flake-free formula at a bargain price.
Best brow product
Colorsport 30 Day Brow Tint | RRP: £9 (UK only)
Tint your brows without visiting the salon with this affordablekit.
Best lipstick - budget friendly
e.l.f. O FACE Satin Lipstick | RRP: £9/$9
An impressively long-lasting colour with a satin finish.
Best lipstick - investment
delilah Colour Intense Cream Lipstick | RRP: £26.50/$31
Provides intense pigment and nourishes chapped lips.
Best highlighter
Collection Cosmetics Filter Finish Glow Wand | RRP: £5.99 (UK only)
Dot directly onto cheeks to cheat a fresh-back-from-holiday glow.
Best make-up sponge
Beautifect Blender With Pod | RRP: £18.95 (UK only)
Helps make-up glide on easily, with a hygienic carry case.
Best make-up brush
Pearl Beauty The One Multipurpose Face Brush | RRP: £16 (UK only)
A clever multitasker that earns its spot in your make-up bag.
Best make-up innovation
Ateh Jewel Beauty Blush of Dreams | RRP: £25 (UK only)
Applies like a cream, sets like a powder; in three shades.
Complexion & supplements
Look better inside and out with these brilliant solutions.
Best bargain primer
PS... Vitamin Enriched Moisturising Primer | RRP: £4.50 (UK only)
Affordable buy that smooths your complexion like a dream.
Best glow booster
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter | RRP: £14/$14
Cheat a radiant glow in seconds with this shimmery multitasker.
Best luxury primer
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base | RRP: £52/$67
A cult classic that really works – skin is nourished and preppedformake-up.
Best radiant foundation
Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Foundation | RRP: £47/$62
Provides great coverage with a glowing finish.
Best tinted moisturiser
Sculpted by Aimee HydraTint | RRP: £23 (UK only)
Get a ‘your skin, but better’ finish with this hydrating buy.
Best BB & CC Cream
YENSA Skin on Skin BC Foundation SPF40 | RRP: £45/$42
The silky texture and SPF made this a firm favourite.
Best lightweight foundation
delilah Time Frame Future Resist Foundation SPF20 | RRP: £38/$37
A blend between skincare and make-up, to protect skin and provide light coverage.
Best matte foundation
Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Matte Foundation | RRP: £45/55
Matte but not flat, with brilliant staying power.
Best vegan collagen supplement
Revive Collagen Vegan Collagen | RRP: £39.99/$47.99
Revive has achieved a near-impossible feat – vegan-friendly collagen that works.
Best for menopause
Equi London Total Menopause | RRP: £85.50 (UK only)
A potent formula packed with nutrients to balance hormones and improve skin.
Best collagen supplement
Kollo Health Ltd Kollo 10,000mg Premium Marine Collagen | RRP: £35.99 (UK only)
Helps boost radiance and plumpness of skin.
Bodycare
Pamper your body with the best ingredients and formulations.
Best body cleanser
Q+A Vitamin A.C.E Cleansing Shower Oil | RRP: £8/$11.40
Cleans skin while nourishing, and it smells incredible.
Best exfoliator
Tropic Skincare Body Smooth Refreshing Polish | RRP: £24 (UK only)
Gives you smoother, softer skin in seconds.
Best leg oil
This Works Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil | RRP: £44/55
Get gorgeous, nourished legs with this luxuriously- scented buy.
Best radiance booster
Tan Luxe The Glow | RRP: £29/$32
The ultimate quick fix for pasty skin – adds a radiant, golden glow.
Best hair removal
Venus Smooth Razor with SkinCushion technology | RRP: £6.99 (UK only)
Hugs the skin for the smoothest shave without any irritation.
Best body moisturiser - investment
Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Cream | RRP: £48/$48
A gorgeously scented, rich cream that makes an instant difference.
Best deodorant
AKT The Deodorant Balm | RRP: £19 (UK only)
A natural way to stay sweat free with a luxury scent.
Best body moisturiser - budget friendly
CeraVe Moisturising Cream | RRP: £17/$14.99
A fuss-free buy that’s ideal for everyday use.
Best innovation for sensitive skin
E45 Itch Relief Gel | RRP: £9.99 (UK only)
Instantly soothes irritated, sore skin and eases itchiness.
Hands & feet
Get happier hands, nails and toes with these especially-formulated buys
Best anti-ageing hand cream
Dr. Hauschka Regenerating Hand Cream | RRP: £21/$29
Skincare-level ingredients help give younger-looking hands.
Best overnight hand cream
Meder Circa-Hand | RRP: £45 (UK only)
Overhauls dry, ageing hands overnight, making an impressive difference.
Best foot treatment
Footner Exfoliating Socks | RRP: £9.99 (UK only)
Satisfyingly effective at melting away dead skin; leaves feet as smooth as silk.
Best foot cream
CCS Foot Care Cream | RRP: £8.49/$15.99
A brilliantly effective, affordable buy that’s recommended by podiatrists.
Best cuticle oil
Leighton Denny Renovate Cuticle Oil For Dry Cuticles | RRP: £14 (UK only)
The secret to happy nails is cuticle oil – this is a brilliant one.
Best treatment for damaged nails
Protein Formula For Nails 2 Grow | RRP: £15 (UK only)
Strengthen damaged, flaky nails with a couple of coats.
Best nail colour
NailKind Burning Love | RRP: £8.95 (UK only)
Highly pigmented, damage-free colour that really lasts.
Best press-on nails
MeAmora Nail On | RRP: £12 (UK only)
Swap your colour in seconds with these easy-to-use nails.
Best at-home gels
Mylee Gel Polish | RRP £7.99/$8.30 each
Mylee Pro Salon Series Convex LED Lamp | RRP: £50/$55
Get a salon-quality gel manicure at home with this brilliant kit.
Skincare
Trusted formulas to help you achieve complexion perfection.
Best cleanser - budget friendly
Simple Replenishing Cream Cleanser | RRP: £8 (UK only)
Cleanses skin effectively without leaving it feeling tight or dry.
Best cleanser
Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleanser | RRP: £18/$23
A formula that removes every trace of dirt and make-up.
Best cleansing oil
Tatcha The Camellia Cleansing Oil | RRP: £48/$50
This has a gorgeous texture and melts away make-up with minimal effort.
Best plumping moisturiser
Olay Collagen Peptide24 MAX Day Cream | RRP: £44/$48
Has an instantly plumping effect, working especially well on dry, mature skin.
Best hydrating moisturiser
Kate Somerville HydraKate Recharging Water Cream | RRP: £65/76
Quench your complexion with this refreshing formula.
Best day serum
Willow BioMarine Age-preventative Day Serum | RRP: £54 (UK only)
Proof that organic products can pack a punch – skin feels firmer.
Best eye serum
BY TERRY Hyaluronic Global Eye Serum | RRP: £52/$60
This feels like a treat to use and has a hard-working, hydrating formula.
Best serum - investment
Shiseido Bio-Performance Skin Filler Serum | RRP: £247/$295
A high-tech formula with serious science credentials
Best overnight serum
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum | RRP: £89/$85
A cult classic for a reason – a silky serum that always leaves your skin looking better.
Best night cream
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Cream | RRP: £75/$92
A kind-to-skin retinol that makes a difference to wrinkles.
Best spot treatment
Pixi Clarity Blemish Stickers | RRP: £12/$12
A great emergency solution for bad-skin days.
Best brightening treatment
Drunk Elephant Bouncy Brightfacial | RRP: £60/$68
For brighter skin after one use.
Best solution for sensitive skin
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ | RRP: £18/$17.99
Ultimate fix for sensitive skin.
Sun & tan
Get a golden glow the safe way with these heroes.
Best SPF30 for face
e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF30 | RRP: £14/$14
A multitasking dream – face primer and SPF in one.
Best SPF50 for face
Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV Invisible Serum | RRP £14 (UK only)
Maximum protection in an ultra-light formula.
Best SPF for body - budget friendly
Solait Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 | RRP: £3.59 (UK only)
A broad-spectrum formula that won’t break the bank.
Best SPF for body - investment
Rituals The Ritual of Karma Sun Protection Milky Spray SPF50 | RRP: £22.90/$27.60
A lightweight, but highly effective formula.
Best bronzing essential for face
Boots Glow Tanning Drops | RRP £5 (UK only)
Mix with your moisturiser for a subtle golden glow.
Best after sun
Gatineau Tan Accelerating Lotion | RRP: £55/$65
Use before and after holiday for a longer-lasting colour.
Best bronzing essential for body
Bare By Vogue Self Tan Foam | RRP: £22.50 (UK only)
Delivers an even tan whatever your skin tone; in three shades.
Best tan remover
Rose & Caramel Purity Excel 60 Second Self Tan Remover | RRP: £29.99/$26
A must for regular self- tanners, it removes old tan build-up in seconds.
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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