The Full Winners List Of The Weekly’s Best Beauty Buys 2021
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With over 130 award categories and 196 new products, our panel of 33 judges have refined each category to determine the best of the best. Here are the true standouts – tried and tested.
SKINCARE WINNERS
Skincare has evolved to become more than a treatment and ritual, it’s a form of self-care. After all, healthy glowing skin starts from the base. Check out all the skincare winners to find the best chemical exfoliant, anti-ageing moisturiser, and blemish control serum.
NORMAL SKIN
Best Cleanser for Normal Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Kanebo Comfort Stretchy Wash
Best Toner for Normal Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Lancome Clarifique Dual Essence
Best Day Moisturiser for Normal Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Clinique iD
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Hada Labo Hydrating Perfect Gel
Best Night Cream for Normal Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Night Cream
EDITOR'S CHOICE
IT Cosmetics Confidence In Your Beauty Sleep
Best Sunscreen for Normal Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Clarins UV Plus SPF50/PA+++
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Sulwhasoo UV Wise Protector No 2 Milky Tone Up
OILY / COMBINATION SKIN
Best Cleanser for Oily/Combination Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Suisai Beauty Clear Powder Wash N
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Foaming Cleanser
Best Toner for Oily/Combination Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
DProgram Balance Care Lotion
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Toner
Best Day Moisturiser for Oily/Combination Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Jyunka Extreme+ Hydrant Serum
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Clifford Aesthetics Balacing Facial Cream
Best Sunscreen for Oily/Combination Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Acnes UV Tinted Milk
DRY SKIN
Best Cleanser for Dry Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Celloom Back To Basics Cleanser
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Flesette Visible Repair Creamy Clear Cleanser
Best Toner for Dry Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
b.glen QuSome Lotion
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Flesette Visible Repair Soft Blending Elixir
Best Day Moisturiser for Dry Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream
Best Night Cream for Dry Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Payot Blue Techni Liss Jour
Best Sunscreen for Dry Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Gel
SENSITIVE SKIN
Best Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Bioderma Sensibio H20 (Soothing Non-Rinse Micellar Water)
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Neutrogena LABS Hydrating Micellar Gel Cleanser
Best Toner for Sensitive Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
THEFACESHOP Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Origins Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion
Best Day Moisturiser for Sensitive Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Light Moisturiser
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Dr Jart + Cicapair Calming Gel Cream
Best Night Cream for Sensitive Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Eau Thermale Avene Skin Recovery Cream
Best Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50+
EDITOR'S CHOICE
The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++
ANTI-AGEING
Best Anti-ageing Essence
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
Best Anti-ageing Serum
EXPERT'S CHOICE
EST Serum ONE
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum
Best Anti-ageing Eye Cream
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Eye Sleeping Mask
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronised Recovery
Best Anti-ageing Moisturiser
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Clé de Peau Beauté Volumising Cream Supreme
EDITOR'S CHOICE
AHC 365 Red Cream
Best Anti-ageing Mask
EXPERT'S PICK
est.lab Vitalift A+ Brillage Face Mask
EDITOR'S CHOICE
MT Metatron Activate Mask
HYPERPIGMENTATION
Best Hyperpigmentation Serum
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion Correcting
EDITOR'S CHOICE
SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense
Best Hyperpigmentation Moisturiser
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Melano CC Essence + Pure Vitamin C
EDITOR'S CHOICE
essano Vitamin C Brightening SPH 15 Moisturiser
Best Hyperpigmentation Mask
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Patchology FlashMasque 5 Minute Sheet
EDITOR'S CHOICE
CNP Laboratory 2-step Vita Solution Ampule Mask
BLEMISH CONTROL
Best Blemish Control Essence
EDITOR'S CHOICE
derma-RX Comedone Formula
Best Blemish Control Serum
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense
Best Blemish Control Moisturiser
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Allies & Skin Promise Keeper Blemish Sleeping Facial
EDITOR'S CHOICE
The Body Shop Tee Tree In-Control Hydrator
Best Blemish Control Mask
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Thann Rice Detoxifying Clay Mask
HYDRATING
Best Hydrating Essence
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Estee Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion
EDITOR'S CHOICE
HERA Cell Essence Biome Plus
Best Hydrating Serum
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Vichy Mineral 89 Serum
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Derma Lab Hydraceutic Double Power Vitamin Concentrate
Best Hydrating Eye Cream
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum
EDITOR'S CHOICE
The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical Eye Cream
Best Hydrating Moisturiser
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Dr Jart + Vital Hydra Solution Biome Water Cream
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Oil-free Moisture Cushion
Best Hydrating Mask
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Filorga Hydra-Filler Mask
EDITOR'S CHOICE
111Skin Y Theorem Bio Cellulose Facial Mask
BRIGHTENING
Best Brightening Essence
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Izu Rose Oil Revitalise
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Maria Galland 006 Ultim'Boost - Uniformity
Best Brightening Serum
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Derma Lab LumiClar Pure Vit C15
EDITOR'S CHOICE
belif Aqua Bomb Brightening Ampoule Serum
Best Brightening Eye Cream
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and De-puff
Best Brightening Moisturiser
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Night Cream
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Clea De Peau Beaute La Creme
Best Brightening Mask
EXPERT'S CHOICE
PSA Light Up: Vitamin C & E Flash Brightening Mask
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Sigi Skin Tea-Tox
SKINCARE PARTNERS
Best Makeup Remover
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Drunk Elephant E Rase Micellar Water
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Suisai Shake Cleansing
Best Cleansing Oil
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Shu Uemura Botanicoil Indulging Plant-based Cleansing Oil
Best Chemical Exfoliant/Peels
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
Best Exfoliant Scrub
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Sulwhasoo White Ginseng Radiance Refining Mask
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Est.Lab LumiWhite Exfoliating Scrub
Best Facial Mist
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist
Best Lash Serum
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Browhaus Extend Lash and Brow Growth Serum
Best Face Oil
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
BEIGIC Regenerating Oil
SKINCARE TOOLS AND DEVICES
Best Cleansing Device
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Foreo LUNA mini 3
Best Firming Device
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Foreo BEAR
Best Light Therapy Device
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
BSkin ELVi
Best Eye Treatment Facial Device
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Flesette Visible Repair Replenishing Galvanic Intensifier Set
ORAL SUPPLEMENTS
Best Brightening Oral Supplement
EXPERT'S CHOICE
RE:ERTH PhytoBright
Best Firming Oral Supplement
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Jyunka Placenta Plus
Best Sun Care Oral Supplement
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Crystal Tomato® Supplement
Best Hair Growth Oral Supplement
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Miriqa® Professional Hair Nutrition Supplement
MAKEUP WINNERS
While makeup might have taken a backseat in the last year, there’s no denying that it’s gotten more creative and functional. With face masks being a part of our uniform, foundations, concealers, and lipsticks have to be long-lasting and better yet – transfer proof. Take a look at the makeup winners to find the best essentials to add to your routine.
SENSITIVE SKIN
Best Primer for Sensitive Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Skin Inc Serum Glow Filter
EDITOR'S CHOICE
b.glen Nudy Veil SPF36++
Best Foundation for Sensitive Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation
Best Concealer for Sensitive Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer
OILY/COMBINATION SKIN
Best Primer for Oily/Combination Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Remescar Instant Pore Reducer
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Make Up Store Smoothing Primer
Best Foundation for Oily/Combination Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Chantecaille Future Skin
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation
Best CC Cream for Oily/Combination Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better™ CC+™ Cream SPF 50
DRY SKIN
Best Primer for Dry Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Hydrate Face Primer
Best Foundation for Dry Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Shu Uemura Unlimited Glow Breathable Care-In Foundation
Best Concealer for Dry Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Dior Forever Skin Correct
Best CC Cream for Dry Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Supergoop! CC Screen SPF 50
NORMAL SKIN
Best Primer for Normal Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Cle De Peau Correcting Cream Veil
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Skin Inc Serum Glow Filter
Best Foundation for Normal Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Cle De Peau Radiant Fluid Foundation Matte
EDITOR'S CHOICE
YSL Beauty Le Cushion Encre de Peau
Best Concealer for Normal Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
YSL Beauty Touche Eclat High Cover
Best CC Cream for Normal Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
LT Pro DD Dynamic Do-All Anti Aging Natural
FACE MAKEUP
Best Loose Powder
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Gucci Beauty Poudre de Beauty Mat Naturel Beauty Powder
Best Setting Spray
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Urban Decay Setting Spray Ultra Glow
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Caudalie Beauty Elixer
Best Sponge Foundation Applicator
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
BEAUTYBLENDER® ORIGINAL Makeup Sponge
Best Makeup Brush Cleaner
EXPERT'S CHOICE
BEAUTYBLENDER Blendercleanser Solid Lavender Sponge & Brush Cleanser
EDITOR'S CHOICE
MAKE UP STORE Brush Cleansing Soap
EYE MAKEUP
Best Everyday Eye Shadow Palette
EXPERT'S CHOICE
ETUDE HOUSE Maple Road Palette
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Fenty Beauty Snap Shadows Eyeshadow Palette #1 True Neutrals
Best Colourful Eye Shadow Palette
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Urban Decay Stoned Vibes Eyeshadow Palette
Best Pencil Eyeliner
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Shu Uemura 3D Unlimited Gel Pencil
Best Liquid Eyeliner
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Milani Cosmetics The Tank Eyeliner
Best Gel/Cream Eyeliner
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Revlon ColorStay Micro Hyper Precision Gel Eyeliner
Best Brow Pencil
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Gucci Beauty Crayon Definition Sourcils Powder Eyebrow Pencil
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil
Best Brow Mascara
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
MAC Big Boost Fibre Brow Gel
Best Lengthening Mascara
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes!
Best Volumising Mascara
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Urban Decay Lash Freak Mascara
CHEEK MAKEUP
Best Blush
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Shu Uemura Face Color Blush
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush
Best Contour
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer
Best Highlighter
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Make Up Store Tri Glam
Best Face Brush
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Individual Collective Spark Joy Powder Brush
LIPS
Best Hydrating Lipstick
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Chantecaille Lip Veil
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Voile Lipstick
Best Matte Lipstick
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips 2.0
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Gucci Beauty Rouge à Lèvres Mat Matte Lipstick
Best Long-Wearing Liquid Lipstick
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Burberry Kisses Lip Lacquer
Best Hydrating Liquid Lipstick
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Intense
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Urban Decay Vice Lip Chemistry Lasting Glassy Tint
Best Matte Liquid Lipstick
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
YSL Beauty Tatouage Couture Velvet Cream
Best Tinted Lip Balm
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Mentholatum Lip Care Lip Ice Magic Colour Fragrance Free
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Christian Louboutin Beauty Loubibelle
Best Lip Balm
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
I Dew Care Plush Party
BODYCARE WINNERS
Our skincare routine should go beyond our face and neck. Now, more than ever, our hands and the rest of our body need all the TLC they can get. From shower oils to anti-cellulite creams, find the bodycare winners here.
Best Daily Body Wash for Normal Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Dove Deep Moisture Cloud Foam
Best Shower Oil for Normal Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Bioderma Atoderm Huile de douche (Anti-Irritation Cleansing Oil)
Best Body Moisturiser for Normal Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Bioderma Atoderm PP Baume (Ultra-Nourishing Balm)
Best Nourishing Hand Cream for Normal Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Dr Hauschka Ice Plant Hand Cream
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Jurlique Rose Hand Cream
Best Anti-Cellulite Cream for Normal Skin
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Clarins Body Fit
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Payot Herboriste Détox Concentré Anti-Captions Serum-In-Oil Celluite Corrector
Best Deoderant for Normal Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Drunk Elephant Sweet Pitti™ Deodorant Cream
Best Body Moisturiser for Sensitive Skin
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Drunk Elephant Sili Body Lotion
HAIRCARE WINNERS
The cardinal rule of haircare is that healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. And while that can make all the difference, sometimes you need all the help you can get. From daily washes to the ultimate pampering sessions, here are the best scalp shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and leave-in treatments.
SHAMPOOS
Best Shampoo For Normal Hair
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Kundal Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo
Best Shampoo For Dry Hair
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Percy & Reed Bye Bye Dry Hydrating Shampoo
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Passion & Beyond Deep Moisture Shampoo
Best Shampoo For Oily Hair
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Klorane Oil Control Shampoo with Nettle
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Moist Diane Perfect Beauty Extra Fresh & Hydrate Shampoo
Best Shampoo For Fine Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Klorane Shampoo with Flax Fiber
Best Shampoo For Thinning Hair
EXPERT'S CHOICE
KSisters Phytopecia Hair Boosting Shampoo
EDITOR'S CHOICE
RYO Hair Loss Care Shampoo
Best Shampoo For Frizzy Hair
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Shiseido Professional Sublimic Airy Flow Shampoo
EDITOR'S CHOICE
TSUBAKI Premium Repair Shampoo
Best Volumising Shampoo
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Percy & Reed Turn Up The Volume Volumising Shampoo
Best Shampoo For Coloured Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
L'Oreal EverPure Brass Toning Purple Shampoo
Best Dry Shampoo
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Marc Anthony Invisible Dry Shampoo
Best Scalp Shampoo
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Rene Furterer Astera Sensitive Shampoo
Best Dandruff Shampoo
EXPERT'S CHOICE
The Body Shop Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Percy & Reed Anti-Dandruff No Flake Shampoo
CONDITIONERS
Best Conditioner For Sensitive Scalp
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner
Best Conditioner For Oily Scalp
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Shiseido SUBLIMIC Fuente Forte Treatment
Best Conditioner For Normal Hair
EXPERT'S CHOICE
L'Oreal Everpure Moisture Conditioner
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Kundal Hydro Instensive Protein Premium Hair Treatment
Best Conditioner For Damaged Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Mise En Scene Perfect Serum Original Rinse
Best Conditioner For Coloured Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Percy & Reed Time To Shine Colour Protect Conditioner
Best Conditioner For Thinning Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Ryo Hair Loss Care Root Strength Treatment
HAIR MASK
Best Hair Mask For Damaged Hair
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Marc Anthony Argan oil of Morocco Conditioning treatment
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Shiseido Professional SUBLIMIC Aqua Intensive Mask (Dry, Damaged Hair)
Best Hair Mask For Coloured Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Essano Argan Oil Recovery Hair Mask
Best Hair Mask For Thinning Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Ryo Beautiful Aging Scalp & Hair Pack
HAIR TREATMENTS
Best Hair Serum For Damaged Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Mise En Scene Perfect Serum
Best Hair Serum For Normal Hair
EXPERT'S CHOICE
The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Serum
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Kundal Ultra Serum
Best Hair Serum For Thinning Hair
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Ryo Beautiful Aging Hair Loss Care Ampoule
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Shiseido Professional SUBLIMIC Adenovital Scalp Power Shot
Best Leave-In Treatment For Fine Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Lucido-L Argan Rich Oil Hair Treatment Oil
Best Leave-In Treatment For Normal Hair
EXPERT'S CHOICE
Bottega Verde Mela Verde E Lime Leave-In Spray Conditioner
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Lucido-L Argan Rich Oil Hair Treatment Oil Essence
Best Leave-In Treatment for Damaged Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
KSisters Phytopecia Scalp Essence
Best Hair Oil For Damaged Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Lucido-L Argan Rich Oil Hair Treatment Oil Deep Repair
Best Hair Oil For Normal Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Lucido-L Argan Rich Oil Hair Treatment Oil Sheer Gloss
Best Hair Oil For Coloured Hair
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
L'Oreal Extraordinary Hair Oil Red
Best Root Touch Up Spray/Powder
EXPERT'S CHOICE
L'Oreal Paris Magic Retouch Dark Brown
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Liese Blaune Hair Mascara
Best Heat Protectant
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Shiseido Professional Sublimic Wonder Shield Heat Protector
Best Long Lasting Hair Spray
EXPERT AND EDITOR'S CHOICE
Liese CAPE by Liese 3D Extra Keep hairspray