GLAMOUR’s readers are skintellectuals – and boy do you know your stuff when it comes to deciphering the most effective ingredients and formulas. From the acid exfoliator that guarantees a glow to the decadent cream that supports the skin’s barrier, it seems you can tell your salicylic acid from your ceramides.
So, when it came to the GLAMOUR Beauty & Wellness Power List Awards 2024, we knew the skincare winners would be chosen wisely. Shortlisted by our expert panel, every nominee came highly recommended by renowned experts in the field, including Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, founder and medical director of the Adonia Medical Clinic, and leading consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto. But the final winners were decided by you.
This year’s line-up includes new entries from need-to-know brands, as well as cult classics that refuse to be replaced. Scroll on to see the standout stars that will give you a brighter, more robust complexion…
We asked, our panel nominated, you voted and now we’ve awarded. Check out the rest of the GLAMOUR Beauty & Wellness Power List Award Winners 2024.
Best moisturiser
This purple pot from Tatcha is a godsend for drier complexions with its ultra-nourishing formula that combines Japanese botanical extracts with hyaluronic acid to strengthen the skin’s defences and help it hang on to moisture. With daily use, skin looks firm and bouncy with a luminous sheen.
Shortlist:
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Water Cream
The Inkey List Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing And Plumping Moisturizer
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
Best night treatment
Lock in hydration overnight with Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Omega-Rich Cloud Cream. The kind-to-skin formula is 98.6% naturally derived and contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to strengthen the skin’s barrier, along with powerful plant oils to treat dryness. The result? A glowing complexion come morning.
Shortlist:
Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Night Cream
No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream
Shiseido Vital Perfection LiftDefine Radiance Night Concentrate
Best face mask
A sheet mask is the quickest way to restore glow to your face, and Garnier’s Moisture Bomb Super Hydrating + Replumping Sheet Mask gets your vote. Designed to hold as much hydration as a week’s worth of serum, the soft tissue mask (which is biodegradable) noticeably smooths, brightens and plumps up skin after just 15 minutes.
Shortlist:
Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask To Clear Pores
111Skin Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask
Best eye treatment
After an eye treatment that actually makes a difference? Look to L’Oréal Paris’ Revitalift Filler 2.5% [Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine] Eye Serum. Containing all the same goodness as the brand’s bestselling Revitalift Filler face serum, plus added niacinamide, this targeted treatment brightens and smooths the delicate under-eye area. A must-try!
Shortlist:
The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème
Best cleanser
Cleansing is the cornerstone of every skincare regime, and this luxurious balm from Elemis is the guy for the job. Brimming with barrier-boosting plant oils, the hydrating formula – which transforms into a creamy milk on contact with water – removes surface makeup and grime without stripping the skin of moisture.
