After months of rigorous testing, Woman&Home is proud to present the coveted annual Beauty Awards!
Each year, our expert panel of five judges work their way through hundreds of entrees – from body and skin care to makeup and multi-purpose saviours – to find the cream of the crop.
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We’re pleased to introduce you to W&H’s Beauty Awards Best in Skincare – moisturisers!
Best moisturising balm
Teaology Happy Skin Beauty Balm
Turn stressed-out skin into happy skin, instantly. It’s vegan, and uses 95% natural ingredients with blue tea infusion as the star of the show. It helps to soothe, smooth and intensely hydrate dehydrated skin, leaving it glowing and comfortable. We love that it’s so versatile – use it on your face, neck, eye contour area, and even your lips!
Best replenishing moisturiser
The Body Shop CBD Replenishing Moisture Cream
Rich and comforting, this cream is a true life-saver. When your skin is feeling extra parched, CBD, hemp seed oil and squalene form a team to come to the rescue.
Best pigmentation-preventing moisturiser
Eucerin Even Pigment Perfector
Defend against dark marks and pigmentation with the power of thiamidol. It’s an ingredient that treats the root of dark marks by effectively reducing the amount of melanin produced (which causes these marks). It also helps to lighten and brighten existing pigmentation, with the addition of SPF30.
Best luxury moisturiser
Pure luxury, that’s what it’s all about. The thick, balm-like texture gently melts into the skin and provides unmatched hydration, effectively lifting the skin, enhancing firmness and soothing irritation.
Best light moisturiser
Clinique Moisture Surge SPF25 Sheer Hydrator
Although it’s light and airy, it packs a punch when it comes to moisture. Aloe bioferment and a hyaluronic acid complex ensures light yet sufficient moisture while SPF25 protects against rays. It also boosts skin luminosity and works brilliantly underneath make-up.
Best regenerative moisturiser
L’Oreal Age Perfect Midnight Cream
Visible results are possible overnight, and L’oréal proves it with this repairing, regenerative night cream. Not only does it significantly smooth wrinkles and improve texture, it also repairs the barrier to help skin fight off aggressors and thereby prevent further damage. Texture-wise, it’s creamy and nourishing – exactly what you want for night time when skin cells are working hard.
Best night cream
Lamelle Dermaheal Ultra Renewal Cream
Growth factors and retinoic acid are the two determining factors that make this the best night cream ever. It rights all wrongs – think ageing, sun damage, inflammation, irritation and dryness. It’s the ultimate night cream if you want to see serious results, and keep it that way in the years to come.
Best neck and décolletage cream
Exuviance Triple Action Neck Cream
The neck is often forgotten, so by the time we notice all the fine lines and crepey skin, we need to kick it into high gear. It’s suitable for both early and mature skin ageing by simultaneously preventing while repairing.
Best tinted sunscreen
lelive. All The Shade Marula Tinted SPF30
Having a sunscreen that’s mineral-based and reef-safe is important, but to truly step it up, it needs to be suitable for every skin tone. That’s where this one comes in. The fact that it’s tinted means you can skip the make-up but still have some level of coverage, while you’re protected too. Plus, it’s local and the packaging is stunning.
Best daily sunscreen
MartiDerm Active D Fluid SPF50+
A super hydrating sunscreen that doesn’t leave you shiny makes for the perfect everyday sunscreen. A high SPF is a must, so what makes this one special is the fact that it contains skin-caring ingredients (like vitamin E and cocoa extract), doesn’t leave a white cast and won’t sting your eyes.
Best sunscreen for outdoors
We cannot get enough of this sunscreen, and even though it’s perfect for outdoors, it can be used at any time. The gel formula dries silky, not sticky, and the broad-spectrum protection makes it essential for those who enjoy the outdoors and are most likely exposed to the sun for longer. As a bonus, it has also specifically been formulated for those with a higher risk of skin cancer by preventing DNA damage.
Best sunscreen for acne-prone skin
Cetaphil PRO Acne-Prone Skin Moisturising Lotion SPF30
Cetaphil, the leaders in sensitive skin treatments, have done it once again. Those with acne-prone skin don’t need to worry about making it even worse, and can instead find relief while staying protected from the sun. It’s non-greasy, soothing and replenishing with essential broad-screen protection.
Best mineral sunscreen
SUN Functional Mineral Sunscreen SPF50
Mineral sunscreens can be a tricky one, but this one proves that it doesn’t have to be. We found that, although it’s mineral-based, it doesn’t leave a white cast or leave you feeling oily. It absorbs well and provides an extra hit of hydration thanks to squalane.
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