W&H Beauty Awards 2023: meet the winners!

written by Savanna Douglas October 3, 2023

It’s here! We’re pleased to introduce you to our winning products for 2023.

Our judges had the time of their lives testing and trying every entry for this year’s beauty awards. We had an enormous amount of entrants, and would like to thank each and every brand who participated.

In the coming days we’ll be breaking it down category by category, but here you can shop all the Woman&Home Beauty Awards winners!

Best in Body Care

Best body brush: MyEarth Bamboo Body Brush

Best body sponge: Sh’zen The Original Skin Stimulator Sponge

Best shower oil: Skin Creamery Shower Oil

Best shower gel: Nivea Naturally Good Oil Infused Shower Gel

Best soap: Chalmar Farm Kitchen Activated Charcoal Soap Bar

Best in-shower moisturiser: Harvest Moon Lustre Yield Shower Oil

Best shaving oil: Tree Hut Moroccan Rose Moisturising Shave Oil

Best ultralight moisturiser: Bio-Oil Body Lotion

Best smoothing body lotion: The Solution Retinol Smoothing Body Lotion

Best exfoliating body lotion: REN AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum

Best eczema-prone body lotion: Cetaphil Pro Eczema-Prone Skin Restoring Moisturizer

Best oil-rich moisturiser: Clere Radiance 5 Oils Creme

Best restoring body oil: Eco Diva Vitamin Body Oil

Best body butter: Terres D’Afrique Omumbiri Body Butter

Best body sunscreen: Bioderma Photoderm Lait Ultra SPF50+

Best after-sun: Nivea After Sun Moisture

Best tan-eraser: Skinny Tan Tan Eraser

Best application mitt: Le Tan Application Mitt

Best body bronzer: Caribbeantan Shimmer Cream

Best self-tan drops: Dermastore Self-Tan Drops

Best hand cream: Bio Sculpture Hand Cream

Best intimate area care: Skinstem V Exfoliator, V Serum & V Cream

Best natural deodorant: Salt & Stone Neroli & Shiso Leaf

Best tissue oil: Justine Active Repair Oil

Best multi-use body oil: Sōji Moisturising Face & Body Oil

Best sensitive deodorant: Pure Beginnings Sensitive Roll On Deodorant

Best in Skincare

Cleansers and masks

Best balancing cleanser: Institut Esthederm Osmoclean Pure Cleansing Gel

Best gentle cleanser: Afari Priming Cleanser

Best renewing cleanser: lelive. Jelly Splash Rooibos + Aloe Jelly Cleanser

Best balm cleanser: Clinique Charcoal Cleansing Balm

Best make-up remover: Sapienic Make-up Remover

Best micellar cleanser: Bioderma Sensibio H2O Eye Micellar Makeup Remover

Best powder-to-foam scrub: Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant

Best naturally brightening mask: Litchi & Titch Overnight Vitamin C Melting Balm Mask

Best hydrating mask: Institut Esthederm Hyaluronic Acid Mask

Best overnight mask: Nutricentials Pillow Glow Sleeping Face Mask

Best rejuvenating mask: Environ Tri Bio-Botanical Revival Maque

Best soothing mask: Esse Cream Mask

Best clarifying mask: Benefit The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask

Best sheet mask: Skin Republic Hyaluronic Acid + Collagen Biodegradable Sheet Mask

Best eye mask: Lumi Glo The Eye Plumper Mask (set of 3)

Toners & Essences

Best skin-prepping essence: REN Perfect Canvas Smooth, Prep & Plump Essence

Best hydrating toner: Hugo Apothecary Hydrating Toner

Best balancing essence: Lamelle Skin Essence Rejuvenate

Best soothing toner: Fundamentals 5% Baobab Milk Toner

Best resurfacing toner: ALPHA-H Liquid Gold

Moisturisers

Best moisturising balm: Teaology Happy Skin Beauty Balm

Best replenishing moisturiser: The Body Shop CBD Replenishing Moisture Cream

Best pigmentation preventing moisturiser: Eucerin Even Pigment Perfector

Best luxury moisturiser: La Mer Moisturizing Cream

Best light moisturiser: Clinique Moisture Surge SPF25 Sheer Hydrator

Best regenerative moisturiser: L’Oreal Age Perfect Midnight Cream

Best night cream: Lamelle Dermaheal Ultra Renewal Cream

Best neck and décolletage cream: Exuviance Triple Action Neck Cream

Best tinted sunscreen: lelive. All The Shade Marula Tinted SPF30

Best daily sunscreen: MartiDerm Active D Fluid SPF50+

Best sunscreen for outdoors: Heliocare Ultra 90 Gel SPF50+

Best sunscreen for acne-prone skin: Cetaphil PRO Acne-Prone Skin Moisturising Lotion SPF30

Best mineral sunscreen: SUN Functional Mineral Sunscreen SPF50

Serums

Best barrier serum: Yearn Replenish and Repair Skin Barrier Serum

Best firming serum: Nuxe Merveillance Oil Serum

Best lifting serum: Neostrata Skin Active Tri-Therapy Lifting Serum

Best retinoid serum : Lamelle Correctives RA 5.0 Serum

Best brightening serum: Neostrata Enlighten 15% Vitamin C + PHA Serum

Best recovery serum: La Mer The Concentrate

Best age-defying serum: Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum 90s

Best renewing serum: Aloe Unique Renew Ampoules

Best anti-inflammatory serum: Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Serum

Best calming serum: REN Evercalm Barrier Support Elixir

Best lipid-replenishing serum duo: Sapienic Prime Lipids Phase 1 and Prime Serum Phase 2

Best hydrating serum: Vitaderm Rapid Hydration Serum

Best retionol alternative: Silki 1% Bakuchiol Booster

Best antioxidant serum: Endocare Radiance C Ferulic Edafence Serum

Best moisture-binding serum: Beauté Pacifique Hyaluronic Serum

Most innovative formula: SKOON B3 BARRIER BOOST NanoPower Duo

Best growth-factor serum: AQ Skin Solutions Active Serum

Mists

Best facial mist: Institut Esthederm Eau Cellulaire Mist

Best anti-pollution mist: L’abeille Hydra-Mist

Best home peel system: iS Clinical Active Peel System

Best pore-refining peel: Yearn 32% AHA BHA Peel

Eye Creams

Best fast-acting eye cream: Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Crème

Best eye cream for mature skin: Clarins Double Serum Eye

Best illuminating eye cream: Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Crème Yeux

Best strengthening eye cream: USO C3 Eye Cream

Best lifting eye cream: PRAI Beauty Ageless Eye Tight Uplift Serum

Best brightening eye cream: Origins Ginzing Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff

Best de-puffing eye cream: Youngblood Eye Impact Revitalizing Eye Treatment

Best in Multi-purpose saviours

Best soothing gel: Aloe Unique Aloe Gel

Best skin-saving ointment: Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm

Best multi-tasking magic cream: Nuxe Crème fraîche de beauté 3-in-1 – Moisturiser, Make-up Removing Milk, Plumping Mask

Best lanolin balm: Lanolab Multi Use Natural Balm

Best anti-inflammatory ointment: Down To Earth African Potato Cream

Best in Hair

Best shampoo & conditioner for damaged hair: Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo and Conditioner

Best shampoo & conditioner for dull hair: Shower to Shower Avocado & Green Tea Shampoo and Conditioner

Best colour-deposit mask: Wella Color Fresh Mask

Most Instagrammable packaging: Monday Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner

Best heat protectant: Mycro Keratin Magic Mist Bonding Protector

Best bonding mask: Label M M-PLEX Mask

Best brush: Moyoko Hailo Detangling Brush

Best blowdry tool: Moyoko Magnitude Blowbrush

Best leave-in for blondes: Inoar Absolut Speed Blond Leave-In Mist

Best styling cream for volume: Moroccanoil Thickening Lotion

Best hairspray: L’Oreal Elnett Hair Spray

Best dry shampoo: Batiste Original Dry Shampoo

Best conditioner for natural hair: Nilotiqa Shea & Coco Replenishing Conditioner

Best hair supplement: NeoVita Luscious Hair Vitamin Gummies 60s

Best natural hair serum: Good Stuff Bee Natural Healthy Shine Serum

Best anti-thinning system: RapidHair Intensive Anti-Thinning Hair Treatment Pack

Best scrunchie: Invisibobble Sprunchie

Best hair dryer: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

Best in Fragrance

Best oriental: Tom Ford Black Orchid 50ml EDP

Best fruity floral: Oscar de la Renta Bella Essence 50ml EDP

Best unisex: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte 70ml EDP

Best spicy floral: Bvlgari Allegra Rock’n’Rome 50ml EDP

Most innovative fragrance: Jo by Jo Loves Fragrance Paintbrush

Best solid perfume: Simply Bee Pure Solid Perfume

Best light body fragrance: Playgirl VIP New York Night 50ml EDT

Best in Home

Best aroma diffuser: SOiL Aroma Diffuser

Best citrus candle: Circa Candle Blood Orange

Best waterless diffuser: Glasshouse Scent Scene Diffuser

Best soy candle: Amanda Jayne Sweet Cashmere Natural Scented Soy Candle

Best bespoke candle: Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Home Candle

Best in Make-up

Best single eyeshadow: MAC Eye Shadow

Best brow pencil: Benefit Brow Microfilling Pen

Best brow mascara: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze

Nails

Best base coat: Bio Sculpture Lavender Base

Best top coat: OPI Nature Strong Natural Origin Top Coat

Best colour polish: Essence Gel Nail Colour

All winners have been independently selected by our judges.

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