This year we went bigger, better and bolder, with new categories and a fantastic array of local products and brands. Here are the coveted winners that have earned a permanent spot on our vanities – and why it’s this year’s holy grail.
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Beauty Awards 2024 judges
Meet the expert panel of beauty gurus who determined the W&H Beauty Awards 2024 winners:
Leandri Wahl, W&H Beauty Editor
Jade Smith, W&H Beauty & Content Director
Dr Lauren Knight, Specialist Dermatologist
Carishma Basday, Actor, presenter & content creator
Danielle Weakley, Founder of Influence Studio
Candice-Lee Kannemeyer, Specialist Beauty Writer
Zesipho Mncwango, Content creator
W&H Beauty Awards 2024 – Best in Skincare (moisturisers)
As judged by our expert panel of beauty gurus, meet the coveted winners of W&H Beauty Awards 2024 Best in Skincare (moisturisers):
Best recovery balm
REN Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm R1 130, Woolworths
‘A great extra layer of protection for my skin’. – Leandri
Best gel moisturiser
Lumi Glo The Super Glo Hydro Boost Jelly Moisturiser R325, lumigloskin.com
Best neck and décolletage cream
NeoStrata Triple Firming Neck Cream R1 345, Dermastore
‘Luxe and moisturising without being too heavy.’ – Dr Lauren
Best self-tan for face
Clarins Self Tan Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster R500, clarins.co.za
‘So easy to use – fool-proof, in fact. Takes the anxiety out of tanning your face.’ – Candice
Best glow-boosting moisturiser
Huxley Glow Awakening Cream R630, Dermastore
Best regenerative moisturiser
Dewdrop Rejuvenating Moisturiser R299, dewdropskincare.co.za
‘Hydrating, but dries to an almost matt finish. It’s become my favourite moisturiser.’ – Candice
Best light sunscreen
ISDIN Fusion Water SPF50 R640, Dermastore
‘Love love love this! Great consistency, absorbs well, nice finish and you can easily wear make-up over it.’ – Dr Lauren
Best nourishing oil
Haylo Revive Drops R1 195, haylobotanicals.com
Best barrier repair
SKIN functional Impaired Barrier & Dry Skin Repair R385, skinfunctional.com
‘It immediately settles sensitive skin thanks to its hydrating consistency and composition of ingredients.’ – Dr Lauren
Best firming moisturiser
NeoStrata Skin Active Hyaluronic Luminous Lift R1 690, Dermastore
‘Instantly glow- boosting and line-diminishing.’ – Danielle
Best preventative sunscreen
Heliocare 360° MD AK Fluid SPF100+ R555, Dermastore
Best matte sunscreen
Nivea Shine Control Mattifying Effect SPF50 R209.99, Dis-Chem
Best luxury moisturiser
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream R2 050, Edgars
‘A luxurious moisturiser that makes your skin feel so smooth, you’ll be tempted to slather it on just about everywhere.’ – Leandri
Best brightening cream
Yearn Skin Active Brightening Facial Cream R435, yearnskin.co.za
‘I loved the clever packaging and inclusion of the spoon in the lid so as to not contaminate the tub.’ – Dr Lauren
Best oil for dull skin
SKOON GLOWDROPS Bouncy Skin Concentrate R599, skoonskin.com
‘Super hydrating, I also love the inclusion of acmella oleracea – a natural “botox” with line- busting abilities.’ – Danielle
Best hydrating moisturiser
Sothys Hydra Hydrating Velvet Youth Cream R1 115, orleanscosmetics. co.za
Best hydrating sunscreen
Hada Labo Tokyo Light Hydrator Sun Face Cream SPF50 R299, Clicks
‘Simple Japanese aesthetic, with a non-greasy and quick-absorbing texture.’ – Dr Lauren
Best barrier support oil
SKNLOGIC Omega Face Oil R283, sknlogic.co.za
Best hydrating oil
Harvest Moon Hyaluronic Face Oil R450, harvestmoonskin.com
Best night cream
Endocare Tensage Nourishing Cream R640, Dermastore
‘This one delivers! It is rich and hydrating, with a luxe and silky smooth feeling.’ – Danielle
Best retinol cream
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Water Cream R1 095, Woolworths
Best mineral sunscreen
Fundamentals Mattifying Mineral Sunscreen SPF50 R120, fundamentals-skincare.co.za
Woman&Home Beauty Awards 2024 are sponsored by Skin Renewal and Aperol Spritz.
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