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.
ALSO SEE: W&H Beauty Awards 2024 – Best in Skincare (moisturisers)
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 (eye creams & care)
As judged by our expert panel of beauty gurus, meet the coveted winners of W&H Beauty Awards 2024 Best in Skincare (eye creams & care):
Best eye cream for mature skin
RocQ AnteAge Eye Cream R2 660, rocq.co.za
‘Yes it’s pricey, but it’s also one of a kind. It goes to work immediately, brightening dark circles, reducing puffiness and tightening skin.’ – Leandri
Best all-rounder eye cream
Fenty Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream R865, Edgars
‘Hydrates, de-puffs, brightens and fights wrinkles – an eye cream that gives you a well-rested look, even when you’re not.’ – Jade
Best eye cream for fine lines
Katavi Tiisa Firming Eye Cream R440, katavibotanicals.com
‘My under-eye area feels so nourished with this cream. And I definitely wake up with fresher- looking eyes in the morning, not to mention my darks circles have lightened while using this cream’. – Carishma
Best eye cream with growth factors
AQ Skin Solutions Eye Serum R2 410, cosmetology.co.za
Best soothing eye cream
Eau Thermale Avène Soothing Eye Contour Cream R345, Clicks
Best brightening eye cream
REN Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream R1 190, Woolworths
Best revitalising eye cream
Chanel Revitalizing Eye Serum R1 635, Woolworths
‘Love the feel of the serum, super hydrating. Love how cold the applicator always is – absolute magic!’ – Danielle
Best eye oil
Prí Pear Hydrating Eye/Lip Roller R229, pripear.com
Best firming eye serum
NUXE Super Serum Yeux R1 195, orleanscosmetics.co.za
Best skin-saving ointment
Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm R150, Clicks
‘I have one of these stashed in every drawer of my house. It’s the healing balm I use for everything, from dry lips to grazes and insect bites on the kids.’ – Jade
Best soothing gel
Aloe Unique Aloe Gel R170, aloeunique.co.za
Best satin pillowcase
Dear Deer Standard Satin Pillow Slips R249, hellodeardeer.com
Best lash-enhancing serum
RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum R1 130, rapidlash.co.za
‘If you’re patient, this is a winner. It works to lengthen and volumise lashes over a few weeks.’ – Danielle
Best all-round skin-saver
Weleda Skin Food R375, weleda.co.za
‘If you know, you know. And once you know, you won’t be able to go back.’ – Leandri
Best blemish patches
Bye Bye Blemish Micro Needling Blemish Patches R179, Clicks
Woman&Home Beauty Awards 2024 are sponsored by Skin Renewal and Aperol Spritz.