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Meet the winners of Bazaar’s Beauty Best of the Best Awards 2024

Meet the winners of Bazaar’s Beauty Best of the Best Awards 2024


The Harper’s Bazaar beauty team is fastidious about formulas and ingredients, constantly seeking out the very best new innovations that the industry has to offer. With thousands of launches happening across skincare, haircare, body, fragrance and make-up annually, we understand just how confusing it can be to navigate the aisles.

Every year, our editors compile the 100 most effective and luxurious new products ā€“ all carefully tried and tested ā€“ to bring you the annual Beauty Best of the Best Awards, a curation of the everyday essentials and remarkable new creations worth investing in.

Read on, and get ready to add to cart.

bazaar beauty awards 2024

Mateusz Sitek

THE BEST OF: MAKE-UP

Dreamy colours and refined textures to enliven every complexion.

Best dramatic mascara

LancƓme HypnƓse Drama Mascara
LancƓme HypnƓse Drama Mascara

This reimagined classic offers a statement thickening effect to lacklustre lashes.

Best primer

Armani Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer
Armani Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer

This lightweight hydrator adds a veil of moisture to the skin, creating a smooth canvas for make-up.

Best single eyeshadow

By Terry Ombre Blackstar Eyeshadow
By Terry Ombre Blackstar Eyeshadow

Layer this long-wearing cream eyeshadow stick for an instantly chic smoky eye.

Best finishing powder

Nars Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder
Nars Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder

Eliminate unwanted shine with ease using this ultra-fine, natural-looking compact powder.

Best for reds

Guerlain Rouge G The Customisable Ultra-Care Lipstick
Guerlain Rouge G The Customisable Ultra-Care Lipstick

This stylish lipstick ranges boasts a generous menu of shades, finishes and luxury fashion cases.

Best liquid lipstick

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Lip Liquid
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Lip Liquid

Vibrant pigments and a velvety smooth finish make this indispensable for both everyday wear and special occasions.

Best eye pencil

Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner
Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner

This emollient, full-pigment eyeliner is perfect for adding subtle definition to any make-up look.

Best stick concealer

ClƩ de Peau BeautƩ Concealer Stick
ClƩ de Peau BeautƩ Concealer Stick

Use this precise, creamy concealer stick to effortlessly disguise hyperpigmentation, blemishes and redness.

Best brow pencil

Kosas Brow Pop Dual-Action Defining Pencil
Kosas Brow Pop Dual-Action Defining Pencil

This micro-fine pencil is ideal for creating believably hair-like strokes in sparse brows.

Best tinted moisturiser

U Beauty The Super Tinted Hydrator
U Beauty The Super Tinted Hydrator

With a lightweight blend of, hyaluronic acid, collagen and peptides this hydrating tint is a true skincare make-up hybrid.

Best sheer foundation

Chanel Les Beiges Foundation
Chanel Les Beiges Foundation

Available in 41 shades, this skin perfector provides gentle coverage and a natural glow.

Best lip gloss

Bobbi Brown Extra Plump Lip Serum
Bobbi Brown Extra Plump Lip Serum

This glossy formula uses six botanical oils, including jojoba seed and avocado, to nourish dry lips over time.

Best tinted lip balm

YSL Loveshine Candy Glow

A smoothing lip balm formula that offers bouncy, dewy hydration alongside a subtle, prettifying tint.

Best liquid eyeliner

Sisley Ligne Noire Eyeliner
Sisley Ligne Noire Eyeliner

This waterproof, one-stroke eyeliner was made for sweeping cat eyes and subtle wings alike.

Best buildable foundation

Merit the Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick
Merit the Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick

At the intersection between foundation and concealer, this handy touch-up pen is offers a light-to-medium coverage that remains breathable all day long.

bazaar beauty awards 2024

Mateusz Sitek

THE BEST OF: SKINCARE

Hard-working actives in elegant formulas to keep your complexion glowing with good health.

best overnight treatment

EstĆ©e Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Night Power Bounce CrĆØme
EstĆ©e Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Night Power Bounce CrĆØme

With 30 years of research behind it, this cream uses moringa-plant extracts to reduce fine lines and boost hydration.

Best vitamin c serum

Sarah Chapman Vitamin C Power Serum
Sarah Chapman Vitamin C Power Serum

A combination of two forms of vitamin C along with niacinamide and pigmentation-brightening tranexamic acid promises a brighter, clearer complexion without causing breakouts.

Best face oil

Eve Lom Renewal Treatment Oil
Eve Lom Renewal Treatment Oil

Beyond nourishing parched skin types, this proprietary blend of ten plant oils also works on improving elasticity and softening the appearance of hyperpigmentation.

Best skin prep

Dior Dreamskin Care & Perfect Le Fluide Perfecteur
Dior Dreamskin Care & Perfect Le Fluide Perfecteur

A multitasker that readies your skin for make-up by blurring out pores and smoothing texture. Use on its own or under concealer.

Best new brand

Neurae Joy Emulsion

Focusing on the skin-mind connection, not only does Neurae’s velvety textures replenish lost moisture, the uplifting scent helps to bring a sense of joy and calm into your routine.

Best hydrating spf

111Skin Repair Sunscreen SPF50+
111Skin Repair Sunscreen SPF50+

Aside from delivering stellar sun protection, this luxurious SPF is also powered by 111Skin’s proprietary NACY2 blend which repairs, soothes, and restores the skin.

Best skin plumping serum

Clarins Double Serum

A cult classic that moves with the times, Double Serum now new actives to help improve fine lines and encourage a lit-from-within radiance.

best everyday moisturiser

Alpha-H High Tide Water Cream
Alpha-H High Tide Water Cream

A refreshing splash of hydration that feels good on all skin types, all year round.

best retinol

Medik8 Crystal Retinal

A firm favourite of Bazaar editors and dermatologists alike, this uses the vitamin A-derived retinaldehyde to iron out creases and restore elasticity.

best for hyperpigmentation

Drunk Elephant C-Firmaā„¢ Fresh Day Serum
Drunk Elephant C-Firmaā„¢ Fresh Day Serum

Packed with glow-boosting ferulic acid, vitamin C and pumpkin enzymes, this potent formula takes on dark spots and hyperpigmentation like no other.

Best exfoliator

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant
Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant

When mixed with water, this waterless powder turns into an extra gentle exfoliator that sloughs away dead skin without compromising delicate complexions.

best night eye cream

LancƓme Advanced GƩnifique Eye Cream
LancƓme Advanced GƩnifique Eye Cream

Wake up with brighter, more hydrated under eyes. The silky texture sinks in quickly and doesn’t clog up combination skin types.

best face tool

CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask
CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask

With impressive clinical results behind it, this LED mask uses red and infrared light to improve the overall skin texture and amp up the glow.

best everyday cleanser

Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse
Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse

This soap-free gel swiftly removes daily grime without leaving the skin feeling stripped of all moisture.

best hydrating serum

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

Whether you have oily, combination or dry skin, this brilliant serum will leave it feeling stronger and looking fresher over time.

best day eye cream

Noble Panacea The Absolute Restoring Eye Cream
Noble Panacea The Absolute Restoring Eye Cream

Eight hours of restful sleep, in every sachet. This eye cream does the hard work of not only diminishing dark circles, but also giving slack skin a subtle lift.

best cleansing balm

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

This cleansing balm melts away every stitch of make-up and can be used with or without a warm flannel, as the clever formula emulsifies with warm water.

best make-up remover

Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Micellar Water
Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Micellar Water

A favourite of make-up artists, this French pharmacy staple effectively removes every trace of stubborn foundation and long-wearing lipstick.

best retinol alternative

Beauty Pie Youthbombā„¢ 360Ā° Radiance Concentrate Serum
Beauty Pie Youthbombā„¢ 360Ā° Radiance Concentrate Serum

Now 50% Off

Packed with peptides and marine actives, this potent serum helps to plump up fine lines and encourage elasticity.

Best mist

Augustinus Bader The Face Mist
Augustinus Bader The Face Mist

Not all mists are created alike. This one by Augustinus Bader protects against environmental damage as it hydrates.

best moisturiser for oily skin

Trinny London Energise Me Niacinamide Moisturiser
Trinny London Energise Me Niacinamide Moisturiser

Oily skin types require hydration too. This niacinamide-rich formula rebalances grease-prone complexions while delivering moisture that does not clog up the pores.

Best for sensitive skin

Orveda The Bio-Tech Emulsion Sheer
Orveda The Bio-Tech Emulsion Sheer

Fragile complexions will benefit from Orveda’s formulas, which uses biotechnology to deliver fermented ingredients and prebiotics to help strengthen the skin and ease any redness or reactions.

best skin-boosting mask

Chanel Le Masque

A creamy treatment that uses camellia husk to exfoliate, white clay to clarify and ceramides to slough away dullness without compromising the skin barrier.

Best blemish solution

La Mer The Deep Purifying Mask
La Mer The Deep Purifying Mask

Tackle breakouts and detoxify clogged pores with velvet gloves. This charcoal-infused mask uses the brand’s patented Miracle Broth to restore luminosity while salicylic acid and lactic acid encourages skin clarity.

bazaar beauty awards 2024

Mateusz Sitek

THE BEST OF: BODY

The scrubs, sunscreens and serums to maintain soft skin and gleaming limbs.

best body scrub

NĆ©cessaire The Body Exfoliator
NĆ©cessaire The Body Exfoliator

Great body scrubs are anything but abrasive. This one uses extra-fine particles to simply polish the skin without causing micro-tears.

Best nail treatment

Biosculpture Ethos Rosehip Cuticle Oil
Biosculpture Ethos Rosehip Cuticle Oil

A good cuticle oil will help extend your gel manicure. Massage into nailbeds and underneath the nails to maximise its nourishing benefits.

best gradual tan

Lancaster Self Tan Golden Body Gel
Lancaster Self Tan Golden Body Gel

Now 15% Off

The easiest way to cheat a two-weeks-in-the-Riviera glow, all year long.

best nail polish

Essie Gel Couture

This two-step nail system delivers punchy tones and lasts up to two weeks, all without requiring a salon appointment.

the body treatment

Klira The Body Special

For specific skin issues, be in hyperpigmentation or body acne, look to Klira’s prescription-grade formulas. It’s bespoke to your needs.

best body cream

Joonbyrd Little Love Body Lotion
Joonbyrd Little Love Body Lotion

Beauty editors have long flocked to consultant dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite for effective results. Her body care line combines her scientific know-how with clinically-proven ingredients. The cherry on top? Each product smells utterly delicious.

best bath oil

Aromatherapy Associates Forest Therapy Bath & Shower Oil
Aromatherapy Associates Forest Therapy Bath & Shower Oil

Pop a capful into your bath and let the woody aroma ease your senses. And relax…

best suncream

Vichy Ideal Soleil Face & Body Sun Protection Milk SPF50
Vichy Ideal Soleil Face & Body Sun Protection Milk SPF50

Now 20% Off

The silky texture wears comfortably in humid weather yet impart just enough hydration for the winter – all without imparting a white cast.

best body wash

HermĆØs Hair and Body Shower Gel
HermĆØs Hair and Body Shower Gel

Come for the impeccably chic (and refillable) glass bottles, stay for the elevated scent.

best multi-use balm

Ren Clean Skincare Evercalm Barrier Support Body Balm
Ren Clean Skincare Evercalm Barrier Support Body Balm

A useful jar to have in your arsenal for cracked elbows, ragged cuticles, dry heels, chapped lips and everything in between. Just warm it up in your hands before massaging in.

best hand wash

Commune Seymour Hand Wash
Commune Seymour Hand Wash

Thoughtfully crafted in Somerset, Commune’s refillable (and recyclable) hand wash proves that eco-conscious beauty can feel just as elevated.

best after sun

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Post UV Exposure After Sun Lotion
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Post UV Exposure After Sun Lotion

Soothe redness and burns with this cooling cream. It’s safe for very sensitive skin, too.

best hand cream

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

A combination of shea butter and nourishing plant oils offers instant relief to parched hands.

best body oil

This Works Deep Sleep Night Oil
This Works Deep Sleep Night Oil

A combination of soft vetiver and chamomile signals your body that it’s time to unwind for the day.

bazaar beauty awards 2024

Mateusz Sitek

THE BEST OF: HAIR

Clever stylers and nourishing treatments are our must-haves to ensure great hair days.

best for colour care

Redken Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo
Redken Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo

The sulfate-free, colour-enhancing formula promises to maintain vibrant tresses.

Best scalp treatment

Larry King Clean As A Whistle Deep Clean Scalp Scrub, Ā£18

This gentle exfoliator sloughs away excess sebum and product build-up without aggravating the scalp.

Best hair dryer

GHD Duet Blowdry
GHD Duet Blowdry

Now 25% Off

An aerodynamic airflow system and snag-free bristles deliver a bouncy, glossy finish.

best styling product

Color Wow Money Mist

A true styling hero, Money Mist not only protects against heat, it also detangles, strengthens and restores hydration.

best serum

Arkive The Good Habit Hybrid Oil
Arkive The Good Habit Hybrid Oil

Run a small amount through damp tresses to seal in moisture and take care of frizz. Those with fine strands will love how light this is.

Best for gloss

TresemmƩ Lamellar Shine Cream
TresemmƩ Lamellar Shine Cream

Now 50% Off

If it’s a reflective shine you’re after, make this your first port of call. It helps with softness, too.

best dry shampoo

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

Extend the blow-dry with this editor-favourite dry shampoo, which works hard to refresh the roots and enhance volume.

Best for damaged hair

CĆ©cred Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual, Ā£49
CĆ©cred Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual, Ā£49

A two-step system that uses powerful plant proteins to revive weakened strands.

best bonding treatment

Kerasilk Strengthening Bond Builder
Kerasilk Kerasilk Strengthening Bond Builder

Going deep into the hair structure, this reparative treatment significantly takes care of compromised strands and prevents future breakage. Perfect for processed hair.

best heat protector

Oribe Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray

If your hair routine involves heat styling, this fine mist will coat it in a layer of protection so your locks stays hydrated and healthy. It smells absolutely divine, too.

Best for curls

Fenty Hair The Rich One Moisture Repair Conditioner
Fenty Hair The Rich One Moisture Repair Conditioner

Never one to rest on her laurels, Rihanna’s groundbreaking Fenty Beauty line now makes excellent haircare that nourishes curls, coils and everything in between.

best for conditioning

Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Conditioner
Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Conditioner

This plant-powered formula restores moisture, softness and shine without weighing down the hair.

best for intense nourishment

KĆ©rastase Elixir Ultime L'Huile Originale Hair Oil
KĆ©rastase Elixir Ultime L’Huile Originale Hair Oil

Now in a refillable bottle, this modern icon promises shine, minimises frizz and protects from breakage.

best multi-styler

Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer
Shark Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer

Whatever your preferred style, this versatile styler will achieve the look in record time.

best for clarifying

Lā€™OrĆ©al Paris Elvive Hydra Pure 72h Purifying Shampoo
Lā€™OrĆ©al Paris Elvive Hydra Pure 72h Purifying Shampoo

Finding a shampoo that offers a deep cleanse without drying out the mid-lengths or leaving fine strands feeling coarse is a tall order, but this ticks all the boxes.

best for volume

Hair by Sam McKnight Cool Girl Volume Blow Dry Foam
Hair by Sam McKnight Cool Girl Volume Blow Dry Foam

From the master of supermodel hair comes this featherlight foam, which helps to deliver plenty of volume with no unwanted crunchiness.

bazaar beauty awards 2024

Mateusz Sitek

THE BEST OF: FRAGRANCE

Our pick of the most irresistible scents, from captivating oud to reviving citrus and warm vanilla.

Best Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur  Premier Figuier Extreme Eau de Parfum
L’Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier Extreme Eau de Parfum

Ripe, juicy figs nestled in an arboreous wood. Catch hints of sandalwood and verdant greens in this lasting scent.

Best Floral

Gucci The Alchemist's Garden Tears From The Moon Eau de Parfum
Gucci Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden Tears From The Moon Eau de Parfum

White peonies and lily-of-the-valley come together in an elegant spring bouquet.

Best For Summer

Penhaligon's  Alula Eau de Parfum
Penhaligon’s Alula Eau de Parfum

Vanilla grows up with grounding notes of cardamom oil and invigorating black pepper.

Best For Travel

Cartier Les NĆ©cessaires Ć  Parfum
Cartier Les NĆ©cessaires Ć  Parfum

Slip this objet d’art into your bag for on-the-go spritzing.

Best Candle

Trudon Versailles Scented Candle
Trudon Versailles Scented Candle

The grande dame of candle perfumery. The bright Rococo blue vessel houses an airy mix of florals, honeysuckle and oak.

Best Fresh Perfume

Maison Francis Kurkdijan Petit Matin Eau de Parfum
Maison Francis Kurkdijan Petit Matin Eau de Parfum

A clean and citrusy scent that’s set to bring lightness to your mornings.

Best Citrus

Fendi Sempre Mio Eau de Parfum
Fendi Sempre Mio Eau de Parfum

A grown-up orange blossom with plenty of depth and glow.

Best Updated Classic

Tom Ford Eau d'Ombre Leather Eau de Toilette
Tom Ford Eau d’Ombre Leather Eau de Toilette

A spic leather scent lifted by green facets of vetiver and patchouli.

Best Newcomer

Balmain Carbone Eau de Parfum
Balmain Carbone Eau de Parfum

Plush suede and zesty cumin infuse warmth into this striking maximalist expression.

Best For Powdery Notes

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel ComĆØte Eau de Parfum
Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel ComĆØte Eau de Parfum

A chic, sophisticated cloud of powdered iris and heliotrope petals.

Best Chypre

Dries Van Noten Mystic Moss Eau de Parfum
Dries Van Noten Mystic Moss Eau de Parfum

Masterfully fuses aquatic freshness with zesty citrus and earthy elegance.

Best Oud

Dior Oud Ispahan Esprit de Parfum
Dior Oud Ispahan Esprit de Parfum

This is an exquisitely smooth and linear oud composition with maximum impact.

Best Vanilla

Celine Zouzou Eau de Parfum
Celine Zouzou Eau de Parfum

A deliciously balmy gourmand with cosy amber and sugar-sweet caramel accords.

Best Hair Perfume

Givenchy Irresistible Hair Mist
Givenchy Irresistible Hair Mist

Trails of sparkling pear and powdered rose swishes from the strands with every move.

Best For Evening

EstƩe Lauder Knowing Legacy Eau de Parfum
EstƩe Lauder Knowing Legacy Eau de Parfum

A spicy-rose and woody twist on a sophisticated classic.

Best Perfume Oil

Maison Louis Marie Antidris Cassis Perfume Oil
Maison Louis Marie Maison Louis Marie Antidris Cassis Perfume Oil

Run over the wrists and neck, green accords of oakmoss and white rose linger in an airy sillage.

Model: Jamilla Hoogenboom at Premier Model Management.

Hair by Chris Sweeney at One Represents.

Make-up by Natsumi Narita.

Nails by Ami Streets.

Stylistā€™s assistant: Sabrina Leina.

Set design by Drap.d.

Beauty by Rabanne.

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