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Welcome to Marie Claire’s second annual Skin and first annual Hair Awards. Over the past few months, our beauty team, along with several board-certified dermatologists, professional hairstylists, and trichologists tested hundreds of products. Their mission: Identify the best skincare and haircare on the market.
Our selection process was steep. After reviewing thousands of applicants, we crafted a shortlist with over 600 brands. Our editors and judges took a long, hard look at efficacy, ingredients, and texture. In the end, we found the best formulas in the beauty world, proudly stating that every product has been thoroughly tested and deemed undeniably transformative.
Our winners span 12 skincare and eight haircare categories and will see you through every step of your routine. There are cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and sunscreens, along with shampoos, conditioners, stylers, and leave-ins, and devices. Here, you’ll find tried and true cult-favorite winners, newly released items, affordable finds, and luxury indulgences.
So, without further ado, scroll ahead for winners of the 2024 Marie Claire Skin and Hair Awards.
Skincare
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Best Cleanser Overall
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Face Wash
Best Cleanser for Oily Skin
Cerave Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Best Cleanser for Dry Skin
Orveda Deep Cleansing Bio-Fermented Rich-Balm
Best Cleanser for Mature Skin
Victoria Beckham The Daily Cleansing Protocol
Best Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin
Face Reality Barrier Balance Creamy Cleanser
Best Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
Rhode Pineapple Refresh
Best Cleanser for Combination Skin
Clinique Take the Day Off™ Facial Cleansing Mousse
Best Drugstore Cleanser
Embryolisse 3-In-1 Secret Paste
Best Makeup Remover
Farmacy Beauty Green Clean Cleansing Balm
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Best Toner/Essence Overall
Lancome Clarifique Double Treatment Hydrating & Exfoliating Essence
Best Toner/Essence for Oily Skin
Pixi Antioxidant Tonic
Best Toner/Essence for Dry Skin
Violette_FR Boum-Boum Milk
Best Toner/Essence for Mature Skin
Farmhouse Fresh Illumination Juice
Best Toner/Essences for Sensitive Skin
Aesop Immaculate Facial Tonic
Best Toner and Essence for Combination Skin
Skkn by Kim Toner
Best Drugstore Toner/Essence
Avène Thermal Spring Water
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Best Moisturizer Overall
SkinBetterScience AlphaRet Overnight Cream
Best Moisturizer for Oily Skin
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Facial Gel
Best Moisturizer for Dry Skin
Olivier Midy Éclat Midy
Best Moisturizer for Mature Skin
Prada Augmented Skin The Cream
Best Moisturizer for Acne-Prone Skin
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Water Cream
Best Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
Dieux Skin Instant Angel Moisturizer
Best Moisturizer for Combination Skin
Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
Best Drugstore Moisturizer
Byoma Barrier+ Treatment
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Best Serum Overall
Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides
Best Serum for Oily Skin
SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence
Best Serum for Dry Skin
Shani Darden Moisture Boost Plumping Serum
Best Serum for Mature Skin
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40
Best Serum for Acne-Prone Skin
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Best Serum for Sensitive Skin
Dr. Idriss The Depuffer
Best Serum for Combination Skin
Merit Great Skin
Best Drugstore Serum
The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
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Best Device Overall
Therabody Theraface Mask
Best Hair Removal Device
Flamingo Pubic Razor
Best Skin-Tightening Device
Foreo Bear 2 Microcurrent Toning Device
Best LED Device
Jtav Glow-Pro Led Mask
Best Cleansing Device
BeautyBio Glofacial Hydro-Infusion Pore Cleansing Tool
Best Acne Device
LED Technologies Lux Collection Soniqué
Best High-Frequency Wand
Skin Gym High-Frequency Wand
Best Glow-Boosting Device
Solawave 4-In-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand With Red Light Therapy
Best Facial Roller
Geske Sonic Facial & Body Roller
Best Device under $75
Skin Gym Zitlit Led Acne Fighting Stick
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Best Sunscreen Overall
Vacation Classic Lotion Spf 30
Best Sunscreen for Oily Skin
Sekkisei Herbal Uv Defense Gel for Face Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
Best Sunscreen for Dry Skin
Supergoop! Glowscreen Spf 40
Best Sunscreen for Mature Skin
Cle de Peau Beaute Uv Protective Cream Spf 50+
Best Sunscreen for Acne-Prone Skin
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 60+
Best Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Eltamd Uv Aox Elements Broad-Spectrum Spf 50
Best Sunscreen for Combination Skin
Saie Sunvisor Radiant Moisturizing Face Sunscreen Spf 35
Best Mineral Sunscreen
Lightsaver Activated Mineral Sunscreen
Best Drugstore Sunscreen
Black Girl Sunscreen Spf 30
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Best Treatment Overall
Jillian Dempsey Eye Mask
Best Spot Treatment
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original Patch
Best Eczema Treatment
Loma Lux Laboratories Eczemol OTC
Best Wrinkle Treatment
ReVive Skincare Intensité Volumizing Serum Ultime / Targeted Skin Filler
Best Rosacea Treatment
Erborian CC Red Correct
Best Pigmentation Treatment
Dr. Diamond's Metacine Instafacial Emulsion
Best Drugstore Treatment
L'Oreal Paris Bright Reveal 12 Percent Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum
Best Face Mask
Augustinus Bader The Face Cream Mask
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Best Eye Cream Overall
111Skin Black Diamond Eye Cream
Best Depuffing Eye Cream
Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
Best Brightening Eye Cream
YSE Beauty Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream
Best Hypoallergenic Eye Cream
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Eye Impact Revitalizing Eye Treatment
Best Drugstore Eye Cream
Hero Cosmetics Bright Eyes
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Best Body Product Overall
Nivea Skin Firming Melanin Beauty & Hydration Body Lotion with Q10
Best Body Wash
Dove Hydration Boost Serum Body Wash
Best Bar Soap
Flamingo Estate Exfoliating Peppermint Soap Brick
Best Body Lotion
Vaseline Radiant X Nourish & Even Tone Niacinamide Body Lotion
Best Body Cream
Cyklar Body Cream
Best Body Exfoliator
Naturopathica Manuka Honey Shower Body Exfoliator
Best Hand Sanitizer
Touchland Gentle Mist