Introducing The 2024 Marie Claire Skin and Hair Awards
Our beauty team, along with judges tested thousands of products for months. Here’s what came out on top.
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
Best Cleanser Overall
Best Cleanser for Oily Skin
Best Cleanser for Dry Skin
Best Cleanser for Mature Skin
Best Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin
Best Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
Best Cleanser for Combination Skin
Best Drugstore Cleanser
Best Makeup Remover
Best Toner/Essence Overall
Best Toner/Essence for Oily Skin
Best Toner/Essence for Dry Skin
Best Toner/Essence for Mature Skin
Best Toner/Essences for Sensitive Skin
Best Toner and Essence for Combination Skin
Best Drugstore Toner/Essence
Best Moisturizer Overall
Best Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Best Moisturizer for Dry Skin
Best Moisturizer for Mature Skin
Best Moisturizer for Acne-Prone Skin
Best Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
Best Moisturizer for Combination Skin
Best Drugstore Moisturizer
Best Serum Overall
Best Serum for Oily Skin
Best Serum for Dry Skin
Best Serum for Mature Skin
Best Serum for Acne-Prone Skin
Best Serum for Sensitive Skin
Best Serum for Combination Skin
Best Drugstore Serum
Best Device Overall
Best Hair Removal Device
Best Skin-Tightening Device
Best LED Device
Best Cleansing Device
Best Acne Device
Best High-Frequency Wand
Best Glow-Boosting Device
Best Facial Roller
Best Device under $75
Best Sunscreen Overall
Best Sunscreen for Oily Skin
Best Sunscreen for Dry Skin
Best Sunscreen for Mature Skin
Best Sunscreen for Acne-Prone Skin
Best Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Best Sunscreen for Combination Skin
Best Mineral Sunscreen
Best Drugstore Sunscreen
Best Treatment Overall
Best Spot Treatment
Best Eczema Treatment
Best Wrinkle Treatment
Best Rosacea Treatment
Best Pigmentation Treatment
Best Drugstore Treatment
Best Face Mask
Best Eye Cream Overall
Best Depuffing Eye Cream
Best Brightening Eye Cream
Best Hypoallergenic Eye Cream
Best Drugstore Eye Cream
Best Body Product Overall
Best Body Wash
Best Bar Soap
Best Body Lotion
Best Body Cream
Best Body Exfoliator
Best Hand Sanitizer
Best Hand Cream
Best Bubble Bath