Typically, September is a great time to reset, renew and – thanks to the annual Harper’s Bazaar’s Best of the Best Beauty Awards – take stock of your current regime which may be in need of an overhaul.
For 2022, the curated edit of winners consists of beauty finds from five categories across skincare, make-up, fragrance, haircare and bodycare; all tried, tested and loved by our expert team of Harper’s Bazaar beauty editors.
Read on for the ultimate beauty shopping guide to the best that beauty has to offer this year.
Skincare
Cosseting creams, smoothing serums and miracle masks for a radiant complexion.
The Best Of Beauty Awards 2022: Skincare
Best Skin-Plumping Serum:
Patented Liposome technology helps flood skin with lightweight hydration and reinforces the skin barrier.
Best Everyday Moisturiser:
A firm favourite of the Bazaar team, this elegant formula protects skin from the elements and keeps fine lines at bay.
Best Hydrating Serum:
Five forms of hyaluronic acids guarantee intense, lasting hydration. A treat for parched skin types.
Best SPF for Daily Use:
Non-greasy yet provides ample moisture and glow. This is one SPF you’ll look forward to applying daily.
Best Anti-Ageing Moisturiser:
Make this cult cream a mainstay of your regime to preserve the skin’s youthful appearance.
Best Newcomer:
Sun spots, pigmentation and dryness don’t stand a chance against this antioxidant-packed serum.
Best Eye Treatment for Evening:
With the line-smoothing powers of retinol, this serum also makes light work of dark circles.
Best All-Rounder Serum:
This potent serum addresses all manners of skin concerns from dullness and fine lines to hydration and breakouts for your best skin ever.
Best Fortifying Serum:
A medley of algae extracts amps up skin’s brightness while supporting healthy cell regeneration.
Best Vitamin C Serum:
For visibly happier, lit-from-within complexion, this fast-absorbing serum will do the trick and works across all skin types.
Best SPF for Oily Skin:
This clever SPF sinks in like a dream, offers high protection and leaves skin feeling comfortably plush.
Best Anti-Ageing Night Cream:
If signs of stress are reflecting on your complexion, treat it to this comforting blanket of moisture and wake up to fresher, more supple skin.
Best Everyday Cleanser:
Not all foam cleansers are created equal. This one is especially kind on skin, leaving it clean but never stripped.
Best Exfoliating Cleanser:
This gentle exfoliator uses papaya enzymes and finely-ground Japanese rice bran to reveal a smoother skin texture.
Best Retinol Alternative:
Ideal for dry, sensitive skin, this nourishing oil takes care of fine lines and elasticity without any unwanted side effects.
Best Make-Up Remover:
Removing your make-up is less of a chore with this luxurious, silky formula.
Best Face Mist:
Perk up tired complexions with a spritz of this moisturising mist; it’s loaded with soothing tea extracts and a skin-reviving superfruit complex.
Best Probiotic Treatment:
Packed with pre- and probiotics to calm sensitivity while hyaluronic acid restores bounce.
Best for Perimenopausal Skin:
Skin that’s going through hormonal changes can often feel dry and lacklustre. The Clarins Super Restorative range supports the complexion using a combination of powerful hydrators and organic harungana plant extracts.
Best Face Tool:
Easy for on-the-go use (or one for when you’re catching up on Netflix), this Insta-famous skin tool promises to iron out fine lines, blemishes and dark spots.
Best Lightweight Moisturiser:
This feather-light skin-quenching formula harnesses natural floral extracts to add brightness to the skin.
Best for Redness Relief:
Aggravated complexions will love this soothing serum. It uses rice bran, camellia and meadowfoam seed oils to deliver instant nourishment.
Best Exfoliator:
This exfoliating serum by A-list facialist Shani Darden is red-carpet glow, bottled. Lactic acid and aloe work in tandem to restore luminosity with minimal irritation.
Best Mask:
Only five minutes to spare? This fast-acting treatment will de-puff and refresh tired complexions in record time.
Best Retinol:
This powerful night treatment uses a blend of retinyl retinoate and retinaldehyde to effectively target wrinkles, minimise pigmentation and improve overall texture.
Best Eye Serum For Day:
A shot of espresso for tired eyes, this light serum plumps up the skin and leave it looking brighter.
Best Cleansing Balm:
Effectively removes make-up and impurities without disrupting even the most sensitive complexions.
Make-up
Covetable cosmetics with supercharged formulas to add colour and definition to lips, eyes and cheeks.
The Best Of Beauty Awards 2022: Make-Up
Best Liquid Concealer:
Use this in place of foundation to hide blemishes, disguise redness and even out tone.
Best Highlighter:
Forget everything you know about glittery highlighters, this au natural dew layers effortlessly for all-over glow.
Best Primer:
A universally clear gel that holds makeup in place while sebum-regulating extracts keep excess shine at bay.
Best Concealer:
This skincare-makeup hybrid harnesses the power of platinum golden silk for smooth and seamless coverage.
Best Tinted Moisturiser:
Hosting a cushioning complex of antioxidants and SPF 25, this lit-from-within base perfect for everyday wear.
Best Everyday Mascara:
A shortcut to fluttery lashes? Not only does this mascara lengthen and lift, it also boasts a “life-proof” promise; one for weddings, nights out and beyond.
Best High-Shine Lipstick:
Unlike many of its ultra-sheer competitors, every shade of this caring lip colour has impressive pigment and glide-on vinyl shine.
Best Matte Lipstick:
Matte lipsticks’ dry reputation has been overthrown by the plush, buffable texture of these vibrant lip colours.
Best Brushes:
From innovative synthetic softness to thoughtful multi-use shapes, it’s the expert craftsmanship behind these brushes that make them so covetable.
Best Sheer Foundation:
A beloved base among the Bazaar team, this delicate veil evens tone without disguising its natural texture.
Best Classic Bronzer:
Sweep your brush around this palette, with its mix of colours and finishes, for a natural, sun-kissed effect.
Best Mascara for Drama:
This clever brush delivers volume and fullness to lacklustre lashes, securing a carbon black tint that lasts all day.
Best Lip Liner:
Adding structure and dimension is the key to a plumper-looking pout, a point made evident by these self-setting tonal liners.
Best Cream Bronzer:
With soft-focus blur and instant post-holiday warmth, the cult status of this sun-kissed bronzer comes as no surprise.
Best Eyeshadow:
A sophisticated smoky eye doesn’t require expert precision; these scribble-and-smudge shadows are easy to buff and blend.
Best Foundation For Glow:
Trust Armani to give you a radiant complexion, coverage without cakiness and a product that sits like silk on the skin.
Best Brow Gel:
This strengthening plant-based tint leaves brows looking fluffy and full, even after makeup has been rinsed away.
Best Tinted Lip Balm:
These high-shine floral hues are some of the kindest in lip care.
Best Cream Blush:
In six exquisite shades, work this buttery formula into the cheeks, lids and lips for a sophisticated monochrome finish.
Best Setting Spray:
A few spritzes of this ultra-fine mist will guarantee your makeup look stays locked-in through rain or shine.
Best Liquid Eyeliner:
Adding an intense cat-eye flick is made easy by this inky liner’s precise felt-tip.
Best Brow Pencil:
Light strokes of this micro-nib pencil give the appearance of natural hairs for fuller-looking brows.
Best For Reds:
There’s a red for everyone in Dior’s lipstick collection, but this striking scarlet is the Bazaar team’s unanimous choice.
Best Nude Lipstick:
Roses, peaches and elegant neutrals, there’s a shade for everyone in this wearable collection.
Best Matte Foundation:
Breathable and beautifully matte, this base has a plush finish without ever looking flat.
Best Finishing Powder:
Rich in vitamin C and probiotics, this smart compact takes down that 3pm shine while supporting skin’s natural radiance.
Best Powder Blush:
A powerhouse in the blush business, NARS’ formulas are undeniably iconic for its exquisite colour range, buildable pigments and healthy finish.
Best Eye Pencil:
This soft pencil makes it easy to create sultry, smokey eyes but don’t be fooled – once they set, they’re not budging.
Best Buildable Mascara:
Coat after coat, this voluminous mascara is infinitely buildable, keeping lashes full and dramatic without the fear of clumps.
Bodycare
Rejuvenate yourself from top-to-toe with these nourishing oils and aromatic balms.
The Best Of Beauty Awards 2022: Bodycare
Best Body Oil:
£75.00
For smoother, well-hydrated skin, this silky oil does the job without feeling greasy. Use neat, or mix into your body lotion for extra moisture.
Best Multi-Use Balm:
£42.00
Nourish your skin with this vitamin packed cult-favourite balm.
Best Hand Cream:
For sumptuously soft hands, this reparative cream feels as luxurious as it looks.
Best Hand Treatment:
For cashmere-soft hands, try this shea butter scrub scented with tulip and freesia.
Best Exfoliating Treatment:
This swipe-and-go body exfoliant visibly brightens and smoothes.
Best CBD Product:
Pop a few drops of this relaxing oil into your bath to ease you into the most relaxing slumber.
Best Nail Polish:
A coat of this sheer polish is like a tinted moisturiser for your nails, leaving it perfectly lustrous.
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Best Body Serum:
This high-performance serum keeps limbs looking and feeling its smoothest and softest.
Best After-Sun:
£19.00
Prolongs a tan and calms irritated skin; this is a must-have in any beach tote.
Best SPF for Body:
This head-to-toe SPF is an industry favourite for its hydrating, water-resistant formula and clear finish.
Best Body Wash:
Envelop yourself in the uplifting scent of eucalyptus, courtesy of this luxurious cleanser.
Best Body Scrub:
Top tip: use this body polish just before getting in bath and enjoy the elegant woody scent (and the resulting extra soft limbs). The gel-like consistency is a pleasure to use too.
Best Body Butter:
Infused with an uplifting geranium scent, this velvety rich cream delivers moisture without leaving behind any residue.
Best for Baths:
Packed with coconut milk powder to soften and dead sea salt to soothe muscle aches. Plus, the scent is guaranteed to fill the room.
Best Body Cream:
Trust one of London’s most celebrated skin experts to create a formula to improve skin’s health by way of hard-hitting ingredients such as niacinamide, lactic acid and bakuchiol.
Best Gradual Tan:
For a natural healthy glow, try these gradual tan drops, enriched with natural ingredients.
Haircare
Treat your tresses using a new generation of products to suit every texture, colour and length.
The Best Of Beauty Awards 2022: Haircare
Best Brush:
Kent’s been making brushes since 1977, so they know a thing or two about keeping your hair in good shape. This handy brush helps detangle without tugging.
Best Shine Booster:
£19.00
This vegan formula hydrates dry ends and adds mirror-like shine.
Best for Intense Nourishment:
Omega-rich pomegranate seed oil and mango butter work hard to restore bounce and shine. If you’re no stranger to chemical treatments, add this to your arsenal.
Best for Volume:
This lightweight product creates fuller-looking hair by boosting elasticity and forming a soft hold.
Best for Clarifying
Be sure to try this cleansing shampoo which is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help remove excess build-up without further stripping the strands.
Best for Damage Control:
Using a high-tech bond-repair formula, this leave-in treatment is essential for healthy lengths.
Best Dry Shampoo:
The ultimate companion for post-workout locks, this absorbent mist refreshes roots without ever looking dull or dusty.
Best For Curls:
Made with coconut oil and honey, this moisture-rich mist will protect and refresh your curls.
Best Serum:
Perfect for post-summer strands, the shine and polish of this non-greasy serum makes elevating tired-looking hair easy.
Best Scalp Treatment:
Treating irritated scalps and dandruff have never looked so chic. This contains refreshing mint and chamomile to restore balance and calm itching and redness.
Best Fast-Acting Mask:
Glazing is 2022’s biggest hair trend. Naturally, this glow-boosting conditioning mask is a must-have for Bazaar’s top shelves.
Best for Colour Care:
Add shine when you rinse with a splash of of L’Oréal’s quick-fix for coloured hair.
Best Styling Tool:
The hype is real: this multi-functional tool makes curling, straightening, de-frizzing, blow-drying easy. The result? Salon-worthy hair, every time.
Best Heat Protector:
From hair stylist Adam Reed comes this clever hair primer that protects from heat damage while minimising frizz and creates extra hold.
Fragrance
Whether you prefer classic or contemporary, fruity or floral, these alluring scents deserve a place on your dressing table.
The Best Of Beauty Awards 2022: Fragrance
Best Rose:
With a floral base but deepened with woody notes, this is as sophisticated as you would expect a Paris-inspired scent.
Best Floral:
A stroll through a bucolic garden of blooming flowers. This sparkling jasmine scent is as happy-making as its bottle.
Best Woody Scent:
Here’s the real beauty of this sandalwood scent: it smells even warmer, cosier and better as it wears throughout the day.
Best for Summer:
The azure blue Mediterranean sea, sun-warmed skin and freshly-picked lemons…this is your best summer holiday, bottled.
Best Hair Perfume:
We’re calling it: 2022 is the year of Bacarrat Rouge 540. Amplify the sillage with a spritz of this hair mist.
Best for Powdery Notes:
An unapologetic iris perfume made for romantic winter evenings.
Best Chypre:
A long-wearing scent with honeyed rose petals and patchouli.
Best Updated Classic:
A spritz of this fresh fragrance will transport you straight to the rose-filled gardens of Grasse.
Best Vanilla:
The clever addition of smoke instantly elevates this gourmand to new (very grown-up) heights.
Best Citrus:
A masterclass in citrus; this is crisp and well-rounded thanks to woody vetiver and an earthy patchouli base.
Best for Freshness:
As easy to wear as a silk dress. This splashy scent is perfect for those easing into white floral scents or simply desire something lighter.
Source: www.harpersbazaar.com