ALMOST 700,000 of you have had your say at this year’s Fabulous Beauty Awards – and the results are in.
look at the best products of 2022, as voted by you…
Best body product
WINNER: Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti Cream, £20. Silky smooth limbs are a step away thanks to this thick, luxurious body lotion.
- RUNNER UP: L’Occitane En Provence Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream, £37.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Sure Maximum Protection Antiperspirant, £4.99.
Best nail product
WINNER: OPI Nail Envy Tinted Nail Enhancer, £21. Give weak nails the kiss of life and a coat of color with a double action enhancer.
- TWO BUYER: Ruby Hammer large nail file, £18.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Nails Inc Glowing Out Nail Perfector, £9.
Best Premium Brand
WINNER: dior beauty. When it comes to luxury makeup and skincare, the French fashion house never fails to impress.
- SUPPORT: Elemis.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: This works.
Best basic product
WINNER: Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin foundation, £36. The makeup queen strikes again with your favorite glow-boosting base.
- TWO BUYER: Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Foundation SPF20, £37.50.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Huda Beauty #fauxfilter Luminous Matte Liquid Concealer, £24.
Best bath product
WINNER: Molton Brown Rose Dunes Bath & Shower Gel, £27. The quintessentially British brand knows how to turn self-care into a luxury.
- RUNNER UP: Bali Body Essentials Body Shower Oil, £22.95.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Sanctuary Spa Ruby Oud Ultra Rich Shower Oil, £8.50.
Dear Retailer
WINNER: Boots. Our love for the high-street classic is number one for the fourth year and is unwavering.
- SUPPORT: Superdrug.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Marks & Spencer.
Best feminine fragrance
WINNER: Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne, £55 for 30ml. Fresh but comforting, it’s the perfume equivalent of an autumn walk in the park.
- TWO BUYER: Jennifer Lopez One, £25 for 30ml EDP.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Forever, £47 for 40ml EDP.
Best skincare brand
WINNER: La Roche Posay. Science-based beauty at an approachable price – it’s no surprise that the French pharmacy base is now the top dermatologist-recommended brand in the UK – and your favourite!
- RUNNER UP: Origin.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Paula’s Choice.
Best Eco Brand
WINNER: The Body Shop. With over 40 years of campaigning and making changes, The Body Shop is truly a brand with a purpose.
- SECOND PRIZE: Pai
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Ren
Best Beauty Brand/Celebrity Collaboration
WINNER: Kora organics. Founded by supermodel Miranda Kerr, the cruelty-free, certified organic brand uses natural ingredients that guarantee results.
- TWO COPPER: Rare beauty.
- VERY ADDED: Kylie Cosmetics.
Best menopause product
WINNER: Clarins Super Restorative Night Cream, £81. Created to reduce visible signs of menopause such as dry skin and dark spots, the luxurious yet lightweight cream is suitable for everyone.
- RUNNER-UP: Boots Skin Edit Brightening Serum with Vitamin C, £12.99.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Max Night Serum, £39.99.
Best budget beauty product
WINNER: Simple Booster Serum 10% Vitamin C + E + F, £7.99. A triple dose of vitamins brightens and refines, with 83% of users saying their skin feels instantly softer.
- SECOND PRIZE: Tresemmé. Hydrate and purify 1 minute Wow! Intensive Hair Treatment, £4.99.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: The Inkey List Omega Water Cream, £9.99.
Best cult product
WINNER: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum, £86. Still at the top of its game, the OG super serum targets dryness, fine lines and wrinkles for smoother, brighter skin.
- RUNNER UP: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, £19.50.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, £28.
Best hair tool
WINNER: Dyson Airwrap Multistyler, £479.99. The gold standard hair tool really does it all, and then some, thanks to its attachments and intuitive design.
- TWO BUYER: Manta Pulse, £54.95.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Imbue Scalp Massage & Shampoo Brush, £5.99.
Best SPF
WINNER: Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh SPF30 Spray, £13. It’s not greasy or sticky and it won’t stain your clothes. Hurrah!
- RUNNER UP: Murad Corrects and Protects Broad Spectrum SPF45 PA++++, £68.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Soltan Clear & Cool Protect Suncare Mist SPF50, £7.
Best Beauty Gadget
WINNER: Foreo Luna 4, £239. High-tech yet completely foolproof, this smart cleansing gadget will take any skincare regimen to the next level.
- RUNNER-UP: Primark Beauty PS… Vibrating T-bar facial massager, £7.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Solawave Advanced Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy, £133.
Best cheek product
WINNER: Pixi Beauty On-The-Glow bronze, £18. Not every viral product is worthy of maintaining a cult following, but this nifty number deserves endless praise.
- TWO BUYER: L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24hr Matte Bronzer, £14.99.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Max Factor Miracle Pure Cream Blush, £9.99.
Best new brand
WINNER: 17 Cosmetics. After being discontinued in 2018, the affordable brand underwent a complete makeover before returning to the shelves earlier this year.
- TWO COPER: General See.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Tatcha.
Best lip product
WINNER: Maybelline Superstay Liquid Lipstick with Vinyl Ink, £11.99. Available in 10 shades, this has unsurpassed staying power.
- RUNNER UP: Nars Powermatte Lipstick, £26.
- VERY GOOD Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain, £17.
Best Indie Brand
WINNER: Iconic London. Founded in 2015, the glow-giving makeup range is loved by professional make-up artists, celebrities and influencers around the world.
- RUNNER-UP: Basic Herbology
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Floral Street
Editor’s choice
WINNER: Viktor & Rolf Good Fortune, £59 for 30ml EDP. A real crowd pleaser suitable for any occasion, this beautiful, floral fragrance is comforting and nostalgic.
- RUNNER UP: CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser, £10.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Olaplex No.4C Shampoo, £28.
Best eye makeup product
WINNER: Mac Macstack mascara, £26. The amazing wand delivers clump-free, buildable length and volume, living up to the lash hype.
- RUNNER-UP Glossier: No 1 Pencil, £14
- HONEST: Pat McGrath Labs Mothership X: Moonlit Seduction Palette, £120.
Best masculine fragrance
WINNER: Paco Rabanne Phantom, £56 for 50ml EDT. This fun, futuristic fragrance looks as good on the shelf as it smells on the skin.
- RUNNER-UP: Armani Code Refillable Spray, £113 for 125ml EDP.
- VERY GOOD: Jimmy Choo Man Aqua, £35 for 30ml EDT.
Best male grooming product
WINNER: Bulldog skincare original styling cream, £8. Packed with shea butter, it adds texture without drying hair.
- RUNNER-UP: Kiehl’s Since 1851 Facial Fuel Daily Energizing Moisture Treatment For Men, £25.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Babyliss Men Super-X Metal Series 15-in-1 Multi-Trimmer, £120.
Best hair product
WINNER: Batiste Naturally Dry Shampoo Green Tea & Chamomile, £4.59. Oil-absorbing rice powder leaves no residue and the can now uses 40% less packaging.
- RUNNER-UP: K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, £55.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Fudge Professional, Clean Blonde Pre-Toning Primer, £16.
Best fake tan
WINNER: Bondi Sands Express 1 hour self-tanning foam, £14.99. Forget about stained sheets and smelling like cookies for hours, this fake pastry gives a golden glow in just 60 minutes.
- TWO BUYER: St Tropez Luxury Whipped Cream Mousse, £33.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Tan-Luxe Super Glow Serum, £36.
Best eyebrow product
WINNER: Tweezerman black matte angled tweezers, £23. Tweezers are the foundation of great brows, and it doesn’t get any better than this chic pair.
- RUNNER UP: Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Pencil, £23.50.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Clinique Quickliner for Eyebrows, £19.