19 Best Skincare Buys Topping The GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2024 | Glamour UK

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GLAMOUR’s readers are skintellectuals – and boy do you know your stuff when it comes to deciphering the most effective ingredients and formulas. From the acid exfoliator that guarantees a glow to the decadent cream that supports the skin’s barrier, it seems you can tell your salicylic acid from your ceramides.

So, when it came to the GLAMOUR Beauty & Wellness Power List Awards 2024, we knew the skincare winners would be chosen wisely. Shortlisted by our expert panel, every nominee came highly recommended by renowned experts in the field, including Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, founder and medical director of the Adonia Medical Clinic, and leading consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto. But the final winners were decided by you.

This year’s line-up includes new entries from need-to-know brands, as well as cult classics that refuse to be replaced. Scroll on to see the standout stars that will give you a brighter, more robust complexion…

We asked, our panel nominated, you voted and now we’ve awarded. Check out the rest of the GLAMOUR Beauty & Wellness Power List Award Winners 2024.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

Space NK

This purple pot from Tatcha is a godsend for drier complexions with its ultra-nourishing formula that combines Japanese botanical extracts with hyaluronic acid to strengthen the skin’s defences and help it hang on to moisture. With daily use, skin looks firm and bouncy with a luminous sheen.

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Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Water Cream

The Inkey List Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing And Plumping Moisturizer

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Omega-Rich Cloud Cream

LookFantastic

Lock in hydration overnight with Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Omega-Rich Cloud Cream. The kind-to-skin formula is 98.6% naturally derived and contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to strengthen the skin’s barrier, along with powerful plant oils to treat dryness. The result? A glowing complexion come morning.

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Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Night Cream

No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream

Shiseido Vital Perfection LiftDefine Radiance Night Concentrate

Garnier Moisture Bomb Super Hydrating + Replumping Sheet Mask

Boots

A sheet mask is the quickest way to restore glow to your face, and Garnier’s Moisture Bomb Super Hydrating + Replumping Sheet Mask gets your vote. Designed to hold as much hydration as a week’s worth of serum, the soft tissue mask (which is biodegradable) noticeably smooths, brightens and plumps up skin after just 15 minutes.

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Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask To Clear Pores

111Skin Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask

Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler 2.5% [Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine] Eye Serum

LookFantastic

After an eye treatment that actually makes a difference? Look to L’Oréal Paris’ Revitalift Filler 2.5% [Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine] Eye Serum. Containing all the same goodness as the brand’s bestselling Revitalift Filler face serum, plus added niacinamide, this targeted treatment brightens and smooths the delicate under-eye area. A must-try!

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Dr Jart Ceramidin Eye Cream

The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream

Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

LookFantastic

Cleansing is the cornerstone of every skincare regime, and this luxurious balm from Elemis is the guy for the job. Brimming with barrier-boosting plant oils, the hydrating formula – which transforms into a creamy milk on contact with water – removes surface makeup and grime without stripping the skin of moisture.

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CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser For Normal To Dry Skin

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

Rhode Pineapple Refresh PGA Daily Cleanser

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Cult Beauty

Ideal for blemish-prone skin, this leave-on exfoliant is a global bestseller for a reason. Powered by salicylic acid, the winning formula swiftly rids skin of dulling dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, clearer complexion. Gentle enough for daily use, it also helps minimise future breakouts (thanks to anti-inflammatory ingredients).

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Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+

LookFantastic

As well as shielding skin from the damaging effects of UVA and UVB rays, La Roche-Posay has gone one step further and developed a new filter – Mexoryl 400 – to protect against ultra-long UVA rays (which penetrate deeper and unleash more damage). Ticking all our boxes, this SPF is non-greasy, fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, too.

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Eucerin Sun Protection Pigment Control Sun Fluid SPF50+

Supergoop! Every. Single. Face. SPR-Shield Watery Lotion SPF50

Glossier Invisible Shield Daily Sunscreen SPF50

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M Anti-Imperfections Triple Corrective Care

LookFantastic

For a clearer complexion, give this Effaclar Duo+M Anti-Imperfections Triple Corrective Care moisturiser from La Roche-Posay a whirl. Seriously hard-working, the unbeatable formula is brimming with active ingredients (including procerad, zinc PCA and salicylic acid) that together banish blemishes, fade dark spots and keep excess sebum in check.

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Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Acnecide Face 5% w/w Gel Benzoyl Peroxide

Murad Blemish Control Rapid Relief Spot Treatment

Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum

Sephora

This brightening wonder from Caudalie corrects existing dark spots and prevents the appearance of new ones with its hero ingredient viniferine (a vitamin C alternative that’s derived from grapevine sap). Alongside viniferine, the formula features olive-derived squalane to hydrate and soothe skin, too.

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La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum Intensive Anti-Dark Spots Concentrate

SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum

Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum

Vichy Minéral 89 Fortifying And Plumping Daily Booster

LookFantastic

Like a big glass of water for your skin, this hydrating hero is loaded with hyaluronic acid and mineral-rich thermal water to quench skin’s thirst fast. Loved by dermatologists and Power List voters alike, the refreshing gel formula soothes inflammation, promotes better glow and has a plumping effect. Triple tick!

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Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate

Dr Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum

Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense

Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin-Renewing Serum

Cult Beauty

Step up your nighttime regime with these single-serve skincare pods from Elizabeth Arden. The clever capsules target fine lines and dullness, providing the perfect daily dose of gentle retinoids and soothing ceramides that together transform skin without any irritation. Expect a firmer, smoother and clearer complexion in a matter of weeks.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

Olay Super Serum

Sunday Riley CEO 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Sephora

It’s no secret that vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that has a multitude of skincare benefits. Find it in abundance in Sunday Riley’s CEO Brightening Serum. Powered by THD ascorbate (a highly stable vitamin C), the lightweight formula evens skin tone and boosts radiance while protecting skin against environmental stressors.

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SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Clinical 12% Pure Vitamin C Serum

Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe

Medik8 Crystal Retinal Stable Retinal Night Serum

Medik8

A derivative of vitamin A, retinal has the same skin-plumping powers as retinol – but it works faster. Find it in Medik8’s Crystal Retinal Stable Retinal Night Serum (available in six strengths), where the superstar ingredient is buffered with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and glycerine to soften fine lines and improve firmness without drying skin out.

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Youth To The People Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum

Olay Retinol24 Night Cream

Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream

Clarins Blue Orchid Treatment Oil

Boots

This lightweight, non-greasy oil is suitable for all skin types (especially dry) with its plant-based formula that’s loaded with blue orchid extract and patchouli oil to restore radiance, along with hazelnut oil to prevent moisture loss. Massage a few drops into cleansed skin and revel in your newfound glow.

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Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil

Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial

Byoma Hydrating Recovery Oil

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash And Brow Serum

LookFantastic

Get fuller lashes (and brows) without the need for falsies using The Ordinary’s Multi-Peptide Lash And Brow Serum. Laced with 11 key active ingredients (including peptides and zinc chloride), the lightweight, concentrated serum is designed to be swept over your lashline and brows to boost hair density.

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RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner

RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum

UKlash Eyelash Serum

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops

Charlotte Tilbury

Totally foolproof, these self-tanning drops from Charlotte Tilbury are so easy to use. Two to four drops applied directly to your skin, or mixed with moisturiser, is all you need to build a believable, sun-kissed glow (or just add a few more drops if you prefer a deeper glow). Unlike some other self-tans, these drops aren’t drying thanks to the hyaluronic acid-laced formula.

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St Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist

Tan-Luxe The Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops

Self Glow By James Read Break Of Dawn Rejuvenating Glow Mask

Rhode Glazing Milk

Rhode

The standout product from Rhode’s skincare offering? It has to be the Glazing Milk. Rich in barrier-boosting ceramides, the milky essence reduces redness and calms inflammation with its deeply nourishing formula that leaves skin cushiony soft and seriously dewy. Apply onto freshly cleansed skin, before your moisturiser.

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Omorovicza Queen Of Hungary Mist

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

S’Able Labs Black Seed Toner

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

LookFantastic

A viral sensation, Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask is totally worth the hype with a buttery smooth formula (loaded with vitamin C, coconut oil and the brand’s ‘berry fruit complex’) that deeply hydrates lips while you snooze so that, come morning, they feel soft and supple. Dry lips? We don’t know her.

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Glossier Balm Dotcom

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment

Tropic

Tropic

Tropic is a beauty brand that’s committed to nurturing nature. Using recyclable and refillable packaging, the natural products (which are all certified vegan and cruelty-free) harness responsibly sourced tropical botanicals that have a big impact on your skin – but minimal impact on the planet. Our favourite products? The Elixir Radiance-Boosting Omega Oil and the Body Smooth Refreshing Polish.

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Lush

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