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
Best Deodorant
Best Antiperspirant
Best Foot Cream
Best Exfoliator Overall
Best Exfoliator for Oily Skin
Best Exfoliator for Dry Skin
Best Exfoliator for Mature Skin
Best Exfoliator for Acne-Prone Skin
Best Exfoliator for Sensitive Skin
Best Exfoliator for Combination Skin
Best Drugstore Exfoliator
Best Environmentally-Friendly Packaging
Best Natural Formula
Best New Skin Brand
Best New Skin Product
Best New Skin Innovation
Best New Small Business
Haircare
Best Styling Product Overall
Best Styling Product for Curly Hair
Aveda Be Curly Advanced Coil Definer Gel
Best Styling Product for Coily Hair
Best Shine Enhancer
Best Heat Protectant
Best Blow-Dry Product
Best Texturizing Spray
Best Volumizing Product
Best Hair Oil
Best Hair Gel
Best Curl Cream
Best Pomade
Best Hairspray
Best Edge Control Product
Best Dry Shampoo
Best Hair Tool Overall
Best Hair Accessory Overall
Best Round Hairbrush
Best Boar Bristle Hairbrush
Best Detangling Brush
Best Hairdryer
Best Thermal Brush
Best Curling Iron
Best Hair Straightener
Best Hair Extensions
Best Heatless Curler
Best Hair Removal Tool
Best Scalp Massager
Best Overall Sustainable Hair Care Product
Best Environmentally-Friendly Packaging
Best Refillable Packaging
Best Natural Shampoo
Best Natural Conditioner
Best Vegan Shampoo
Best Vegan Conditioner
Best Natural Brush
Best Vegan Hair Styling Product
Best Hair Color Product Overall
Best At-Home Hair Dye
Best At-Home Hair Gloss
Best Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair:
Best Shampoo for Gray Hair
Best Conditioner for Gray Hair:
Best Shampoo Overall
Best Shampoo for Wavy Hair
Best Shampoo for Curly Hair:
Best Shampoo for Coily Hair
Best Shampoo for Straight Hair
Best Shampoo for Damaged Hair
Best Shine-Boosting Shampoo
Best Clarifying Shampoo
Best Shampoo for Oily Hair
Best Shampoo for Dry Hair
Best Shampoo for Fine Hair
Best Volumizing Shampoo
Best Shampoo for Kids
Best Shampoo Bar
Best Conditioner Overall
Best Conditioner for Wavy Hair
Best Conditioner for Curly Hair
Best Conditioner for Coily Hair
Best Conditioner for Straight Hair
Best Conditioner for Damaged Hair
Best Shine-Boosting Conditioner
Best Conditioner for Oily Hair
Best Conditioner for Dry Hair
Best Conditioner for Fine Hair
Best Volumizing Conditioner
Best Leave-In Conditioner
Best Hair Mask
Best Hair Strengthening Treatment
Best Anti Dandruff Product
Best Anti-Frizz Treatment
Best Treatment for Thinning Hair
Best Scalp Treatment
Best Hair Mask for Repair
Best Hair Mask for Dry Hair
Best Split-End Repair
Best New to Market Hair Product Overall:
Best New Hair Innovation
Best New Black-Owned Hair Brand
Best New Hair Mask
Best New Hair Brand
Best New Conditioner
Best New Scalp Treatment
Best New Hair Oil
Best New Leave-In Conditioner
Best New Hair Loss Product
Best New Hair Tool