
There’s nothing quite like the rush of optimism you feel flipping the top on a new product. Is this the one that’ll finally clear up your skin, or make those curls pop, or impart a fresh-from-the-gym flush even on rest days? These hopes can so easily be dashed when a formula doesn’t perform as promised. And then it’s on to the next. We want you to always grab a winner, so we did the choosing for you. Say hello to the recipients of the 2024 Women’s Health Beauty Awards.
Over the course of the past year, the WH beauty team searched for the best of the best—interesting formulas, luxurious scents, cutting-edge ingredients. Our editors tried nearly 400 finalists and got the entire staff in on the testing fun. After months of living life with them, these are the products that really, truly wowed us.

Body Products
The skin below the chin can get short shrift. These goodies will make you want to take care of it all
Flavoslim and caffeine are the active ingredients in this body treatment that reduces the appearance of cellulite on the butt, belly, hips, thighs, and arms. It’s so good that some reviewers report seeing a difference after just two weeks.
Skin Products
Fine lines? Gone! Dark spots? A thing of the past! That zit that won’t quit? Adios, honey. These creams and lotions deliver.
Retinol is one of the most effective line-smoothing, collagen-boosting ingredients you can buy, but it can be irritating—especially on darker skin tones. This one was tested on a variety of complexions to be gentle.”Obsessed with this,” our tester says. “I’ve been using it for two months and have definitely noticed a difference—and not even a hint of irritation.”
“This is genius—it’s like a clay mask, but it doesn’t get your hands all dirty and gross when you use it,” says our tester. You rub it over areas you’d like to refine and de-gunk—your nose, your cheeks—and the clay and exfoliating acids minimize the appearance of large pores and brighten.
Best Dark Spot Corrector

L’Oreal Paris Bright Reveal 12 Percent Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum
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Niacinamide—a proven, but gentle discoloration fighter—is paired with gentle exfoliators like amino sulfonic and ferulic acids to blast away hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and sun spots. Our tester saw the results in the bathroom mirror after just three weeks of testing.
“I like my skin to feel hydrated, but I really can’t deal with thick creams ,” our tester laments. But once turned onto this blend of hyaluronic acid and moisture-retaining peptides, it was game over: “That’s why I love this lightweight serum. It moisturizes really well, but doesn’t leave me looking like a grease-fest.”
Best Chemical Sunscreen

Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Wrinkle Correcting Cream
It’s no surprise that broad spectrum sunscreens prevent wrinkles, but this one can actually reverse them too. That’s thanks to a blend of cell-communicating peptides that stimulate skin’s natural production of plumping collagen.
Sun serums—a relatively new category of lightweight SPF products that protect against damaging UV rays and address other skin concerns—are everywhere right now. This one is the best of the best, with a sun protection factor of 50 and a special collagen peptide that reverses signs of UV damage.
Some patches fold over and get crumbled up when you try to peel them off the backer. Not these, which our tester insists go on easily and seamlessly. Once on your skin, the hydrocolloid technology protects skin to promote healing while salicylic acid sloughs away pore-clogging oil and dead skin.
For targeted treatment for fine lines on the forehead, around the eyes, and near the sides of your mouth, these patches cannot be beat. Tiny cones on the underside of each one help to deliver a potent blend of wrinkle-fighting actives such as retinol, vitamin C, and peptides.
Inspired by professional treatments, this alpha hydroxy peel refines skin to improve texture, tone, and radiance. The fan shaped brush makes application a no-mess process. “I was glowier within just two weeks of using this product,” says our tester.
Cleansing wipes are super-convenient, but sometimes they’re just not large enough to get off a full day’s face. That’s why we’re obsessed with these—larger dimensions mean you can remove all of your makeup with just one towelette. Plus, they’re infused with hyaluronic acid to be super gentle and moisturizing.
Microdermabrasion treatments used to be available solely in a dermatologist’s office or medspa, but Foreo is now brining that technology to the comfort of your own home. Three different tips provide unique benefits—small to exfoliate smaller, more specific areas, medium to tackle fine lines and stubborn blemishes, and large to slough sensitive or dryer areas—while special suction clears clogged pores.
Come Along With Us!
Earlier this year, the Women’s Health staff gathered to photograph our 2024 beauty award winners in New York City. You’re looking at the results of our efforts now—here’s a sneak peek at how the magic happened.
The WH beauty team—that’s Sabrina, Brian, and Danielle, from left—cozies up to model Aga Wojtasik.
Gorgeous and glowy skin was the vision, and our pick for best body oil really delivered on set.
Anyone with dark skin knows a good mineral SPF is hard to find. Model Payton Wofford shows off our pick.
Snap a photo. Adjust the look. Snap again. Tweak some more. That’s how the creative process works.
Makeup artist Jewels Grogan adds a kiss of color to Aga’s lips before she takes her spot in front of the camera.
The WH team was one of the first to get their hands on Beyonce’s new line of hair products. This mask wowed us!
Team WH Beauty kicked off the official submission process for this year’s awards in November 2023, challenging brands to submit their superstars. But really, our editors are on the hunt for innovation 365 days a year. You’ll see some splurges on these pages, but you’ll find drugstore dazzlers too.
WH’s pick for best lip & cheek tint gets ready for a close-up: Our on-set makeup artist used it to give the models a fresh-faced flush.
Our models had great skin from the start, but a dab of our winner for best skin tint warmed up their complexions.
Sabrina, Danielle, and Brian swatch product on-set, deciding between peachy pink and full-on fuchsia.
Hair Products
Our strands bear the brunt of our beauty habits. When frying heat, over bleaching, and tight styles come into play, show your locks some love.
A thickening formula that holds the sulfates and silicones, but is packed with biotin and prebiotics, this simple wash was clinically proven to improve scalp health and remove buildup—which can stunt hair growth—in just two weeks.
Four is the magic number for this super treatment. It targets four types of hair bonds and repairs damage from heat, color, chemicals, and everyday styling using a blend of strengthening proteins and citric and lactic acids. Just leave on for four minutes and brace yourself for sleeker, smoother strands.
You don’t need to splurge on extensions for longer, fuller lashes. This serum uses hyaluronic acid, biotin, and Olaplex’s proprietary Peptide Complex Technology to support the natural growth cycle of the lashes while also promoting length retention.
Makeup
A skin tint that perfects in one swipe, a lip-and-cheek stick you can dab on in seconds—these items please with their ease.
The more liquid counterpart to the viral formula that took over your Instagram and TikTok feeds in previous years. This primer is infused with hydrating squalane to minimize the appearance of pores and make your complexion look smoother before applying makeup.
You don’t need to go to the beach to give yourself a sun-kissed glow. You can use this lightweight serum to add warmth to the entire face or just target areas. Just apply by mixing a few drops into your moisturizer or sunscreen, or take a brush and lightly dust it over your cheekbones, forehead, and chin.
Too much pigment can make some stains hard to work with, but this bouncy jelly formula leaves soft, buildable color on the lips and cheeks. “I love how you can dot this on and just blend it out with your fingertips,” our tester says. “The finish is incredibly natural.”
Nail Products
A handful of ingenious hacks keep your digits at the tippity-top of their game.
Bringing rough, dry feet back to life is as easy as…falling asleep. This overnight kit addresses dryness with aloe and coconut oil—apply the cream to your feet and throw on the added pair of toeless socks to seal in the moisture while you dream.
Oral Care
Whiter, brighter—you’re on your way there with this collection of problem solvers.
Our testers represented all types and textures, so we know everyone can find a go-to.
Photographed by Jenn Collins, Styling: Rose Lauture, Hair: Andrew Chen at Kramer + Kramer, Makeup: Jewels Grogan at The Wall Group, Manicure: Yukie Miyakawa at See Management, Models: Aga Wojtasik at New York Models, Payton Wofford at Wilhelmina
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