We swatched, sniffed and guinea-pigged our way through every new and cult skincare formula to bring you, our WH readers, the very best. From the finest face formulas to breakthrough body care and health-focused aesthetics, see our winner below.
‘This is a great product as it helps to visibly plump the under-eye area. Although they’re needed as a regular treatment to maintain results, these eye patches plumped and brightened my under-eye skin, thanks to hyaluronic acid, the molecule that can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water.’ AH

and representing pioneering excellence and innovation.
Luxury Lifestyle Awards Winner Logos are recognized worldwide and confirm the exceptional nature of a company in the eyes of the global professional and consumer community.
There are international luxury brands, as well as small-scale local companies, among the winners of Luxury Lifestyle Awards. They all stand out for their drive for perfection and desire to deliver top-quality goods and services to demanding high-profile clients.

popularity thanks to its focus on specific medical conditions and needs, such as acne. According to Dr Ash Soni, a GMC registered Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgeon and founder of The Soni Clinic, medical-grade skincare means that there is more science behind the development of these products, which results in a higher quality, as compared to over the counter cosmetic skincare. Dr Soni explains that a common misconception is that medical grade products are harsher or stronger, which is not the case, as they actually work more effectively for patients with sensitive skin or those with certain skin issues. However, this is not to say certain cosmetic skincare can’t be

There is plenty of great anti-ageing skincare on the market, but recently there has been a wave of products that claim to work magic specifically on wrinkles, with results visible either instantly or over a few weeks of use.
To see which really deliver on their claims, we sent a batch of these latest line-erasing launches to our Beauty Edit testers, from a smart “Botox in a bottle” cosmeceutical serum to a face mask. Here are the ones that really impressed…

A course of stick-on patches with dissolvable microchannels that deliver anti-ageing ingredients to the delicate under-eye area while you sleep. In the brand’s clinical study, there were “dramatic improvements” to wrinkle depth.

Tester Rachel says: “Amazing, loved it! A general appearance of tiredness around my eyes causes my makeup not to apply evenly, and makes me look and feel older. After 2-3 weeks of using these, lines around my eyes appeared less pronounced. The whole experience left me feeling more positive as now I don't look so old and tired. I would definitely would buy this product as I saw a real improvement – the skin under my eyes look fresher and plumper.” 5/5