PEOPLE's Beauty Awards: See Our Favorite Skin and Body Care Products of 2024!

Mar. 15, 2025

THE BEST SKINCARE OF 2024

BEST MICELLAR WATER:Sofie Pavitt Micellar Cleansing Pads

Sofie Pavitt Micellar Cleansing Pads.

Buy Now for $24

Esthetician Sofie Pavitt’s micellar pads successfully removed our testers’ stubborn eye makeup without irritation.

BEST CLEANSING BALM:Garnier SkinActive Erase It All Makeup Cleansing Balm

Garnier SkinActive Erase It All Makeup Cleansing Balm.

$15 at Amazon

The makeup remover, which comes in a brightening and a hydrating option (above), melted one tester’s longwear foundation off in seconds.

BEST CLEANSER FOR DULL SKIN:Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Creamy Cleansing Oil

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic Creamy Cleansing Oil.

Buy Now for $40

Not only does this luxurious oil whisk away makeup without stripping the skin, it’s also got a refreshing scent our testers loved.

BEST CLEANSER FOR SENSITIVE SKIN:Tower 28 SOS Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser

Tower 28 SOS Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser.

$20 at Tower28beauty.com

One pump was all our tester needed to get “every nook and cranny” clean, and she gave it bonus points for leaving her skin feeling “bouncy.”

BEST ESSENCE:Curél Japanese Skincare Water Essence

Curél Japanese Skincare Water Essence.

$23 at Amazon

“My skin drank this up,” one tester said of this soothing liquid treatment, which is applied after cleansing for extra hydration.

BEST RETINOL SERUM:Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules

Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules.

Buy Now for $56

These perfectly-dosed capsules dispense Goldilocks of line-smoothing serums. “It’s just the right amount of gentle but effective,” a tester said.

BEST BRIGHTENING SERUM:Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum

Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum.

Buy Now for $68

This vitamin C serum, which brightens and hydrates thanks to squalane and other ingredients, was an instant hit with our testers: “I would buy this again!”

BEST LINE-SMOOTHING SERUM:SkinCeuticals P-Tiox

SkinCeuticals P-Tiox.

Buy Now for $148

“The glow up is real,” said a tester of this liquid, which uses gentle acids and niacinamide boost radiance, and peptides to smooth forehead, eye and Marionette lines.

BEST DARK SPOT-CORRECTING SERUM:Dr. AndrewWeil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Dark Spot Corrector Serum

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Dark Spot Corrector Serum.

Buy Now for $88

“A welcome step in my morning routine,” reported a tester of this serum, which treats existing and prevents future hyperpigmentation.

BEST HYDRATING SERUM:Prequel Multi-Quench Plumping Hydration Serum

Prequel Multi-Quench Plumping Hydration Serum.

Buy Now for $28

Testers were extra-impressed with this hydrator, with on putting it to the test before an international flight: “It kept my skin looking fresh despite the jetlag.”

BEST FIRMING SERUM:InnBeauty Project Firming & Plumping Vegan Snail Serum

InnBeauty Project Firming & Plumping Vegan Snail Serum.

Buy Now for $42

“A little goes a long way,” said a tester. And that’s a good thing because you might not be able to stop applying it once you see how quickly it improves elasticity.

BEST MOISTURIZER FOR DRY SKIN:No7 HydraLuminous+ Day Gel

No7 HydraLuminous+ Day Gel.

Buy Now for $25

The lightweight hyaluronic acid gel hydrates and plumps skin, plus it layers well under makeup.

BEST MOISTURIZER FOR OILY SKIN:Clarins Multi-Active Matte Emulsion Moisturizer

Clarins Multi-Active Matte Emulsion Moisturizer.

Buy Now for $59

“Definitely my new go-to,” said a tester of this luxe fluid, which reduces shine and thelook of pores.

BEST LINE-SMOOTHING MOISTURIZER:BeautyStat Peptide Wrinkle Relaxing Moisturizer

BeautyStat Peptide Wrinkle Relaxing Moisturizer.

Buy Now for $72

With its rich texture and two types of firming peptides, it’s no wonder testers (and celebs) love it.

BEST TINTED MOISTURIZER WITH SPF:Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Sheer Tint Moisturizer

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Sheer Tint Moisturizer.

Testers were “obsessed” with this SPF 45’s “cool” cream-to-water consistency.

BEST CHEMICAL SUNSCREEN:Kiehl’s Better Screen

Kiehl’s Better Screen.

Buy Now for $43

Makeup-wearing testers said this SPF 50+ serum couldn’t be beat as a base, and neither could itsseamless, glow-inducing finish.

BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN:Caudalie Vinosun Protect Daily Mineral Sunscreen

Caudalie Vinosun Protect Daily Mineral Sunscreen.

Buy Now for $39

“It feels more like an expensive face lotion than a sunscreen,” said a tester of this silky SPF 50.

BEST OIL FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN:Keys Soulcare Deeply Replenishing Squalane Facial Oil

Keys Soulcare Deeply Replenishing Squalane Facial Oil.

$35 at Amazon

Alicia Keys’s noncomedogenic oil nourishes all skin types without clogging pores.

BEST OIL FOR DRY SKIN:U Beauty The Super Intensive Face Oil

U Beauty The Super Intensive Face Oil.

Buy Now for $188

BEST NIGHT MOISTURIZER:Neutrogena Collagen Bank Moisturizer

$30 at Amazon

A product that helps preserve the skin’s natural collagen while you sleep? Our testers said, “Yes, please!”

BEST LINE-SMOOTHING FACE MASK:Clinique  Smart Clinical Repair Overnight Recovery Face Cream + Mask

Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Overnight Recovery Face Cream + Mask.

Buy Now for $80

A tester said this cream deserved a “10 out of 10” for its whipped texture and smoothing effect.

BEST HYDRATING FACE MASK:Pacifica Future Youth Time Shift Hydrogel Facial Mask

Pacifica Future Youth Time Shift Hydrogel Facial Mask.

Buy Now for $5

Testers said this $5 hydrogel mask did the work of one multiple times its price thanks to its powerful peptide formula and calming scent.

BEST EXFOLIATING TREATMENT:Chanel Le Masque

Chanel Le Masque.

Buy Now for $75

Testers said this camellia seed shell and jojoba bead scrub-mask is a one-step facial. And the generous tube size helps justify the price.

BEST ACNE TREATMENT:Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Mini Invisible+

Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Mini Invisible+.

Buy Now for $14

“I wore one all day, and my husband and kids didn’t notice it,” said one tester of the brand’s smallest-ever acne patches.

BEST FIRMING EYE CREAM:Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream

Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream.

Buy Now for $115

We were skeptical that this cream could really give sagging lids a lift, but testers swore they saw a difference.

BEST DOES-IT-ALL EYE CREAM:L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Eye Opener

L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Eye Opener.

Buy Now for $33

Got puffiness, wrinkles, dark circles, sagging or all of the above? This cream has you covered.

BEST HYDRATING EYE TREATMENT:Versed Water Rush Hydrating Eye Gel

Versed Water Rush Hydrating Eye Gel.

Buy Now for $13

This refreshing hyaluronic acid and aloe leaf juice gel delivers loads of hydration but absorbs in a flash, so it’s makeup-friendly.

BEST RETINOL EYE TREATMENT:Summer Fridays Jet Lag Eye Serum

Buy Now for $46

After using this velvety formula just a few times, testers had already started to see a noticeable difference. “I looked more awake,” one reported.

BEST EYE PATCHES:Dr. Barbara Sturm Everything Eye Patches

Dr. Barbara Sturm Everything Eye Patches.

Buy Now for $125

“Pampering” and “fancy” were just a few of the words testers used to describe this 15-minute eye treatment.

BEST LIP MASK:Burt’s Bees Lip Mask

Burt’s Bees Lip Mask.

Buy Now for $18

It supplanted a popular product that one tester kept bedside, while another raved that its incredible smell made it a must-have in her p.m. ritual.

BEST LIP BALM:Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Lip Balm

Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Lip Balm.

Buy Now for $16

“This is the lip balm I have been searching for my whole life,” said one tester who noted she went hours before reapplying.

BEST LIP PLUMPER:Sara Happ The Plumper

Sara Happ The Plumper.

Buy Now for $32

“It really makes your lips look fuller!” exclaimed a tester of the glossy, volumizing formula, which can be worn alone or layered with any lip color.

THE BEST BODY CARE OF 2024

BEST CLEANSING BAR:Dove Plant Milk Cleansing Bar

Dove Plant Milk Cleansing Bar.

Buy Now for $6

“It’s like diving into a smoothie,” said one tester of these “delicious-scented” bars, which create a creamy lather that leaves skin clean and hydrated.

BEST SCENTED BODY WASH:Olay Indulgent Moisture Body Wash

Olay Indulgent Moisture Body Wash.

This collection does such a great job moisturizing skin that one tester said she skipped her regular body lotion.

BEST UNSCENTED BODY WASH:Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Body Wash

Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Body Wash.

Buy Now for $9

Testers loved that even though this formula is so mild, it still feels pampering. “I’d buy it for that reason alone,” said one.

BEST BODY SCRUB:Josie Maran Sugar and Argan Oil Body Scrub

Josie Maran Sugar and Argan Oil Body Scrub.

Buy Now for $29

Testers said this “luxurious” scrub, which comes in three yummy scents as well as unscented, has the perfect “grainy” feel and “melts into skin.”

BEST BODY LOTION:Billie Body Lotion

Billie Body Lotion.

Buy Now for $10

This formula is super-hydrating and fast-absorbing, and the scents are so addictive, one tester said she couldn’t stop smelling her arm.

BEST BODY LOTION WITH SPF:Sun Bum Daily Body Lotion

“It’s a game-changer for me,” said one tester of this SPF 50. “The lotion formula is so easy to apply, and it actually smells great.”

BEST SUNSCREEN:Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion.

Buy Now for $50

The brand is known for its stellar sunscreens, and this SPF 60+, which comes in three sizes, is no exception.

BEST RADIANCE-BOOSTING BODY SERUM:Nécessaire The Body Vitamin C

Nécessaire The Body Vitamin C.

Buy Now for $55

It uses a powerful blend of vitamin C, tranexamic acid and enzymes to reduce sunspots and hyperpigmentation from your neck down.

BEST RESURFACING BODY SERUM:Shani Darden Body Reform Treatment Serum

Shani Darden Body Reform Treatment Serum.

Like a facial for your body, this potent retinol serum treats everything from keratosis pilaris and crepiness to stretch marks.

BEST UNSCENTED BODY OIL:Naturium The Glow Getter Body Oil

Naturium The Glow Getter Body Oil.

“It glides on like satin,” said one tester who loved how this blend of olive, jojoba and rosehip oil sank into her skin.

BEST SCENTED BODY OIL:Phlur Missing Person

Phlur Missing Person Body Oil.

Buy Now for $45

Whether you wear this silky jasmine and orange blossom-scented oil solo or layered with its complimentary viral perfume, you’re guaranteed to hear “you smell so good."

BEST BODY BALM:Renée Rouleau Skin Care Bedside Body Balm

Renée Rouleau Skin Care Bedside Body Balm.

“Indulgent” and “delightful” were just some of the words our testers used to describe this buttery but not greasy skin-softening balm.

BEST DEODORANT:Secret Whole Body Deodorant

Secret Whole Body Deodorant.

$12 at Amazon

Use this product from “pits to privates” (per the directions!) to stay fresh and odor-free even on a 90-degree day.

BEST PERFUME:Lancôme La Vie Est Belle L’Elixir

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle L’Elixir.

Buy Now for $165

This perfume did the near-impossible: It got a “love it” from every single tester, thanks to scrumptious notes of raspberry and cocoa butter.

source: people.com