Best Blemish Solution – The skincare product (whether cleanser, toner, serum, moisturiser, mask, pimple patch, treatment or exfoliant) that does the most to calm or reduce blemishes.

Best Sensitive Skin Product – For the skincare product (whether cleanser, toner, serum, moisturiser, mask, treatment or exfoliant) that does the most to calm red, irritated or sensitive skin.

Best Dry Skin Product – The skincare product (whether cleanser, toner, serum, moisturiser, mask, treatment or exfoliant) that does the most to make your dry skin comfortable, soft, and nourished.

Best Targeted Serum – For the serum (repairing, calming, glow-boosting or resurfacing) that’s made to tackle a targeted concern and actually delivers.

Most Wearable SPF – For the SPF (either chemical or mineral) that doesn’t sting, irritate, make you break out or leave a white cast. In short, one you’ll actually look forward to wearing.

Best For Wide Awake Eyes – For the eye product that does the most to make your peepers look shiny and wide, even if it’s just for the day.

Best Cult Fragrance – The overall best fragrance that you won’t be smelling everywhere.

Best Hair Volume – The hair product (shampoo, conditioner, mask, leave-in treatment, or scalp treatment) that has the most impact in making fine hair look fuller.

Best For Damaged Hair – For the hair product (shampoo, conditioner, mask, leave-in treatment, or scalp treatment) that does the most to nourish and repair hair that’s been damaged.

Best For Hair Definition – For the hair product (cream, gel, mousse or spray) that shapes coils, curls and waves with long-lasting definition, bounce and hold.

Hero Beauty Tool – The beauty tool, whether for hair, makeup, nails or body, that genuinely has a time-saving and transformative impact on your beauty routine.

Best Lip Product – The lip colour, oil, gloss or balm that does the most to make your pout both beautiful and comfortable.

Best For Lashes – For the mascara that doesn’t smudge, flake or irritate. And doesn’t take half an hour to perfect our lashes with either too. Alternatively for the serum or tool that keeps them perfectly-prepped.

Best Base Product – For the base product (primer, skin tint, foundation, BB or CC cream, or all over bronzer or highlighter) that perfects skin with lasting wear.

Best Blush – For the blush (cream, powder, gel, jelly or liquid) that gives cheeks a fresh, healthy flush of buildable colour that lasts all day.

Standout Body Care Product – The beauty product (whether cleanser, exfoliator, treatment, or moisturiser) that has the most transformative impact on your body’s skin.

Best Accessible Beauty Product – For the beauty product doing the most to make the lives of less able-bodied beauty fans easier, as nominated and chosen by the community.

Readers’ Choice Award 2026 – For the best overall beauty product as nominated and voted for by you, our readers.

Biggest Beauty Disruptor 2026 – For the individual or brand who has done the most over the last year to make the beauty space fairer, greener or more transparent.

Beauty Community Award 2026 – For the brand that proves it’s listening – taking feedback from its community on shades, ingredients and launches and turning it into real change.