CLEVER SKINCARE AWARDS 2022

The skincare market can be a confusing one to navigate. That’s why our panel of industry experts, who have decades of experience between them, have tested and hand-picked 62 best buys to suit you and your skin.

CLEANSERS

BEST FOR OILY SKIN

Avant Skincare Blue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxidising Cleansing Gel, £77, avant-skincare.com

This gives a good purifying cleanse, eliminating oil, dirt and make-up, without leaving skin feeling dry or tight – just clean and clear.

BEST FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water, £11, boots.com

There’s a reason why this is a cult buy; it’s a cleanser, make-up remover and moisturiser in one that manages to suck grime out of pores without upsetting the skin’s moisture barrier.

BEST FOR EVERYDAY USE

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, £9.49, superdrug.com

Creamy, softening and packed with lovely niacinamide, this product conditions and brightens even the most sensitive of skins.

BEST FOR STUBBORN MAKE-UP REMOVAL

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm, from £23.90, feelunique.com

The melting balm-to-oil formulation makes removing long-wear foundation, waterproof mascara and matte lipstick a doddle. No double cleanse required with this one.

BEST FOR A DOES-EVERYTHING CLEANSE

Frances Prescott Tri-Balm, £55, francesprescott.com

Packed with natural skin-brightening ingredients to clean, freshen and hydrate – all in a nifty push-up stick. It’s definitely one of the nicest multi-use products we’ve discovered.

BEST FOR A SPA-LIKE CLEANSE

Temple Spa in the Beginning, £32, templespa.com

You only need to use a tiny amount of this buttery balm to melt away make-up, and the fatty beads give a satisfyingly gritty exfoliation. Skin feels thoroughly clean and plump.

‘Simply the best cleanser!’
CATHERINE WESTWOOD, EDITOR IN CHIEF

‘A hero product