Face creams and serums are now as popular as IT bags. So what drives our skincare obsession? “Social media has made it more flexible to show off luxury products,” says esthetician Sophie Pavitt. This is one of the driving forces behind the brand’s pursuit of the highest level of innovation. The result is serums, cleansers, and tools that not only look great on video, but also deliver revolutionary results with active ingredients and cutting-edge formulations. We’ve tested hundreds of new and praised skincare favorites to find the ones that are truly worth the hype. If you haven’t tried these great products yet, consider it your time.
cleanser
Start your skincare routine the right way. These cool cleansers are loaded with active ingredients.
mask, essence, toner
Serums infused with milk, masks and active toners are the last piece of the puzzle to get glowing skin.
serum
No product works as powerfully as a serum to deliver transformative results for your skin. Introducing a bottle that we can’t stop talking about.
moisturizer
Out of the hundreds of creams we slathered on this year, the winners here promised instantly plump and glowing skin.
eye
If your beauty routines on TikTok keep you up late, a brightening eye cream is essential.
SPF
Sunscreen is like insurance to all other creams and potions, and the best ones feel just as luxurious.
tool
We’ve tested enough tools to make Home Depot jealous. And these are the tools that transformed our skin this year.
lips
Keep these lip picks in every handbag and on your bathroom counter to keep your lips moisturized 24/7.
body
Skin care shouldn’t just stop at your neck. These firming formulas will take your body care routine to the next level.
why trust Harper’s Bazaar?
For over 150 years, Harper’s Bazaar has become a great source of fashion and beauty information for women of all ages. We collaborate with the world’s leading authorities in dermatology, plastic surgery, cosmetics, skin care, hair care, and fragrance to bring you the latest and next in beauty. Every story we publish is thoroughly researched and vetted by our team of beauty editors and industry experts.
How are skin care award winners selected?
Our editors test thousands of new skin care products every year to find the best moisturizers, serums, and devices to achieve healthy, glowing skin. At the 2024 Skin Care Awards, bazaar has partnered with renowned dermatologists and estheticians to curate and compile a list of 60 of today’s most coveted skincare recommendations.
Jenna Rosenstein is the Beauty Director for BAZAAR.com. While attending New York University, she interned at Women’s Wear Daily, Bloomingdale’s, Harper’s Bazaar (as Glenda’s intern!), and Allure. The latter parlayed into her first job as a beauty assistant. She left Allure after three years as a senior beauty editor, branded in the same role at Refinery29 where she spent a few months overseeing content, and eventually she returned to BAZAAR where she worked as an all-digital editor. BeautyShe directed the content. When Rosenstein isn’t trying out every lipstick known to man, getting zapped with a new laser, or interviewing experts and celebrities, Rosenstein enjoys rewatching Star Wars movies, researching science and You can find him reading books about new health discoveries or playing with his cat named Bombay. Maddy.
Tiffany Dodson is currently the Beauty Commerce Associate Editor at Harper’s Bazaar, where she specializes in predicting trends, building relationships with big and emerging brands, and writing shopping stories from holiday gift guides to product road tests. Tiffany’s work has previously been featured in outlets such as her SELF, Bustle, and Teen Vogue, and in publications and platforms such as The Business of Fashion and NPR’s Life Kit podcast, where she specializes in commerce and beauty. Cited as a home.
