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WOMEN WHO WIN
Best in Class: Introducing the Winners of the
Marie Claire UK Skin Awards 2025
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onight, the Marie Claire team celebrated the very best in beauty at the annual Marie Claire Prix d'Excellence de la Beauté Awards. Each year, beauty editors from the global Marie Claire editions, along with some accomplished colleagues, come together to judge the biggest launches from the previous year.
never ceases to amaze. As consumers, we’re more informed and curious than ever, and brands are rising to meet that demand with smart solutions and thoughtful designs.
Earlier this year, we equipped our esteemed judging panel with an incredible roster of products and a strict brief: each contender would be evaluated on efficacy, innovation and packaging. Some of the UK’s leading dermatologists, doctors, skin experts and journalists spent weeks rigorously testing, analysing and scoring every formula. The result is a curated list of standout products that truly deliver. These are the innovators, the problem-solvers and the future icons of skincare—our winners for 2025.
With technology moving at lightning speed, skincare is getting smarter every year. With crowded shelves and rapid innovation, our judges sifted through the noise to identify the truly efficacious formulas from the merely trendy. The winning products in this category combine cutting-edge science with visible results, making them the definitive choices for those who want intelligence and impact in every application.
See all of The Skintellectuals winners
Skintellectuals
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MEET JUDGES
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Andrea Thompson
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elebrating the very best in skincare—from innovative formulas and sustainable packaging to brands truly redefining beauty—this year’s Marie Claire UK Skin Awards shine a spotlight on an industry that never stops evolving. With clever new formulations, science-backed ingredients and pioneering treatments emerging at every turn, the skincare world
Sunil Makan
EDITOR
LOTTIE WINTER
BEAUTY director
KATIE THOMAS
Senior Beauty Editor
Nessa Humayun
Beauty Editor
Photographs: Turi Kirknes
Stylist/ set designer: Bettina Vetter.
SENIOR ART EDITOR: ANA OSPINA
his morning, the Marie Claire UK beauty team celebrated the crème de la crème of olfactory excellence at our inaugural Fragrance Awards. Whether it's a heritage house or a disruptive new name, scent has always been a bedrock of our programming, and we are delighted to honour the most exquisite creations and groundbreaking innovations in this flourishing sector.
The 44 awards—which span classic, breakthrough acts, perfume families and lifestyle—were judged by some of the most renowned noses in the industry, including fragrance experts Alice de Parcq and Clémence Pellé, broadcaster and presenter Nicola Bonn and fragrance writer Suzy Nightingale, as well as our internal beauty team.
Now, without further ado, we introduce you to the 2025 Marie Claire UK Fragrance Awards winners…
Breakthrough Acts
Breakthrough Acts
Niche perfumes have well and truly broken
into the mainstream this year—and we’re
simply spoilt for choice.
Andrea Thompson
Editor-in-Chief
Andrea Thompson
Editor-in-Chief
Andrea Thompson
Editor-in-Chief
Andrea Thompson
Editor-in-Chief
See all of The Skin enhancers winners
These overachievers elevate your natural glow while doubling as hardworking skincare. Judges tested tints, illuminators and plumping formulas to find the products that enhance without masking. The winners deliver fresh, healthy luminosity with featherlight textures and skin-loving ingredients—perfecting the balance between beauty and skincare for results that look effortlessly radiant, never heavy or overly polished.
Routine revivers
Skin enhancers
See all of The Routine revivers winners
As the seasons shift, so do our skin’s needs—which is why these routine revivers are such game-changers. From elevated cleansers to night creams that redefine your evening ritual, these winners were deemed essential upgrades by our judges.
Each product refreshes, restores and enhances your routine, proving that
even small swaps can spark significant skin improvements.
See all of The Targeted treatments winners
From breakouts and flare-ups to hyperpigmentation and texture concerns—this category champions the products designed to tackle skin issues head-on. From soothing masks to precision serums, the winners impressed judges with advanced ingredients, clever formulation and real-world results. Whether you’re managing chronic conditions or sudden surprises, these targeted treatments provide reliable, restorative solutions exactly when you need them most.
Targeted treatments
See all of The Best in body winners
Body care is having a renaissance, and 2025 proves just how transformative it can be. From nutrient-rich creams to next-generation deodorants, these winners treat the skin below the chin with the same respect as the face. Hand-selected by our expert judges, each product delivers targeted benefits, improved texture and long-term skin health—bridging the gap between body care and skin innovation.
Best in body
With Thanks to Our Other Esteemed Judges
Alia Ahmed Consultant Dermatologist, Alice Hart-Davis Founder, The Tweakments Guide
Alice Henshaw Founder & Medical Director of Harley Street Injectables ; Founder and CEO of SKIN|CYLCES
Alicia Lartey Master Product Developer and Aesthetician, Supernova Body, Andrew Wheatcroft Skincare expert & influencer
Anjali Mahto Consultant Dermatologist, Author, and Founder of Self London
Caroline Barnes Makeup artist, Debbie Thomas Founder and lead practitioner D.Thomas Clinic
Derrick Phillips Consultant Dermatologist. Donna Ryan Donna Rya Skincare Expert, Facialist, and Educator
Dr Ahmed El Muntasar GP and Aesthetics Doctor, The Aesthetics Doctor.
Dr Cristina Psomadakis Consultant Dermatologist, Dr David Jack Founder, Dr David Jack
Dr Elizabeth Hawkes Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe CEO, The Skin GP Limited
Dr Leah Totton Medical Director and Cosmetic Doctor, Dr Leah Cosmetic Skin Clinics
Dr Marwa Ali Cosmetic Doctor, Harrods Wellness Clinic, Dr Sarah Tonks Aesthetic Doctor
Dr Sophie Shotter Aesthetic Doctor, Dr Stefanie Williams Dermatologist and Medical Director of Eudelo Dermatology & Skin Wellbeing
Dr Thivi maruthappu Consultant Dermatologist & Nutritionist, Dr. Ash Soni Plastic Surgeon; Founder & Owner of The Soni Clinic
Emma Craythorne Consultant Dermatologist, Fiona Brackenbury Skin Expert, Facialist, Global Educator and Content Creator
Jennifer Rock CEO + Founder The Skin Nerd + Skingredients, Kemi Fabusiwa Kemi Fabusiwa, Medical Doctor
Madeleine Spencer Freelance Journalist, Maryam Zamani Founder MZ SKIN, Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon
Melanie Grant Founder @ Melanie Grant Skin Health, Michaella Bolder Celebrity Facialist & Skin Care Expert
Nausheen Qureshi Product innovator & biochemist, NQ Innovations, Ola awosika Content Creator
Paige Tracey PR Manager, Soil Association Certification, Ruby Hammer MBE Makeup Artist and Brand Founder
Sherrille Riley CEO - Sherrille Riley, Teresa Tarmey Founder, Teresa Tarmey
With technology moving at lightning speed, skincare is getting smarter every year. With crowded shelves and rapid innovation, our judges sifted through the noise to identify the truly efficacious formulas from the merely trendy. The winning products in this category combine cutting-edge science with visible results, making them the definitive choices for those who want intelligence and impact in every application.
Skintellectuals
See all of The Skintellectuals winners
These overachievers elevate your natural glow while doubling as hardworking skincare. Judges tested tints, illuminators and plumping formulas to find the products that enhance without masking. The winners deliver fresh, healthy luminosity with featherlight textures and skin-loving ingredients—perfecting the balance between beauty and skincare for results that look effortlessly radiant, never heavy or overly polished.
Skin Enhancers
See all of The Skin Enhancers winners
As the seasons shift, so do our skin’s needs—which is why these routine revivers are such game-changers. From elevated cleansers to night creams that redefine your evening ritual, these winners were deemed essential upgrades by our judges. Each product refreshes, restores and enhances your routine, proving that even small swaps can spark significant skin improvements.
Routine Revivers
See all of The Routine Revivers winners
As the seasons shift, so do our skin’s needs—which is why these routine revivers are such game-changers. From elevated cleansers to night creams that redefine your evening ritual, these winners were deemed essential upgrades by our judges. Each product refreshes, restores and enhances your routine, proving that even small swaps can spark significant skin improvements.
Targeted Treatments
See all of The Targeted Treatments winners