Marie Claire UK Prix D'Excellence Awards 2022: The Winners

International Award: Jury's Favourite Winner Dior's Cica Recovery Balm and Dior Prestige's Le Baume Démaquillant are the Jury's favourite. The former for its powerful multipurpose formula that soothes dryness and irritation. The latter because of its powerful cleansing properties that bust stubborn makeup whilst keeping skin happy.

International Award: Special Jury Winner This year, Guerlain's launches across make-up and skincare have epitomised its authority and expertise. From the Abeille Royale oil and serum to the masterful and moisturising KissKiss Shine Bloom lipsticks, Guerlain has nailed it again.

International Winner Lancôme has always created efficacious products that we turn to over and over. This intensive serum is set to be another. It smooths the surface of the skin thanks to a patented rose molecule technology and its subtle floral scent soothes your senses. Delightful.

International Winner This foundation combines light reflecting particles and pigment to deliver luminosity when your skin is lacklustre. It is a formula that truly pushes our base layers to the next level.

International Winner When it comes to haircare, there’s nothing better than finding multitasking products that cut corners and deliver great results. This product leave hair feeling nourished, soft and strong without leaving any heavy residue, all because of a powerful complex of thermo-active technology.

International Award: Global Brand Winner Drunk Elephant has proliferated the industry this year. The brand creates powerful products that are easy to use, great for all skin types and the packaging is picture perfect. What's not to love?

British Winner: Skin 'Skinimalism' has boomed this year with all of us rooting for products that target multiple skin issues at once. La Roche Posay's Anthelios Age Correct SPF50 does just that. Combining active skincare ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid with powerful UVA and UVB protection, the product not only protects skin from rays but wrinkles and pigmentation too.

British Winner: Hair Every so often a product takes the market by storm. If you haven't smothered the L’Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Anti-Deposit Protector Mask all over your highlighted, balayaged, or bleached your hair - you should. Designed to remove excess metals from your hair fibre and prevent them from returning, this product goes beyond the surface of your hair fibre to strengthen your locks.

British Winner: Makeup The makeup award is always a tough one to pin down with new launches happening left, right and centre these days. This year it goes to Gucci Beauty's Rouge De Beauté Brilliant Lipsticks which are perfect for a quick flush, or a built up pop of colour. Super blend-able, thanks to floral oils and hyaluronic acid, the product deserves to be in everyone's lipstick collections.

British Winner: Body Nurturing our mind, body and soul has been vital over the last 12 months. This year’s body care winner combines macadamia and buckthorn oils to nourish and hydrate the skin. It also balances the mind thanks to patchouli, geranium and rose scents. Delicious.

British Winner: Sustainability Beauty Kitchen has always tackled sustainability in an authentic, innovative and collaborative way. This year, the brand has come out on top thanks to the launch of its ‘Re’ re-fill packaging programme. It's immortal bottles and re-fill stations are set to save 100 million empty bottles from landfill by the end of 2024.

British Winner: Beauty Gives Back Winner This year, so many brands have launched initiatives and campaigns that all deserve to be celebrated, however one ongoing project stuck with us. This charity partnership empowers children through education, allowing them to shape better futures. Tropic's customers fund school days for children in Cambodia, Nepal or Myanmar with every purchase.

Transatlantic Winner Who doesn't love an outstanding product that doesn't compromise the environment? This potent vitamin C serum works to brighten the skin and combat hyperpigmentation. It is formulated from Biossance's famous sugar-cane derived squalane, which delivers moisture without harming sea life.