The 2022 Cosmopolitan Summer Beauty Awards

Ideal for sensitive skin thanks to its gentle mineral formula, this non-ashy SPF gives long-lasting protection against UV rays.

Nothing calms sun-scorched skin quite like this aloe vera-packed lotion. It cools and rehydrates prickly burns and leaves limbs silky soft.

A hybrid foundation and bronzer for the body, this soft-focus crème to powder formula gives skin an immediate glow, whilst blurring and perfecting.

This clever new mist is a bi-phase formula that gives an even glow, with hyaluronic acid, squalane and seven nourishing oils you can lock in your tan and hydration.

This tan gives pallid, wintery skin a realistic glow. As soon as you apply it you looked less vitamin D deprived, and skin feels smoother too.

We’ve found it, the perfect body lotion. Non-greasy and fast absorbing, yet deeply hydrating and nourishing on dry skin.

Dizziak have expanded into bodycare with a good’un. It contains hydration heavyweights, shea butter and inca inchi, for a moisture dose that sinks in immediately.

Melt this balm with the warmth of your hands and slather it onto any dry elbows and knees for intense hydration without any slippery grease.

Applying this oil when you step out of the shower results in unrivalled suppleness, thanks to the concoction of essential vitamins that aid with skin elasticity and firmness.

Gritty enough to scrub skin (but without feeling like sandpaper), packed with lactic acid for chemical exfoliation and finished with coconut oil, an old-school moisturiser: it’s a 10/10.

Calling all fans of CeraVe’s cult cleansers: this nourishing oil formula lathers into a foaming gel to clean and hydrate even the most sensitive skin types.

With notes of bergamot, sandalwood, rosemary and geranium, this dreamy body wash fills your bathroom with the smell of a balmy summer’s afternoon.

Venus’ handy razor has a defense bar to ensure the blades barely touch the skin, meaning no more dreaded post-shave irritation, bumps or ingrowns.

This natural deodorant will keep your armpits dry and smelling tropical. The baking soda and fermented enzymes halt odour while the arrowroot powder absorbs sweat.

Rimmel have answered our prayers with this plant-based nail polish. Available in all the best shades from poppy red to a pale milky pink.

With a triple brightening complex of Vitamin C, Niacinamide and Amber Microalgae this light, dewy, moisturiser gives skin a lifted, hydrated glow.

Gone overboard with your acids? This soothing formula is packed with five ceramides to help rebuild the skin barrier. Consider it a skin hug in a tube.

Hitting that sweet spot of effective ingredients and affordable price point, this clever tub combines the benefits of skin hero retinol and all-rounder niacinamide.

Its gel formula feels refreshing on tired eyes, while rosemary leaf extract makes it look like you had eight hours of sleep – even if you were scrolling through TikTok into the wee hours.

Are you after a serum that’ll leave your skin looking super-juicy with zero tackiness? This one melts in and ups hydration to no end, tightness was nowhere to be seen.

A skincare powerhouse, not only does this improve elasticity and texture, it even helps to reduce enlarged pores and strengthen the skin barrier.

The ultimate cocktail of vitamin C, niacinamide and salicylic acid works a treat for improving the appearance of dark spots and brightening the complexion.

As three wise women once sang: “I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly”. Lather two pumps onto damp skin and watch as it breaks down makeup, without that tight, squeaky feeling.

This breakthrough SPF has a special filter created to specifically protect skin against the UVA rays associated with premature skin ageing and hyperpigmentation. Mind-blowing stuff.

Activated charcoal and bentonite clay team up to draw toxins out of your pores, while soothing oat lipids prevent irritation. It makes for the perfect #SelfCareSunday treat.

Formulated by Dermatologists, this serum gives you that I-just-got-a-facial glow. It boosts luminosity, supports the barrier function, and soothes inflammation.

Sensitive, dry, irritated? This thick, balmy mask is like a comfort blanket for aggravated skin, blue tansy oil soothes whilst hyaluronic acid hydrates.

Loaded with Squalane, this super hydrating cleansing oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can calm the skin, reducing redness and leaving the complexion clean and plumped.

Loaded with shea butter to soften chapped lips and cacao seed butter to seal in moisture, this watermelon-pink balm is as pretty as it is practical.

Our eye areas are more prone to premature ageing than anywhere else (thanks to the skin being thinner), but this genius LED eye mask helps to target all signs.

Estee Lauder has summer skin covered with this lightweight, sweat-resistant version of its cult classic. Apply it with your fingers for a healthy-looking complexion.

Such a ‘suits-all’ foundation – if you’re oily, it won’t leave you overly dewy. Dry, and it literally feels like a nourishing skincare serum.

Velvety, soft, smooth (no, I’m not talking about your fave cashmere jumper), this creamy powder foundation blitzes shine and blurs the skin.

Bridging the gap between skincare and makeup, this tinted serum gives a sheer glowy coverage wrapped up in hyaluronic acid to plump and nourish the skin.

The little sister to KVD Beauty’s viral foundation, this concealer delivers high coverage without creasing or going cakey. Our tip? Let it sit on skin for at least 30 seconds before blending.

A now-makeup bag staple, this mascara comes with two brush options (mega or micro), but the formula remains the same: pigmented, buildable and zero clumping.

If you want 24-hours of length, curl, and definition, this will be your new best mate. The vegan mascara gives a clump-free lift to stubbornly straight lashes.

These natural balms are the perfect all over colour hit for no-makeup-makeup days. The pigment is great but the best part is how nourishing it feels on the eyes, cheeks and lips.

Available in five shades, from a light sandy brown to a deep, terracotta bronze, this weightless cream-to-powder stick glides on effortlessly and blends like a dream.

This semi-matte primer blurs pores and evens out texture pre-foundation. The texture is so smooth it literally melts into the skin and keeps makeup put all day.

With glow-giving Watermelon Fruit Extract and Niacinamide, this setting spray is as good for your skin as it is for your makeup’s staying power.

We’ve never met a NYX brow gel we didn’t love – and the all-new vegan brow mascaras are no exception thanks to the thickening formula and 16-hour wear.

Available in a rainbow of 16 colourful shades, these waterproof, smudge-proof eyeliners give us the Euphoria-makeup vibes we’ve been craving all summer.

The ultra-thin tip (measuring a tiny 0.1 mm) and intense inky-black formula means this eyeliner gives the perfect sharp wing every, single, time.

These shadow sticks are iconic and the shade extension is perfect for fun summer looks. The texture is highly-blendable but once it sets it doesn’t budge.

This gel texture can be applied as a primer, mixed with your foundation or blended into your cheekbones – anyway you choose you are guaranteed to be glowy.

Sure, you can go wild with the green hues in this palette, but it has a great selection of neutral shades too. The texture is so buttery and easy to blend.

A bad matte lipstick can put you off mattes forever, but this Fenty drop will convert you back. The pigment is unrivalled, application is flawless and lasting power is impressive.

This formula can be worn alone for a subtle wash of colour or layered on top of lipstick to amp up the finish. Plus, it isn’t a sticky hair magnet.

The pigment of the liner lasts all day and through many meals and snacks (trust me). You can use to define your lips or apply all over and finish with a gloss – sublime.

The Ordinary have concocted our dream everyday shampoo and conditioner, gentle cleansing, good-for-scalp formulas, and a budget-friendly price tag.

One of the hardest-working ingredients in the hair industry, Behentrimonium Chloride, is hydrating without leaving the hair feeling limp or weighed down.

If you take one product on holiday, make it this (ok, and your SPF) the detoxing formula helps blitz build-up from the roots whilst balancing the scalp’s pH.

If your hair struggles with retaining moisture this weightless shampoo infuses locks with added hyaluronic acid to hydrate and improve bounciness.

This incredible conditioner can deliver up to 72hours of moisture to the hair, it'll leave your locks glossy and shining until your next hair wash.

This nourishing and protecting serum for all hair types gives a super smooth finish. Rake through the lengths of your hair and watch tangles disappear.

Give limp strands a bit of back bone with this lightweight mist. It gives hair flexible hold (making it easier to manage) whilst ensuring styles stay put.

The iconic Sol de Janeiro scent is infused in this frizz-calming finishing product. Apply to your hair for a glossy look and you’ll smell like summer ‘til your next hair wash.

Soft definition is the vibe with this curl cream, it moisturises and gives coils a fresh, frizz-free feel. Whether your coils are fine or thick, if they’re thirsty you’ll love this cream.

You can use this jelly on damp curls for a wash-n-go style or on any frizz that crops up between washes. It gives excellent, bouncy hold.

The ceramide-rich formula helps the hair’s cuticle to lay flat, ensuring a silky-smooth result. Oh, and did we mention it also gives 48-hours of hold? Amazing.

Mist onto damp or dry hair, and this clever spray does everything its name suggests – smooths flyaways and gives a lasting, mirror-like gloss.

Shake the bottle, spritz onto dry hair, massage it in and voila: your second day hair has instant volume and salon-worthy texture in just a few seconds.

An old faithful when it comes dry shampoo, Batiste’s newest formula uses natural Rice Starch to absorbs excess oils without stripping the hair’s moisture.

We know: a conditioner that you don’t rinse off? Stay with us. This genius invention leaves hair shiny and saves an impressive 100 litres of water per tube.

With the Kardashians as regular clients, Andrew Fitzsimons sees how much hair can go through. Formulated with ceramides and castor oil, it detangles and revives dry, damaged hair.

As the weather heats up flaky-prone scalps may flare-up, this soothing balm with aloe & vitamin E helps calm things down in a matter of minutes.

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Massage Noughty’s scrub into your roots once a week to shift follicle-clogging sebum, pollution, and dead skin cells.

Summer can be a killer for colour, but these glosses revive, dull-looking hues in just 10 minutes leaving locks with a glass-like shine.

Brushing hair when wet can cause it to snap. Enter: WetBrush’s flexible bristles, which gently unravel knots. Plus, it’ll naturally biodegrade within five years.

Unlike any other summer scent we’ve smelt, there’s a light touch of musk mixed with warm woody cedar and herby sage. There’s a soft yet airy sweetness to every drop, like clean skin on a summer day.

Close your eyes, and you could be in a sunny, rose-filled field in Grasse after misting this scent. The soft rose is blended with crisp green notes and woody vetiver. It’s sweet yet fresh and intense yet long-lasting.

Everything about this 100% natural, vegan fragrance gives us summer feels. With sweet notes of milky vanilla and dates teamed with a soft, touch of sandalwood, creamy jasmine and oakmoss, it’s utterly delicious.

Uplifting neroli, warm fig, crisp basil and heady vetiver give this balmy fragrance it’s freshness. It smells like a summer garden – cooling, soothing and kind of addictive. Plus, it’s long-lasting staying power is sure to impress.

If you’re a fan of deeper, woody smells, you’ll love this for summer. The top notes of gentle vanilla and lemon balm are light but made richer with the tonka bean, amber and sandalwood at the base of the scent.

Blowdry brushes are all over social media – with good reason. Attach the round brush for a bouncy J-Lo-worthy blowout or use the standard brush for a Kim K liquid hair finish.

Measuring in at just 14mm is ghd’s thinnest barrel yet. It reaches an optimum temperature of 185ºC, heats up in 30 seconds and creates tight, bouncy curls on all hair types.

How annoying is it when you’re trying to wave the back of your head and the cord keeps hitting you in the face? You don’t have to worry about that with this clever new waver.

The AirWrap has had an intelligent new upgrade with new attachments, including curling barrels that switch direction, so you don’t have to keep changing them over– result.

All the power of the Cloud Nine technology with bigger plates for quicker styling. The ceramic plates stop snags and keep hair smooth and flyaway-free.