Beauty Magazine Awards: These are the best products of the year

It's almost a duty to celebrate the beauty that comes from the sky, the beauty that emerges from the streets, the beauty that hangs on the walls of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum like these works... And to reward the cosmetic and olfactory creations that tirelessly seek it out.

The winners

Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986). On one of her walks, she discovered the heartbreaking cries of cows and calves being separated by ranchers, and painted this lament in her abstractions. She became addicted to traveling at age 60 and didn't stop until she was well into her 80s. She even depicts nature in her cityscapes.

Georgia O'Keeffe Award for Best Home Scent La Boule D'Ambre Diffuser, by L'Artisan Parfumeur

It's a terracotta full moon, a diffuser that changes everything in the space where it's placed. An icon since 1977, La Boule returns in 2025 to unleash the scent of its crystals with soft notes of vanilla and amber. It's the star of the home.

Paul Cézanne (1839-1906). He is considered the father of modern painting, a bridge between modernism and cubism, but it was he who inspired his friend Zola to create the character of the failed artist in The Work . (Their friendship later broke off forever.) An undisputed master, he only gained recognition late in life.

Paul Cézanne Award for Best Facial Cleanser Facial balm cleanser, by Kuka & Chic

With this soothing formula based on essential oils of eucalyptus, clove, chamomile, and shea butter, pleasure is guaranteed. Believe it or not, something so pleasant can cleanse thoroughly and even remove waterproof makeup. After use, your skin appears radiant.

Berthe Morisot (1841-1895). Paul Valery said of this French Impressionist that she “lived her painting and painted her life.” She portrayed everyday scenes full of beauty and light and actively supported other painters such as Renoir and Pissarro. She was a student and sister-in-law of Édouard Manet.

Berthe Morisot Award for the best stain-removing product Vinoperfect Crème Nuit Glycolique Anti-Taches, by Caudalie

It's been 20 years since the French brand born from family vineyards created the anti-blemish cosmetics category with the Vinoperfect line. In 2025, the night cream has further improved its formula. Vinifernina, patented by the brand, remains in its DNA. Sustainability, too.

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875). His poetic landscapes and portraits of friends were passionately praised by Baudelaire, who, as an influential figure of his time, fostered collectors' interest in his art. In his later years, travel became a leitmotif of his work.

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot Prize for Research Future Solutions LX line, by Shiseido

Discovering the direct relationship between low levels of connective tissue growth factor (CTF) and loss of firmness was a milestone. For the first time, a cosmetic line boosts CCN2 thanks to a complex that includes the legendary Japanese healing herb, Precious Enmei Herb.

Edgar Degas (1834-1917). He has often been criticized for his obsessive voyeuristic observation of every movement and gesture of the dancers, especially upon entering the dance foyer . There was much speculation about his feelings, but Manet famously declared that he was “incapable of loving a woman, or even of approaching her.”

Edgar Degas Award for Best Release of the Year For Her Intense, by Narciso Rodríguez

The latest addition to the For Her line is the work of Sonia Constant. To bring something new to the brand's iconic musk, she turned to AI, resulting in an intense and youthful fragrance that promises to become a staple for Gen Zers with the best taste.

Gabriele Münter (1877-1962). Before painting, she experimented with photography freely and without prejudice. She strove to break the limitations of her time, especially those of women. She was a student and partner of Kandinsky—who refused to teach her anything "because she already had everything naturally"—and one of the founders of The Blue Rider.

Gabriele Münter Award for Aesthetic Innovation Mesofiller Nexha, by Mesoestetic

Medicine is changing the appearance of aging. Nexha Mesofiller takes the next step in filler quality: hyaluronic acid is combined with succinic acid. And the synergy delivers safer and more natural results. Today, white hair is accompanied by youthful skin.

Juan Gris (1887-1927). His work was most recognized in France, where he led the Cubist movement alongside Picasso and Bracque, but he was born in Madrid. We know him for his papier collé technique, which uses paper and cardboard cutouts. He also created some of the stage sets for Diaghilev's ballets.

Juan Gris Award, for the best unisex perfume Bois Talisman, from the Christian Dior Privée Collection

Luck has no gender, and neither does perfume. In Bois Talisman, it combines Christian Dior's lucky ingredient, wood, with Francis Kurkdjian's, sugar cubes. The result is a beautiful story of superstition and a very fortunate olfactory creation.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880–1938) was one of the daring artists who broke traditional molds and promoted the emergence of Expressionism, founder of the German group The Bridge. Before the rise of Nazism, he passionately believed in human nature and instinct.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Award for the best iconic product Diamond Extreme Cream, by Natura Bissé

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Diamond, one of the cosmetic lines that best combines science and luxury. The iconic Diamond Extreme Cream—with two textures—is an international benchmark for its effectiveness against all signs of aging. And Hollywood knows it.

Édouard Manet (1832-1883). His technique opened new paths for modern painting. Henri Matisse said of him that he was "the first to achieve the immediate translation of sensations" and that he "liberated the painter's instinct." He was also the teacher and brother-in-law of the great Berthe Morisot.

Édouard Manet Award for Best Serum NCEF- Revitalize Serum, by Filorga

It acts on the skin like a revitalizing injection protocol thanks to an encapsulation technology that allows the penetration of its 10 active ingredients. It improves the skin's appearance in just a few weeks, as demonstrated in clinical studies.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). He enjoyed portraying nude female figures in colorful landscapes. The master of Impressionism grew up in a humble family and experienced poverty, but he managed to taste the fruits of success in life. It is said of him that he never lost his zest for life.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Award for Best Hair Product Lampdapil Melatonin Concentrate. Anti-Hair Loss Lotion, by Isdin

The latest in hair care comes in a convenient spray format. The melatonin in its formula works nightly to reduce hair loss and strengthen hair. Biotin also improves hair quality, and adenosine increases hair thickness.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901). He quickly found his place in the cafés and cabarets of Paris. No one has captured the rawness and beauty of the Parisian nightlife as he did. Death found him at the age of 36, suffering from syphilis and alcoholism, and with an immortal body of work that had already been recognized during his lifetime.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Award for Best Point of Sale The English Court

Anyone who hasn't learned what they know about perfumes and creams at El Corte Inglés should throw away their first cologne. Their knowledgeable salespeople and generous counter staff have brought the knowledge of luxury to all generations and budgets.

Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979). She was the first woman to have an exhibition organized at the Louvre during her lifetime. Adopted by her aunts and uncles from Ukraine in St. Petersburg, she had access to a good education and to the great artists of the time (Picasso included). What she didn't imagine was that she would become the great figure of simultaneity.

Honorary Award Nieves Álvarez

Our favorite top model embodies everything worthy of an award: talent, professionalism, kindness, the elegance of simplicity, and a wealth of knowledge. The latter is behind her cosmetics brand, Nieves, which takes great care in the beauty of its packaging and the excellence of its formulations.

Claude Monet (1840-1926). By the time he died at the age of 86, he was already a legend: he had been one of the first to use the Impressionist brushstroke. In his later years, his garden, which he tended with his own hands, was the main subject of his paintings.

Claude Monet Prize for the best plot Photoderm X Defense Ultra Fluid SPF 50 + Invisible, by Bioderma

For the first time, a sunscreen—invisible and lightweight—combines the ability to detoxify the skin. It protects against environmental aggressors, solar radiation, and pollution. It provides hydration for eight hours with a radiant yet matte effect. What more could you ask for from a sunscreen?