Good Housekeeping’s Beauty Hall of Fame has unveiled the best performing make-up products of the past decade.
In honour of its 100th anniversary, the Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) is spotlighting the top beauty products, spanning make-up, beauty gadgets, haircare and skincare, from throughout the year.
All products were put through their paces in the GHI lab and rigorously tested in the real world by a panel of consumers.
In the lab, the GHI’s expert team of testers used specialist machines to assess the colour transfer of lipstick on coffee cups, the smudge-proof claims of eye make-up and the staying power of base products.
The first set of winners, which include Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup and Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, are the most long-lasting, high-impact beauty essentials money can buy.
Angela Trofymova, Head of Testing at the Good Housekeeping Institute said: ‘At the Good Housekeeping Institute, our number one aim is to equip consumers with the advice they need to make the right purchase decisions – and our Beauty Hall of Fame celebrates the top product recommendations since our beauty lab opened ten years ago.
‘Assessments from our in-house experts, as well as testing from more than 25,000 consumers, have brought some really interesting results across foundations, mascaras, lipsticks and more.
‘Whilst a large proportion of our winners were recent launches, we did see several “older” products standing the test of time, showing real innovation that still resonates with consumers today.’
Good Housekeeping’s Beauty Hall of Fame make-up winners
FOUNDATION
Best foundation: BareMinerals Barepro Performance Wear Liquid Foundation SPF20
£33
86/100
Best foundation: BareMinerals Barepro Performance Wear Liquid Foundation
The testers said: This foundation scored top marks for delivering a dewy finish.
Best full coverage foundation: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF10
£39.50
84/100
Best full coverage foundation: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup
The testers said: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup was loved universally for its velvety, matte finish.
CONCEALER
Best concealer: Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer
£34
97/100
Best concealer: Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer
Best under-eye concealer: Kosas Revealer Concealer
£28
85/100
Best under-eye concealer: Kosas Revealer Concealer
SETTING POWDER
Best setting powder: Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
£48
95/100
Best setting powder: Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
Best for staying powder: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
£38.50
94/100
Best for staying powder: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
