From supplements to self-care tools, via sleep aids and health drinks: find out what our judges voted the most exciting wellness wonders for 2024
From a delicious health-boosting latte, to a clever device that turns your toothbrush into a skincare tool, and an eco-friendly disposable razor (yes, it can be done!), let’s tip our hats to the Get The Gloss Wellness Awards Winners 2024!
Our Awards ceremony was held on Zoom on 30 April. Missed it? You can watch the video below.
A huge congratulations to all the Get The Gloss Wellness Awards 2024 winners and finalists. And thank you to all our judges who spent weeks painstakingly testing every product before choosing their favourites.
Are you a winner? Download your free-to-use badge here and share your triumph. Please tag us in @getthegloss #gettheglossawards
SAVE THE DATE! Get The Gloss Beauty Awards 2024 open 2 September
Get The Gloss Wellness Awards 2024 Winners Announcement
Best collagen supplement
Gold: Absolute Collagen Marine Liquid Collagen Drink, £33.99
"Congratulations to Absolute Collagen – one of the few companies that has put time and effort into research to prove that its product works. It has not just collagen but important vitamin C, essential for collagen formation," says judge Dr Galyna Salezneva.
Silver: Revive Active Beauty Complex, £49.95
Bronze: Vida Glow Collagen Liquid Advance, £40.00
Finalist: Arella Vegan Collagen, £32.99
Finalist: Correxiko Marine Collagen Powder, £39.95
Best wellness newcomer
Gold: Raise & Replenish, £42
"A new female-founded British brand that makes a latte – something many of us already drink – into a delicious wellness experience wherever your mood or need. The evening drink, Catch Some Zen, could pass for a hot chocolate. The product names make it really clear what each blend does, you don’t need to Google ingredients. Plus, the eco packaging looks really great in your kitchen," says judge Rosamund Dean.
Silver: Sana Certified Organic Matcha, £28
Bronze: Oyl Focus Mushroom Coffee, £39
Finalist: Grass & Co Mushrooms, from £24.50
Finalist: Jerms Daily Gut, £25.99
Best classic wellness brand or product
Gold: Spa Ceylon
"While new to the UK, Spa Ceylon has been bringing the wellness benefits of Ayurveda beauty rituals to the world for many years at an affordable price point, with gorgeous packaging that makes it a real sensory treat," says judge Dr Gemma Newman.
Silver: Subtle Energies
Bronze: Manuka Doctor
Finalist: Rituals
Finalist: Dr Hauschka
Best wellness eco hero
Gold: Nimbi Razor, £5.99
"Female founded Nimbi have created disposable razors that meet the needs of users with a more eco alternative that's 100% natural, looks sleek, and can be paired with their solid shave foam bar for an altogether more eco conscious shave. Once disposed of, they leave no toxic load behind and emit no noxious gases on incineration," says judge Jasmine Hemsley.
Silver: Comfort Zone Sublime Skin Eye Cream, £63
Bronze: Kinvara Skincare Elemental Exfoliating Powder, £34
Finalist: Rituals The Clean Beauty Bars, £14
Finalist: FreshWipes Body Wipes, £5.99
Best innovator
Gold: Celf Regeneration Station, £39.99
"A simple way to soupe up your skincare routine, making your toothbrush multifunctional as a gentle microneedling device. You just scan the QR code for the how-to video and go. It’s very good for crow’s feet, pesky pigmentation or all over the face for a megawatt glow. It really put a smile on my face,” says judge Olivia Falcon.
Silver: Ross J Barr Supplements Period Patches, £15
Bronze: Dr Jart+ Cicapair So Soothing Treatment, £38
Finalist: Silk'n 7 IPL Device, £499
Finalist: No7 Future Renew Serum, £42.95
Best at-home health test kit
Gold: NeoVos Omega-3 Test, £50
"The importance of omega-3s for our health is underrated. They are essential for boosting the skin barrier, as well as being a powerful anti-inflammatory for heart and brain health. This easy test only requires a couple of drops of blood and tells you whether you are getting enough omega-3 - and importantly your ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 (which is pro-inflammatory). So many people supplement omegas incorrectly but this gives you the personal information to do it effectively," says judge Dr Sophie Shotter.
Silver: VJJ Health pH Rapid Test, £6.95
Bronze: OptimallyMe Women's Full MOT Health Test, £169.99
Best oral care tool
Gold: TePe Interdental Brushes, £4.50 for a pack of eight
"Being from a dental background, I know that what people need most, is interdental cleaning, which no toothbrush can do. You can’t prevent or manage gum disease without it. This is a cheap and easy solution for everyone," says judge Dr Ayah Siddiq.
Silver: Spotlight Oral Care Sonic Pro, £97.46
Bronze: Silk'n SonicYou Sonic Toothbrush, £89
Finalist: Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige, £549.99
Best toothpaste or tablet, whitener, mouthwash
Gold: Paärla Pro Toothpaste Tablets, £10.95
"I love the sustainability of this product, anything we can do to reduce single use plastic is essential for the future of our planet. Definitely the biggest impact a new oral health product has been able to bring to the market. It tastes great and my teeth felt great afterwards," says judge Dr Thomas Crawford-Clarke.
Silver: TePe Pure Toothpaste, £4.95
Bronze: Biomed Multiactive Mouthwash, £4.27
Finalist: Dr Uchenna's My Smile Sensitivity Pen, £22
Finalist: Polished London Hyaluronic Teeth Whitening Powder, £27.99
Best everyday supplement
Gold: Eimele Essential Rainbow, £57
"I chose this supplement to win because it's got so much more than just vitamins and minerals - it has omegas, pre and post biotics and carotenoids, which is a real achievement and an advance on everyday supplement formulas. I love it," says judge Dr Johanna Ward.
Silver: Sisterly The Elevator, £86
Bronze: Jolt Ultimate Age Blocker, £69.99
Finalist: BlueIron Liquid Iron, £12.68
Finalist: Athletic Greens AG1, £97
Best functional mushroom product
Gold: The Herbtender Focus and Clarity, £27.50
"I really felt this working, giving me calm, energy and clarity. The ingredients are clean and I like that it’s a family business. The ingredients are designed for neuroplasticity and can help give you a clearer mind at a reasonable price," says judge Daniel O’Shaughnessy.
Silver: Paused.com Ultra Focus, £29.99
Bronze: Grass & Co Focus Lion's Mane Capsules £24.50
Finalist: Hifa Da Terra Mico-Rei, £64.90
Finalist: Mycologic Mind Flow, £34.99
Best for digestive/gut health
Gold: BodyBio Sodium Butyrate, £26.99
"This supplement lays the foundations for optimum gut health by providing food for the cells of the gut, which helps support nutrient absorption, strengthen the gut lining and reduce leaky gut, which is at the root of many digestive symptoms," says judge Charlotte Grand.
Silver: MPowder Gut-Instinct, £42.50
Bronze: Wild Dose A Dose for Bloating, £10
Finalist: Jerms Daily Gut, £25.99
Finalist: Sana Marine Collagen+, £33
Best natural deodorant
Gold: Akt The Deodorant Balm, £21
"AKT works well all over the body not just on the underarms. I used it on my top lip, under makeup, when I was on holiday abroad, and it helped me stop sweating. The texture is great, the fragrance is luxurious and I love that the subscription model brings the price down," says judge Dr Raj Arora.
Silver: Fussy Natural Deodorant, £12
Bronze: Dr Hauschka Rose Deodorant, £14
Finalist: Mitchum Natural Power Gel Cream, £5
Finalist: Tropic Feel Fresh Soothing Deodorant & Antiperspirant Cream, £12
Best health gummy
Gold: Wild Nutrition Food-Grown Vitamin D Gummies, £20
"A nice clean vegan formula with an optimal dose of vitamin D in a sugar-free formulation that tastes great too," says judge Dr David Jack.
Silver: Nutriburst Hair, Skin and Nails, £21.99
Bronze: Metagenics Bactiol Probiotic Gummies for Adults, £21.95
Finalist: Novomins Lion's Mane Gummies, £17.99
Finalist: Myvitamins Hair, Skin and Nail Gummies, £20.99
Best vegan supplement
Gold: Revive Active, £49.95
"This drinks powder is much more than a multivitamin, it is a super supplement with 26 active ingredients. It has optimal amounts of vitamin B12, zinc and selenium and vitamin D3/K2 which are key nutrients if you are following a vegan diet," says judge Dr Gemma Newman.
Silver: Feel Pro Collagen, £39.50
Bronze: Nutriburst Vitamin D3 + K2, £15.99
Finalist: Wild Dose A Dose For Bloating, £10
Finalist: Healthspan Opti-Turmeric, £21.99
Best sleep enhancer
Gold: Sensory Retreats Vegan Silk Eye Mask, £59
"A vegan silk eye mask with a difference, the self-heating sachets slot in and gave me the best night’s sleep in a long time. The fact that it goes over your ears too muffles the external sounds. A real treat," says judge Rob Hobson.
Silver: Hemsley Organics Sleep Well Sensorial Balm, £28
Bronze: Inessa Magnesium, £24.99
Finalist: Raise and Replenish Catch Some Zen, £42
Finalist: Zooki Magnesium Zooki, £29.99
Best sleep spray
Gold: Tropic Skincare So Sleepy Pillow Mist, £20
"I love the smell and the fact that it’s a sustainable brand that uses premium natural essential oils. Frankincense, lavender and chamomile are proven neuromodulators that relax and soothe. It’s also backed by research for how it benefits people with insomnia," says judge Dr Tara Swart.
Silver: Spa Ceylon Sleep Intense Dream Essence Mist, £22
Bronze: Hemsley Organics Sleep Well Pillow Mist, £26
Finalist: Lords Fragrance House Travel to Dreamland Pillow Spray, £18
Finalist: Drowsy Sleep S.O.S Pillow Spray, £25
Best skin supplement or drink
Gold: Raise & Replenish That Glow Tho, £42
"This plant-based drink is an all-round skin hero with vitamin C, which is crucial for making collagen. For skin conditions of an inflammatory nature such as acne, rosacea or eczema it has anti-oxidants such as MSM and rosehip, plus spirulina to help detox the liver and reduce inflammation," says judge Dr Ayah Siddiq.
Silver: Totally Derma by Totally Derma, £105
Bronze: Altrient Liposomal Vitamin C, £49.96
Finalist: Correxiko Marine Collagen Powder, £39.95
Finalist: Monday Muse The Skin Clarity Complex, £39
Best wellness drink, drops or powder
Gold: Summerdown English Peppermint Tea, £4.50
“It knocks the spots off every peppermint tea I’ve ever tasted. It has arrived in a very crowded market with sharp elbows and has changed tea-drinking habits. It really helped my digestion because of the combination of peppermint oil and black tea. The price point is great, I enjoy drinking it and feel the benefits immediately," says judge Katie Brindle.
Silver: Agua de Madre Water Kefir, £3
Bronze: Jenki Ceremonial Grade Matcha, £27.99
Finalist: Oyl Focus Mushroom Coffee, £39
Finalist: Tea & Tonic High Spirits White Mint Wellness Tea, £16
Best protein shake or drink
Gold: Nuzest Clean Lean Protein, £36
"I loved the taste and the fact they had six other flavours to choose from. To find a vegan protein drink that is high in natural well-sourced protein, good for the planet and good for you, it's the best I have tasted. It blended well with a lovely texture, well deserved first place," says judge Dr Thomas Crawford-Clarke.
Silver: Myprotein Clear Whey Protein Powder, £36.99
Bronze: Indi Supplements Recover Protein, £29
Finalist: Foodspring Protein and Relax, £32.99
Finalist: Bodyism Protein Excellence, £55
Best probiotic
Gold: The Better Menopause The Better Gut, £51
"WIth 50 billion CFUs, this is a high-strength probiotic with six well-researched strains of bacteria tailored for peri meno and beyond. A novel approach to gut health and probiotics by a female-founded brand," says judge Charlotte Grand.
Silver: Together Health Multibiotic, £15.99
Bronze: Zenii Biome Buddies, £55
Finalist: Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Clear Biome, £61
Finalist: Symprove Daily Essential, £49.99
Best for brain health
Gold: Raise & Replenish Plug Me In, £42
"People are looking for a ritual to replace that mid-morning caffeine, and this feels like a luxury self-care option at a decent price point. The dosages of brain-supporting ingredients are great; it’s rare to find B12 that’s suitable for everyone (methylated B12 can regulate anxiety for some, and this is non-methylated) and it has cinnamon for blood sugar balance, which is important for our stress response," says judge Charlotte Faure Green.
Silver: BodyBio PC, £64.99
Bronze: Youth and Earth Nerve Growth Factor, £34.99
Finalist: The Herbtender Focus and Clarity, £27.50
Finalist: Grass & Co Focus Lion's Mane Mushrooms, £29.50
Best product for mood
Gold: Nutri Advanced Magnesium Glycinate, £21.95
"I’m obsessed with magnesium, as it underlies 300 really important functions in the body including mood, stress and sleep. This one has glycine in it too, which is a really important neurotransmitter and precursor of collagen, so a really great overall support," says judge Dr Tara Swart.
Silver: Artah Biome Restore, £45
Bronze: Herbal Essences Rose Scent Petal Soft Shampoo, £6
Finalist: Mauli Rituals Sleep Dharma Calm Balm, £44
Finalist: Ross J Barr Calm Patches, £15
Best 40+ or menopause wellness ingestible/supplement
Gold: The Better Menopause The Better Gut, £51
"Gut health is central to every body process, including hormone balance. This supplement has identified six probiotic strains to target perimenopausal symptoms and delivered them in a highly effective concentration and in packaging that preserves the product’s integrity," says judge Dr Sophie Shotter.
Silver: MegaMag PeriMeno Tablets, £29.95
Bronze: Naydaya The Menopause Capsule, £36
Finalist: Oxford Healthspan Primeadine Original, £75
Finalist: Philip Kingsley Density Amino Acid, £33
Best 40+ menopause support
Gold: AcuPips Acupressure Ear Seeds Home Kit, £35
"These acupressure seeds are designed to alleviate menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings, fatigue and low libido. I noticed a difference in my mood swings as well as my exhaustion. You can be discrete with the smaller ones or make a statement with diamante studs. A great help for bringing the body back into balance all day," says judge Nadia Alibhai, aka Nadia The Osteopath.
Silver: Forage Botanicals Cool and Calm Face Mist, £24.99
Bronze: Shades of Cool London Sleep Dohar, £145
Finalist: Made of More Night Souffle, £85
Finalist: Issviva Cooling Bra Inserts, £19.99
Best for energy
Gold: Jolt Ultimate Age Blocker, £69.99
"Next level approach to optimising energy levels as we age. NMN is the main ingredient - it’s a precursor to NAD+ which is used to convert food into energy, with a good mix of antioxidants including resveratrol which helps reduce inflammation," says judge Rob Hobson.
Silver: Raise & Replenish I Woke Up Like This, £42
Bronze: Youth and Earth NAD Max, £49.99
Finalist: Sisterly The Elevator, £86
Finalist: Vitabiotics Feroglobin Capsules, £6.15
Best for immunity
Gold: Inessa Immunity Complex, £24.99
"A fabulous immunity supplement that combines the traditional vitamin C and zinc with the medicinal power of chaga and reishi mushrooms and black elderberry," says judge Dr Johanna Ward.
Silver: Nutriburst Triple Immunity, £14.99
Bronze: Pippa Campbell Health Super Greens, £30.95
Finalist: Raise & Replenish Thirst Aid Kit, £42
Finalist: Deliverance Plant-Extract Elixir, £23.99
Best topical or ingestible for hair health/growth
Gold: Altrient Liposomal Vitamin C, £54.96
"This liposomal vitamin C has an abundance of evidence for use in skin health and in hair growth. Clinical studies show a 37.5% reduction in hair loss, over 12 weeks, which impressed me," says judge Dr David Jack.
Silver: Virtue Flourish Density Booster, £47
Bronze: Philip Kingsley Density Preserving Scalp Drops, £50
Finalist: Scandinavian Biolabs Women's Bio-Pilixin Activation Serum, £49
Finalist: Viviscal Hair Growth Vitamins For Women, £34.19
Best destress helper
Gold: Mindful Extracts 10% CBD Oil – 1000mg, £64.99
"Full spectrum CDB is normally quite earthy-tasting, but this is wonderful. It’s quite easy to dose up and down, and considering the high concentration of CBD, is good value for money," says judge Charlotte Faure Green.
Silver: Nutriburst Ashwagandha KSM-66, £21.99
Bronze: Spa Ceylon De-Stress Harmonising Balm, £17
Finalist: Grass & Co Calm 300mg CBD+ capsules, £29.50
Finalist: Dirtea Cacao, £49.99
Best fertility/pregnancy/post-natal care product or supplement
Gold: Natural Cycles App, £9.99 for a monthly subscription
"This app helps women to understand their bodies and menstrual cycles better, and learn about their unique fertility window. You can sync it with an Oura ring or Apple Watch to take your temperature or use their thermometer. Super easy to use without the need for another digital device," says judge Charlotte Grand.
Silver: Artah Enhanced Fertility, £36
Bronze: Inessa Pregnancy Multinutrient, £29.99
Finalist: Nutri Advanced Myo-Inositol Powder, £22.96
Finalist: Wuka Stretch Period Pants, £21.99
Best wellness body care
Gold: Wildsmith Skin Bath Salts, £55
"After my workouts, I look for something to help me feel relaxed and restored, and these bath salts are so luxurious, The blend of natural oils is not your usual, making it feel incredibly elevated. I could smell the fragrance all around my house all day. The packaging is simple yet modern - a true treat," says judge Caroline Idiens (aka Caroline’s Circuits).
Silver: Seed To Skin The Bath Therapy, £105
Bronze: Neom Wellbeing Soak Multi-Vitamin Bath Oil, £45
Finalist: Tea & Tonic Inviting Sleep Halen Mon Bath Salts, £39
Finalist: Westlab Balance Bath Salt, £5.99
Best period product
Gold: Ross J Barr Period Patches, £15
"These are such useful things to have when you can’t reach for a hot water bottle. But they do more than provide heat, as they have soothing herbs as well. Some period patches don’t really deliver on heat but these are noticeably warm for hours. They stick (and stay!) on your back and this makes you feel so supported too," says judge Madeleine Spencer.
Silver: Wuka Stretch Seamless Midi Brief, £14.99
Bronze: Forage Botanicals Premenstrual Peace Drops, £22.99
Finalist: Fluus Flushable Pads, £6 for 12 pads
Finalist: Save My Knickers Blood Stain Remover, £14.99
Best V care
Gold: VJJ Health Perfect V, £26
"I absolutely love probiotics and specifically targeting the intimate microflora is a brilliant idea, considering not only the amount of antibiotics taken for UTIs and candida, but that antibiotics given to women in general can disturb the microflora. I’d also highly recommend it as a preventative measure, and importantly it's safe in pregnancy too," says judge Dr Galyna Salezneva.
Silver: Gentil Come Clean, £16
Bronze: Jomo London Intimate Serum, £48
Finalist: Healthspan Bladder Support with Go-Less, £21.99
Finalist: Wilkinson Sword Intuition Complete Bikini Trimmer and Razor, £16.50
Best home wellness scent or home scent accessory
Gold: Aromatherapy Associates Atomiser Connect, £185
"It’s so convenient to customise the fragrance you want with this two-chamber waterless and cordless diffuser. I use it to help my clients in breathwork sessions. There’s no cleaning involved. It comes with a price tag but after the initial investment, which works out at the same price as about four candles, it pays off. The oils last a long time and you can switch them up to your heart’s content," says judge Daniel O’Shaughnessy.
Silver: Summerdown Uplifting Mint and Lemongrass Reed Diffuser, £30
Bronze: Sense Education Perfumed Soy Candle, £32
Finalist: Aja Botanicals Hello I Love You Single Wick Candle, £80
Finalist: Lords Fragrance House Big Sur 3 Wick Candle, £62
Best aromatherapy product
Gold: Seed To Skin Borgo Air Diffuser, £95
"The smell whisks you away on holiday to somewhere expensive in Italy. The bottle is such a statement and the brand has great sustainability credentials with quality second to none," says judge Madeleine Spencer.
Silver: Comfort Zone Tranquility Blend, £45
Bronze: Tisserand Aromatherapy Restore Balance Diffuser Oil, £10
Finalist: Nikura Essential Oil Blends Gift Set, £9.99
Finalist: Nature's Journey Restore Aromatherapy Blend, £13
Best functional fragrance
Gold: Øthers Mystic Zingaro, £90
"In a busy and stressful world, any ways we can use to help decompress are really welcome. This calming fragrance not only smells lovely but goes beyond aromatherapy to include phytoncides (plant compounds proven to support the immune system), and marries the benefits of stimulating two senses with a relaxing playlist," says judge Dr Sophie Shotter.
Silver: Kalmar Peace Balm of Serenity, £40
Bronze: Bodyguard Fragranced Anti Mosquito, £12.90
Finalist: Ilapothecary Beat The Blues Eau De Parfum, £110
Finalist: Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist, £24
Best wellness tool or accessory
Gold: The Light Salon Boost LED Face Mask, £395
"This Red and NIR mask is comfortable to use, it focuses on skin wellness and can really help to reduce redness and inflammation. I found that if you use it before bed it can help you sleep too," says judge Dr Raj Arora.
Silver: Omnilux Contour, £350.90
Bronze: Botanics Ice Rollers, £16
Finalist: Opatra London Dermisonic II, £2,999
Finalist: Remy Sleep The Lounger Weighted Blanket, £179
Best for self-care
Gold: Indeed Labs Snoxin ii Under Eye Patches, £24.99
"For this level of skin science, these eye patches (you get 30 uses) are really affordable and have an immediate effect on fine lines and puffiness. They bring a sense of ritual to your skincare routine; when you put them on it signals time for you,” says judge Rosamund Dean.
Silver: Maeva Rae Calm Candle, £28
Bronze: Nature's Journey The Travel Edit, £35
Finalist: Athletia Smooth Body Milk, £30
Finalist: Margaret Dabbs London Foot Hygiene Cream, £22
Editor's picks
Gold: Drowsy Silk Sleep Mask, £69
"If you're a troubled sleeper like me, this mask is a game-changer. It doesn't leave creases on your face, cocoons your eyes and ears, and the gentle pressure on your eyelid and forehead calms your nervous system. I have several of these – they are as essential to me as my duvet," says judge Victoria Woodhall.
Silver: WelleCo Nourishing Protein, from £29
Bronze: Lush Cosmetics Sleepy Body Lotion, from £10
Finalist: Kollo Health Premium Marine Collagen, £35.99
Finalist: BetterYou Magnesium Water, £4.99 for a trial pack
Finalist: Aromatherapy Associates Revive Shower Oil, £32