The Harper’s Bazaar beauty team is discerning about skincare and make-up formulas (our annual favourites are documented each October in the Bazaar Best of the Best Beauty Awards), but we’re equally fastidious about all things wellness.
Considering the breadth of tinctures, tools and retreats promising to make you feel better from the inside-out, we decided that this rapidly growing category required a celebration of its own: enter the Wellbeing Awards. To find our winners, we took a closer look at the science behind the gadgets and the ingredients in each formula; spritzing pillow sprays, sipping adaptogenic drinks and strapping on LED face masks – all to help you navigate the often overwhelming world of wellness.
Ahead, the best investments for your wellbeing routine, tried and tested.
Agata Pospeiszynska
Restore
Smart formulas and supplements to see you through busy days and long nights
Best serum
Infused with sage and pumpkin seed extracts, this mineral-rich serum refines texture and firms the complexion.
Best moisturiser
Votary Ultimate Rich Cream
Now 10% Off
High-tech peptides and phytoceramides deliver unrivalled hydration and youthful skin.
Best for eyes
Wildsmith Skin Active Super Eye Serum
Now 20% Off
Clinical trials showed a visible reduction in dark circles, wrinkles and fine lines.
Best collagen
Two tablespoons stirred into your morning coffee work to stimulate collagen production from within.
Best supplement powder
Ancient + Brave Wild Collagen Powder
Now 19% Off
Hydrolysed collagen peptides from wild-caught fish repair and strengthen the body.
Best LED mask
Beauty Pie Dynamo Deep LED Collagen-Boosting Mask
Combining three wavelengths of light, this 10-minute treatment targets 15 skin concerns.
Best for cramps
Myoovi MyOovi Period Pain Relief Device 2.0
A discreet gadget that uses micro-electrical impulses to interrupt pain signals from menstrual cramps.
Best restorative fragrance
To My Ships Stand Up Bravely Marjoram
Now 10% Off
Fresh and earthy, this delicately airy scent is as grounding as it is wearable.
Best probiotic
Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Clear Biome
A skin-clarifying, gut-supporting probiotic, taken once daily.
Revive
Energy boosters to help you feel your best and brightest
Best for skin
Shark Beauty FacialPro Glow
Now 10% Off
A deep-cleansing and exfoliating device that tackles clogged pores and dull skin in the comfort of your bathroom.
Best body brush
Altesse Studio Vitalis Body Brush
Designed for dry brushing and lymphatic drainage, this gentle brush minimises water retention with ease.
Best face mist
Caudalie Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist
Now 50% Off
Grants plumped, radiant skin and in a matter of spritzes thanks to antioxidants and a nourishing oil blend.
Best reviving fragrance
Vyrao I Am Verdant Eau de Parfum
An iris absolute, orange flower and frankincense blend designed to energise the senses as well as the mind.
Best for matcha lovers
A sleek, simple-to-use shaker that makes at-home matcha making that much quicker.
Best body oil
NEOM Wellbeing Pro Vitamin D3 Dry Oil
Smooths, firms and hydrates the skin all over, using a five-oil blend in a beautifully non-greasy formula.
Best for sore muscles
de Mamiel Altitude Bath Soak
Reinvigorate the body with a blend of Himalayan, Epsom and Dead Sea salts scented with bracing peppermint and lavender oils.
Best for mornings
Vida Glow Liquid Collagen Skin + Energy
This two-in-one liquid supplement delivers a potent dose of marine collagen peptides along with a refreshing green apple flavour.
Best after a late night
Feeling Wonky Post-Party Supplement
Magnesium, electrolytes and vitamin Bs help restore energy and improve clarity after one too many martinis.
Transform
Services and treatments for mind, body and soul
Best for the mind
Exomind
Designed to promote brain health and resilience, this neuromodulation machine aims to enhance sleep, help with stress management and improve your mental state.
Dr Preema
Best for fitness
Yours Studio, London
From Hot Pilates to Hot Sculpt, Yours Studio’s range of energising workouts target a range of goals, including muscle sculpting, detoxifying and endurance.
Yours Studio
Best for a mood boost
Rob Rea Transformational Breathwork
Breathwork practitioner Rob Rea promotes emotional regulation, personal growth and the art of relaxation through both online and 1-to-1 workshops, and transformational retreats.
Rob Rea
Best holistic space
Le Petit Saint
Dedicated to the ‘art of aesthetics’, this Mayfair clinic offers injectables and restorative facials, alongside sleep pods and hyperbaric chambers.
Le Petit Saint
Best for energy
Lanserhof NAD+ Infusion Therapy
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) at Mayfair’s Lanserhof uses IV infusions to enhance cognitive functions (like focus and memory), energy levels and cell regeneration.
Lanserhof
Best health concierge
The Foundation at Reborne Longevity
Inside this elegant London townhouse is a fully equipped longevity clinic that comes complete with a state-of-the-art surgical theatre in the basement. Book the Foundation programme, which starts with detailed diagnostics to extend your health span.
Reborne Longevity
Best for acupuncture
Asha Chong
Acupuncturist Asha Chong uses the preventative, balance-based teachings of ancient Chinese medicine to alleviate issues from anxiety and digestion to menstrual disorders, in the heart of Marylebone.
Asha Chong
Move
Chic and sleek gear to enhance your exercise routine
Best fitness tracker
Professional athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts flock to the all-encompassing Whoop. It monitors heart rate and menstrual cycles while offering personalised coaching through the app.
Best health app
As well as providing fitness classes – including yoga and HIIT – to accommodate all levels and busy lifestyles, this holistic app gives guidance on nutrition, breathwork and self-care.
Best for at-home sessions
Onyx Home Workout Set
Now 10% Off
Elevate your at-home fitness regime with sleek yet practical tools.
Best for recovery
Aside from easing muscle ache, this gadget is also designed for stress relief through the built-in guided routine.
Best workout supplement
ARTAH Essential Creatine
Now 35% Off
Known to improve cognitive function, optimise performance and encourage recovery, it’s no wonder that creatine is a highly-recommended supplement from health professionals.
Best water bottle
An understated way to house your water and protein shakes.
Best for on the go
Jennifer Aniston keeps this in her bag, and we can see why. It’s an easy way to bring in movement into your everyday.
Best reformer bed
A complete Reformer Pilates system that comes with a folding bed, mat, equipment and six months’ access to the Fold fitness app to get you started.
Best protein powder
WelleCo Nourishing Protein
A vegan protein blend that is equally delicious and nourishing for active lifestyles.
Relax
Soothing concoctions that promote calm and serenity
Best home scent
The ritual of incense burning is a meditative one. Elevate your space with Oribe’s ultra-chic version.
Best calming supplement
Wild Nutrition Food-Grown KSM-66 Ashwagandha Plus
Now 50% Off
Combining adaptogenic herb Ashwaghanda with magnesium, this supplement is designed to tackle fatigue and balance out moods.
Best body oil
Santa Maria Novella Dermo-Protective Oil
Take care of your skin from head to toes with this hydrating oil.
Best tracker
Now available in extra-durable ceramic, this smart ring provides comprehensive data on your health, from tracking stress levels to monitoring heart rate.
Best for stress support
Metagenics MegaMag Calmeze
Magnesium, vitamin C, and B aim to regulate the nervous system.
Best relaxing fragrance
Comforting and nostalgic, Past Time’s woody composition is easy to wear and leaves you feeling at peace.
Best for travel
Stick on and let the blend of ashwagandha and valerian root restore a sense of calm.
Best shower gel
L’Occitane Hydrating Almond Shower Oil
One of the most nourishing shower products out there, this modern classic smells pleasantly of milky almonds.
Rest
Easy ways to get your eight hours
Best sleep tracker
Apple Watch Series 11: Sleep Tech
Apple and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine have developed technology that captures blood-oxygen levels, temperature and respiratory rate to help users improve their sleep quality.
Best tincture
INORA Was It All A Dream Evening Tincture
This melatonin-free concoction uses chamomile and valerian root to help ease you into a restful sleep.
Best pillow spray
Olverum Nightfall Sleep Mist
A waft of aromatic, high altitude lavender signals your body to relax and wind down.
Best sleep supplement
Revive Collagen Sleep & Inner Calm
Beauty sleep in a sachet: magnesium, camomile and ashwagandha help you wind down while the collagen plumps your skin.
Best for the face
Neuraé Harmonie The Sleeping Mask
Now 10% Off
Calm and nourish your complexion as you snooze with a blend of centella and plant butters.
Best gadget for relaxation
Within 10 minutes, this sleek vagus-nerve stimulator adapts to your nervous system to help you achieve better rest.
Best earplugs
Clever noise-dulling capabilities minimise distracting background sounds so you can get a good night’s repose but won’t miss your morning alarm.
Best for baths
Neal’s Yard Remedies Aromatic Foaming Bath
Bubbles for grown-ups, this blend of lavender and geranium is as calming as it is great for the skin.
Best for the body
This Works Deep Sleep Body Whip
Experts in sleep science, this cocooning body moisturiser is infused with hemp and magnesium to encourage a restful state of mind.
Best eye-mask
Gentle on the skin and eyes, this cushiony eye mask will block out the light like no other.
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