This year’s winning body-care products in the Drugstore Category are salon-or spa-like, featuring aromatherapy scents, nifty and functional packaging, and enhanced formulas that approximate what the professionals can do.

The skin around the eyes is thinner, drier and more sensitive than that on the rest of the face. That’s why the best skincare for the eye area are the ones that marry the gentlest high-performance ingredients with lightweight gels or air-whipped creams.

To cater to busy women with impossible schedules, eye makeup has evolved to become more user-friendly, fuss-free and multi-tasking. Some even come with skincare benefits.

Perfumes are a very personal thing, but certain scents, such as the fresh, light ones and soft, feminine florals, tend to have a wider audience than others. This year’s winners have all these traits, plus a little citrusy twist.

Of all the products that remove makeup, micellar water stands out. Why? Because it does that and cleanses in one step, eliminates the need for double cleansing or rinsing, and can be done anywhere, with or without a sink. Originally designed for sensitive skin and to help Parisian women sidestep the region’s harsh tap water, it became popularised by makeup artists who used it for quick makeup changes. Now, everyone’s on to it. No surprise there, since all that’s needed are cotton pads.