Her World x Shopee Beauty Awards 2026: Innovative makeup, skincare and devices that make your beauty routine easier

Great beauty products don’t have to be complicated—they just have to work. This year’s Her World x Shopee Beauty Awards 2026 winners showcase innovative makeup, skincare and beauty devices that solve everyday beauty dilemmas, from keeping makeup flawless for longer to improving skin texture and making at-home treatments easier than ever. These are the products our editors and expert judges believe deserve a place in your routine. 

Best eye makeup: Decorte Eye Glow Gem Skin Shadow

Its unique cream-to-powder, putty-like texture uses proprietary Flexible Matrix Technology to melt seamlessly into skin, before setting to a smudge-proof, crease-resistant finish. Enriched with olive squalane and murumuru butter, it glides on effortlessly for comfortable, all-day wear. Her World beauty editor Letty Seah loves that it delivers a soft wash of colour with a subtle glow rather than an intense shimmer, making it perfect for everyday wear or enhancing bare lids. Content creator Anda Chaudhry (@andathesea) adds that it stays put even on oily eyelids without primer. Available in 25 wearable shades.

Best finishing product: Kose Make Keep Mist EX+ 

Infused with a delicate rose scent, this fine, weightless mist locks makeup in place while keeping skin looking fresh and natural. Anda calls it her daily staple, praising its “makeup coat technology, which forms a flexible film that helps my makeup stay put all day”. Her World senior fashion editor Lena Kamarudin loves how it keeps her complexion looking fresh rather than heavy or cakey.

Best skin clarifying: Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Leave-On Exfoliant

Beta hydroxy acid and soothing green tea work together to gently exfoliate, unclog pores and refine skin texture without irritation. Her World deputy editor Sophie Hong praises its balanced formula: “It’s effective, yet gentle. My skin, which became more reactive post-partum, didn’t turn red, tingly or splotchy after application.” Content creator Wirda Elliesa (@wirdaelliesa) is equally loyal: “I’ve been using this for the past few years and always find myself repurchasing it. I noticed fewer clogged pores and smoother skin.”

Best brightening: The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

Balanced at a skin-friendly pH of 3.6, this multitasking toner uses glycolic acid (AHA) to smooth skin texture, even out tone, and soften the appearance of fine lines. Aloe vera, ginseng and Tasmanian pepperberry help soothe skin. And it’s not just for your face – the versatile formula can even be used on the scalp and body. Wirda calls it her “forever favourite product”, adding that “a little goes a long way”. Her World senior art director Ray Ticsay also noticed an improvement in the rough, bumpy patches on his forehead after using it.

Best hair removal device: Braun IPL Silk Expert Pro 5

Achieve salon-worthy hair removal at home with this IPL device. Three treatment modes – Normal, Sensitive and Extra Sensitive – allow you to tailor treatments to different areas, while the intelligent Skinprotect sensor automatically adjusts flash intensity to your skin tone for added comfort. Letty notes that “even at the highest intensity level, the sensation was little more than a gentle snap against the skin”. Content creator Byul Lee (@leebyulbyul) also appreciates the automatic Skinprotect sensor, saying it “continuously adjusts the light intensity, making treatments feel more seamless and reassuring”.

Best skin clarifying device: Medicube Age-R Ultra Tune 40.68

Combining radio frequency and microcurrent technology, this device helps lift and firm skin without requiring a conductive gel, making it an effortless addition to any skincare routine. Byul finds it particularly effective at smoothing smile lines, while Lena says her skin looked “more refreshed and firmer, especially around my jawline and cheeks”.

Best contouring device: Satoshi Electric Guasha Hot Gold 4-in-1

Combining heat therapy, vibration, EMS, red, blue and violet LED light therapy with a curved gua sha- inspired applicator, this multi-tasking device helps lift, sculpt and define the complexion while easing facial tension. Her World digital editor Cheryl Chan especially loves the heating and cooling functions, saying: “On days when I feel tension in my face, the heating function is so soothing, while the cooling mode is perfect for waking up my skin in the mornings.” Byul also praises its intuitive design, noting that “it was easy to use and didn’t feel complicated”.

Best anti-ageing device: Anlan EMS Eye Massager

Designed for the delicate eye area, this targeted device uses high-frequency vibration to reduce puffiness and signs of fatigue, while red and blue LED light modes support firmer-, smoother- looking skin. Byul says it’s intuitive to use: “It’s very easy to use, and I noticed it helped reduce puffiness around my eyes.” Ray also reported visible results: “My eye bags were less puffy after a week of use.”