Best Tween / Teen Toiletries Collection | Junior Design Awards 2023

Winner of Best Tween / Teen Toiletries Collection | Junior Design Awards 2023

Best Tween/Teen Toiletries Collection: GOLD

WHO: Spots & Stripes

WHAT: Spots & Stripes skincare

WHY: This earth-friendly skincare brand formulated for the unique needs of tweenage and young teen skin was a big hit with our judges who could see that this range was incredibly well thought out, keeping its target audience front and centre at every step. The panel felt the brand’s cool upbeat packaging and indulgent smells (that aren’t at all sickly or sweet) would provide kids with a much-deserved moment of pampering while giving them a sense of independence and control during a time when their skin is going through many changes. Many of our judges commented on the latest additions to the range, including an easy-to-apply sunscreen and a soothing arnica balm that come in metal tubes and feel like old-school tinctures with a modern twist.

Nothing beats the smell of these products and my own tween is a testament to their appeal, always asking me when I’m going to bring some home! She loves having her own special skincare and products - she especially loves the pump cleanser, sleep mood spray and the deodorant.

Dreamy products formulated for the particular needs of tweens and teens. Gen Zs can hone their own daily routines and feel good about supporting an earth-friendly brand. My girls are not quite tweens but I can confirm that the Awesome Arnica Balm lives up to its name and has become a permanent fixture in our house.

My teenage girls adore this range and are particularly keen on the easy-to-blend sunscreen which they keep in their school bags. The spot gel is another big hit at home and there have been several squabbles over it! Great, effective formulas in packaging that teens and tweens love.

WHERE: Spots & Stripes

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Best Tween/Teen Toiletries Collection: SILVER

WHO: Troikin

WHAT: Three-step skincare for 5–15-year-olds

WHY: This three-step skincare programme for kids really intrigued our judges, many of whom had never seen such comprehensive skincare aimed at this age group. On testing the products and reading through the accompanying information, the panel was extremely impressed and could see that these were high-quality formulations designed to protect young skin from exposure to the sun and moisturise when needed. The idea of empowering children from an early age to independently protect and nourish their skin was well received by our judges, especially when they were confronted with the stat that 80% of skin damage accumulates before we turn 18!

The tables are finally turned. This is the skincare that you will be stealing from your kids.

As a parent who applies suncream to my children all year round, I know how important it is for the formula to be hydrating - especially during the colder months. As well as UVA and UVB protection, Lightology contains skin-strengthening, moisturising ingredients and vitamin C to help fend off free radicals.

I asbolutely LOVE this new brand - I tried the products myself and I can vouch that they smell amazing and feel incredible on my skin. I know the teenagers will agree. Real wonder-stuff in a bottle!

I think this would be a great way to introduce young teens to the idea of a skincare regime. Stylish packaging that feels cool without being intimidating.

WHERE: Troikin