I’m a sucker for Beauty awards. With the massive amount of events and products that get sent over, it’s impossible to try everything so I really look to my piers to see what they love and it often inspires me as to what I want to try next. Women’s Health takes a unique spin in their beauty awards. Rather then pick the best by category — okay, they do that, but they take it a step further and categorize by key social moments— at work, after hours, at the gym, on vacation and every social moment. WH editors and thousands readers tested and voted on hundreds of products across 5 categories and selected the 78 winners that are the best for every facet of a woman’s life.
{Women’s Health Editor in Chief, Michele Promaulaylo, and Vice President and Publisher, Laura Frerer-Schmidt celebrate the Women’s Health #SocialMoments Beauty Awards Breakfast.}
To celebrate, they hosted their annual #SocialMoments Beauty Awards Breakfast, at the Andaz on May 29th presenting the winners and featuring an exclusive social media beauty panel where industry experts discuss ways to elevate your brand, how to develop successful digital campaigns and how to monetize your brand in the beauty sphere.
This year our panel will be moderated by Women’s Health Executive Director Amy Keller Laird and Site Director Carolyn Kylstra and panelists include Wall Street Journal’s Elizabeth Holmes, Birchbox’s Molly Chen, AOL’s Claudia Huapaya and Twitter’s Doug Jossem. So without, the winners of the 2014 Women’s Health Beauty Awards:
Best Deodorant
Reader: Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response Deodorant/Antiperspirant: Light and Fresh Scent
Editor: Dove Advanced Care Rebalance Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant with NutriumMoisture
Best Facial Cleansing Cloth
Reader: Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
Editor: Aveeno Positively Radiant Makeup Removing Wipes
Best Dry Shampoo
Reader: Batiste Dry Shampoo Original
Editor: Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo
Best Sweat Proof Mascara
Reader: CoverGirl LashBlast Waterproof Mascara
Editor: L’Oréal Paris Butterfly Voluminous Waterproof Mascara
Best Post-Workout Frizz Tamer
Reader: John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum
Editor: Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment
Best Tinted Lip Balm
Reader: Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Rose
Editor: Fresh Sugar Tulip Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15
AT WORK
Best Nail Polish for Work
Reader: OPI Nail Lacquer in Samoan Sand
Editor: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Lady Lavender
Best Concealer
Reader: Maybelline New York Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer
Editor: Almay Smart Shade CC Concealer + Brightener
Best Foundation
Reader: Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Original SPF 15 Foundation
Editor: Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Makeup Compact
Best Eye Shadow/Shadow Palette for Work
Reader: Urban Decay Naked2 Palette
Editor: Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette
Best Lipstick/Lip Product for Work
Reader: Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Preview
Editor: Bobbi Brown Art Stick in Dusty Pink
Best Everyday Blush
Reader: NARS Blush in Orgasm
Editor: Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in Berry
Best Defining Mascara
Reader: Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real Mascara
Editor: Clinique Lash Power Feathering Mascara
Best Shine-Enhancing Hair Product
Reader: MoroccanOil Treatment
Editor: Ojon Rare Blend Oil Moisture Therapy Medium Texture
AFTER HOURS
Hottest Lipstick/Gloss
Reader: MAC Cosmetics Tinted Lipglass in Oh Baby
Editor: Yves St Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain No. 33 Bourgogne Artistique
Best Dramatic/Volumizing Mascara
Reader: Lancôme Hypnose Mascara
Editor: CoverGirl Bombshell Volume by LashBlast
Best Eyeliner
Reader: MAC Cosmetics Fluidline Gel Eye Liner in Black Track
Editor: CARGO TexasLiner Liquid Eye Liner in Black
Best Fragrance
Reader: Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum
Editor: Ralph Lauren Midnight Romance Eau de Parfum
Best Hair Volumizer
Reader: Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Spray Mousse
Editor: Suave Professionals Natural Infusion Seaweed All-Day Body Leave-In Foam
Sexiest Eye Shadow
Reader: Urban Decay Naked2 Palette
Editor: Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in Smoldering Cocoa
Sexiest Nail Polish Color
Reader: OPI Nail Lacquer Lincoln Park After Dark
Editor: Dior Couture Color Gel Shine and Long Wear Nail Lacquer in Mirage
ON VACATION
Best Body Sunscreen
Reader: Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 45
Editor: Australian Gold SPF 30 Lotion Sunscreen with Instant Bronzer
Best Sunscreen (face)
Reader: Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 45
Editor: Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Face Oil-Free Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30
Best Self-Tanner
Reader: Jergens Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer Gradual Self-Tanner
Editor: Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster
Best Fun Nail Polish
Reader: Essie Nail Polish in Turquoise & Caicos
Editors: JINsoon Nail Lacquer in Pop Orange
Best Makeup Palette (Editors Only)
Editor: Sephora Color My Life Eye and Lip Makeup Tablet
Best Hair Texturizer
Reader: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
Editor: L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Txt It Tousle Waves Spray
Best Bronzer (face)
Reader: Physicians Formula Magic Mosaic Multi-Colored Bronzer in Light Bronzer/Bronzer
Editor: CoverGirl truMAGIC The Sunkisser Bronzing Face Balm
EVERY SOCIAL MOMENT
Best Facial Moisturizer
Reader: Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer w/ Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Editor: Philosophy Miracle Worker Overnight Moisturizer
Best Daily Shampoo/Conditioner
Reader: Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo and Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner
Editor: Clear Scalp & Hair Intense Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner
Best Body Wash
Reader: Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash with NutriumMoisture
Editor: Suave Creamy Almond & Verbena Body Wash
Best Body Lotion
Reader: Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
Editor: St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion Continuous Spray in Coconut Orchid
Best Facial Cleanser
Reader: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Editor: Garnier Clean + Purifying Foam Cleanser
Best Eye Cream
Reader: Origins GinZing Eye Cream
Editor: Olay Regenerist Luminous Dark Circle Correcting HydraSwirl Eye
Best Razor
Reader: Gillette Venus Embrace
Editor: Schick Hydro Silk Sensitive Care
Best Hairspray
Reader: TRESemme Tres Two Extra Hold Hairspray
Editor: Bumble and Bumble City Swept Hairspray
Best At-Home Hair Color
Reader: L’Oreal Preference Permanent Hair Color
Editor: Clairol Expert Age Defy Collection Permanent Hair Color
TOOLS
1. Paul Mitchell NeuroCell Hot Roller System
2. Remington Ultimate Stylist Teardrop Wand
3. T3 Featherweight Luxe2i Hair Dryer
4. Panasonic Nanoe Flat Iron
5. Bare Minerals Perfecting Face Brush