The Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards took place yesterday at The Roof Gardens in Kensington. In total the industry expert panel and celebrity judges judged 82 products. This included 16 products which were granted the ‘Readers’ Kiss Of Approval’ award by Cosmopolitan’s readers who voted for their favourite products via the magazine and online at www.cosmpolitan.co.uk. The winning products included two awards that recognise long-term cutting-edge excellence: Cosmo Beauty Classic Award and Cosmo Beauty Breakthrough Award. The winners represent the best in class for every element of beauty, from hair-styling and cleansing, to skincare, toolkit and suncare. This year’s judges were:Dr Nick Lowe, Consultant Dermatologist
Michael Douglas, Hairstylist
Marcia Kilgore, Founder of Soap & Glory and Fitflop
Tracy van Heusden, House of Fraser beauty buyer
Lisa Eldridge, Make-up artist
Amelle Berrabah, Sugababe
Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Singer
Louise Court, editor, Cosmopolitan
Ingeborg van Lotringen, Beauty Director, Cosmopolitan
Kate Turner, Beauty Editor, Cosmopolitan
Philippa Chapman, beauty assistant, Cosmopolitan
For the full list of winners, please see below:
Beauty Breakthrough Award
Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate
Beauty Classic Award
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
Beauty Breakthrough Award
Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate
Beauty Classic Award
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
LIPS
Best colour-rich lipstick
Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick
Best sheer lipstick
Dior Sérum de Rouge Luminous Colour Lip Treatment
Best lip gloss
MAC Crèmesheen Glass
Best lip balm
YSL Top Secrets Re-Plumping Concentrate Lip & Contour Shaper
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate lipstick
MAC Lipstick
EYES
Best mascara
Dior Diorshow Extase
Best eyeshadow
Shu Uemura Pressed Eyeshadow
Best eyeliner
Rimmel London Flash Eyeliner
Best eye-colour palette
Givenchy Prisme Again! Eyeshadow Quartet
Best eyebrow groomer
Benefit Brows A Go Go
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate Mascara
Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara
CLEANSING
Best cleanser
Emma Hardie Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm
Best facial refresher
La Roche Posay Physiological Soothing Toner
Best eye-makeup remover
Clinique Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent
Best facial scrub
Olay Regenerist Daily Thermal Skin Polisher
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate cleansing wipes
Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes
FACE
Best high street foundation
Maybelline Dream Creamy Foundation
Best premium foundation
Chanel Mat Lumière Long Lasting Makeup SPF15
Best blemish concealer
Lancôme La Touche Pro Concealer
Best tinted moisturiser
Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation
Best face powder
No 7 Perfect Light Pressed Powder
Best blush
Daniel Sandler Watercolour
Best bronzer
Guerlain Terracotta Moisturising Bronzing Powder
Best under-eye brightener
YSL Touche Éclat
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate blusher
Rimmel London Mono Blush
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate foundation
Max Factor Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation
SKINCARE
Best everyday moisturiser
Biotherm Aquasource Skin Perfection
Best green skincare
Aromatherapy Associates Fine Line Face Oil
Best face mask
Ole Henriksen Feel the Difference Perfecting Mask
Best blemish buster
Dr Nick Lowe Spot Treatment Gel
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate moisturiser
Olay Total Total Effects 7 in 1 Anti-Ageing Day Moisturiser
ANTI AGEING
Best anti-ageing moisturiser
Dior Capture R60/80 XP Ultimate Wrinkle Correction Creme
Best age-defying serum
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex
Best line-fading eye cream
Origins Gin-zing Brightening Eye Treatment
Best age-busting night cream
Clarins Multi Active Night Cream
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate anti-ageing product
No 7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum
BODY
Best body cleanser
Dove Visible Effects Body Wash
Best body scrub
Soap & Glory Scrub ‘Em & Leave ‘Em
Best bath treat
Chanel No 5 Essential Bath Oils
Best hair-removal product
Braun Silk-Épil Pro
Best body moisturiser
Liz Earle Superskin Body Cream
Best deodorant
Garnier Mineral Deodorant
Best body-firming potion
Clarins High Definition Body Lift
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate body lotion
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate hair removal product
Gillette Venus
HAIR
Best hairspray
Charles Worthington Front Row Forever Lasting Hairspray
Best volumiser
Shockwaves Styling Plus Gloss & Body Mousse
Best frizz controller
TRESemmé Smooth Memory Spray
Best home colourant
Clairol Perfect 10
Best shampoo
L’Oréal Elvive Full Restore 5 Shampoo
Best conditioner
Andrew Collinge Purity Moisturising Conditioner
Best leave-in treatment
John Frieda Root Awakening Treatment
Best ethnic haircare
Kérastase Fluide Oléo-Relax Slim Cream
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate hair colourant
L’Oréal Paris Excell 10
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate shampoo & conditioner
Herbal Essences Shampoo & Conditioner
TOOL KIT
Best hairbrush
Tangle Teezer
Best make-up brushes
Suqqu
Best heat styler
Babyliss Elegance 2100
Best beauty gadget
Travalo Purse Spray
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate hairstyling gadget
GHD IV styler
SUNCARE
Best facial sun protection
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess
Best all-over sun protection
Nivea Sun Protect & Bronze Sun Lotion
Best anti-ageing sun protection
Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream
Best aftersun
Piz Buin Allergy Aftersun Soothing Lotion
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate suntan lotion
Nivea Sun Moisturising Sun Lotion
SELF TANNING & BRONZING
Best facial self-tan
Garnier Ambre Solaire No Streaks Bronzing Dry Face Mist
Best body self-tan
He-Shi Express Liquid Tan
Best gradual self-tan
Xen Tan Transform Luxe
Best wash-off body tanner
L’Oréal Glam Bronze for Legs
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate self-tanner
St Tropez Self-Tan Bronzing Spray
MEN
Best hair texturiser
Fudge Matte Hed
Best face cream
Bulldog Eco-System Moisturiser
Best shaving lotion
Clinique Skin Supplies for Men M Shave Aloe Gel
Best eye cream
Lab Series Instant Moisture Eye Gel
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate aftershave
Boss by Hugo Boss Aftershave Lotion
HANDS & FEET
Best nail polish
Illamasqua Nail Varnish
Best hand cream
This Works Perfect Hands
Best foot treat
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Cracked Heel Foot Cream
Best nail rescuer
Jessica Critical Care
Readers’ Kiss of Approval Ultimate nail polish
Rimmel London 60 Seconds Nail Polish
