The CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) has announced the finalists for its 2012 Insiders’ Beauty Awards. The winners themselves will be announced Friday, May 18 at an awards luncheon at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York, hosted by Mario Cantone.
The Insiders’ Beauty Awards recognize the most beauty innovative products of the past year. The awards are chosen by 4,500 beauty industry experts and professionals.
The finalists are:
Acne Treatment
- Bliss No ‘Zit’ Sherlock Breakout-busting Rubberizing Mask
- Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Seal-to-Clear Gel
- Kate Somerville Skin Care 24-hour Pimple Punisher
- Olay Professional Pro-X Clear Acne Protocol
- Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Spot Stick
Anti-Aging, Mass
- Avon Products Anew Genics
- Good Skin Z-pore Instant Pore Refinder
- L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense
- Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex
- Roc Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream
Anti-Aging, Prestige
- Estée Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator
- Lancôme Vissionnaire [LR2412] Advanced Skin Corrector
- Origins Plantscription Anti-aging Serum
- Shiseido Cosmetics America Future Solution LX Ultimate Regenerating Serum
- SK-II Wrinkle Specialist Serum
Bath and Body, Mass
- Aveeno Positively Nourishing Antioxidant Body Wash
- Burt’s Bees Richly Replenishing Cocoa & Cupuaçu Butters Body Lotion
- Dove Visible Renewing Crème Body Wash
- Eucerin Daily + Strength Body Crème
- Olay Luscious Embrace Body Bar with Massaging Design
Bath and Body, Prestige
- Fresh Seaberry Restorative Body Cream
- Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Body Butter
- L’Occitane en Provence Lavender Hand Cream
- Philosophy The Mircrodelivery Exfoliating Body Wash
- Shiseido Cosmetics America Replenishing Body Cream
Cleanser and Scrub
- Aveda Tourmaline Charged Radiant Skin Refiner
- Aveeno Smart Essentials Daily Detoxifying Scrub
- Fresh Sugar Lip Polish
- Grassroots Research Labs Vitamin C Skin Refreshing Cleanser with Vitamins E and B5
- Shiseido Cosmetics America Benefiance Extra Cream Cleansing Foam
Eco Beauty Award
- Alterna Professional Haircare Bamboo UV+ Color Care Collection
- Christie Brinkley Skincare DNA Renewal System (Daytime Rejuvenating Treatment and Overnight Repair Treatment)
- Hain-Celestial Personal Care Division Jason Pure Natural Hair Care
- Jing ai Organic & Natural Cosmetics Sierra Glow Duo Bronzer
- Nature’s Gate Herbal Blend Hand Creams
- Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser
- Primavera Revitalizing Face Care Line
- Sophyto Organic Skincare
- The Body Shop Shower Gels for Earth Lovers
- Vapour Organic Beuaty
- Yves Rocher North America Botanical Hair Care
Eye Product, Mass
- CoverGirl Intense Shadowblast
- Flirt! All That Lash Volumizing Mascara
- L’Oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara
- Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Luminizing Eyeshadow
- Sonia Kashuk for Target Instructional Eye Shadow Palette in Eye On Neutral
Eye Product, Prestige
- Chanel Illusion d’Ombre Long-wear Luminous Eyeshadow
- Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
- Lancôme Color Design Eye Brightening All-in-One 5 Shadow & Liner Palettes
- Mac Cosmetics False Lashes Extreme Black
- Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio
Eye Treatment, Mass
- Aveeno Positively Radiant Eye Illuminator
- Garnier Ultra-life Anti-wrinkle Eye Roller
- Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush
- Roc Retionol Correxion Sensitive Eye Cream
- Yes To Blueberries Brightening Eye Roller
Eye Treatment, Prestige
- Clé de Peau Beauté Intensive Eye Contour Cream
- Estée Lauder Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator
- Mac Cosmetics Prep + Prime Vibrancy Eye
- Origins Plantscription Anti-aging Eye Treatment
- SK-II Skin Signature Eye Cream
Face Product, Mass
- L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Smooth Absolute
- Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer
- Neutrogena HealthySkin Compact Foundation SPF 55 with Helioplex
- Sonia Kashuk for Target Super Sheen Shiimmering Highlighter
- Vichy Dermablend Ultra Corrective Cream Stick
Face Product, Prestige
- Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Creamy Concealer
- Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30
- Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance
- Mac Cosmetics Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15
- Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Prime
Hair Care Product
- Aveeno Living Color Shampoo
- Bumble and Bumble Straight Shampoo
- Frédéric Fekkai Highlight Illuminating Cream
- Ojon Instant Restorative Hair Serum
- Pantene Normal-Thick Hair Solutions Split End Repair Crème
Hair Coloring Product
- Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Color Blend Foam
- Garnier Nutrisse Ultra-color
- John Frieda Hair Care Precision Foam Colour
- L’Oréal Paris Sublime Mousse By Healthy Look
- Rita Hazan Salon Root Concealer
- Zotos International Age Beautiful Anti-aging Haircolor Permanent Crème Lightener
Hair Styling Product
- Bumble and Bumble Bb. Texture Hair(un)dressing Creme
- Frédéric Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Smooth Sailing Anti Frizz Cream
- Living Proof Straight Styling Spray
- Ojon Gloss Finishing Hair Spray
- Oribe Hair Care Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray
Indie Beauty Award
- A Dozen Roses
- It Cosmetics
- Julep
- Puristics
- Supergoop!
Lip Product, Mass
- Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm
- CoverGirl Blast Flipstick
- Flirt! Big Flirt Sheer & Shiny Lipgloss
- Maybelline Baby Lips Repairing Lip Balm with SPF 20 in Peach Kiss
- Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20
- Nivea Lip Care A Kiss of Berry Swirl
Lip Product, Prestige
- Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Rich Lip Color SPF 12
- Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm
- Fresh Sugar Passion Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15
- Mac Cosmetics Pro Longwear Lipglass
- Nars Cosmetics Velvet Gloss Lip Pencils
Men’s Grooming
- Garnier Fructis Anti-dandruff Shampoo Mint Cleanse
- Lab Series Skincare for Men Max LS Overnight Renewal Serum
- Lubriderm Men’s 3-in-1 Lotion—Light Fragrance
- Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Men Body & Face Lotion
- The Art of Shaving Ocean Kelp with Light Aromatic Essential Oils After-shave Lotion
Men’s Scent
- Bond No. 9 New York I Love New York for Him
- Giorgio Armani Beauty Armani Code Sport
- Gucci Fragrances Guilty Pour Homme
- John Varvatos Fragrance and Skincare Star USA
- Tommy Hilfiger Fragrances Eau De Prep Tommy Eau de Toilette
- YSL Beauty L’Homme Libre
Moisturizer, Mass
- Garnier Skin Renew Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
- Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Soothing Lotion SPF 15
- Olay Professional Pro-X Clear SPF 15 Moisturizer
- Roc Multi Correxion Lift Anti-gravity Day Moisturizer with SPF 30
- Yes To Blueberries Daily Repairing Moisturizer with SPF 30
Moisturizer, Prestige
- Estée Lauder Daywear Advanced
- Korres Natural Products USA Yoghurt Instant Sooth Gel
- Philosophy Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer
- Shiseido Cosmetics America Benefiance Wrinkle Resist 24 Night Cream
- StriVectin TL Tightening Neck Cream
Nail Product
- Deborah Lippmann Turn Back Time
- Dior Beuaty Rock Coat Smoky Black Top Coat
- Essie Cosmetics “No Chips Ahead” Chip-free Top Coat
- Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer
- Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips
Sun Product
- Aveeno Natural Protection Sunblock Lotion SPF 30
- La Roche Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Snscreen Fluid
- Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunblock Spray SPF 50
- Origins A Perfect World SPF 35 UV Face Protector with White Tea
- Shiseido Cosmetics America Urban Environment UV Protections Cream SPF 35
Women’s Scent, Mass
- Avon Products Outspoken Intense by Fergie
- Coty Beauty Heidi Klum Shine
- Demeter Fragrance Library Pure Soap Roll-on Fragrance
- Dove Go Fresh Rebalance Body Mist
- P&G Prestige Christina Aguilera Royal Desire
Women’s Scent, Prestige
- Burberry Body
- Coach Fragrances Poppy Flower Eau de Parfum
- DKNY Golden Delicious Eau de Parfum
- Estée Lauder Sensuous Nude
- Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Toit
- Prada Candy Eau de Parfum Spray
For more information, log on to the CEW website. And learn about the finalists for the CEW (UK) 2012 Beauty Awards too.