2017 CEW Beauty Insider Finalists Announced

Apr 10th, 2017

Audrey Latimer

Taking to Twitter and using #CEWFinalists, CEW announced the finalists for the 2017 CEW Beauty Insider Awards.

[Slideshow] Highlights from CEW's Product Demo

The CEW Awards, now in its 23rd year of celebrating innovative beauty products, has added five new categories to the roster, including Indie Skincare, Indie Makeup, Indie Fragrance, Indie Brand Beauty Award and Tools of the Trade. It has also renamed the Eco Beauty Award to the Sustainability Excellence Award.

Carlotta Jacobson, president of CEW, shared, “The continued growth of the Beauty Insider Awards signifies the importance of innovation in the beauty industry. CEW members voted to select the 228 finalists across 40 categories announced today from the record-breaking 900 products entered from 500 brands. The awards provide consumers with a ‘seal of approval’ from industry insiders.”

The winners will be announced at the CEW Beauty Awards Luncheon, in partnership with Meredith Corporation, on May 12 at the Midtown Hilton in New York City.

Indies

New Game in Town (Indie Brand Beauty Award)

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Farmacy Beauty
Harry's Men
OUAI Haircare
Skin Laundry
Wander Beauty

New Game in Town – Fragrance (Indie Fragrance Award)

ADORAtherapy Balanced Gal On the Go Mood Boost
Annick Goutal Parfums Tenue de Soiree
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Scent of a Dream
CLEAN Fragrances Reserve Sel Santal
Commodity Goods, Inc Book
Thorn & Bloom Perfume Bird of Paradise Eau de Parfum

New Game in Town – Makeup (Indie Makeup Award)

Lash Star Beauty Full Control Lash Sculpting Mascara
Milk Makeup Holographic Stick
Pony Effect Stay Fit Matte Lip
The BrowGal Convertible Brow Wet/Dry Powder/Pomade Duo
tre'StiQue Highlight & Perfect Multipurpose Stick
Wander Beauty Wanderout Dual Lipstick

New Game in Town – Skincare (Indie Skincare Award)

Beverly Hills MD Repair + Reverse Daily Serum
Dermaflash Dermaflash
Farmacy Beauty Honey Potion
Simply Venom Night Cream
SKIN&CO Roma Truffle Therapy Serum
The Ritualist APTO Surface Renewal Exfoliant

Bath and Body

Does A Body Good (Bath and Body Mass)

AVEENO® Daily Moisturizing Body Yogurt Vanilla and Oat
Cetaphil In-shower Moisturizing Oil
Dove Dry Oil Moisture Body Wash
NIVEA Nourishing Body Oil
Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash
Soap & Glory Orangeasm Super Rich Body Butter

Does A Body Good (Bath and Body Prestige)

AHAVA Clineral Topic Body Cream
Decléor USA Aromessence Svelt Body Refining Oil Serum
Eve Lom Time Retreat Hand Treatment
Molton Brown Dewy Lily of the Valley & Star Anise Bath & Shower Gel
Origins Post Workout Paradise Warm Down Warming Lava Scrub
Sephora Collection Foot Mask

Skincare

Blemish Busters (Acne Treatment)

Clinique Acne Solutions Acne + Line Correcting Serum
Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Facial Toner
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Primer
Kiehl's Since 1851 Breakout Control Targeted Blemish Spot Treatment
NEUTROGENA Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Daily Leave-on Mask
Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Skin Care Acne Spot and Area Treatment

Turn Back Time (Anti-Aging Mass)

AVEENO Absolutely Ageless Intensive Renewal Serum
La Roche-Posay Active C10
Laneige Clear-c Advanced Effector
L'Oréal Age Perfect Hydra-nutrition Facial Oil SPF 30
Manuka Doctor Drops of Crystal Cashmere Touch Serum
Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Concentrate

Turn Back Time (Anti-Aging Prestige)

Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector & Optimizer
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Power Foil Mask
GLAMGLOW Gravitymud Firming Treatment
philosophy Time in a Bottle Serum 100% in Control Resist Renew Repair Serum
Shiseido Cosmetics America White Lucent Microtargeting Spot Corrector
SK-II R.N.A. Power Radical New Age Essence

Keep It Clean (Cleanser & Scrub)

Clé de Peau Beauté Cleansing Cream Oil
Estée Edit Dissolve the Drama 2-in-1 Cleanser and Makeup Remover
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Balm
Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy-boosting Face Mask
NEUTROGENA Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes – Fragrance Free
Origins By All Greens Foaming Deep Cleansing Mask

Eyes on the Prize (Eye Treatment)

AVEENO Absolutely Ageless Eye Cream
Clé de Peau Beauté Intensive Eye Contour Cream
Clinique Pep-start Eye Cream
Dior Dior Prestige The Eye Concentrate
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream
Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream

Lip Service (Lip Treatment)

ChapStick Total Hydration Conditioning Lip Scrub
COOLA Suncare SPF 30 Mineral Liplux
Fresh Sugar Cream Lip Treatments
GLAMGLOW Plumprageous Matte Lip Treatment
Kiehl's Since 1851 Butterstick Lip Treatment
Vaseline Lip Therapy Tin

Bring On The Sun (Sun Product)

COOLA Suncare Daydream SPF 30 Mineral Makeup Primer
NEUTROGENA Cool Dry Sport Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Olay Regenerist Micro-sculpting Cream SPF 30
Origins Dr. Andrew Weil Mega-defense SPF 45 Advanced Daily UV Defender
Shiseido Cosmetics America Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ for Sensitive Skin & Children
Supergoop! Shine On Lip Screen SPF 50

S.O.S. – Save Our Skin (Moisturizer Mass)

Bioderma Hydrabio Serum
Laneige Water Bank Soothing Gel Mask
L'Oréal Revitalift Bright Reveal Brightening Day Moisturizer
NEUTROGENA Hydro Boost Water Gel with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Olay Regenerist Micro-sculpting Cream
Yes to Inc. Miracle Oil Primrose Oil

S.O.S. – Save Our Skin (Moisturizer Prestige)

AERIN Rose Night Table Cream & Overnight Mask
Clinique Pep-start Hydroblur Moisturizer
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules
GLAMGLOW Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer
Shiseido Cosmetics America White Lucent Multibright Night Cream
SK-II R.N.A. Power Radical New Age Cream

Device Advice (Skin Care Tools)

Aveda Tulasāra Radiant Facial Dry Brush
BARE MINERALS Skinsorials Double Cleansing Brush
Clarisonic Mia Fit
NEUTROGENA Light Therapy Acne Mask
Olay Duo
Origins Rituali Tea Powder Mask Mixing Tool

Hair

Dying For Color (Hair Coloring Product)

CHI Ionic Color Illuminate
Joico Insta Tint Temporary Color Shimmer Spray
Keranique Tint & Texture Color Density Treatment
Klorane Sun Lightening Spray with Chamomile and Honey
Matrix Color Sync Watercolors
TEMPTU Airbrush 24-hour Root Touch-up & Hair Color

The Mane Attraction (Hair Shampoo/Hair Conditioner)

Batiste Dry Shampoo
Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Balm-to-Oil Pre-shampoo Masque
Drybar Detox Dry Conditioner
Joico K-pak Color Therapy Luster Lock
Oribe Hair Care Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
Pantene Pro-V Smooth & Sleek 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner

Hair-spiration (Hair Style/Hair Care)

Bumble and bumble Surf Foam Spray Blow
Dry Drybar Prep Rally Prep & Prime Detangler
Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast
Oribe Hair Care Matte Waves Texture Lotion
OUAI Haircare Texturizing Hairspray
Pantene Pro-V Style Series Airspray (Level 2 Hold)

DIY Style (Hair Tools)

CHI Onyx Euroshine 1" Onyx Ceramic Hair Styler
Drybar Baby Buttercup Travel Blow-dryer
Dyson, Inc Supersonic Hair Dryer
Oribe Hair Care Round Brush Collection
Revlon, Inc. Salon One-step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
T3 Micro, Inc. Single Pass Luxe

Makeup

All Eyes On Me (Eye Product Mass)

COVERGIRL So Lashy! Blast Pro Mascara
L'Oréal Voluminous Feline Mascara
Maybelline New York The Falsies Push Up Angel Mascara
Soap & Glory Supercat Eyeliner
Sonia Kashuk Instant Smoke Stick
Ulta Beauty Eye Primer

All Eyes On Me (Eye Product Prestige)

Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Brow Pencil
Estée Lauder Brow Multi Tasker
Laura Geller New York Kajal Longwear Eyeliner
Laura Mercier Brow Dimension Fiber Infused Colour Gel
Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Matte Eye Palette
Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics

#NoFilter (Face Product Mass)

Burt’s Bees BB Cream
COVERGIRL Clean Matte BB Cream
Flower Beauty Miracle Matte Translucent Finishing Powder
L'Oréal Infallible Pro-glow Foundation
NYX Cosmetics Total Control Drop Foundation
Ulta Beauty Mattifying Balm

#NoFilter (Face Product Prestige)

BARE MINERALS Bare Pro Performance Wear Powder Foundation
BECCA Cosmetics Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation
Clinique Chubby in the Nude Foundation Stick
Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup
NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint
Shiseido Cosmetics America Synchro Skin Lasting Liquid Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Seal It With A Kiss (Lip Product Mass)

Burt’s Bees Lipstick
ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint
COVERGIRL Katy Kat Matte Lipstick
NYX Cosmetics Lip Lingerie
Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lipstick
Ulta Beauty Matte Lip Crayon

Seal It With A Kiss (Lip Product Prestige)

BARE MINERALS Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lipcolor
Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick
Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer
Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Vinyl Lip Color
NARS Velvet Lip Glide
Smashbox Cosmetics Insta-matte Lipstick Transformer

Man-Made (Men's Grooming)

American Crew 3-in-1 Tea Tree Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Aveda Invati Men™ Scalp Revitalizer
Clinique for Men 2 in 1 Skin Hydrator + Beard Conditioner
LAB SERIES Skincare for Men Urban Blue Detox Clay Mask
Old Spice Dirt Destroyer Body Wash
Shiseido Cosmetics America Men Hydro Master Gel

Scent

Male Attraction (Men’s Scent)

Axe Black Body Spray
Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano V
Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Fraîche
Narciso Rodriguez Parfums For Him Bleu Noir
Prada L'Homme
YSL Beaute L'Homme Ultime

It Makes Scents (Women’s Scent Mass)

Avon Prima
JAFRA Cosmetics International Perfumer's Edition – Paris et Moi by Philippine Courtière
Katy Perry Mad Love
Kindred Goods Orange Blossom & Tea Eau de Parfum
Paris Hilton Fragrances Gold Rush
Vera Wang Embrace Marigold & Gardenia

It Makes Scents (Women’s Sent Prestige)