CEW has announced the winners for the 2018 CEW Cosmetic Executive Women Beauty Awards.
The Beauty Awards honor the most innovative products of the year and are selected by CEW’s more than 9,000 U.S. members, all of whom are industry professionals. Members voted for nominees March 1-15, 2018.
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The 252 finalists were chosen from a pool of more than 1,000 entries and 500 brands; the awards also saw a 10% increase in indie entrants. Additionally, five categories have been added for 2018: Indie Hair, Nutricosmetic Product, Niche Fragrance, Packaging Innovation and the first ever supplier award, Formula Innovation.
“For more than two decades, the CEW Beauty Awards continue to be a primary resource for consumers to help navigate the crowded beauty aisles. There are countless products that launch each year across all categories. The products that become finalists are voted on by the industry – those who know the best in beauty,” said CEW president Carlotta Jacobson. “Further, the breadth of innovation makes these awards even more important to consumers, who use them as another indicator as to what’s best in the marketplace.”
The awards were held May 18, 2018 at the Beauty Awards Luncheon, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City.
The winners are:
Acne Treatment
- Philosophy Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask
Anti-Aging, Mass
- Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream
Anti-Aging Prestige
- Laneige Water Sleeping Mask
Bath and Body, Mass
- Aquaphor Ointment Body Spray
Bath and Body, Prestige
- Ouai Haircare Rose Hair & Body Oil
Best Seller Beauty Award, Mass
- Herbal Essences bio:renew
Best Seller Beauty Award, Prestige
- Philosophy Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask
Cleanser and Scrub
- Shiseido Cosmetics America Waso Soft + Cushy Polisher
Eye Product, Mass
- L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise
Eye Product, Prestige
- Urban Decay Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette
Eye Treatment
- Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Recovery
Face Product, Mass
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint
Face Product, Prestige
- Nars Cosmetics Soft Matte Complete Concealer
Hair Coloring Product
- L’Oreal Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color
Hair Shampoo/Hair Conditioner
- Oribe Gold Lust Pre-shampoo Intensive Treatment
Hair Style/Hair Care
- Oribe Swept Up Volume Powder Spray
Hair Tools
- Drybar Wrap Party Curling & Styling Wand
Lip Product, Prestige
- Nars Cosmetics Powermatte Lip Pigment
Lip Treatment
- Fresh Sugar Lip Caramel Hydrating Balm
Lip Product, Mass
- Pixi Beauty Matte Last Liquid Lip
Moisturizer, Prestige
- IT Cosmetics Secret Sauce
Moisturizer, Mass
- Aveeno Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial
Skincare Tools
- Rodan + Fields Redefine Amp MD Micro-exfoliating Roller
Makeup Tools
- Beautyblender Beautyblender Swirl
Sun Product
- Supergoop! Super Power Sunscreen Mousse SPF 50
Innovation Finalists
- Geltor Inc. N-collage
Nutricosmetic Product (new category)
- Sakara Life Beauty Chocolates
Nail Product
- Essie Treat Love & Color in Sheers to You
Men’s Grooming
- Tom Ford Beauty Shave Cream
Women’s Scent, Prestige
- Gucci Bloom (Firmenich)
Men’s Scent
- YSL Beauty Y Eau de Toilette (IFF)
Niche Fragrance
- Derek Lam 10 Crosby Parfum Stick (IFF)
Women’s Scent, Mass
- Pacifica Beauty Aromapower Hardcore Happy
Packaging Finalists
- Derek Lam 10 Crosby Parfum Stick
Indie Brand Beauty Award
- Drunk Elephant
Indie Hair
- Briogeo Hair Care Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Shampoo
Indie Skincare Beauty Award
- Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial
Indie Makeup Beauty Award
- The BrowGal The Weekender
Sustainability
- NaturaBrasil
QVC 2018 Beauty Quest Finalists
- Chuda
Best Beauty App
- Perfect Corp. You Cam Makeup
Most Buzzed About Beauty Collaboration
- Becca Cosmetics Becca x Chrissy Teigen Glow Face Palette
Iconic Consumers’ Choice Beauty Award, Mass
- Dove White Beauty Bar
Iconic Consumers’ Choice Beauty Award, Prestige
- Beautyblender The Original Beautyblender
