Bauer Media announced the winners of its Best in Beauty Awards on Tuesday evening at the Langham Hotel in Auckland. A total of 51 winners were named across as many categories, including Best Can’t Live Without Product, PR Personality of the Year and Most Innovative Product Launch for 2012.
A panel of judges, made up of some of Bauer New Zealand’s top beauty editors, chose the award winners based on quality, value, originality, innovation, consumer experience and packaging. These factors were considered along with readers’ votes.
This year we received an overwhelming response from readers, who placed their votes online in 50 product categories,” says Bauer Media beauty director Trudi Brewer. They even shared insights into why they love the products so much.”
See below for a full list of winners from the awards.
Best day spa/beauty clinic
More Than Skin
About Face
Best beauty bar
Dry & Tea
Best hair salon
D&M Hair Design
Best Cleanser
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser
Best Day Cream
L’Oréal Paris UV Perfect Daily Moisturising Lotion
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer
Best Night Cream
Best Serum
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex
Best Eye Cream
Best Facial Mask
Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Masque
Best Exfoliator
Dr. LeWinn’s Facial Polishing Gel Gentle Exfoliant
Best Anti-ageing Product
Prevage Face Advanced Anti-Aging Serum
Best Organic Product
Trilogy Cream Cleanser
Best Sunscreen
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock SPF 70
Best Self-Tanner
St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse
Best Body Lotion
Best Hand Cream
Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream
Best Women’s Fragrance
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
Best Men’s Fragrance
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio
Best Celebrity/Designer Fragrance
Chloé 50ml
Best Shampoo
L’Oréal Paris EverSleek Sulfate-Free Intense Smoothing Shampoo
Best Conditioner
Kerastase Chroma Riche Conditioner
Best Hair Treatment
Morrocanoil Restorative Hair Mask
Best Styling product
L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin hairspray
Best Dry Shampoo
Fudge Dry Shampoo
Best Home Hair Colour
L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss
Best Hair Styling Tool
ghd Air Hair Dryer
Best Powder
Best Foundation
Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation
Best Mineral Make-Up
Best Concealer
YSL Touche Éclat
Best BB Cream
Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream
Best Blush
M.A.C Powder Blush
Revlon PhotoReady Sculpting Blush Palette
Best Lipstick
Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter
Best Lip Gloss
Lancôme Juicy Tubes
Best Lip Balm
Lucas’ Papaw Ointment
Best Eyeliner
Clinique Quickliner for Eyes
Best Mascara
Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara
Best Eyeshadow
Best Bronzer
Best Brow Product
Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Shape Brow Pencil
Best Nail Enamel
O.P.I Nail Lacquer
Best Skin Primer
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm
Best Can’t Live Without Beauty Product
Bio-Oil
Under $20
Over $50
LiLash
Best Everyday Essential
Mitchum Unscented Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
Most Innovative Product Launch for 2012
YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation
PR personality of the year
Kristen Peoples
Brand ambassador of the year
Tanya Abbott
Rising Star
Kate Berich
Exceptional contribution to the beauty industry
Melinda Jones