Now in its sixteenth year, InStyle is thrilled to reveal the winners of its Best Beauty Buys. Judged by an expert panel, the magazine collates a comprehensive list of 101 must-have beauty products, covering skincare, hair care and everything in between.
“InStyle’s Best Beauty Buys is judged by 20 of Australia's leading experts in the beauty industry across 13 categories, including nails, lips, haircare and skincare. Our expert panel of judges not only reveal their must-have products but also how to use them for the best results you can get,” says InStyle beauty editor Hayley D’Onofrio.
“We like to think of Best Beauty Buys as a comprehensive guide - the ultimate shopping list. Our readers can stock their beauty cabinet from the pages of the magazine, knowing that the products featured truly are the best on the market.”
See below for the full list of winners:
SKINCARE
CLEANSERS
1. Body Scrub: Hot Sugar Scrub
2. Facial Exfoliator: Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
3. Face Wipes: Cleansing Facial
4. Overall Cleanser: Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
5. Eye Make-up Remover: Bioderma Sensibio H20
6. Cleanser, Under $25: Cetaphil Cleanser
7. Body Wash: Shower Gel
MOISTURISERS
8. Body Moisturiser: Crème de Corps
9. Hand Cream: Rose Hand Cream
10. Anti-Ageing Day Cream: Crème De La Mer
11. SPF Moisturiser: Superdefense Triple Action Moisturiser SPF 25
12. Day Cream, Under $35: Olay Total Effects Moisturiser
13. Anti-Ageing Night Cream: L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Night Cream
14. Night Cream, Under $35: Neutrogena Hydroboost Night Concentrate
15. Best Newcomer: Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Cream
TREATMENTS
16. Serum: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
17. Spot Treatments: Dermalogica MediBac Concealing Spot Treatment
18. Night Serum: Advanced Night Repair Sychnized Recovery Complex II
19. Eye Cream: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Lift Cream
20. Skin Treatment: Facial Treatment Essence
21. Face Mask: SK-II Treatment Mask
22. Radiance Booster: Clarins Beauty Flash Balm
23. Best Newcomer: La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum
SUNCARE/TANNING
24. Body Sunscreen: Sun Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
25. Facial Sunscreen: SunActive SPF50+ Face Cream
26. Self-Tanner: Self Tan Bronzing Mousse
27. Gradual Tanner: St. Tropez Gradual Tan Everyday Body Lotion
28. Facial Tanner: Ella Baché Great Face Tan Without Sun
29. Best Newcomer: St. Tropez Tan Luxe Dry Oil
MAKEUP
LIPS
30. Lip Pencil: NARS Lip Pencil
31. Lipstick, Under $25: L’Oréal Colour Riche Lipstick
32. Lipstick: Chanel Rouge Allure Intense Lip Colour
33. Lipgloss: Lipglass
34. Lipgloss, Under $25: Max Factor Colour Elixir Gloss
35. Lip Balm: 101 Ointment
36. Best Newcomer: Ellis Faas Hot Lips
EYES
37. Eyeshadow: M.A.C Eyeshadow
38. Creamy Eyeshadow: M.A.C Eye Paints
39. Eyeshadow, Under $25: Maybelline New York Eye Studio Color Tattoo Eyeshadow
40. Overall Mascara: DiorShow
41. Mascara, Under $25: Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara
42. Waterproof Mascara: Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Waterproof
43. Eyeliner: M.A.C Eye Kohl
44. Liquid Eyeliner: Neo Noir Liquid Liner
CHEEKS
45. Blush: Cheek Colour
46. Cream Blush: Stila Convertible Colour
47. Blush, Under $25: Little Round Pot Blush
48. Bronzer: NARS Bronzer in Laguna
49. Powder Highlighter: Guerlain Météorites Perles
BASE
50. Concealer: Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
51. Compact Foundation: Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua Cream Compact Foundation
52. Liquid Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
53. Mineral Makeup: BareMinerals Loose Foundation SPF15
54. Foundation, Under $25: COVERGIRL Clean Liquid Makeup
55. Concealer, Under $25: Revlon PhotoReady Concealer
56. Primer: Laura Mercier Radiance Primer
57. Powder: Chanel Natural Finish Loose Powder
58. Liquid Illuminiser: Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer
59. BB Cream: BB Cream SPF 30
60. Best Newcomer: Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Foundation
HAIR
HAIRCARE
61. Shampoo/Conditioner for Dark Hair: Cleanse Shampoo for Brunette Hair
62. Shampoo/Conditioner for Blondes: John Frieda Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Colour Preserving Shampoo + Conditioner
63. Shampoo/Conditioner for Redheads: Pureology Reviving Red Shamp’Oil + Reflective Condition
64. Dry Shampoo: Klorane Dry Shampoo
65. Hair Oil: Pure Care Dry Oil Nourishing Treatment
66. Leave-In Treatment: Treatment
67. Shampoo & Conditioner, Under $25: Dove Damage Solutions Intensive Repair Shampoo + Conditioner
68. Best Newcomer: Keratin Smooth Heat-Activated Treatment
HAIR STYLING
69. Hairspray: L’Oreal Paris Elnett Hairspray
70. Anti-Frizz Product: John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength 6 Effects
71. Volumiser: Bumble & Bumble Thickening Spray
72. Curl Enhancer: Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream
73. Styling Cream: Redken Shape Factor Sculpting Cream
74. Heat Protection: Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray
75. Glossing Product: John Frieda 100% Shine Glossing Mist
76. Texturiser: Sachajuan Ocean Mist
77. Hair Powder: Shu Uemura Art of Hair Volume Maker Invisible Texturizing Powder
HAIR COLOUR & TOOLS
78. Straightening Iron: ghd Eclipse
79. Brush: Lady Jayne 100% Boar Bristle Brush
80. At-Home Hair Colour: John Frieda Precision Foam Colour
81. Curling Tool: Silver Bullet Fastlane Ceramic Curling Iron
82. Blow-Dryer: 385 Power Light Ceramic & Ionic Hair Dryer
83. Best Newcomer: Cloud Nine The Touch
NAILS
84. Dark Shade: Chanel Le Vernis in Rouge Noir
85. Red Shade: OPI Nail Lacquer in Big Apple Red
86. Nude Shade: OPI Nail Colour in Samoan Sand
87. Base Coat: Sally Hansen Smooth and Strong Base Coat
88. Top Coat: Super Shiney
89. Nail Strengthener: Calcium Shield
90. Cuticle Treatment: OPI Avoplex Cuticle Oil to Go
91. Best Nail Newcomer: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel
READER’S CHOICE
92. Favourite Product for Eyes: They’re Real Mascara
93. Number One Body Product: Body Butter
94. Ultimate Fake Tan: Tan Airbrush in a Can
95. Star Skincare product: Rosehip Oil
96. Hair Product: Moroccanoil
97. Lip Product: Lucas Paw Paw Ointment
98. Make-up Product for Face: M.A.C Studio Fix Foundation
99. Favourite Eyeshadow: Rimmel London Glam’Eyes Eye Shadow Quad
100. Favourite Eye Cream: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex
101. All-time Favourite Product: Garnier Skin Naturals Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream SPF15
