The past 17 years has seen InStyle Australia release its annual list of Best Beauty Buys. From make-up to hair, skin, and nails, an expert judging panel has voted on and awarded the 101 all-time best beauty products for 2016.
"InStyle’s annual Best Beauty Buys feature was actually Australia’s first editorial beauty awards - it’s hard to believe it’s now in its 17th year! For the 2016 awards, we gave it a refresh and really focused on how women consume beauty to ensure that the awards are considered the ultimate beauty shopping list,” says InStyle beauty director Hayley D'Onofrio.
“This resulted in the inclusion of new haircare products for every hair colour and type, skincare products to cater to your specific skincare concerns, plus also updated categories across make-up and body care, too. With her expertise in beauty journalism and extensive product knowledge, we also had our editor Emily Taylor join the judging panel, in addition to a line-up of Australia’s leading beauty experts."
Here, we reveal the full list of winners:
Base
Compact foundation - Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Compact
Best Newcomer - Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Foundation
Concealer - Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
BB Cream - Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF30+
Mineral Make-up - Priori CoffeeBerry Natureceuticals Natural Perfecting Minerals Foundation
Liquid Foundation - Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Primer - Laura Mercier Radiance Primer
Powder - M.A.C Cosmetics Blot Pressed Powder
Eyes
Brow Definer - Kevyn Aucoin The Precision Brow Pencil
Cream Eyeshadow - Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow
Waterproof Mascara - Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Waterproof
Best Newcomer - Estée Lauder Little Black Primer
Pencil Eyeliner - M.A.C Cosmetics Eye Kohl
Brow Tamer - Benefit Gimme Brow
Liquid Eyeliner - Charlotte Tilbury The Feline Flick
Mascara - Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
Powder Eyeshadow - Napoleon Perdis Nude U Eyes, Cheeks, Brow Palette
Cheeks
Cream Blush - Stila Convertible Colour
Bronzer - Nars Bronzing Powder in Laguna
Liquid Illuminator - Becca Shimmering Skin
Powder Illuminator - Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder
Powder Blush - Tom Ford Cheek Colour
Contour Compact - Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow
Lips
Lip Pencil - M.A.C Cosmetics Lip Pencil
Lip Lacquer - Dior Addict Fluid Stick
Matt Lipstick - Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Matte Lipstick
Lip Crayon - Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
Best Newcomer - Yves Saint Laurent Lip Tint in Oil
Lip Balm - Lanolips 101 Ointment
Cream Lipstick - Tom Ford Lip Color
Cleansers
Best Newcomer - Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisturising Foaming Cleanser
Exfoliator - La Mer The Refining Facial
Cleansing Oil - Shu Uemura High Performance Cleansing Oil
Cleanser for Oily Skin - Ultraceuticals Ultra Balancing Gel Cleanser
Make-up Remover - Bioderma Sensibio H20 Solution
Cleanser for Dry Skin - Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Moisturisers
Day Cream - Dr LeWinn’s Private Formula Day Cream Moisturiser Light SPF15
Facial Sunscreen - Ultraceuticals SunActive SPF50+ Face Cream
Night Cream - Lancôme Genifique Youth Activating Night Cream
Facial Oil - Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Best Newcomer - Shiseido Bio-Performance Glow Revival Serum
Eye Cream - La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Lift Cream
Face Mask
Face Mask - SK-II Facial Treatment Mask
Night Serum - Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II
Facial Tanner - Ella Baché Great Face Tan Without Sun
Best Newcomer - Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mask
Day Serum - SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
Dark-Spot Corrector - Sisley Phyto-Blanc Intensive Dark Spot Corrector
Spot Treatment - Dermalogica MediBac Concealing Spot Treatment
Body
Gradual Tan - Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer
Sunscreen - La Roche-Posay Anthelios Nutritive Oil SPF 50
Body Exfoliant - Jo Malone Geranium & Walnut Body Scrub
Body Moisturiser - Kiehl’s Créme de Corps
Self-tanner - St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse
Best Newcomer - ModelCo One Hour Tan Mousse
Hand Cream - Grown Alchemist Hand Cream in Vanilla & Orange Peel
Body Wash - Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Wash
Haircare
Shampoo/Conditioner For Blonde Hair - R+Co Sunset Blvd Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner
Shampoo/Conditioner For Damaged Hair - O&M Hydrate and Conquer Shampoo and Conditioner
Dry Shampoo - Toni & Guy Hair Care Casual Matt Texture Dry Shampoo
Best Newcomer - Batiste Strength & Shine Dry Shampoo
Shampoo/Conditioner For Colour-Treated Hair - L’Oréal Paris PureColour Radiant Colour Shampoo and Conditioner
Shampoo/Conditioner For Fine Hair - Christophe Robine Delicate Volumizing with Rose Extract Shampoo and Conditioner
Shampoo/Conditioner For Curly Hair - Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Shampoo and Conditioner
Styling
Best Newcomer - Tresemmé Perfectly (Un)Done Wave Creating Sea Foam
Hairspray - L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray
Hair Powder - L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Texture Dust
Volumiser - Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hairspray
Texturiser - Oribe Dry Texturising Spray
Styling Cream - Redken Shape Factor 22 Sculpting Cream
Glossing Product - Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray
Hair Treatments
Hair Oil - Dove Pure Care Dry Oil Nourishing Treatment
Leave-in Treatment - Sebastian Professional Potion 9
Hair Mask - Moroccanoil Restorative Hair Mask
Heat Protection - Tresemmé Keratin Smooth Flat Iron Smoothing Spray
Smoothing Serum - John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength 6 Effects Serum
Curl Enhancer - GHD Curl Hold Spray
Best Newcomer - Christophe Robin Brightening Hair Finish Lotion with Fruit Vinegar
Colour & Tools
Curling Tool - Babyliss PRO Curling Iron
Best Newcomer - GHD Platinum Styler
At-Home Colour - L’Oréal Paris Casting Créme Gloss
Straightening Iron - Cloud Nine The Original Iron
Brush - Tangle Teezer Compact Styler
Blow Dryer - Parlux 385 Power Light Ceramic & Ionic Hair Dryer
Nails
Best Newcomer - Sally Hansen Gel Shine 3D
Base Coat - Creative Nail Design Stickey Base Coat
Nail Strengthener - Revitanail Nail Strengthener
Dark Shade - OPI Nail Lacquer in Lincoln Park After Dark
Red Shade - Revlon Nail Enamel in Revlon Red
Nude Shade - Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Café Au Lait
Cuticle Treatment - Creative Nail Design Solar Oil
Top Coat - Dior Gel Coat
Readers' Choice
Skin Product - Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant
Mascara - Dior DiorShow Mascara
Self-Tan - Dove Summer Glow
Make-Up - Maybelline Fit Me! Dewy + Smooth Foundation
Lip Product - Lucas Papaw Ointment
Body Product - Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser Advanced Strength
Eyeshadow - Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette
Hair Product - John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength 6 Effects Serum
All-Time Favourite - Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Skin Primer
