marie claire awarded the winners of the 2012 Prix de marie claire Beauty Awards at a luncheon at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art today.
The event which celebrates the best beauty products launched in the past 12 months was attended by celebrity guests including Mel B, Lara Bingle, Rachael Finch, Charlotte Dawson, Erika Heynatz and Terry Biviano.
We know that our readers look to us every month for all the best beauty news and products, and we take this responsibility very seriously, which is why two years ago we introduced this annual celebration of the Prix de marie claire beauty awards,” said Jackie Frank, marie claire publisher/editor.
The Prix de marie claire Beauty Awards was sponsored by MYER for the second consecutive year. These prestigious awards celebrate the most outstanding beauty products available on the market and as Myer is the ultimate destination for prestige cosmetics, we see this as the perfect partnership,” said MYER Group General Manager of Cosmetics, Liz Webster.
The 17 awards consist of nine Readers’ Choice and eight Prix d’Excellence Australia and International awards. The winners are:
READERS’ CHOICE
Best fragrance - Dior J'adore L'Absolu EDP
Best make-up product (splurge) - Chanel Rouge Coco Shine
Best make-up product (steal) - L'Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge
Best skincare product (splurge) -
Best skincare product (steal) -
Best hair care/styling product (splurge) - Kérastase Elixir Ultime
Best hair care/styling product (steal) - Frizz Ease® 3-Day Straight™ Semi-Permanent Styling Spray
Best body product (splurge) - Naturals Vegetan Self Tan Lotion
Best body product (steal) - Burt's Bees
PRIX D’EXCELLENCE INTERNATIONAL
Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator
BB Cream All-In-One Perfector Classic SPF 15
Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Foundation & Concealer
Clarins Extra-Firming Body Cream
Visionnaire [LR 2412 4%] Serum
PRIX D’EXCELLENCE AUSTRALIA
Benefiance Concentrated Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream
PRIX ETHIQUE
JOINFITE - Dermalogica