ACP Magazines last night celebrated their annual Australian Beauty Awards with an exclusive cocktail party at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art.
A panel of experts, including Deborah Thomas, Eugenie Kelly, Stephanie Darling and Zoë Foster awarded the 56 Judges’ Choice Awards. There were also 21 Readers’ Choice Awards handed out during the evening.
Highlights include ASAP Pure taking out the Judges’ Choice for Mineral Make-up, Olay Men Solutions Eye Gel winning the Judges’ Choice for Breakthrough Product of the Year and Lucas’ PawPaw Ointment winning the Readers’ Choice Favourite Cult Item. Estée Lauder received the Prestigious Hall of Fame Award for Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector.
Beauty Awards Brand Ambassador Stephanie Darling said: These awards reflect the innovation that goes into researching, creating and marketing great beauty products that meet the ever-changing needs of women and men. The industry is constantly evolving and it’s important to inform consumers of the latest and greatest products as they come onto the market. The awards give us the opportunity to share the best buys with our readers and we congratulate this year’s winners and of course all the finalists who really put our judges to the test.”
The full list of winners is as follows:
AUSTRALIAN BEAUTY AWARDS JUDGES’ CHOICE
Lips
Judges’ Choice Lip Gloss Max Factor Vibrant Curve Effect
Judges’ Choice Lip Care Lanolips Lemonade Lip Aid
Judges’ Choice Lip Stick Tom Ford Private Blend Lip Color
Hands & Nails
Judges’ Choice Nail Polish Chanel Le Vernis Black Pearl
Judges’ Choice Hand Cream Bloom Organics Nourishing Hand Cream
Judges’ Choice Nail Care Kit Quick Fix Manicure Kit
Face
Judges’ Choice Bronzing Product SMASHBOX Halo Hydrating Perfecting Bronzer
Judges’ Choice Blush Clarins Blush Prodige
Judges’ Choice Concealer Hissyfit Skin Perfector in Honey Beige
Judges’ Choice Cult Face Item SK-II Cellumination Essence
Judges’ Choice Powder Laura Mercier Pressed Setting Powder
Judges’ Choice Foundation Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua
Judges’ Choice Mineral Makeup ASAP Pure
Skincare
Judges’ Choice Eye Cream Elizabeth Arden Prevage Eye Ultra Protection Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 15+
Judges’ Choice Facial Sunscreen Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Face
Judges’ Choice Face Mask Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Mask
Judges’ Choice Anti Ageing Treatment Napoleon Auto Pilot Complex
Judges’ Choice Acne Treatment Dermaquest Clarifying Pads
Judges’ Choice Cleanser (Prestige) Shu Uemera Skin Purifier Cleansing Beauty Oil A/O Advanced Formula
Judges’ Choice Night Cream (Prestige) Lancôme Génifique Repair Youth Activating Night Cream
Judges’ Choice Cult Skincare Item Dr LeWinn’s Synergise Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30+
Judges’ Choice Moisturiser (Prestige) SK-II Skin Signature Melting Rich Cream
Judges’ Choice Moisturiser (Mass) L’Oréal Youth Code Rejuvenating SPF 15 Daily Moisturiser
Judges’ Choice Cleanser (Mass) Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser
Judges’ Choice Night Cream (Mass) L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Night Cream
Body
Judges’ Choice Cult Body Item Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter
Judges’ Choice Body Cleanser NP Set Body Wash in Tahitian Vanilla
Judges’ Choice Body Scrub NP Set Body Polish in Tahitian Vanilla
Judges’ Choice Body Cream Clarins Extra-Firming Body Cream
Judges’ Choice Fake Tan St Tropez Instant Glow Shimmer Stick
Judges’ Choice Body Sunscreen Nivea Sun Ultra Beach Protect Sunscreen SPF 30+
Judges’ Choice Hair Removal Gillette Venus Embrace Pink Razor
Hair
Judges’ Choice Hair Appliance Parlux 3800 Eco Friendly Ionic & Ceramic Dryer
Judges’ Choice Shampoo & Conditioner (prestige) Wella System Professional Color Save Shampoo, Conditioner and Mask
Judges’ Choice Shampoo & Conditioner (mass) L’Oréal Paris Hair Expertise Ever Pure Moisture
Shampoo and Conditioner
Judges’ Choice Anti Dandruff shampoo Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care Shampoo
Judges’ Choice Cult Hair Item L’Oréal Professionel PlayBall Beach Fizz
Judges’ Choice Styling Product Maximise Mousse GHD
Judges’ Choice Hair Spray L’Oréal Professionel Infinium Lumiere
Judges’ Choice Home Colour Schwarzkopf Perfect Mousse Permanent Colour in Dark Blonde 07
Judges’ Choice Hair Innovation Clairol Nice ’N Easy Colour Blend Foam
Judges’ Choice Best Hair Tool Babyliss Pro Jumbo Ceramic Conical Curling Iron
Fragrances
Judges’ Choice Women's Fragrance Maison Francis Kurkdjian Apom Pour Femme
Judges’ Choice Cult Fragrance Item Michael Kors
Judges’ Choice Men's Fragrance Bleu De Chanel
Men’s Products
Judges’ Choice Hair Care De Lorenzo Elements Mudslide
Judges’ Choice Skincare Dove Men + Care Deep Clean Body and Face Bar
Judges’ Choice Hair Removal VS SASOON For Men i-Trim Stubble
Eyes
Judges’ Choice Eye Shadow Bourjois Round Pot Eyeshadow
Judges’ Choice Mascara Lancôme Hypnose Precious Cells 01
Judges’ Choice Brow Product Jane Iredale Bitty Brow Kit
Judges’ Choice Eyeliner YSL Long Lasting Eye Pencil No.1
Judges’ Choice Eye Innovation CoverGirl Liquiline Blast
Top Awards
2011 Breakthrough Product OLAY Men Multi Solution Eye Gel
2011 Natural Wonder Product Yes To Cucumbers Natural Glow Facial Towelettes
Hall of Fame Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
READERS’ CHOICE CATEGORY - READERS’ CHOICE WINNER
Favourite Eyes - Mirenesse Secret Weapon Mascara
Favourite Lips - Lucas’ Paw Paw Ointment
Favourite Face (Makeuo) - MAC Studiofix foundation
Favourite Hands & Nails - Dr LeWinn’s Revitanail
Favourite Skincare (Face) - OLAY Complete Defence 30+
Favourite Body Product - Palmer’s Cocoa Butter
Favourite Shampoo - Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal
Favourite Conditioner - Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal
Favourite Hair Treatment - MorrocanOil /Pantene 3-minute Miracle/Head & Shoulders (Smooth & Silky)
Favourite Fragrance - Chanel No.5
Favourite Tool - GHD Styler
Favourite Anti Ageing Product - OLAY 7 signs Ageing cream
Favourite Guy Product - Lynx deodorant – Africa
Favourite Face Mask - Dermalogica Multi Vitamin Power Recovery Mask
Favourite Natural Wonder - Lucas’ Paw Paw Ointment
Favourite Body Moisturiser - Palmer’s Cocoa Butter
Favourite Face Moisturiser - Clinique Dramatically different moisturizer
Favourite Cult Item - Lucas’ Paw Paw Ointment
Favourite Sunscreen - Le Tan Coconut SPF 30+
Favourite Firming Cream - Pro X