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Winners on top of the world
The Roof Gardens in Kensington was a great choice of venue
for the recent Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards 2008. The event
was beautifully presented and the winning products stood proudly
alongside their glamorous awards, basking in the limelight.
In total, 64 products across 13 categories were judged by
the industry expert panel and celebrity judges. In addition,
16 products were granted the ‘Readers’ Kiss Of Approval’ award
by Cosmopolitan’s 1.8 million readers, who voted for their
favourite products via the magazine and online.
This year Cosmopolitan also introduced two awards to recognise
long-term continued success and cutting-edge excellence -
the Cosmo Classic Award and the Beauty Breakthrough Award.
The winners represent the best in class for every element
of beauty, from hair styling and treatments, to fragrances,
skin care, appliances and sun care.
This
year’s judges were:
• Emma Griffiths, TV presenter
• Alesha Dixon – Singer, actress and dance
champion
• Anastasia Achilleos, skincare guru to the stars
• Daniel Sandler, makeup artist
• Andrew Barton, Creative director of Saks and
resident hairstylist on TV’s 10 Years Younger
• Ruby Hammer, Makeup supreme and
entrepreneur
• Louise Court, Editor, Cosmopolitan
• Ingeborg van Lotringen, Beauty Director,
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van Lotringen (Beauty Director, Cosmopolitan), Andrew
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Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards Winners – 2008
Here are some of the deserving award winners - the full report
from the event will appear in the October edition of Cosmopolitan,
available from 11th September.
Cosmo Classic Award – YSL Touche Ëclat
Beauty Breakthrough Award - L’Oréal Paris Derma Genesis
Cellular-Youth Nurturing Skincare SPF15 Day Cream
Lips
Best colour-rich lipstick – Givenchy Rouge Interdit
Best lipgloss – Bobbi Brown Shimmer Lip Gloss
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate lipgloss – Lancôme
Juicy Tubes
Eyes
Best mascara – Lancôme Virtuôse Divine Lasting Curves
& Length Mascara
Best eyeliner – Clinique Cream Shaper For Eyes
Best eye-colour palette – Guerlain Ombre Éclat 4 Shades
Eyeshadow
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate mascara – Max Factor
Masterpiece Mascara
Cleansing
Best cleanser – Urban Retreat The Cleanser
Best facial refresher – SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate cleansing wipes
– Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes
Face
Best foundation – Chanel Mat Lumière Long Lasting Makeup
Best blemish concealer – Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
Best bronzer – Guerlain Terracotta Moisturising Bronzing
Powder
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate foundation – Maybelline
New York Dream Matte Mousse
Foundation
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate blusher – No7 Natural
Blush Cheek Colour
Skincare
Best everyday moisturiser – Clarins HydraQuench Cream
Best facial self-tan – Chanel Soleil Identité
Best face mask – Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery
Masque
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate moisturiser – Olay
Total Effects Day Moisturiser
Anti-ageing
Best age-defying serum – Estée Lauder Advanced Night
Repair Protective Recovery Complex
Best line-fading eye cream – Olay Total Effects 7X
Transforming Eye Cream
Best age-busting night cream – Elizabeth Arden Prevage
Anti-Aging Night Cream
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate anti-ageing product
– No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum
Bodycare
Best body scrub – Origins Modern Friction Nature’s
Gentle Dermabrasion For The Body
Best hair-removal product – Gillette Venus Breeze
Best body self-tanner – Olay Complete Everyday Sunshine
For Body
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate hair-removal product
– Gillette Venus
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate body lotion – The
Body Shop Body Butters
Hair
Best hairspray – L’Oréal Paris Elnett
Best Volumiser – Matrix Vavoom Gold Heat Blow-In Volume
Best frizz controller – Kérastase Crème d’Huile Oléo-Curl
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate hair colourant
- L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate shampoo & conditioner
– Herbal Essences Shampoo & Conditioner
Toolkit
Best hairbrush – Philip Kingsley Vented Grooming Brush
Best makeup brushes – Clinique Make-Up Brushes
Best hairstyling gadget – GHD IV Styler
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate hairstyling gadget
- GHD IV Styler
Suncare
Best facial sun protection - L’Oréal Paris Solar Expertise
Milk Spray Mist SPF 30
Best aftersun – Lancaster Tan Maximiser Soothing Moisturiser
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate suntan lotion –
Boots Soltan Moisturising Suncare Lotion With Advanced Triple
Protection SPF 15
Scent
Best sexy scent – Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau De Parfum
Best feminine/romantic scent – YSL Elle Eau De Parfum
Best celebrity scent – Sarah Jessica Parker Covet Eau
De Parfum
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate scent – Chanel
Chance Eau De Parfum
Men
Best hair texturiser – Aveda Men Pure-formance Grooming
Clay
Best scent – Narciso Rodriguez For Him
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate aftershave – Boss
By Hugo Boss Eau De Toilette
Hands & feet
Best nail polish – Revlon Nail Enamel
Best hand cream – Vaseline Intensive Rescue Soothing
Hand Cream
Best foot treat – Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Intense
Repair Foot Cream
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval, Ultimate nail polish – OPI
Nail Lacquer
Article by Heather Bell.
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