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CEWs 2012 Beauty Awards Finalists Announced

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By: Jamie Matusow

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Online Exclusive: CEW’s 2012 Beauty Awards Finalists Announced
Find out who’s in the running for the most outstanding products of the year.

Cosmetic Executive Women just revealed the Finalists for the 2012 CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice


Products on display at CEW Product Demo.

Awards, one of the industry’s highest honors. Now in its 18th year, the CEW Beauty Awards celebrate the most innovative products of the year. The 146 finalists in 29 product categories— including the new Nail category — were chosen from a robust offering of more than 625 products representing 300 top beauty brands by approximately 4,500 beauty industry professionals.

“What differentiates the CEW Beauty Awards from other awards is that it is the only award selected by beauty insiders – those who really know beauty best and can identify the products that are exceptional. Our list of finalists is the best-edited shopping list for consumers as it represents the most innovative products in beauty,” says Carlotta Jacobson, president of CEW.

The CEW Board of Governors will vote on all of the finalist products to determine the best of the best. Winners will be announced at the CEW Beauty Awards luncheon on Friday, May 18, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Comedian and actor Mario Cantone will emcee the event again this year.


Selecting the Best

The top launches are also honored with the Best Seller Award, recognizing product categories with


Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid: A contender in the Sun category.

the most growth in sales and the best-selling product in that category, in mass and department stores. Winners are based on retail sales data from Symphony/IRI and NPD.

This year’s CEW finalists illustrated some of the beauty industry’s key trends of the season. Lip balms were big sellers in the Mass Lip category, delivering moisture, sheer shine and color. Face primers stepped it up a notch in the Anti-Aging Prestige category, bolstering skin tone correcting formulas in addition to ones that strictly target wrinkle fighting. Foam was the big go-to in hair color this year, re-inventing the home hair coloring experience.

The 2012 CEW Beauty Awards competition is sponsored by Allure, Givaudan, CVS/pharmacy, Crest 3D White, Veet, QVC, Kotex, Beauty Inc., Arcade Marketing, HauteLook, HBA Global Expo, RPG, MaCher, Albéa, Rpr Marketing Communications, Restylane, Script to Screen, Beauty Bar, KraftWorks, Consultancy Media, Suite K, Raw Media Network, Proof Seven, and WWD. Categories are defined by NPD and votes are tabulated by Ernst & Young LLP.

Finalists by Category

Following is a list of the 2012 CEW Beauty Awards Finalists. For the complete list of 2012 CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Award Finalists, visit the Finalist Viewbook at www.cew.org. Tickets also can be purchased for the luncheon event at the CEW website.

BATH AND BODY
Bath and Body Mass
Aveeno Positively Nourishing Antioxidant Body Wash
Burt’s Bees Richly Replenishing Cocoa & Cupuaçu Butters Body Lotion
Dove Visible Care Renewing Crème Body Wash
Eucerin Daily + Strength Body Crème
Olay Luscious Embrace Body Bar with Massaging Design

Bath and Body Prestige

Fresh Seaberry Restorative Body Cream
Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Body Butter
L’Occitane en Provence Lavender Hand Cream
Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Body Wash
Shiseido Cosmetics America Replenishing Body Cream

FACIAL SKINCARE

Acne Treatment
Bliss No ‘Zit’ Sherlock Breakout-busting Rubberizing Mask
Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Seal-to-Clear Gel
Kate Somerville Skin Care 24-hour Pimple Punisher
Olay Professional Pro-X Clear Acne Protocol
Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Spot Stick

Anti-Aging Mass

Avon Products, Inc. Anew Genics
Good Skin Z-pore Instant Pore Refiner
L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense
Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex
RoC Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream

Anti-Aging Prestige

A contender in Anti-Aging Prestige.
Estée Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator
Lancôme Visionnaire [LR 2412] Advanced Skin Corrector
Origins Plantscription Anti-aging Serum
Shiseido Cosmetics America Future Solution LX Ultimate Regenerating Serum
SK-II Wrinkle Specialist Serum

Cleanser & Scrub

Aveda Tourmaline Charged Radiant Skin Refiner
Aveeno Smart Essentials™ Daily Detoxifying Scrub
Fresh Sugar Lip Polish
Grassroots Research Labs Vitamin C Skin Refreshing Cleanser with Vitamins E and B5
Shiseido Cosmetics America Benefiance Extra Creamy Cleansing Foam

Eye Treatment Mass
Aveeno Positively Radiant Eye Illuminator
Garnier Ultra-lift Anti-wrinkle Eye Roller
Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush
RoC Retionol Correxion Sensitive Eye Cream
Yes To Blueberries Brightening Eye Roller

Eye Treatment Prestige
Clé de Peau Beauté Intensive Eye Contour Cream
Estée Lauder Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator
M.A.C Cosmetics Prep + Prime Vibrancy Eye
Origins Plantscription Anti-aging Eye Treatment
SK-II Skin Signature Eye Cream

Moisturizer Mass
Garnier Skin Renew Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
Neutrogena Corporation Ultra Gentle Soothing Lotion SPF 15
Olay Professional Pro-X Clear SPF 15 Moisturizer
RoC Multi Correxion Lift Anti-gravity Day Moisturizer with SPF 30
Yes To Blueberries Daily Repairing Moisturizer with SPF 30

Moisturizer Prestige
Estée Lauder Daywear Advanced Multi-protection Anti-oxidant Creme SPF 15
Korres Natural Products USA Yoghurt Instant Soothing Gel
Philosophy Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer
Shiseido Cosmetics America Benefiance Wrinkle Resist 24 Night Cream
StriVectin TL Tightening Neck Cream

HAIR
Hair Care Product

Aveeno Living Color Shampoo
Bumble and bumble Straight Shampoo
Frédéric Fekkai Highlight Illuminating Cream
Ojon Instant Restorative Hair Serum
Pantene Normal-Thick Hair Solutions Split End Repair Creme

Hair Coloring Product
Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Color Blend Foam
Garnier Nutrisse Ultra-color
John Frieda Hair Care Precision Foam Colour
L’Oréal Paris Sublime Mousse by Healthy Look
Rita Hazan Salon Root Concealer
Zotos International Age Beautiful Anti-aging Haircolor Permanent Crème Lightener

Hair Styling Product
Aveda Be Curly Style-Prep
Bumble and bumble Bb. Texture Hair (un)dressing Creme
Frédéric Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Smooth Sailing Anti Frizz Cream
Living Proof Straight Styling Spray
Ojon Gloss Finishing Hair Spray
Oribe Hair Care Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray

MAKEUP
Eye Product Mass
COVERGIRL Intense Shadowblast
FLIRT! All That Lash Volumizing Mascara
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara
Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Luminizing Eyeshadow
Sonia Kashuk for Target Instructional Eye Shadow Palette in Eye On Neutral

Eye Product Prestige
Chanel Inc. Illusion d’Ombre Long-wear Luminous Eyeshadow
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
Lancôme Color Design Eye Brightening All-in-One 5 Shadow & Liner Palettes
M.A.C Cosmetics False Lashes Extreme Black
Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio

Face Product Mass

L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Smooth Absolute
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer
Neutrogena Corporation Healthy Skin Compact Foundation SPF 55 with Helioplex
Sonia Kashuk for Target Super Sheer Shimmering Highlighter
Vichy Dermablend Ultra Corrective Cream Stick

Face Product Prestige

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance
M.A.C Cosmetics Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15
Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer

Lip Product Mass
Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm
COVERGIRL Blast Flipstick
FLIRT! Big Flirt Sheer & Shiny Lipgloss
Maybelline Baby Lips Repairing Lip Balm with SPF 20 in Peach Kiss
Neutrogena Corporation Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20
NIVEA Lip Care A Kiss of Berry Swirl

Lip Product Prestige
Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color SPF 12
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm
Fresh Sugar Passion Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15
M.A.C Cosmetics Pro Longwear Lipglass
NARS Cosmetics Velvet Gloss Lip Pencils

NAIL PRODUCT
Deborah Lippmann Turn Back Time
Dior Beauty Rock Coat Smoky Black Top Coat
Essie Cosmetics, Ltd “No Chips Ahead” Chip-free Top Coat
Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips

MEN’S GROOMING

Garnier Fructis Anti-dandruff Shampoo Mint Cleanse
Lab Series Skincare for Men Max LS Overnight Renewal Serum
LUBRIDERM Men’s 3-in-1 Lotion – Light Fragrance
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Men Body & Face Lotion
The Art of Shaving Ocean Kelp with Light Aromatic Essential Oils After-shave Lotion

SCENT
Men’s Scent
Bond No. 9 New York I Love New York for Him
Giorgio Armani Beauty Armani Code Sport
Gucci Fragrances Guilty Pour Homme
John Varvatos Fragrance and Skincare Star USA
Tommy Hilfiger Fragrances Eau De Prep Tommy Eau de Toilette
YSL Beauty L’Homme Libre

Women’s Scent Mass
Avon Products, Inc. Outspoken Intense by Fergie
Coty Beauty Heidi Klum Shine
Demeter Fragrance Library Pure Soap Roll-on Fragrance
Dove Go Fresh Rebalance Body Mist
Procter & Gamble Prestige Christina Aguilera Royal Desire

Women’s Scent Prestige


A contender in Women’s Scent Prestige.
Burberry Body
Coach Fragrances Poppy Flower Eau de Parfum
DKNY Golden Delicious Eau de Parfum
Estée Lauder Sensuous Nude
Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Toit
Prada Candy Eau de Parfum Spray

SUN
Aveeno Natural Protection Sunblock Lotion SPF 30
La Roche Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid
Neutrogena Corporation Wet Skin Sunblock Spray SPF 50
Origins A Perfect World SPF 35 UV Face Protector with White Tea
Shiseido Cosmetics America Urban Environment UV Protection Cream SPF35

INDIE BEAUTY AWARD
A Dozen Roses
It Cosmetics
Julep
Puristics
Supergoop!

ECO BEAUTY AWARD
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Alterna Professional Haircare Bamboo UV+ Color Care Collection
Christie Brinkley Skincare DNA Renewal System (Daytime Rejuvenating Treatment and Overnight Repair Treatment)
Hain-Celestial Personal Care Division Jason Pure Natural Hair Care
Jing Ai Organic & Natural Cosmetics Sierra Glow Duo Bronzer
Nature’s Gate Herbal Blend Hand Creams
Neutrogena Corporation Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser
PRIMAVERA Revitalizing Face Care Line
Sophyto Organic Skincare
The Body Shop Shower Gels for Earth Lovers
Vapour Organic Beauty
Yves Rocher North America Inc Botanical Hair Care

* Sponsored by Givaudan and vetted by The Natural Step


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