Introducing…the super-exciting, ultra-prestigious, first ever… Best in Beauty awards! That’s right beauties, we’ve got a new awards initiative on the agenda, and just like the Hollywood Hall of Fame, we’ll be honouring some of the best beauty legends to ever grace our face (and body, and hair, and nails, and – oh you get our drift!).
Just like our regular awards, the Best in Beauty awards honour an outstanding product in each category. The only difference is that products that enter these awards don’t have to be launched within the last year. The Best in Beauty awards recognise all beauty products, and gives you the chance to vote for your long time favourites and ultimate hero products in the hope that they go home with a gorgeously glossy award.
The nominations
Beautyheaven invited the beauty industry to nominate award-worthy new products within a range of beauty categories. To be eligible for this year’s Best in Beauty nominations, products must be available for review on beautyheaven.com.au.
How to vote
We’ve gathered the nominations together, now you be the judge! Just like you’d do for our regular awards, simply submit a review and star rating for your favourite nominees and the star rating will count as points towards the coveted award. However, this year, we want to make sure the winners stay top secret! So we’re introducing a secret ballot where you have the opportunity to award three products the following secret points:
1 x 20 point vote
1 x 10 point vote
1 x 5 point vote
These three extra special votes should go to products you’re seriously silly over and would love to see win a Best in Beauty Award. Please note you will only have the opportunity to vote in the secret ballot once, and you must vote for three different products (from any category) for your secret ballot to be counted.
The product in each category with the highest number of points (from star ratings and secret votes) at the end of the voting period will be awarded a 2011 Best in Beauty award. Should a tie occur, reviews for the products in question will be considered, and a winner determined by beautyheaven’s editorial team. Please note: if you have previously reviewed a product (before July 24th, 2011) that’s now nominated but feel it’s worthy of a Best in Beauty awards, you are able to submit a second review.
Voting is exclusive to registered beautyheaven members (not yet a member? Sign up here now!). Voting closes at midnight on Sunday 14th August 2011.
Vote to win!
Want to win the ultimate in beauty booty? Once the votes have been cast we’ll be giving away packs containing every winning product, in every category to 20 lucky members! These must-have goodie packs are valued on average at over $1500 each, and will be awarded to the 20 members who we believe have contributed the most valuable (quality, not necessarily quantity!) reviews throughout the voting process. (Please note: voting is only open to beautyheaven members from pink status upwards. At this time, votes from grey status members will not be counted. If you are currently a grey member, start reviewing products, commenting on blogs, sharing articles, and posting in the forums so you move up the ranks!)
What are you waiting for? Cast your Best in Beauty vote now!
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2011 Best in Beauty – Make-up nominees
Follow the links to your favourite nominees to submit your reviews and lodge your votes:
Best Eyeshadow
Nude by Nature Natural Eye Palette
Mirenesse Super Long Wear Gel+ Brush Mineral Face Colour
Prestige Cosmetics Beauty Bar Eyeshadow Palettes
Revlon ColorStay 12 Hour Eye Shadow
Almay Intense I-Color Smoky Eyes Powder Shadow
Enhance by Natural Compatibles Applishade
jane iredale EyeSteppes in Blue
SAX Eye Luxe Eyeshadow Quintette
Inika Mineral Eyeshadow in Gunmetal
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Birthday Suit
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow
Maybelline New York Eye Studio Quads
Rimmel London GLAM’EYES Quad Shadows
Adorn Eye Create Cream Trio Shadows
Australis Paparazzi Perfect Eyeshadow
COVERGIRL Smoky Shadow Blast Eyeshadow
Max Factor Masterpiece Colour Precision Eyeshadow
Napoleon Color Disc in Chocolate Ganache
NP Set Eye Shadow Palette in Chicago
Nutrimetics nc Eye Definer Contouring Powder
Best Eyeliner
Nude by Nature Onyx Black Organic Mineral Eyeliner
Face of Australia High Definition Liquid Eyeliner
Bobbi Brown Long Wear Eyeliner
Mirenesse Super Long Wear Gel+ Brush Mineral Eye Colour 1. Black
Prestige Cosmetics Total Intensity Eyeliner
Enhance by Natural Compatibles Kohl Pencil
jane iredale Mystikols in Onyx
Inika Certified Organic Eye Liner in Graphite
Benefit BADgal Waterproof Liner (black)
Sheer Cover Mineral Eyeliner in Black
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eyeliner
Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner
Rimmel London GLAM’EYES Professional Liquid Liner
Ulta3 Shimmer and Glitter Liquid Eyeliner
Bourjois Effet Smoky Eye Pencil
Max Factor Masterpiece Glide & Define Liquid Eyeliner
Napoleon Neo Noir Liquid Liner
Nutrimetics nc Defining Eye Pencil
Best Mascara
Nude by Nature Magic Mineral Mascara
Ardell Lash Blending Magic Mascara
Mirenesse Secret Weapon 24Hr Mascara
Prestige Cosmetics My Blackest Lashes Mascara
Revlon Lash Fantasy Total Definition Mascara
Almay One Coat Nourishing Mascara Thickening
Jane Iredale Longest Lash Mascara in Black Ice
SAX Wonder Lash Dramatic Volume Mascara
Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara
Benefit BADgal Mascara (black)
L’Oréal Paris Lash Architect 4-D False Lashes Mascara
Maybelline New York Volum’ Express FALSIES mascara
Rimmel London Lash Accelerator
Adorn Lashing Out Mineral Mascara
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara
Australis Lash TLC Conditioning Regular Mascara
Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara
Bourjois Volume Glamour Mascara
Nutrimetics nc Lash Impact Mascara
Best Lip Liner
Face of Australia Lipliner Mechanical
Mirenesse Auto Lip Liner Duet Naught Nudes
Prestige Cosmetics Waterproof Automatic Lip Liner
Enhance by Natural Compatibles Lip Pencil
Inika Lip Pencil in Nude Delight
Sheer Cover Defining Lip Liner in Natural
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Lip Liner
Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip Liner
Rimmel London 1000 Kisses Stay On Lip Liner
Australis Lip Pencil in Tickled Pink
Max Factor Gold Pencil Lip Liner
Nutrimetics nc Perfecting Lip Pencil
Best Lip Gloss
Clinique Long Last Glosswear for Lips
Endota spa cinnamon & honey lip balm
Nude by Nature Pure Pout Natural Mineral Lip Trio
Mirenesse Viva Eternal Gloss Long Wear 3D Mineral Lip Colour 4. Disco Diva
Prestige Cosmetics Lasting Moisture Mineral Lipgloss
Yes To Carrots Lip Gloss in Carrots Kiss
Lip Smacker Paul Frank Lip Gloss Pot
Enhance by Natural Compatibles Lip Gloss
jane iredale Lip Fixations in Luscious
M.A.C. Creamsheen Lipglass in Boy Bait
Benefit Ultra Shines Lip Shine in Foxy Lady
Sheer Cover Lipgloss in Pink Praline
MOR Little Luxuries Lip Nectar in Marshmallow
L’Oréal Paris Glam Shine 6 Hours
Maybelline New York Shine Sensational Lip Gloss
Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipgloss in Lambada
Max Factor Vibrant Curve Effect
COVERGIRL Shine Blast Lipgloss
Napoleon Luminous Lip Veil – In The Flesh
Nutrimetics nc Glossy Shine Lip Lacquer
Best Lip Plumper
Cinique Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine
Mirenesse Velvet Lip Lift Moisture Shine
Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip Plumper in Milan
L’Oréal Paris Glam Shine 6Hours Volumizer
Maybelline New York Superstay Powergloss
NP Set Lip Stain and Plumper in Moon
Best Lip Balm
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm
Invisible Zinc Tinted Lip + Cheek Balm
Yes To Carrots Lip Butter in Pomegranate
Lip Smacker Coca Cola Classic Balm
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Balm Sunscreen Stick
jane iredale Lip Drink Lip Balm
The Body Shop Born Lippy in Raspberry
Avène Lip Balm with Cold Cream
Lush None Of Your Beeswax Lip Balm
Burts Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Hibiscus
M.A.C. Petting Pink Lip Conditioner
MOR Lip Macaron in Cassis Noir
Maybelline New York Baby Lips Balm
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Sheer Tint Lip Protectant Stick SPF15
Urban Rituelle Sweet Treats Peach Blossom Lip Balm
Napoleon Auto Pilot Lip Service
Nutrimetics Ultra Care+ Lip Apeel
Best Lipstick
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
Face of Australia Mineral Lip Shine
Prestige Cosmetics Colour Persist Lipstick
Enhance by Natural Compatibles Elite Lipstick
jane iredale PureMoist Lip Colours in Sharon
Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick
Lush It Started With A Kiss Lip Tint
Benefit Full Finish Lipstick in Lana Do Tell
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Made-For-Me Intense
Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip Color
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Ultra Lipstick
Australis Colour Inject Lipstick in Jitterbug
Innoxa Classic Colour Lipstick
COVERGIRL Lip Perfection Lipstick
Bourjois Sweet Kiss Natural Lipstick
Napoleon Devine Goddess in Hara
Nutrimetics nc Colour Intense Moisturising Lipstick SPF 18
Best Blush
Clinique Blushing Blush Powder Blush
Hissyfit Be Cheeky – Cheek + Lip Tint
Mirenesse Marble Mineral Blush
Prestige Cosmetics Fresh Glow Baked Mineral Blush
Enhance by Natural Compatibles Blusher
jane iredale PurePressed Blush in Whisper
Inika MIneral Blush in Peachy Keen
M.A.C. So Sweet So Easy Cremeblend Blush
Sheer Cover Pressed Mineral Blush
L’Oréal Paris True Match Blush
Maybelline New York Fit Me! Blush
Rimmel London 3in1 Multi Tonal Blush
Adorn Perfect Pout Lips + Cheeks
Australis Paparazzi Perfect Blush
Innoxa Line Defying Sheer Blush
Best Bronzer
Hissyfit Bronze Radiance – Mineral Powder Bronzer
Face of Australia Mineral Therapy Bronzing Pearls
Bobbi Brown Beige Shimmer Brick
Mirenesse Flawless Revolution 3 in1 Skin Perfecter Bronzer
Prestige Cosmetics Sun Baked Mineral Bronzing Powder
Inika Mineral Bronzer in Sunkissed
M.A.C. Give Me Sun Mineralize Bronzer
L’Oréal Paris Glam Bronze Compact Bronzing Powder
Maybelline New York Fit Me! Bronzer
Adorn Loose Face & Body Bronzer
Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Bronzing Powder
Natio Mineral Pressed Powder Bronzer in Sunswept
Innoxa Sun Kissed Bronzing Powder
Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzante
COVERGIRL TruBlend Microminerals
Nutrimetics nc Bronze Glow Shimmer Bronzing Brush
Best Illuminator
Clinique Uplighting Liquid Illuminator
Face of Australia Mineral Therapy Illuminating Pearls
Revlon Age Defying Spa Face Illuminator
Rimmel London Match Perfection Illuminator
Australis Ready Set Go Finishing Powder
Best Concealer
Nude by Nature Nude by Night Flawless Liquid Mineral Concealer
Hissyfit Skin Perfector – Anti-Aging Concealer
Mirenesse Icon Sealer Ice Diamond
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit
Revlon ColorStay Blemish Concealer
Enhance by Natural Compatibles Perfect Touch Concealer
The Body Shop Lightening Touch in 03
Inika Natural Perfection Concealer
M.A.C. Studio Finish Concealer
Sheer Cover Duo Concealer in Light/Med
L’Oréal Paris True Match Touche Magique Concealer
Maybelline New York Dream Lumi Touch Concealer
Adorn Cover Correction Concealer
Australis Paparazzi Perfect Concealer
Innoxa Lasting Cover Concealer
Napoleon Perdis Mighty Concealer Pen
Nutrimetics nc Liquid Cover Smoothing Concealer
Best Foundation
Clinique Superbalanced Foundation
Nude by Nature Natural Mineral Cover
Hissyfit Saving Face – Anti-Aging Foundation SPF 30+
Invisible Zinc UV Silk Shield SPF 30+
Face of Australia Mineral Therapy Liquid Foundation
Mirenesse Flawless Revolution 3 in1 Skin Perfector Foundation
Prestige Cosmetics Skin Loving Minerals Powder Foundation
Ultraceuticals Even Skintone Compact
Enhance by Natural Compatibles Wet & Dry Foundation
jane iredale PurePressed Base in Golden Glow
SAX Perfect Veil SPF15 Foundation
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup SPF 10
Dove Essential Nutrients Tinted Moisturiser – Honey
Inika Liquid Mineral Foundation
M.A.C Mineralize Cream Compact Foundation
Sheer Cover Mineral Foundation Powder (Latte)
L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24Hr Brush Foundation
Maybelline New York Fit Me! Liquid Foundation
Adorn Loose Foundation SPF 20+
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Ultra Lift and Firm Makeup SPF15
Australis Paparazzi Perfect HD Foundation
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
Max Factor Miracle Touch Foundation
Napoleon Perdis Advanced Mineral Makeup
NP Set Pasarella Powder Foundation
Nutrimetics nc Anti-Age Ultra Firming Foundation SPF 10
Best Primer
Nude by Nature Undercover Airbrush Primer
Face of Australia Face Base 3-IN-1 Primer
Mirenesse Eclipse Age Defence Tinted
Revlon Beyond Natural Smoothing Primer
jane iredale Absence Oil Control Primer #1
Inika Certified Organic Pure Primer
L’Oréal Paris Base Transforming Smoothing Magique Primer
Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Skin Transforming Primer
Adorn Foundation Base Skin Primer
Elizabeth Arden Good Morning Skin Serum
Natio Ageless Illuminating Primer
COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Serum Primer
Napoleon Auto Pilot Pre Foundation Primer
Nutrimetics nc Line Prime Instant Wrinkle Filler
Best Lashes
Mirenesse 4D Lash Evolution Serum
Manicare glameyes : Jessica Lashes
jane iredale Professional Faux Lashes
Ardell strip lashes fashion lashes 120
L’Oréal Paris Renewal Lash Serum
Napoleon Perdis Lash Patrol 747
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What is your favourite ever Holy Grail make-up product?