The 2019 Beauty Awards have been chosen! We tested hundreds of products on the market to bring you the best of quality and innovation. These include everything from skin care to sun care, hair care, and fabulous supplements and beauty tools.
Here they are, the 2019 ELITE Beauty Award Winners!
SPECIAL AWARDS
BEST ANTI-AGING LUXURY COLLECTION
La Prairie – Platinum Rare Collection
THE Rolls Royce of skin care! This extraordinary anti-aging collection uses rare platinum to address all signs of aging. Delivers fast and superb results.
($465 – $1,245, laprairie.com)
Platinum Rare Cellular:
Life-Lotion Rejuvenating And Detoxifying Treatment Lotion ($655)
Rejuvenating Serum ($805)
Rejuvenating Cream ($805 – $1,245)
Night Elixir Rejuvenating Night Concentrate ($1,245)
Rejuvenating Eye Cream ($465)
Rejuvenating Eye Serum ($465)
(laprairie.com)
BEST TARGETED ANTI-AGING BRAND
BIONOVA
By replicating and using active ingredients produced within your body, Bionova’s award-winning scientists have unlocked the code of aging, offering a number of treatment products that effectively target problem areas such as upper lip, nose to mouth, frown wrinkles, forehead, and neck.
(Prices and info: dermastore.com, bionova.com)
BEST ANTI-POLLUTION COLLECTION
Natura Bissé – Diamond Cocoon Collection
Liberates your skin from toxins and impurities, and fortifies your skin from within while shielding it against pollutants and HEV (high-energy visible/blue) light to prevent premature aging and skin damage.
($76 – $325, naturabisse.com)
Diamond Cocoon Ultimate Shield ($105)
Diamond Cocoon Enzyme Cleanser ($86)
Diamond Cocoon Skin Booster ($250)
Diamond Cocoon Daily Cleanse ($76)
Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence ($77)
Diamond Cocoon Ultra Rich Cream ($325)
(naturabisse.com)
BEST ANTI-AGING UNISEX BRAND
Immupure
Leverages the anti-aging power of colostrum, B-complex vitamins, essential amino acids, and growth factors to generate collagen and elastin, with up to 400% in as little as two months, reducing wrinkles and improving skin tone and complexion for a more youthful appearance.
($65 – $215, immupure.com)
Dermaclean Anti-Aging Repair Cleanser ($65),
Immupure Lifting Eye Serum ($135),
Microinjected Wrinkle Smoothing Serum ($155),
Daily Eye Face Neck Firming Moisturizer ($210),
Night Intense Repair and Hydrating Cream ($215),
Hydrating and Rejuvenating Body Cream ($180)
(immupure.com)
BEST ARTISAN SKIN CARE BRAND
Niki Newd
Made with all-natural, food-grade quality ingredients bursting with nutrients, this fabulous artisan brand is so ultra-fresh that its batches are produced monthly, and delivered to your doorstep at the beginning of each month.
(Prices and info: nikinewd.com)
CLEANSERS AND TONERS
BEST CLEANSING BALM
EVE LOM – Cleanser
Deep cleanses, decongests, exfoliates, tones, and soothes.
($24 – $135, evelom.com)
BEST MAKEUP REMOVER
Lancôme – Miel-en-Mousse
The fabulous honey-like texture simply melts away makeup!
($40, lancome-usa.com)
BEST HYDRATING CLEANSING FOAM
Clé de Peau Beauté – Softening Cleansing Foam
Leaves skin smooth, moisturized, and supple.
($70, cledepeaubeaute.com)
BEST BRIGHTENING CLEANSING FOAM
Shiseido – White Lucent Brightening Cleansing Foam
Gently cleanses while leaving skin bright and luminous.
($40, shiseido.com)
BEST DETOXIFYING CLEANSER
Omorovicza – Moor Cream Cleanser
Leaves skin feeling fresh, clean, and revitalized.
Harnesses the power of Hungarian Moor mud to cleanse and detoxify the skin.
($80, omorovicza.com)
BEST CLEANSING CREAM OIL
Clé de Peau Beauté – Cleansing Cream Oil – OPTIONAL
Has a fabulous, deep-cleansing, transformative cream-to-oil texture.
($75, cledepeaubeaute.com)
BEST TONING MIST
Omorovicza – Queen of Hungary Mist
Instantly tones, balances, and refreshes the skin.
($90, omorovicza.com)
BEST BRIGHTENING TONER
Natura Bissé – Diamond White Clarifying Toning Lotion
Brightens and evens skin tone.
($80, naturabisse.com)
ESSENCES & SERUMS
BEST FIRST-STEP BOOSTING SERUM
Sulwhasoo – First Care Activating Serum
Helps boost skin care products’ absorption and results.
($84, us.sulwhasoo.com)
BEST ANTI-AGING ESSENCE
Amorepacific – Vintage Single Extract Essence
Improves skin’s firmness, clarity, and texture with the antioxidant power of fermented green tea.
($145, us.amorepacific.com)
BEST ILLUMINATING ESSENCE
Shiseido – Eudermine Revitalizing Essence
Instantly hydrates and visibly brightens skin.
($60 – $82, shiseido.com)
BEST SKIN PLUMPER
Dr. Sebagh – Serum Repair
Deeply hydrates, repairs, and plumps the skin.
($97, drsebagh.com)
BEST HYALURONIC ACID SERUM
Trish McEvoy – Beauty Booster Serum
Helps skin attract and retain moisture.
($130, trishmcevoy.com)
BEST VITAMIN C SERUM
Omorovicza – Daily Vitamin C
Brightens and revives dull skin.
($150, omorovicza.com)
BEST REJUVENATING NIGHT SERUM
Hourglass – Equilibrium Biomimetic Skin Active Serum
Rebalances and rejuvenates skin while you sleep.
($220 – $350, hourglasscosmetics.com)
THE ICON AWARD
Natura Bissé – Inhibit High Definition Serum
A masterpiece! Visibly inhibits facial contractions while filling and smoothing wrinkles.
($765, naturabisse.com)
FACE CREAMS
BEST ANTI-AGING DAY CREAM
Dr. Sebagh – Supreme Day Cream
Provides superb hydration, and anti-pollution and HEV light protection.
($200, drsebagh.com)
BEST ILLUMINATING DAY CREAM
Omorovicza – Illuminating Moisturiser
Leaves skin hydrated and luminous.
($150, omorovicza.com)
BEST TINTED DAY CREAM
Natura Bissé – Diamond Cocoon Sheer
Moisturizes and protects skin from pollutants while providing light, natural coverage.
($225, naturabisse.com)
BEST GLOW BOOSTER
Tatcha – The Dewy Skin Cream
Provides intense hydration and glow.
($68, tatcha.com)
BEST LIFTING TRIO
Shiseido – Bio-Performance LiftDynamic Collection
Visibly lifts and restores skin elasticity and moisture.
Bio-Performance LiftDynamic: Serum ($100 – $137), Cream ($117 – $137), Eye Treatment ($75)
(shiseido.com)
BEST DAY / NIGHT CREAM
Lancôme – Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream
Leaves skin brighter, radiant, and revitalized.
($80 – $208, lancome-usa.com)
BEST NIGHT CREAM
Dr. Sebagh – Supreme Night Secret
Hydrates and lifts, and prevents cell aging.
($265, drsebagh.com)
BEST VITAMIN C POWDER
Dr. Sebagh – Pure Vitamin C Powder Cream
This highly concentrated vitamin C powder can be mixed with any moisturizer or serum.
($119 – $260, drsebagh.com)
EXFOLIATORS & MASKS
BEST DAILY EXFOLIATOR
Tatcha – The Rice Polish: Classic
Delivers smooth, polished skin with a healthy glow. Offered in: Classic, Deep, Gentle, and Calming.
($65, tatcha.com)
MOST INNOVATIVE MASK
Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty – Magnetic Kinetic Mask
This fabulous mask soothes, detoxifies, and repairs the skin, leaving it with a dewy, healthy radiance. Comes with a sophisticated applicator and removal mechanism.
($295, laradevganmd.com)
BEST TREATMENT MASK
EVE LOM – Rescue Mask
Calms and decongests skin and pores, and boosts skin’s radiance.
($85, evelom.com)
BEST SLEEPING MASK
Laneige – Water Sleeping Mask
Deeply recharges dehydrated skin overnight.
($25, us.laneige.com)
BEST LIP MASK
Laneige – Lip Sleeping Mask
A miracle worker for dry lips! Softens, moisturizes, and plumps.
($20, us.laneige.com)
EYE & NECK CREAM
BEST ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM
Clé de Peau Beauté – Enhancing Eye Contour Cream Supreme
Rejuvenates and re-contours skin around the eyes.
($265, cledepeaubeaute.com)
BEST HYDRATING & COOLING EYE CREAM
Laneige – Water Bank Eye Gel
Instantly cools, hydrates, and rejuvenates tired-looking eyes.
($39, us.laneige.com)
BEST NECK CREAM
Strivectin – TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Effectively firms and restores youthful neck contours.
($95, strivectin.com)
BODY PRODUCTS
BEST BODY SCRUB
DERMAdoctor – KP Duty Body Scrub
Provides fabulous dual-action chemical and physical exfoliation.
($50, dermadoctor.com)
BEST ANTI-AGING BODY LOTION
Sisley Paris – Sisleÿa L’integral Anti-Age Concentrated Firming Body Cream
Effectively addresses sagging skin and loss of firmness and tone.
($495, sisley-paris.com)
NATURAL / CLEAN BEAUTY
BEST CLAY CLEANSER
Orveda – Clay-Mud Cleansing Powder
Balances, deep cleanses, and exfoliates.
($105, orveda.com)
BEST NATURAL CLEANSER
Stemology – Cell Refresh Foaming Facial Wash
Exfoliates and cleanses pores with antibacterial micronized silver.
($19, stemologyproducts.com)
BEST ORGANIC CLEANSER
Freegirl – Kindhearted Cleansing Milk – OPTIONAL
Leaves skin calm, refreshed, and protected.
($48, freegirlskincare.com)
BEST NATURAL TONER
John Masters Organics – Rose & Aloe Hydrating Toning Mist
Calms and replenishes lost moisture.
($29, johnmasters.com)
BEST HOLISTIC SKIN ELIXIR
Orveda – The Healing Sap
Increases skin’s moisture by up to 80% while brightening and balancing the skin.
($150, orveda.com)
BEST ORGANIC VITAMIN C SERUM
Scentuals – Vitamin C Facial Serum
This divinely scented serum helps brighten skin, combat wrinkles, and prevent collagen loss.
($34.18, scentuals.com)
BEST NATURAL OIL SERUM
Graydon Skincare – Superfood Serum
Loaded with nourishing antioxidants, vitamins, and essential fatty acids.
($87, graydonskincare.com)
BEST NATURAL ANTI-AGING DAY CREAM
Stemology – Cell Renew Moisture Complete
Improves skin’s moisture barrier while restoring glow, resiliency, and tone.
($75, stemologyproducts.com)
BEST NATURAL MOISTURIZER (sensitive skin)
Babo Botanicals – Miracle Moisturizing Cream
Soothes and protects dry, chapped, and sensitive skin. Soy- and gluten-free.
($12.95, babobotanicals.com)
BEST DAILY HYDRATOR (clean beauty)
Care – Deep Moisture Fix Hydrating Water Cream
Instantly revives dehydrated and dull skin.
($35, careskincare.com)
BEST NATURAL HYDRATING STICK
Babo Botanicals – Sensitive Skin Dry Relief Hydrating Stick
Provides instant relief for dry, cracked, or irritated skin.
($9.95, babobotanicals.com)
BEST NATURAL HYDRATING MASK
Kypris – Cerulean Soothing Hydration Recovery Mask
Delivers intense hydration while soothing irritation. Can also be used as a sleeping mask.
($210, kyprisbeauty.com)
BEST NATURAL BODY CREAM
Babo Botanicals – Sensitive Baby Daily Hydra Baby Lotion
Fabulous for babies and adults with dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin.
Leaves skin soft and hydrated. Perfect for babies and adults alike!
($12.95, babobotanicals.com)
BEST NATURAL SHAVING CREAM
Schaf – Shave Cream
Soothing and irritation-free.
($20, schafskincare.com)
TARGETED TREATMENTS
BEST ACNE TREATMENT
BIONOVA – Acne + Scar Treatment
Effectively targets acne-causing factors for dramatically improved skin tone and texture.
($85, dermastore.com)
BEST CLEANSER FOR ECZEMA-PRONE SKIN
Avène – XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil
Cleanses, calms, and restores skin’s natural barrier.
($12 – $31, aveneusa.com)
BEST SOOTHING WATER
Avène – Thermal Spring Water
Instantly hydrates, calms, and soothes red, irritated, or sensitive skin.
($9 – $18.50, aveneusa.com)
BEST SOS REMEDY (sensitive-skin conditions)
Doctor Babor – Calming RX Microsilver Concentrate – OPTIONAL
Helps combat irritation and redness. Great for dermatitis, eczema, and rosacea-prone skin.
Calms and balances irritated skin related to sensitive-skin conditions.
($50, us.babor.com)
BEST HYDRATING TREATMENT GEL (sensitive-skin conditions)
Skintifique – Hydrating Gel Plus HS
Provides intense and long-lasting moisture while soothing and repairing skin.
($29.99, skintifique.me)
BEST ECZEMA TREATMENT
Kamedis Dermatology – Calm Eczema
Amazingly effective! Calms, nourishes, and reduces eczema flare-ups by 50%!
Calm Eczema Therapy Wash ($12.99), Calm Eczema Therapy Cream ($20.99), Calming Lotion ($10.99)
(kamedis-usa.com)
BEST NATURAL PSORIASIS CREAM
Derma·E – Psorzema Cream
Helps calm and soothe red, dry, irritated skin.
($19.95, dermae.com)
BEST TREATMENT DUO FOR ATOPIC SKIN
MBR Skincare – Modukine
This intensely calming treatment duo protects and rebuilds the lipid barrier, stimulates collagen production, and protects against future collagen and elastin breakdown.
(Modukine Serum ($182), Modukine Cream ($210), mbrskincare.com)
BEST NATURAL SOS CREAM
Derma·E – Skinbiotics Rescue Cream
Helps calm and soothe an array of skin concerns.
Moisturizes and helps soothe and calm irritated and sensitive-skin conditions.
($21.95, dermae.com)
BEST NATURAL SCAR GEL
Derma·E – Scar Gel
Improves scar texture, color, and overall appearance.
($19.95, dermae.com)
BEST NUMBING CREAM
Dr. Numb – 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream
Minimizes the discomfort of Botox and filler injections!
($49, drnumb.com)
SUN CARE
BEST SUNSCREEN – FACE (SPF 50)
Coppertone – Pure & Simple Adult for Face SPF 50
Offers safe, broad-spectrum protection in a lightweight, beautifully textured formula.
($8.95, target.com)
BEST SUNSCREEN STICK – FACE (SPF 50)
Babo Botanicals – Baby Face Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
Provides practical, natural, and safe broad-spectrum protection for sensitive skins.
($14.95, babobotanicals.com)
BEST SUNSCREEN – FACE & BODY (SPF 50)
Babo Botanicals – Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
Provides natural, safe, broad-spectrum protection for sensitive skins.
($19.95, babobotanicals.com)
BEST SUNSCREEN – BODY (SPF 50)
Coppertone – Pure & Simple Adult SPF 50
Provides safe, non-chemical, broad-spectrum protection.
($8.97 for 6 oz., coppertone.com)
BEST SUNSCREEN – BODY (SPF 30)
Australian Gold – Botanical SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
Has a divinely scented formula with safe, broad-spectrum protection.
($15.99, australiangold.com)
BEST SUNSCREEN (sensitive skin & children)
Shiseido – Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion WetForce for Sensitive Skin and Children SPF 50
Offers safe, broad-spectrum protection in a lightweight formula.
($42, shiseido.com)
BEST SUNSCREEN (extremely sensitive skin)
Earth Mama Organics – Kids Uber-Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40
Provides natural, safe, broad-spectrum protection for even the most sensitive skins.
($14.99, earthmamaorganics.com)
BEST TINTED SUNSCREEN
CōTZ – Face Moisture SPF 35 (lightly tinted)
Has a lightweight, velvet-smooth texture.
($23.99, cotzskincare.com)
BEST TINTED SUNSCREEN STICK
Earth Mama Organics – Lady Face Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 40
Provides practical, safe, broad-spectrum protection in a tinted formula.
($14.99, earthmamaorganics.com)
HAIR
BEST HAIR REPAIR SYSTEM
Olaplex
Dramatically repairs and improves overall hair health, strength, and texture.
($14 – $28, sephora.com)
No.3 Hair Perfector ($28)
No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo ($14 – $28)
No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner ($14 – $28)
No. 6 Bond Smoother ($28)
(sephora.com)
BEST COLOR-RETENTION SYSTEM
Matrix – Total Results Keep Me Vivid
Helps combat hair color fading and keep the color vivid for up to 65 days!
($14 – $26, Ulta, ulta.com)
Keep Me Vivid:
Sulfate-Free Shampoo ($14 – $26),
Conditioner ($14 – $26)
Color Velvetizer ($18)
Color Lamination Spray ($25)
(Ulta, ulta.com)
BEST SHINE-ENHANCING COLLECTION
Rene Furterer – LUMICIA Illuminating
Adds beautiful shine by removing dulling product buildup.
($10 – $56, renefurterer.com)
LUMICIA Illuminating:
Shine Shampoo ($10 – $56)
Shine Conditioner ($10 – $28)
Shine Rinse ($12- $24)
(renefurtererusa.com)
BEST CLARIFYING DUO (masstige)
Avalon Organics – Clarifying Lemon Shampoo & Conditioner
Revitalizes senses with its fresh lemon scent while brightening and removing dulling buildup.
($7.89 / $8.29, Target.com)
BEST SCENTED HAIR COLLECTION
Klorane – Mango Butter collection
This nourishing mango-infused collection smells absolutely divine!
($9 – $26, kloraneusa.com)
Shampoo with Mango Butter ($9 – $20)
Conditioner with Mango Butter ($20)
Mask with Mango Butter ($26)
(kloraneusa.com)
BEST PRE-SHAMPOO TREATMENT
Philip Kingsley – Pomegranate & Cassis Elasticizer
Strengthens and adds elasticity, manageability, bounce, and shine.
($52, philipkingsley.com)
BEST HAIR SERUM
Alterna – Caviar Anti-Aging Restructuring Bond Repair 3-in-1 Sealing Serum
Repairs, protects, and seals in one step.
Instantly repairs, protects, and seals damaged hair and split ends in one step.
($38, Ulta, ulta.com)
BEST LEAVE-IN CREAM
Alterna – Caviar Anti-Aging Bond Repair Leave-In Protein Cream
Reduces breakage and split ends by more than 99%!
($37, Ulta, ulta.com)
BEST CONDITIONING SPRAY
Philip Kingsley – Daily Damage Defence Extreme Conditioning Spray
Helps detangle, strengthen, and repair damaged hair.
($27, philipkingsley.com)
SUPPLEMENTS
BEST ANTI-AGING COLLAGEN DRINK
Skinade
Helps boost the body’s natural collagen and hyaluronic acid production.
($165 for 30 x 5 oz. bottles. Also available in travel sachets, us.skinade.com)
BEST YOUTH ELIXIR
Safforia
Harnesses the power and medicinal benefits of the world’s most expensive spice, saffron. This ready-to-drink, all-natural, plant-based elixir offers a multitude of health and anti-aging benefits.
($59.99 for case of six 4 oz. bottles, safforia.com)
MOST DELICIOUS ANTI-AGING TREAT
Ceramiracle – Ageless Delight Beauty Chocolate – OPTIONAL
Delivers anti-aging antioxidants in a delicious one-capsule-a-day dark chocolate formula.
($45, ceramiracle.com)
OTHER GEMS
BEST DENTAL WATER FLOSSER
Waterpik – White Aquarius Professional Water Flosser
Effectively removes up to 99% of plaque and debris deep between teeth and below the gumline.
($99.99, waterpik.com)
