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Each year, Temptalia recognizes and honors standout brands and their products based on all of the swatching, testing, and trialing we have done over the years. We specifically recognize performance over the past year with our "Best of Year" categories, along with selecting the very best products, whether new or old, across product types. This year's Awards features 83 categories with 159 winners from 76 different brands. From the best eyeshadow base to best mascara to best shampoo to best blush, these are our very favorites. These are our tried and true products; go-to, holy grail-status products. When you wonder, Continue Reading… ]]>

2013 Editor's Choice Awards

Each year, Temptalia recognizes and honors standout brands and their products based on all of the swatching, testing, and trialing we have done over the years. We specifically recognize performance over the past year with our “Best of Year” categories, along with selecting the very best products, whether new or old, across product types. This year’s Awards features 83 categories with 159 winners from 76 different brands.

From the best eyeshadow base to best mascara to best shampoo to best blush, these are our very favorites. These are our tried and true products; go-to, holy grail-status products. When you wonder, “Well, what would Temptalia recommend?” Look no further than this list! Last year, half a million readers looked towards our Editor’s Choice Awards as a reference.

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Best of the Year

Best High-End Brand of the Year

Guerlain

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Tarina Tarantino

2011

2010

2009

2008

Best Budget Brand of the Year

L'Oreal

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Top Products

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2012

2010

Best High-End New Product

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Triptych Metallic Lip Tar

Metallic Lip Tar

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

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Past Winners

2012

Guerlain Parure de Nuit

2011

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream

2010

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque

Best Budget New Product

L'oreal 24hr Infallible Eyeshadow

Infallible 24-Hour Eyeshadow

L'Oreal

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Past Winners

2012

NYX Nail Hardener

2011

Wet 'n' Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow (Discontinued)

2010

L'Oreal HiP Color Chrome Eyeliner

Best High-End Niche Brand

Le Metier de Beaute

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2012

2011

Best Budget Niche Brand

Fyrinnae

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Most Underrated High-End Brand

Burberry

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Most Underrated Budget Brand

Milani

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Most Innovative High-End Brand

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

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Most Innovative Budget Brand

NYX

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Most Surprisingly Amazing High-End Product

Burberry Peony Rose (302) Lip Velvet

Lip Velvet

Burberry

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Past Winners

2012

bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow

2009

MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator

Most Surprisingly Amazing Budget Product

L'Oreal Drop Dead Gorgeous Colour Riche Nail Lacquer

Colour Riche Nail Lacquer

L'Oreal

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Past Winners

2012

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter

2011

Wet 'n' Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow (Discontinued)

Best High-End Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Turandot L'Ecrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette

Turandot

Guerlain

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Past Winners

2012

theBalm Cast Your Shadow

2010

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Palette

Best Eye Products

Best High-End Eyeshadow Base

NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

NARS

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Past Winners

2012

NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

2011

NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

2010

MAC Paint Pot (Discontinued)

Best Budget Eyeshadow Base

NYX 03

Eyeshadow Base

NYX

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Past Winners

2012

NYX Eyeshadow Base

2011

NYX Eyeshadow Base

2010

NYX Eyeshadow Base

Best High-End Cream Eyeshadow

Chanel Rouge-Gorge (116) Illusion d'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow

Illusion d'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow

Chanel

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Past Winners

2012

Chanel Illusion d'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow

2011

Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow/Liner

2010

Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow/Liner

Best Budget Cream Eyeshadow

Maybelline Caramel Cool (100) Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow

Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow

Maybelline

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Past Winners

2012

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow

2011

L'Oreal HIP Cream Shadow Paint

2010

Wet 'n' Wild Mega Eyes Crème Shadow

Best High-End Loose Eyeshadow

Illamasqua Alluvium Pure Pigment

Pure Pigment

Illamasqua

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Past Winners

2012

Illamasqua Pure Pigment

2011

Illamasqua Pure Pigment

Best Budget Loose Eyeshadow

Sugarpill ChromaLust Loose Eyeshadow

Loose Eyeshadow

Sugarpill

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Past Winners

2012

Sugarpill Loose Eyeshadow

2011

Sugarpill Loose Eyeshadow

Best High-End Powder Eyeshadow

bareMinerals The Designer Label READY Eyeshadow Quad

READY Eyeshadow

bareMinerals

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Past Winners

2012

Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense Waterproof Eyeshadow

2011

Hourglass Visionaire Eyeshadow

2010

MAC Eyeshadow

Best Budget Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Olympian Blue Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow

Milani

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Past Winners

2012

Wet 'n' Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow (Discontinued)

2011

Wet 'n' Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow (Discontinued)

2010

Sonia Kashuk Eyeshadow

Best High-End Eyeshadow Pencil

Urban Decay Noise 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil

24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil

Urban Decay

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Best Budget Eyeshadow Pencil

Milani Green Safari Shadow Eyez 12 HR Wear

Shadow Eyez 12 HR Wear

Milani

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Best High-End Glitter Eyeshadow

Make Up For Ever #303 Holodiam Powder

Holodiam Powder

Make Up For Ever

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Best Budget Glitter Eyeshadow

Lit Cosmetics Rich & Famous Glitter

Glitter

Lit Cosmetics

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Best High-End Glitter Eyeliner

Tarina Tarantino Eyelicity Glitter Liner

Eyelicity Glitter Liner

Tarina Tarantino

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Best Budget Glitter Eyeliner

Liquid Eyeliner

LASplash

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Best High-End Liquid Eyeliner

Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner

Aqua Liner

Make Up For Ever

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Past Winners

2012

Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner

Best Budget Liquid Eyeliner

L'Oreal Lineur Intense

Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner

L'Oreal

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Best High-End Pencil Eyeliner

Tarina Tarantino Spark of Envy Eye Dream Hyperliner

Eye Dream Hyperliner

Tarina Tarantino

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Past Winners

2012

Tarina Tarantino Eye Dream Hyperliner

2011

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (Eyeliner)

2010

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (Eyeliner)

2009

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (Eyeliner)

Best Budget Pencil Eyeliner

Milani Perfect Purple Liquid Eye Pencil

Liquid Eye Pencil

Milani

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Past Winners

2012

Milani Liquid Eye Pencil

2011

Milani Liquid Eye Pencil

2010

L'Oreal HiP Color Chrome Eyeliner

Best High-End Gel Eyeliner

MAC Added Goodness Fluidline (Discontinued)

Fluidline (Discontinued)

MAC

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Past Winners

2012

MAC Fluidline (Discontinued)

2011

MAC Fluidline (Discontinued)

2010

MAC Fluidline (Discontinued)

Best Budget Gel Eyeliner

Wet 'n' Wild Mega Eyes

MegaEyes Crème Eyeliner

Wet 'n' Wild

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Past Winners

2012

Wet 'n' Wild MegaEyes Crème Eyeliner

2011

Wet 'n' Wild MegaEyes Crème Eyeliner

2010

Sonia Kashuk Dramatically Defining Long Wear Gel Liner

Best High-End Dramatic Mascara

Hourglass Film Noir

Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara

Hourglass

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Past Winners

2012

Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara

2011

Chanel Inimitable Intense Mascara Multi-Dimensionnel Sophistique

Best Budget Dramatic Mascara

L'Oreal Telescopic

Telescopic Original Mascara

L'Oreal

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Past Winners

2012

L'Oreal Telescopic Original Mascara

2011

L'Oreal Telescopic Original Mascara

Best High-End Natural Mascara

Bobbi Brown Everything Mascara

Everything Mascara

Bobbi Brown

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Past Winners

2012

Bobbi Brown Everything Mascara

2011

Kiehl's Marvelous Mineral Mascara

Best Budget Natural Mascara

Maybelline Full 'n' Soft

Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara

Maybelline

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Past Winners

2012

Maybelline Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara

2011

Maybelline Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara

Best High-End Lengthening Mascara

Buxom Lash Mascara

Lash Mascara

Buxom

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Past Winners

2012

Buxom Lash Mascara

2011

Buxom Lash Mascara

Best Budget Lengthening Mascara

CoverGirl Lash Blast

LashBlast Mascara

CoverGirl

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Past Winners

2012

CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara

2011

CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara

Best High-End Mascara

Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara

Eyes To Kill Mascara

Giorgio Armani

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Past Winners

2012

Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Mascara

2011

Chanel Exceptionnel de Chanel Intense Volume & Curl Msascara

2010

Chanel Exceptionnel de Chanel Intense Volume & Curl Msascara

2009

MAC Plushlash Mascara

Best Budget Mascara

Maybelline Full 'n' Soft

Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara

Maybelline

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Past Winners

2012

Maybelline Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara

2011

Maybelline Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara

2010

Maybelline Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara

Best High-End False Eyelashes

Make Up For Ever

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Past Winners

2012

2011

2010

Best Budget False Eyelashes

Revlon

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Past Winners

2012

2011

2010

Best Face Products

Best High-End Face Primer

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15

Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15

Hourglass

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Past Winners

2012

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15

2011

Korres Silicone-Free Primer

2010

Korres Silicone-Free Primer

2009

Make Up For Ever HD Primer

Best High-End Concealer

Cle de Peau Concealer

Concealer

Cle de Peau

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Past Winners

2012

Cle de Peau Concealer

2011

Eve Pearl Dual Salmon

2010

Eve Pearl Dual Salmon

Best Budget Concealer

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind

Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector

Maybelline

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Past Winners

2012

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector

2011

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector

2010

L'Oreal Visible Lift Serum Absolute SPF 17 Concealer

Best High-End Cream Foundation

Eve Pearl HD Dual

HD Dual

Eve Pearl

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Past Winners

2012

Eve Pearl HD Dual

2011

Eve Pearl HD Dual

Best Budget Cream Foundation

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse

Dream Smooth Mousse

Maybelline

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Past Winners

2012

Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse

2011

Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse

Best High-End Liquid Foundation

Guerlain Parure Gold Fluid

Parure Gold Fluid

Guerlain

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Past Winners

2012

Guerlain Parure Gold Fluid

2011

Guerlain Parure Gold Fluid

2010

Guerlain Parure Gold Fluid

2009

MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15

2008

MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15

Best Budget Liquid Foundation

Revlon ColorStay

ColorStay Normal/Dry

Revlon

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Past Winners

2012

Revlon ColorStay Normal/Dry

2011

Revlon ColorStay Normal/Dry

2010

Revlon ColorStay Normal/Dry

Best High-End Powder Foundation

Almost Powder SPF 15

Clinique

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Past Winners

2012

Clinique Almost Powder SPF 15

2011

Clinique Almost Powder SPF 15

Best Budget Powder Foundation

Milani Minerals Compact

Minerals Compact Makeup

Milani

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Past Winners

2012

Milani Minerals Compact Makeup

2011

Maybelline PureStay SPF 15

Best High-End Tinted Moisturizer

NARS Pure Radiant Broad Spectrum Tinted Moisturizer

Pure Radiant Broad Spectrum Tinted Moisturizer

NARS

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Past Winners

2012

Kiehl's Ultra Facial SPF 15

2011

Kiehl's Ultra Facial SPF 15

2010

Korres Tinted Moisturizer

Best Budget Tinted Moisturizer

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer

Healthy Skin Enhancer SPF 20

Neutrogena

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Past Winners

2012

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer SPF 20

2011

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer SPF 20

2010

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer SPF 20

Best High-End Setting Powder

Guerlain Medium Les Voilettes Translucent Loose Powder Mattifying Veil

Les Voilettes Translucent Loose Powder Mattifying Veil

Guerlain

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Past Winners

2012

Guerlain Les Voilettes Translucent Loose Powder Mattifying Veil

2011

Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder

2010

Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

2009

MAC Invisible Set

Best Budget Setting Powder

NYC Loose

Smooth Skin Loose Powder

NYC Cosmetics

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Past Winners

2012

NYC Cosmetics Smooth Skin Loose Powder

2011

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Loose Powder

2010

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Loose Powder

Best High-End Bronzer

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder

Terracotta Bronzing Powder

Guerlain

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Past Winners

2012

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder

2011

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder

2010

Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel Luminous Bronzing Powder

Best Budget Bronzer

Neutrogena Skin Blends

Natural Radiance Bronzer

Neutrogena

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Past Winners

2012

NYC Cosmetics Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder

2011

Rimmel London Natural Bronzer

2010

Rimmel London Natural Bronzer

Best High-End Cream Blush

Make Up For Ever #210 HD Blush HD Blush

HD Blush

Make Up For Ever

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Past Winners

2012

Make Up For Ever HD Blush

2011

Make Up For Ever HD Blush

2010

Best Budget Cream Blush

Revlon PhotoReady Cream BLush

Photoready Cream Blush

Revlon

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Past Winners

2012

Revlon Photoready Cream Blush

2011

Revlon Photoready Cream Blush

2010

Revlon Photoready Cream Blush

Best High-End Powder Blush

Tom Ford Beauty Cheek Color

Cheek Color

Tom Ford Beauty

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Past Winners

2012

Benefit Box o' Powder

2011

Rock and Republic Contrived Pressed Blush

2010

Guerlain Blush 4 Eclat

Best Budget Powder Blush

NYX Apricot Powder Blush

Powder Blush

NYX

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Past Winners

2012

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Soft Colour Mono Blush

2011

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Soft Colour Mono Blush

2010

CoverGirl Cheekers Blush

Best High-End Contouring Powder

MAC Sculpt Sculpting Powder

Sculpting Powder

MAC

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Past Winners

2012

MAC Sculpting Powder

Best Budget Contouring Powder

NYX Taupe Powder Blush

Taupe

NYX

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Best High-End Highlighter

Kevyn Aucoin Starlight The Celestial Powder

The Celestial Powder

Kevyn Aucoin

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Past Winners

2012

Guerlain Meteorites Powder

2011

Guerlain Meteorites Powder

2010

Dior Diorskin Poudre Shimmer Shimmer Star

Best Budget Highlighter

Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls

Mineral Glow Pearls

Physicians Formula

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Past Winners

2012

Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls

Best High-End Finishing Powder

Guerlain Meteorites Powder

Meteorites Powder

Guerlain

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Past Winners

2012

Guerlain Meteorites Powder

Best Budget Finishing Powder

Physicians Formula Happy Booster

Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Powder

Physicians Formula

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Best High-End Makeup Removing Wipes

MAC Wipes

Wipes

MAC

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2012

2011

2010

Best Budget Makeup Removing Wipes

Neutrogena Towelettes

Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

Neutrogena

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2012

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

2011

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

2010

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

Best High-End Makeup Remover

Lancome Bi-Facil

Bi-Facil

Lancome

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2012

Lancome Bi-Facil

2011

Lancome Bi-Facil

2010

Lancome Bi-Facil

2009

Lancome Bi-Facil

Best Budget Makeup Remover

Neutrogena Oil Free

Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

Neutrogena

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Past Winners

2012

Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

2011

Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

2010

Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

Best Lip Products

Best High-End Lip Balm

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25

Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25

Jack Black

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Past Winners

2012

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25

2011

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25

2010

philosophy Kiss Me Intense Lip Therapy

Best Budget Lip Balm

Smooth Sphere Lip Balm

eos

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Past Winners

2012

eos Smooth Sphere Lip Balm

2011

Palmers Cocoa Butter Stick

2010

Yes to Carrots Lip Butter

Best High-End Tinted Lip Balm

Korres Lip Butter Glaze

Lip Butter Glaze

Korres

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Best Budget Tinted Lip Balm

Palladio Tinted Lip Balm

Tinted Lip Balm

Palladio

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Best High-End Lip Scrub/Treatment

Sara Happ Pink Grapefruit

The Lip Scrub

Sara Happ

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Past Winners

2012

Sara Happ The Lip Scrub

2011

Sara Happ The Lip Scrub

2010

Sara Happ The Lip Scrub

Best High-End Lipstick

Guerlain Glamorous Cherry (822) Rouge G de Guerlain Lip Color

Rouge G de Guerlain Lip Color

Guerlain

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Past Winners

2012

Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain Lip Color

2011

Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain Lip Color

2010

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque

2009

YSL Rouge Volupte

2008

Best Budget Lipstick

Revlon Cotton Candy Colorburst Lip Butter

Colorburst Lip Butter

Revlon

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Past Winners

2012

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter

2011

Maybelline ColorSensational Lipcolor

2010

Maybelline ColorSensational Lipcolor

Best High-End Long-Wearing Lipstick

Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro

Lip Maestro

Giorgio Armani

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Best Budget Long-Wearing Lipstick

Colorstay Overtime Lipcolor

Revlon

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Best High-End Liquid Lipstick

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Anita Lip Tar

Lip Tar

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

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Past Winners

2012

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque

2011

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque

Best Budget Liquid Lipstick

NYX Addis Ababa Soft Matte Lip Cream

Soft Matte Lip Cream

NYX

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Past Winners

2012

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream

2011

NYC Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick

Best High-End Lipgloss

Bobbi Brown Electric Violet High Shimmer Lip Gloss

High Shimmer Lip Gloss

Bobbi Brown

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Past Winners

2012

Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Lip Gloss

2011

Le Metier de Beaute Lip Crème Lip Gloss

2010

Guerlain KissKiss Gloss

2009

Calvin Klein Light Glistening Lipgloss

Best Budget Lipgloss

Super Lustrous Lipgloss

Revlon

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Past Winners

2012

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss

2011

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss

Best High-End Lip Liner

Urban Decay 69 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil

24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil

Urban Decay

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Best Budget Lip Liner

NYX Slim Lip Pencil

Slim Lip Pencil

NYX

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Best Nail Products

Best High-End Nail Lacquer

Illamasqua Melange Nail Varnish

Nail Varnish

Illamasqua

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Best Budget Nail Lacquer

L'Oreal Drop Dead Gorgeous Colour Riche Nail Lacquer

Colour Riche Nail Lacquer

L'Oreal

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Past Winners

2012

China Glaze Nail Lacquer

2011

China Glaze Nail Lacquer

2010

China Glaze Nail Lacquer

Best High-End Quick Drying Coat

Wicked Fast

Cult Nails

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Best Budget Quick Drying Coat

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri

Insta-Dri

Sally Hansen

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Past Winners

2012

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri

2011

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri

Best High-End Top Coat

Deborah Lippmann On a Clear Day

On a Clear Day

Deborah Lippmann

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Best Budget Top Coat

Seche Vite Top Coat

Seche Vite

Seche

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2012

Seche Seche Vite

2011

Seche Seche Vite

2010

Seche Seche Vite

Best High-End Base Coat

Deborah Lippmann Ridge Filler Base Coat

Ridge Filler Base Coat

Deborah Lippmann

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Best Budget Base Coat

Zoya Renew Nail Polish Rejuvenator

Anchor Base Coat

Zoya

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2012

Zoya Anchor Base Coat

2011

Zoya Anchor Base Coat

2010

Zoya Anchor Base Coat

Best High-End Cuticle Treatment

Dior Abricot

Crème Abricot Fortifying Cream For Nails

Dior

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Best Budget Cuticle Treatment

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter

Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream

Burt's Bees

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Best Skincare Products

Best High-End Facial Cleanser

Bobbi Brown Hydrating Rich Cream Cleanser

Hydrating Rich Cream Cleanser

Bobbi Brown

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Past Winners

2012

Bobbi Brown Hydrating Rich Cream Cleanser

2011

Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash

2010

Chanel Mousse Exfoliante Purete Rinse-Off Exfoliating Cleansing Foam Purity + Anti-Pollution

Best Budget Facial Cleanser

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

Daily Facial Cleanser

Cetaphil

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2012

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

2011

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

2010

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

Best High-End Gel Cleanser

Renee Rouleau AHA/BHA Cleansing Gel

AHA/BHA Cleansing Gel

Renee Rouleau

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2012

Renee Rouleau AHA/BHA Cleansing Gel

2011

Renee Rouleau Luxe Mint Cleansing Gel

2010

Renee Rouleau AHA/BHA Cleansing Gel

Best Budget Gel Cleanser

Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel

Enzyme Cleansing Gel

Mario Badescu

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2012

Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel

2011

L'Oreal HydraFresh Deep Cleanser Gel

2010

L'Oreal Skin Genesis Pore Minimizing Gel Cleanser

Best High-End Foaming Facial Cleanser

bareMinerals Deep Cleansing Foam

Deep Cleansing Foam

bareMinerals

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2012

bareMinerals Deep Cleansing Foam

2011

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

2010

philosophy Purity Made Simple (Foaming)

Best Budget Foaming Facial Cleanser

Foaming Face Wash

Olay

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2012

Olay Foaming Face Wash

2011

Olay Foaming Face Wash

2010

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser

Best High-End Daily Facial Exfoliator

Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser

Kiehl's

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2012

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser

2011

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser

2010

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser

Best Budget Daily Facial Exfoliator

Aveeno

Skin Brightening Daily Scrub

Aveeno

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2012

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub

2011

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub

2010

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub

Best High-End Facial Exfoliator

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate

ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

Kate Somerville

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2012

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

2011

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

2010

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

2009

MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator

Best Budget Facial Exfoliator

Olay Regenerist Thermal Mini-Peel

Regenerist Thermal Mini-Peel

Olay

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2012

Olay Regenerist Thermal Mini-Peel

2011

Queen Helene Oatmeal 'n' Honey Natural Facial Scrub

Best High-End Facial Mask

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque

Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque

Kiehl's

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2012

Renee Rouleau Triple Berry Smoothing Peel

2011

Kate Somerville Clearing Mask

2010

Prescriptives Instant Gratification

Best Budget Facial Mask

Lush Cupcacke

Fresh Face Mask

LUSH

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2012

LUSH Fresh Face Mask

2011

LUSH Fresh Face Mask

2010

LUSH Fresh Face Mask

Best High-End Toner

Ole Henriksen Grease Relief Face Tonic

Grease Relief Face Tonic

Ole Henriksen

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2012

NARS Hydrating Freshening Lotion

2011

NARS Hydrating Freshening Lotion

2010

NARS Hydrating Freshening Lotion

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LUSH Tea Tree Water

Tea Tree Water

LUSH

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2012

LUSH Tea Tree Water

2011

LUSH Tea Tree Water

2010

Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Lotion

Best High-End Daytime Moisturizer

bareMinerals Purely Nourishing

Purely Nourishing Moisturizer

bareMinerals

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2012

Clinique Moisture Surge SPF 15

2011

Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Lift Firming Sunscreen Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15

2010

Kate Somerville Oil-Free Moisturizer

2009

Kate Somerville Oil-Free Moisturizer

2008

Estee Lauder DayWear Plus

Best Budget Daytime Moisturizer

Olay Complete All Day UV Defense Moisture Lotion

Complete All Day UV Defense Moisture Lotion

Olay

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2012

Olay Complete All Day UV Defense Moisture Lotion

2011

Olay Complete All Day UV Defense Moisture Lotion

2010

Olay Complete All Day UV Defense Moisture Lotion

Best High-End Evening Moisturizer

bareMinerals Purely Nourishing Cream

Purely Nourishing Cream for Dry Skin

bareMinerals

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2012

bareMinerals Purely Nourishing Cream for Dry Skin

2011

Bobbi Brown Hydrating Gel Cream

2010

Origins Make a Difference Plus+ Ultra-Rich Rejuvenating Cream

Best Budget Evening Moisturizer

Olay Night of Olay Firming Cream

Night of Olay Firming Cream

Olay

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2012

Olay Night of Olay Firming Cream

2011

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream

2010

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream

Best High-End Cleansing Balm/Oil

shu uemura Fresh Pore Cleansing Oil

Cleansing Oil

shu uemura

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2012

shu uemura Cleansing Oil

2011

shu uemura Cleansing Oil

Best High-End Body Wash

philosophy Raspberry Passion Fruit Dreamsicle

3-in-1 Shower Gel

philosophy

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2012

philosophy 3-in-1 Shower Gel

2011

philosophy 3-in-1 Shower Gel

2010

philosophy 3-in-1 Shower Gel

Best Budget Body Wash

Shea Moisture Three Butters Wash & Scrub Body Wash

Three Butters Wash & Scrub Body Wash

Shea Moisture

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2012

Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash

2011

Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash

2010

Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash

Best High-End Body Moisturizer

Kiehl's Crème de Corps

Crème de Corps

Kiehl's

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2012

Kiehl's Crème de Corps

2011

Jo Malone Body Crème

2010

Crabtree and Evelyn Soothing Body Lotion

Best Budget Body Moisturizer

Lubiderm Advanced Therapy Triple Smoothing Body Lotion

Advanced Therapy Triple Smoothing Body Lotion

Lubiderm

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2012

Lubiderm Advanced Therapy Triple Smoothing Body Lotion

2011

Lubiderm Advanced Therapy Triple Smoothing Body Lotion

2010

Lubiderm Advanced Therapy Triple Smoothing Body Lotion

Best High-End Body Scrub

Clinique Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliating Cream

Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliating Cream

Clinique

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2012

Clinique Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliator

2011

Kiehl's Gentle Exfoliating Body Scrub

2010

Kiehl's Gentle Exfoliating Body Scrub

Best Budget Body Scrub

Lavender Sugar Bubbling Scrub

Haus of Gloi

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2012

LUSH Buffy the Backside Slayer

2011

LUSH Ocean Salt

2010

Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub

Best High-End Sunscreen

Clarins UV Plus Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 50

UV Plus HP Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen Multi-Protection

Clarins

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2012

Clarins UV Plus HP Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen Multi-Protection

2011

Clarins UV Plus HP Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen Multi-Protection

2010

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream for Face SPF 55 PA+++

2009

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen

Best Budget Sunscreen

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen

Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen

Neutrogena

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2012

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen

2011

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen

2010

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen

Best High-End Hand Cream

Jack Black Industrial Strength Hand Healer

Industrial Strength Hand Healer

Jack Black

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2012

Jack Black Industrial Strength Hand Healer

Best Budget Hand Cream

Eucerin Intensive Repair Extra-Enriched Hand Crème

Intensive Repair Extra-Enriched Hand Crème

Eucerin

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2012

Eucerin Intensive Repair Extra-Enriched Hand Crème

2011

Eucerin Intensive Repair Extra-Enriched Hand Crème

2010

Nivea Smooth Indulgence Hand Cream

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Best High-End Eyelash Curler

Holiday 2014 shu uemura Shupette

Eyelash Curler

shu uemura

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2012

shu uemura Eyelash Curler

2011

shu uemura Eyelash Curler

2010

shu uemura Eyelash Curler

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NYC Eyelash Curler

Eyelash Curler

NYC Cosmetics

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2012

NYC Cosmetics Eyelash Curler

2011

elf Essential Mechanical Eyelash Curler

2010

elf Essential Mechanical Eyelash Curler

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MAC

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Best Budget Makeup Brushes

Sonia Kashuk

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Best Tweezers

Slice Slanted Soft-Touch Tweezers

Slanted Soft-Touch Tweezers

Slice

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2012

Slice Slanted Soft-Touch Tweezers

2011

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