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
Past Winners
Best Budget Brand of the Year
Past Winners
2012
2010
Best High-End New Product
Best Budget New Product
Best High-End Niche Brand
Past Winners
2012
2011
Best Budget Niche Brand
Most Underrated High-End Brand
Most Underrated Budget Brand
Most Innovative High-End Brand
Most Innovative Budget Brand
Most Surprisingly Amazing High-End Product
Most Surprisingly Amazing Budget Product
Best High-End Eyeshadow Palette
Past Winners
Best Eye Products
Best High-End Eyeshadow Base
Best Budget Eyeshadow Base
Past Winners
Best High-End Cream Eyeshadow
Best Budget Cream Eyeshadow
Best High-End Loose Eyeshadow
Past Winners
Best Budget Loose Eyeshadow
Best High-End Powder Eyeshadow
Best Budget Powder Eyeshadow
Best High-End Eyeshadow Pencil
Best Budget Eyeshadow Pencil
Best High-End Glitter Eyeshadow
Best Budget Glitter Eyeshadow
Best High-End Glitter Eyeliner
Best Budget Glitter Eyeliner
Best High-End Liquid Eyeliner
Best Budget Liquid Eyeliner
Best High-End Pencil Eyeliner
Past Winners
Best Budget Pencil Eyeliner
Best High-End Gel Eyeliner
Best Budget Gel Eyeliner
Best High-End Dramatic Mascara
Best Budget Dramatic Mascara
Best High-End Natural Mascara
Best Budget Natural Mascara
Best High-End Lengthening Mascara
Past Winners
2012
2011
Best Budget Lengthening Mascara
Best High-End Mascara
Past Winners
Best Budget Mascara
Best High-End False Eyelashes
Past Winners
Best Budget False Eyelashes
Past Winners
Best Face Products
Best High-End Face Primer
Best High-End Concealer
Past Winners
Best Budget Concealer
Best High-End Cream Foundation
Past Winners
2012
2011
Best Budget Cream Foundation
Best High-End Liquid Foundation
Best Budget Liquid Foundation
Best High-End Powder Foundation
Best Budget Powder Foundation
Best High-End Tinted Moisturizer
Best Budget Tinted Moisturizer
Best High-End Setting Powder
Past Winners
Best Budget Setting Powder
Best High-End Bronzer
Best Budget Bronzer
Best High-End Cream Blush
Past Winners
Best Budget Cream Blush
Best High-End Powder Blush
Best Budget Powder Blush
Best High-End Contouring Powder
Past Winners
2012
Best Budget Contouring Powder
Best High-End Highlighter
Best Budget Highlighter
Best High-End Finishing Powder
Best Budget Finishing Powder
Best High-End Makeup Removing Wipes
Best Budget Makeup Removing Wipes
Best High-End Makeup Remover
Past Winners
Best Budget Makeup Remover
Best Lip Products
Best High-End Lip Balm
Best Budget Lip Balm
Best High-End Tinted Lip Balm
Best Budget Tinted Lip Balm
Best High-End Lip Scrub/Treatment
Past Winners
Best High-End Lipstick
Best Budget Lipstick
Best High-End Long-Wearing Lipstick
Best Budget Long-Wearing Lipstick
Best High-End Liquid Lipstick
Best Budget Liquid Lipstick
Best High-End Lipgloss
Best Budget Lipgloss
Best High-End Lip Liner
Best Budget Lip Liner
Best Nail Products
Best High-End Nail Lacquer
Best Budget Nail Lacquer
Best High-End Quick Drying Coat
Best Budget Quick Drying Coat
Past Winners
Best High-End Top Coat
Best Budget Top Coat
Past Winners
Best High-End Base Coat
Best Budget Base Coat
Past Winners
Best High-End Cuticle Treatment
Best Budget Cuticle Treatment
Best Skincare Products
Best High-End Facial Cleanser
Best Budget Facial Cleanser
Best High-End Gel Cleanser
Best Budget Gel Cleanser
Best High-End Foaming Facial Cleanser
Best Budget Foaming Facial Cleanser
Past Winners
Best High-End Daily Facial Exfoliator
Best Budget Daily Facial Exfoliator
Best High-End Facial Exfoliator
Past Winners
Best Budget Facial Exfoliator
Best High-End Facial Mask
Best Budget Facial Mask
Past Winners
Best High-End Toner
Best Budget Toner
Past Winners
Best High-End Daytime Moisturizer
Past Winners
Best Budget Daytime Moisturizer
Best High-End Evening Moisturizer
Best Budget Evening Moisturizer
Best High-End Cleansing Balm/Oil
Past Winners
Best High-End Body Wash
Past Winners
Best Budget Body Wash
Best High-End Body Moisturizer
Past Winners
Best Budget Body Moisturizer
Best High-End Body Scrub
Best Budget Body Scrub
Best High-End Sunscreen
Past Winners
Best Budget Sunscreen
Best High-End Hand Cream
Best Budget Hand Cream
Best Tools
Best High-End Eyelash Curler
Past Winners
Best Budget Eyelash Curler
Best High-End Makeup Brushes
Best Budget Makeup Brushes
