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2019 HollywoodLife Beauty Awards — See The Winners

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We love beauty at HollywoodLife, so we take the annual beauty awards very seriously! Our team of editors tested over 1,000 products — skincare, makeup, hair care — to find the best of the best. We tested products that are $3.99 at the drugstore and splurge-worthy picks available at department stores, so we could give you a range and variety of what we love. These are all new products for 2019. Enjoy our beauty awards winners!
The ghd platinum+ festival styler is an expert pick by Justine Marjan, who works with celebs like Ashley Graham and Khloe Kardashian. This new colorway is coming in April.
Garnier Fructis Sleek Shot cuts styling time in half. This totally affordable product is a game changer!
This TRESemme micro mist hairspray is perfect for setting your style and won’t leave hair crispy or crunchy. Don’t let the adorable bottle fool you — it has just as much product as the older bottles, which were twice the size.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shampoo is perfect for the dry winter weather we have had all year in New York. Plus, it protects color and helps fight frizz. 
Be sure to pair the Joico Defy Damage Protective Conditioner with the matching conditioner for an ultra-hydrating shower experience. 
CHI Curl Enhancing Shampoo helps define curls and hydrate strands with aloe vera.
CHI Detangling Conditioner was voted the best conditioner for curly hair. It really defines and seperates curls for a gorgeous look. 
Dove Care Between Washes Invisible Dry Shampoo is an expert pick from celeb stylist Mark Townsend. He says, unlike most dry shampoos, this leaves NO residue, even if you apply while wearing a black dress. Spray 10 inches away from head on roots for best results. 
It’s A 10 Miracle Smoothing Brush is like a scalp massage every time you use it! It was voted Best Brush for 2019!
This oil and water micellar hybrid takes it all off at the end of the day. It’s gentle but effective! 
This natural toothpaste actually tastes good and IS good for you. It’s made without parabens, artificial flavors or sweeteners, or preservatives.
This brand new scent will bring you to the beach even in the dead of winter! It’s aluminum free and smells great.
This lotion is a lifesaver in the dry winter months. It’s especially useful for feet, hands, and elbows, but you can use it all over, since it’s not greasy. 
These tiny microneedling dots really break up dark spots, and fast. Use twice a week for two weeks (wear them overnight) and see a major difference!  
This face mist smells amazing and can be worn on bare skin or over makeup. It’s a wonderful pick-me-up during that 3pm slump!
Developed with plastic surgeons, IT Cosmetics products deliver real results. This neck cream is great for avoiding and treating “tech neck,” which we all have from constantly staring down at our phones. 
This cult-favorite tanner has been transformed with a scrumptious scent. The marshmallow formula goes on streak free and lasts over a week!
This brand new moisturizer is great for all skin types, since it’s not greasy and absorbs fast. It’s super hydrating, though, so it’s great for the dry, winter weather.
This eye cream helps to lift and firm the sensitive eye area using peptides and hyaluronic acid. Apply as the last step in your skincare routine.
This toner helps with dark spots, since it uses AHAs to gently exfoliate and help cell turnover. 
This scalp scrub is great for getting rid of excess product and dry shampoo. It’s not harsh, and doesn’t hurt.
These razors are so gentle despite gently exfoliating with sugar. The 4 blades make sure you get a close shave without any cuts. 
This serum refines pores, and smooths out rough skin, giving you a gorgeous texture!
This serum is great for dry skin since it hydrates and soothes. Can be mixed with your favorite moisturizer or used alone.
This super hydrating body wash has shea to moisturize dry skin. It also smells amazing and refreshing! I love the giant bottle as well.
This shimmering sunscreen will have you literally shining in the sun. The glow-y formula goes on easily, and doesn’t contain parabens or oxybenzone. 
These brand new eyeliners come in a bunch of fun, trendy colors. The sharp liners can give you any look, or can be layered for a thick cat eye. 
This under $10 concealer will have you looking perfect all day and night. It is super long lasting and great for under the eyes or on a blemish.
This super cool mascara has a wand that bends, so you can get each and every hair. It lifts, seperates and defines your lashes!
This gorgeous powder will give you a flawless glow. Just use on top of cheekbones and on your collarbone as the weather gets warmer!
This is an expert pick from Meghan Markle’s wedding day makeup artist Daniel Martin. He uses it for many things, and always has one in his bag!
This yummy smelling cleanser is gentle enough to use every day but really deep cleans, leaving your skin soft and fresh. 
This newly re-vamped sponge is super soft and applies wet or dry makeup like a dream. 
This self-tanner is buildable and smells like a vacation thanks to the coconut water that is in the formula. 
HollywoodLife’s Editor in Chief loves this brow pencil, which comes with a built-in spoolie brush to give you a super natural look.
This bronzer comes in three colors. Use the lighter shades for an all-over glow, or the darker shade to contour. 
This 3-in-1 leg mask removes hair while also moisturizing skin. It’s perfect for summer!
I love these face wipes that are great for senstitive skin. They are super moist and work wonders on removing makeup. 
This Butter Blush has three new shades for 2019. They give you a gorgeous flush, with a hint of sexy shimmer.
This primer blurs any imperfections and smooths skin before you apply makeup. It’s not heavy and won’t clog pores.
This gorgeous liquid shadow comes in a few colors. Apply directly on lids, let dry for about a minute, and then you’ll have a gorgeous glitter eye look with no mess!
This hydrating lip gloss has a great color payoff and is super affordable. We love it! 
There are 100 pads in this tiny jar. They easily remove makeup and DON’T sting your eyes. They have no greasy residue and don’t need any rinsing. 
This one-time-use mask is a total steal. It detoxifies blemish-prone skin and hydrates using shea butter. It’s also made with fair trade ingredients. 
This innovative lip balm can also be used as a cheek stain if you need the flush of a blush on-the-go. The packaging is also stunning!
This amazing foundation is full coverage but won’t cake or flake. It looks just like skin and has been worn by Charlize Theron during the 2019 awards season.
Fenty Beauty’s newest product is their amazing concealer, which comes in 50 shades. If it’s good enough for Rihanna, it’s good enough for us!
The range of shades of the Fenty Beauty Concealer is super impressive — 50 in all. They correspond with Rihanna’s amazing foundation shades. 
This easy to use pencil can give you a dark, defined look, or a more subtle brow thanks to the formula and the attached spoolie.
This two step cleanser is amazing — it’s like you can give yourself a professional facial at home! It smells and feels delightful. 
Keep hair vibrant, shiny and hydrated with the color conditioner. It’s sulfate and paraben free. 
This color shampoo locks in your pricey salon color and delivers major hair benefits. Your strands will be soft and shiny, and look better than ever. 
This night cream promotes cell turnover, so skin is refreshed and radiant every time you wake up. It really works without being too harsh. 
This brand new hair oil can be used on both wet and dry hair, and will reshape curls. It gives you major shine and definition! 
This hydrating lip treatment feels soft and comfortable on the lips. It’s slightly plumping, but doesn’t sting or burn.
This amazing mask turns blue as it starts to work, and addresses fine lines, pore size, rough texture, dull skin and more!
Sugar Sugar is the shade that our editors said was the best nude of all time! It feels and looks great, even on dry lips. 
This gorgeous palette will give you an amazing flush, thanks to three cheek colors, plus a highlighter and bronzers built-in. The packaging and formulas are divine! 
This super cool setting powder comes pre-packed in the puff, so it’s easy to use and mess free. Just apply to your face. Perfect for on-the-go — no brush required!
This liquid lipstick is bold and dramatic, but won’t dry out lips. It lasts a long time, too, even if you’re drinking water or coffee.
This brand new mascara was worn by Emma Stone at the 2019 SAG Awards, and has a big brush to capture every single lash. 
This putty-to-powder formula is easy to use to get your desired brow look. Throw the compact in your purse for easy touch-ups. 
The brand new NAKED Reloaded palette has 12 gorgeous shades that work on any skin tone or age group. There are both mattes and shimmers, to achieve any look. 
This gorgeous palette can take you from day to night in seconds! I love the neutral shades that are far from boring! 
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Beauty Awards — 2019 Winners

We love beauty at HollywoodLife, so we take the annual beauty awards very seriously! Our team of editors tested over 1,000 products — skincare, makeup, hair care — to find the best of the best. We tested products that are $3.99 at the drugstore and splurge-worthy picks available at department stores, so we could give you a range and variety of what we love. These are all new products for 2019. Enjoy our beauty awards winners!

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BEST STYLING TOOL — ghd platinum+ festival styler, coming in April 2019

The ghd platinum+ festival styler is an expert pick by Justine Marjan, who works with celebs like Ashley Graham and Khloe Kardashian. This new colorway is coming in April.

ghd

BEST STYLING PRODUCT — Garnier Fructis Sleek Shot In-Shower Styler, $4.49, drugstores

Garnier Fructis Sleek Shot cuts styling time in half. This totally affordable product is a game changer!

GARNIER FRUCTIS

BEST HAIRSPRAY — NEW TRESemmé Compressed Micro-Mist Hair Spray Hold Level 2: Curl, $4.99, drugstores

This TRESemme micro mist hairspray is perfect for setting your style and won’t leave hair crispy or crunchy. Don’t let the adorable bottle fool you — it has just as much product as the older bottles, which were twice the size.

TRESemme

BEST SHAMPOO — Joico Defy Damage Protective Shampoo, $18.50, launching in March

Joico Defy Damage Protective Shampoo is perfect for the dry winter weather we have had all year in New York. Plus, it protects color and helps fight frizz. 

JOICO

BEST CONDITIONER — Joico Defy Damage Protective Conditioner, $19.50

Be sure to pair the Joico Defy Damage Protective Conditioner with the matching conditioner for an ultra-hydrating shower experience. 

JOICO

BEST SHAMPOO FOR CURLY HAIR — CHI Aloe Vera Curl Enhancing Shampoo, $20

CHI Curl Enhancing Shampoo helps define curls and hydrate strands with aloe vera.

CHI

BEST CONDITIONER FOR CURLY HAIR — CHI Aloe Vera Detangling Conditioner, $21

CHI Detangling Conditioner was voted the best conditioner for curly hair. It really defines and seperates curls for a gorgeous look. 

CHI

BEST DRY SHAMPOO — Dove Care Between Washes Invisible Dry Shampoo, $4.99

Dove Care Between Washes Invisible Dry Shampoo is an expert pick from celeb stylist Mark Townsend. He says, unlike most dry shampoos, this leaves NO residue, even if you apply while wearing a black dress. Spray 10 inches away from head on roots for best results. 

DOVE

BEST HAIR BRUSH — It’s A 10 Miracle Smoothing Brush, $15.99, Itsa10Haircare.com

It’s A 10 Miracle Smoothing Brush is like a scalp massage every time you use it! It was voted Best Brush for 2019!

IT'S A 10

BEST MAKEUP REMOVER — Glossier Milky Oil, $12, Glossier.com

This oil and water micellar hybrid takes it all off at the end of the day. It’s gentle but effective! 

Glossier

BEST TOOTHPASTE — Burt’s Bees Enamel Care, Mountain Mint, with Fluoride, $5.99

This natural toothpaste actually tastes good and IS good for you. It’s made without parabens, artificial flavors or sweeteners, or preservatives.

Burt's Bees

BEST DEODORANT — Kopari Coconut Deodorant in Beach, $12, ULTA

This brand new scent will bring you to the beach even in the dead of winter! It’s aluminum free and smells great.

Kopari

BEST BODY LOTION – Vaseline Clinical Care Extremely Dry Skin Rescue Lotion, $5.99, Target

This lotion is a lifesaver in the dry winter months. It’s especially useful for feet, hands, and elbows, but you can use it all over, since it’s not greasy. 

Vaseline

BEST DARK SPOT TREATMENT — Peace Out Dark Spots, $28, Sephora

These tiny microneedling dots really break up dark spots, and fast. Use twice a week for two weeks (wear them overnight) and see a major difference!  

Peace Out Skincare

BEST FACE MIST — Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist, $28, Sephora on 3/8

This face mist smells amazing and can be worn on bare skin or over makeup. It’s a wonderful pick-me-up during that 3pm slump!

Glow Recipe

BEST NECK CREAM — IT Cosmetics Confidence in Neck Cream, $52, QVC

Developed with plastic surgeons, IT Cosmetics products deliver real results. This neck cream is great for avoiding and treating “tech neck,” which we all have from constantly staring down at our phones. 

IT Cosmetics

BEST SELF-TANNER — St. Tropez Self Tan Whipped Marshmallow Bronzing Mousse, $45, ULTA

This cult-favorite tanner has been transformed with a scrumptious scent. The marshmallow formula goes on streak free and lasts over a week!

St. Tropez

BEST FACE MOISTURIZER — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance, $50, Dermalogica.com and select retailers

This brand new moisturizer is great for all skin types, since it’s not greasy and absorbs fast. It’s super hydrating, though, so it’s great for the dry, winter weather.

Dermalogica

BEST EYE CREAM — M–61 Hydraboost Eye Concentrate, $78, BlueMercury

This eye cream helps to lift and firm the sensitive eye area using peptides and hyaluronic acid. Apply as the last step in your skincare routine.

M-61

BEST TONER — OLE HENRIKSEN Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner, $28, Sephora

This toner helps with dark spots, since it uses AHAs to gently exfoliate and help cell turnover. 

Ole Henriksen

BEST SCALP SCRUB — Drybar On The Rocks Charcoal Scalp Scrub, $32, Drybar Locations

This scalp scrub is great for getting rid of excess product and dry shampoo. It’s not harsh, and doesn’t hurt.

Drybar

BEST RAZOR — Skintimate 4-Blade Vanilla Sugar Disposable Razors, $5.97, Walmart

These razors are so gentle despite gently exfoliating with sugar. The 4 blades make sure you get a close shave without any cuts. 

Skintimate

BEST SERUM: Sweet Chef Beet + Vitamin A Serum Shot, $19.99, Target

This serum refines pores, and smooths out rough skin, giving you a gorgeous texture!

Sweet Chef

BEST SERUM: Sweet Chef Kale + Vitamin B Serum Shot, $19.99, Target

This serum is great for dry skin since it hydrates and soothes. Can be mixed with your favorite moisturizer or used alone.

Sweet Chef

BEST BODY WASH — Olay Moisture Ribbons Plus Shea + Blue Lotus Body Wash, $5.49, Target & drugstores

This super hydrating body wash has shea to moisturize dry skin. It also smells amazing and refreshing! I love the giant bottle as well.

Olay

BEST SUNSCREEN — Coppertone Glow SPF 30, $8.99, drugstores

This shimmering sunscreen will have you literally shining in the sun. The glow-y formula goes on easily, and doesn’t contain parabens or oxybenzone. 

Coppertone

BEST EYELINER — ColourPop BFF Liquid Liners, $8, ColourPop.com

These brand new eyeliners come in a bunch of fun, trendy colors. The sharp liners can give you any look, or can be layered for a thick cat eye. 

ColourPop

BEST CONCEALER — NYX Professional Makeup Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer, $8.50

This under $10 concealer will have you looking perfect all day and night. It is super long lasting and great for under the eyes or on a blemish.

NYX

BEST DRUGSTORE MASCARA — L’Oréal Paris Unlimited Mascara, $12.99, Available at mass, food and drug retailers nationwide

This super cool mascara has a wand that bends, so you can get each and every hair. It lifts, seperates and defines your lashes!

L'Oreal

BEST HIGHLIGHTER — Pixi Beauty Glow-y Powder, $18, Target

This gorgeous powder will give you a flawless glow. Just use on top of cheekbones and on your collarbone as the weather gets warmer!

Pixi

BEST ALL IN ONE PRODUCT — Honest Beauty Magic Beauty Balm Stick, $14.99, Honest.com

This is an expert pick from Meghan Markle’s wedding day makeup artist Daniel Martin. He uses it for many things, and always has one in his bag!

Honest Beauty

BEST CLEANSER — Honest Beauty Magic Gel-to-Milk Cleanser, $14.99, Honest.com

This yummy smelling cleanser is gentle enough to use every day but really deep cleans, leaving your skin soft and fresh. 

Honest Beauty

BEST BEAUTY TOOL — JUNO & Co. Microfiber Rose Velvet Sponge, $6, TheJuno.co

This newly re-vamped sponge is super soft and applies wet or dry makeup like a dream. 

JUNO & Co

BEST SELF TANNER — L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Water Mousse, $14.99

This self-tanner is buildable and smells like a vacation thanks to the coconut water that is in the formula. 

L'Oreal

BEST BROW PRODUCT — Milani Stay Put Brow Sculpting Mechanical Pencil, $8.99, MilaniCosmetics.com

HollywoodLife’s Editor in Chief loves this brow pencil, which comes with a built-in spoolie brush to give you a super natural look.

Milani

BEST BRONZER — Maybelline City Bronzer, $9.99, drugstores

This bronzer comes in three colors. Use the lighter shades for an all-over glow, or the darker shade to contour. 

Maybelline

BEST HAIR REMOVER — Nair Leg Mask Brighten & Smooth with Charcoal, $8.99, Target

This 3-in-1 leg mask removes hair while also moisturizing skin. It’s perfect for summer!

Nair

BEST MAKEUP REMOVING WIPES — Olay Sensitive Calming Makeup Remover Wipes Hungarian Water Essence, $6.99

I love these face wipes that are great for senstitive skin. They are super moist and work wonders on removing makeup. 

Olay

BEST BLUSH — Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Blush, $12.95, Walmart

This Butter Blush has three new shades for 2019. They give you a gorgeous flush, with a hint of sexy shimmer.

Physicians Formula

BEST PRIMER — Physicians Formula Softlight Blurring Primer, $14.95, drugstores

This primer blurs any imperfections and smooths skin before you apply makeup. It’s not heavy and won’t clog pores.

Physicians Formula

BEST EYESHADOW — Revlon Crystal Aura Liquid Alloy Eye Shadow, $10.99, CVS

This gorgeous liquid shadow comes in a few colors. Apply directly on lids, let dry for about a minute, and then you’ll have a gorgeous glitter eye look with no mess!

Revlon

BEST LIP GLOSS — Avon Crave Lip Gloss, $6, Avon.com

This hydrating lip gloss has a great color payoff and is super affordable. We love it! 

Avon

BEST EYE MAKEUP REMOVER — Garnier Micellar Eye Makeup Remover Pads, $8.99, Walgreens

There are 100 pads in this tiny jar. They easily remove makeup and DON’T sting your eyes. They have no greasy residue and don’t need any rinsing. 

Garnier

BEST FACE MASK — SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Carbon Sheet Mask, $3.49, Target

This one-time-use mask is a total steal. It detoxifies blemish-prone skin and hydrates using shea butter. It’s also made with fair trade ingredients. 

SheaMoisture

BEST LIP BALM — eos Mood Stones Dazzling Ruby Lip Tint, $4.88, Walmart

This innovative lip balm can also be used as a cheek stain if you need the flush of a blush on-the-go. The packaging is also stunning!

eos

BEST FOUNDATION — DIOR FOREVER SKIN GLOW, $52, Nordstrom

This amazing foundation is full coverage but won’t cake or flake. It looks just like skin and has been worn by Charlize Theron during the 2019 awards season.

DIOR

BEST CONCEALER — Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer, $26, Sephora

Fenty Beauty’s newest product is their amazing concealer, which comes in 50 shades. If it’s good enough for Rihanna, it’s good enough for us!

Fenty Beauty

BEST CONCEALER — Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer, $26, Sephora

The range of shades of the Fenty Beauty Concealer is super impressive — 50 in all. They correspond with Rihanna’s amazing foundation shades. 

Fenty Beauty

BEST BROW PENCIL — Aveda Brow Definers, $24, Aveda salons

This easy to use pencil can give you a dark, defined look, or a more subtle brow thanks to the formula and the attached spoolie.

Aveda

BEST CLEANSER — Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Cleansing Ritual, $46, Sephora

This two step cleanser is amazing — it’s like you can give yourself a professional facial at home! It smells and feels delightful. 

Charlotte Tilbury

BEST SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER — R+Co GEMSTONE Color Shampoo & Conditioner, $32 each, Randco.com

Keep hair vibrant, shiny and hydrated with the color conditioner. It’s sulfate and paraben free. 

R+Co

BEST SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER — R+Co GEMSTONE Color Shampoo & Conditioner, $32 each, Randco.com

This color shampoo locks in your pricey salon color and delivers major hair benefits. Your strands will be soft and shiny, and look better than ever. 

R+Co

BEST NIGHT CREAM — SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight, $80, SkinCeuticals.com

This night cream promotes cell turnover, so skin is refreshed and radiant every time you wake up. It really works without being too harsh. 

SkinCeuticals

BEST HAIR OIL — DevaCurl High Shine Multi-Benefit Oil, $29, Ulta & Sephora

This brand new hair oil can be used on both wet and dry hair, and will reshape curls. It gives you major shine and definition! 

DevaCurl

BEST LIP TREATMENT — butter LONDON Double Up Plush Rush Tinted Lip Treatment, $19, butterlondon.com

This hydrating lip treatment feels soft and comfortable on the lips. It’s slightly plumping, but doesn’t sting or burn.

butter LONDON

BEST MASK — StriVectin Multi-Action Blue Rescue Clay Renewal Mask, $48, ULTA

This amazing mask turns blue as it starts to work, and addresses fine lines, pore size, rough texture, dull skin and more!

StriVectin

BEST LIPSTICK — Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Frost Lipstick, $32, Sephora

Sugar Sugar is the shade that our editors said was the best nude of all time! It feels and looks great, even on dry lips. 

Marc Jacobs Beauty

BEST BLUSH PALETTE — NARS Exposed Cheek Palette, $59, ULTA

This gorgeous palette will give you an amazing flush, thanks to three cheek colors, plus a highlighter and bronzers built-in. The packaging and formulas are divine! 

NARS

BEST SETTING POWDER — Wander Beauty Play All Day Translucent Powder, $32, WanderBeauty.com

This super cool setting powder comes pre-packed in the puff, so it’s easy to use and mess free. Just apply to your face. Perfect for on-the-go — no brush required!

Wander Beauty

BEST LIQUID LIPSTICK — Lime Crime Goddess Gang Rosa Metallic Velvetine, $20, LimeCrime.com

This liquid lipstick is bold and dramatic, but won’t dry out lips. It lasts a long time, too, even if you’re drinking water or coffee.

Lime Crime

BEST MASCARA — Sisley-Paris So Volume Mascara, $67, Nordstrom

This brand new mascara was worn by Emma Stone at the 2019 SAG Awards, and has a big brush to capture every single lash. 

Sisley-Paris

BEST BROW COMPACT — Urban Decay Double Down Brow, $28

This putty-to-powder formula is easy to use to get your desired brow look. Throw the compact in your purse for easy touch-ups. 

Urban Decay

BEST EYESHADOW PALETTE — Urban Decay NAKED Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette, $44, UrbanDecay.com

The brand new NAKED Reloaded palette has 12 gorgeous shades that work on any skin tone or age group. There are both mattes and shimmers, to achieve any look. 

Urban Decay

BEST EYESHADOW PALETTE — Urban Decay NAKED Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette, $44, UrbanDecay.com

This gorgeous palette can take you from day to night in seconds! I love the neutral shades that are far from boring! 

Urban Decay

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