Article by BR Natalie
We wanted the Beauty Review Awards to reflect the independant stance of Beauty Review and so we didn't give you our pick of the brands and products to choose from. As if.
At the end of last year we asked you to tell us your ultimate beauty products, from your favourite mascara to your ultimate deodorant.
The BR statistician has analysed the data and we can excitedly reveal 2014's BEST beauty products - as voted for by Beauty Review members*
| Best Mascara - Volum' Express The Colossal | |
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With a whopping 10.97% the winner of the best mascara was clear! Promising colossal lashes in just one coat the collegen formula and mega brush will increase volume up to 9 times your usual lashes. Why you nominated this product: "It does what higher priced or high end brand mascaras do. Creates a false look with your own eyelashes at half the price." "It makes my eyelashes full and voluminous without the need to use an eye lash curler! It's quick and easy." "Everytime I wear this I get - are those your real lashes? And with glee I can say - yes.... yes they are! BOOM!" |
| Best Foundation - Estee Lauder Doublewear |
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12.17% of you told us this long-lasting formula was top of your list. With 15-hour staying power this worry-free makeup stays fresh and looks natural through heat, humidity, nonstop activity. It won't change colour, smudge or come off on your clothes! "Gives a great full coverage, easy to build up. Lasts all day from 7am till 10pm without having to touch up." "I love this product! It's simple to apply and looks natural & flawless and does not melt off." |
| Best BB Cream / Tinted Moisturiser - Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector |
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With 31.37% of the nominations it's safe to say if you're looking for a BB Cream this is the one to try first! It reduces imperfections, moisturises, gives skin a healthy glow, delivers a beautiful matte finish to skin and provides all-important sun protection with SPF 15. Why you nominated this product: "It applies beautifully, gives me a really lovely glow to my skin without feeling like I'm wearing anything at all" "Good size product, long lasting, great for everyday wear" |
| Best Lip Product - MAC Lipstick |
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Lipstick is what made MAC famous, offering colour and texture for your lips. Available in a crazy amount of shades and finishes there's bound to be a MAC lipstick for you! Why you nominated this product: "Goes on creamy and hydrates my lips. Lasts hours before needing to reapply. Also smells so super delicious." "Pigmentation, texture, longevity, and colour variation" |
| Best Nail Polish - OPI Nail Lacquer |
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Almost 40% of members have fallen head over heels for OPI. Is it the longlasting professional finish, the insane number of shades or the punny names? Why you nominated this product: "All OPI nail polishes last for days without chipping and do not usually require more than 2 coats as they are very opaque." "I absolutely love these nail polishes as they are great for making your nails look amazing without much effort" |
| Best Eyebrow Product - ELF Brow Kit | |
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With a huge 25% of the votes it seems this palette is the key to strong brow game. Why you nominated this product: "This is a very good product for makeup newbies. It is very easy to apply and isn't so dark that you mistakes would be noticeable. It has cute packaging and design, and is very cheap." "It's cheap and gives a nice blendable colour to my brows." |
| Best Cleanser - Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser | |
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Finding the perfect cleanser isn't an easy task! This dermatologist-tested formula effectively removes dirt, oil and makeup. It even removes eye makeup, without soaps or oils that can sting or irritate the sensitive eye area
Why you nominated this product: "Reasonable price, only need a tiny bit, gets skin clean without tightness afterwards" "I love this product. My acne has reduced drastically, it doesn't dry out my skin and my complexion is glowing." |
| Best Moisturiser - NIVEA Q10 Plus |
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It doesn't surprise us that the favourite moisturiser comes with a side of anti-ageing! The formulation increases natural Q10 and Creatine levels in the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Why you nominated this product: "The perfect all over moisturiser! Never greasy" "Classic staple - hydrating, cheap, not too heavily scented, and lasts forever. I'm rarely without this product!" |
| Best Under Eye Care - Trilogy CoQ10 Eye Recovery Concentrate | |
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How cool is it to see a much loved NZ brand take out a very competitive category? The Eye Recovery Concentrate is a silky and cooling concentrate designed for the delicate eye area to increase firmness and reduce periocular fine lines. Why you nominated this product: "It keeps under my eyes hydrated, keeps my fine lines at bay! And it is so soothing to put on at the end of the day after you've cleansed." "It's a great product which I feel has brightened up my under eye area and which I'm hoping will prevent early wrinkles. I love the metal rollerball - this has prevented post-crying puffy eyes a few times now!" |
| Best Exfoliating Scrub - St Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub |
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17% of members voted this invigorating scrub as their number 1 exfoliator. It's a classic for smooth, radiant skin. Why you nominated this product: "Effective but gentle enough for all skin types this gives my skin a good scrub leaving it feeling smooth, soft and clean." "AMAZING!!! Its a scrub that isn't too hard on my skin. It lightly exfoliates and always makes my skin feel smooth afterwards." |
| Best Makeup Remover - Neutrogena Oil Free Makeup Remover | |
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So taking out the cleansing category wasn't enough, Neutrogena are your favourite makeup remover as well! Why you nominated this product: "Smells fresh, like you just washed your face which is what you want after removing makeup. It removes mascara and eye makeup that otherwise won't budge and best of all you don't need to scrub and it's great for sensitive skin because it doesn't cause irritation or redness. I haven't had a breakout with it and my skin feel nice and soft after wiping off my makeup with it." |
| Best Treatment / Serum - Certified Organic Rosehip Oil |
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Trilogy does it again with their Certified Organic Rosehip Oil. Containing one ingredient this gorgeous product is a wonder for stretchmarks, scars and wrinkles! Why you nominated this product: "Evens out my skin tone, super nourishing and hydrating. Helped with my fine lines and love that it is certified organic." "It has made an insane difference to the texture of my skin and makes me glow! I like to apply a few drops mixed with a night cream every night" "So nice on the skin makeup application is so Much easier when using this product as it keeps Skin hydrated and smooth" |
| Best Shampoo, Conditioner and Treatment - L'Oreal Paris ELVIVE | |
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So the L'Oreal Paris ELVIVE range was voted top of all three hair categories!And with a product range for every hair concern, there's definitely one for your hair! Why you nominated this product: "Love the feel and scent and tamed frizz better than anything else I've tried over the year." "Truly is a miracle, makes my hair feel so looked after - soft, shiny and easy to manage" |
| Best Deodorant - NIVEA Stress Protect |
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Stress Protect is scientifically proven to protect against emotional sweating. It's unique anti-bacterial formula combines Stress Protect actives and a Zinc complex to give you reliable anti-perspirant protection against sweat and body odour. Why you nominated this product: "Keeps my underarms dry most of the day. Especially good in stressful situations!" "It has a lovely fresh scent, and i have protection for the whole day, no matter what exercises or activity I do" |
| Best Bath or Shower Product - Lux Shower Gel | |
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Shower time should be relaxing and pampering and that's just what Lux delivers it seems! Why you nominated this product: "The fragrance! I love all the Lux body washes, the scents is seriously amazing. It lingers for ages. So refreshing." "No need to wear perfume with these body washes! They smell heavenly and leave skin so soft and smooth that you may even forgo the moisturiser as well. Great product for bath or shower." |
| Best NZ Retailer - Farmers | |
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With over 43% of the vote Farmers is the favourite NZ retailer - and for good reason! Why you nominated this retailer: "It's my number One place for buying all my beauty products, huge variety of products and brands, readily available and at good locations. Sells all the recent and new products too." "Has the best range of beauty products, the best beauty sales and the loyalty card system is awesome! The assistants are always helpful and knowledgeable." |
Did your favourite product make it to the top of the list?
*Each cateory winner was the product/retailer that received the most consumer nominations per category from the Beauty Review Best of 2014 online survey run in December 2014.
It is really interesting to read what the winners were. I will be shopping for a new mascara soon.