Her World Beauty Awards 2019: The full winners' list

Once a year, since 2001, Her World has conducted stringent product testing for our beauty awards. We don't just try the products for fun. We test each one vigorously against others to find the cream of the crop

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One-off awards I Skincare I Fragrances I Makeup I Body I Beauty classics

 

CATEGORY : Best cosmetics makeover

WINNER : Shiseido

CATEGORY : Most customisable makeup brand

WINNER : Etude House

CATEGORY : Most exciting pop-up experience

WINNER : Chanel Coco Game Center

CATEGORY : Most immersive fragrance boutique

WINNER : Maison Christian Dior

 

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Anti-pollution skincare I Organic Skincare Brand I Best Vegan Skincare I Anti-ageing skincare I Brightening skincare I Hydrating Skincare I Sunscreen

 

Anti-pollution skincare

CATEGORY : Best anti-pollution cleansing oil

EDITORS' CHOICE: Dermalogica PreCleanse Balm, $85

READERS' CHOICE: Chanel L’Huile, $64

CATEGORY : Best anti-pollution foaming wash

EDITORS' CHOICE: Chanel La Mousse, $64

READERS' CHOICE: Chanel La Mousse, $64

CATEGORY : Best anti-pollution skincare mist

EDITORS' CHOICE: Cremorlab T.E.N. Mineral Water Mist, $9.50 - $56

READERS' CHOICE: Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Repair Mist, $79

CATEGORY : Best anti-pollution moisturiser

EDITORS' CHOICE: Allies of Skin 1A All-Day Pollution Repair Mask, $139

READERS' CHOICE: Allies of Skin 1A All-Day Pollution Repair Mask, $139

CATEGORY : Best anti-pollution moisturiser with blue light protection

EDITORS' CHOICE: Chantecaille Anti Pollution Mattifying Cream, $166

READERS' CHOICE: Sunday Riley C.E.O. Antioxidant Protect + Repair Moisturizer, $32 to $92 (2 sizes)

CATEGORY : Best sunscreen with anti-pollution protection

EDITORS' CHOICE: SK-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF50 PA++, $115

READERS' CHOICE: Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF50 PA++++ Anti-Pollution, $56

 

Organic Skincare Brand

CATEGORY : Best Organic Skincare Brand

EDITORS' CHOICE: Bema Bio (Bema SolarTea Anti-Age High Protection Sun Cream Spf 30 Face, $35, Bio Face Double Lifting Serum, $86, Bema Blue Defence Peeling Mask, $58)

READERS' CHOICE: Kew Organics (Kew Organics Cacao Okra Age Defying Eye Serum, $79.70 for 30ml, Kew Organics Apple Stem Cell Viaglow Serum, $59.90 for 15ml, Kew Organics Coconut Lavender Organic Sugar Body Scrub, $18.95)

 

Best Vegan Skincare

CATEGORY : Best vegan cleanser

EDITORS' CHOICE: Kew Organics Mandarin Acai Cleansing Lotion, $95.65

READERS' CHOICE: Kew Organics Mandarin Acai Cleansing Lotion, $95.65

CATEGORY : Best vegan toner

EDITORS' CHOICE: Dr Belter Fresh Blossomy Tensum, $73

READERS' CHOICE: The Body Shop British Rose Petal-Soft Gel Toner, $20.90

CATEGORY : Best vegan moisturiser

EDITORS' CHOICE: Dr Belter AquaSilk 24, $96

READERS' CHOICE: The Body Shop Vitamin E Gel Moisture Cream, $30.90

 

Anti-ageing skincare

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing cleansing oil

EDITORS' CHOICE: The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Cleansing Oil-In-Gel, $26.90

READERS' CHOICE: Shu Uemura Porefinist2 Sakura Refreshing Cleansing Oil, $115

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing foaming cleanser

EDITORS' CHOICE: Kanebo Refreshing Powder Wash, $49 and Re:erth Clarifying Cleanser, $70

READERS' CHOICE: Fancl BC Facial Washing Cream, $55

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing toner

EDITORS' CHOICE: Gemology Youth Diamond Lotion, $108

READERS' CHOICE: The Body Shop Roots of Strength Firming Shaping Essence Lotion, $38.90

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing toner for younger skin

EDITORS' CHOICE: Lancome Absolue Precious Cells Revitalising Rose Lotion, $128

READERS' CHOICE: Lancome Absolue Precious Cells Revitalising Rose Lotion, $128

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing sheet mask

EDITORS' CHOICE: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Mask, $148 for 5 sheets

READERS' CHOICE: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Mask, $148 for 5 sheets

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing sleeping mask

EDITORS' CHOICE: Lierac Lift Integral Flash Lift Mask, $85

READERS' CHOICE: Kiehl’s Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Overnight Firming Mask, $88

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing skincare mist

EDITORS' CHOICE: MDNA Skin The Rose Mist, $135-$185

READERS' CHOICE: Jurlique Herbal Recovery Signature Mist, $72

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing face oil

EDITORS' CHOICE: Eve Lom Radiance Face Oil, $145

READERS' CHOICE: Su:m37 Secret Oil, $97

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing moisturiser for oily skin

EDITORS' CHOICE: Dr Ci:Labo Aqua-Collagen-Gel Erich-Lift-EX, from $78

READERS' CHOICE: Dr Ci:Labo Aqua-Collagen-Gel Erich-Lift-EX, from $78

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing moisturiser for sensitive skin

EDITORS' CHOICE: The Moisturizer Co Ultra Moisturizing Repair Gel with Calendula, $78

READERS' CHOICE: Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil, $54 to $108 (2 sizes)

CATEGORY : Best rich anti-ageing moisturiser for dry skin

EDITORS' CHOICE: Laneige Time Freeze Intensive Cream EX, $95

READERS' CHOICE: Laneige Time Freeze Intensive Cream EX, $95

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing moisturiser for dry skin

EDITORS' CHOICE: Shiseido Essential Energy Cream, $80

READERS' CHOICE: Shiseido Essential Energy Cream, $80

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing moisturiser for very dry skin

EDITORS' CHOICE: History of Whoo Cheonyuldan Radiant Regenerating Cream, $580

READERS' CHOICE: Lancome Absolue L'Extrait Day Cream, $660

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing pre-serum

EDITORS' CHOICE: Lancome Advanced Genifique Sensitive Serum, $120

READERS' CHOICE: Lancome Advanced Genifique Sensitive Serum, $120

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing hydrating serum

EDITORS' CHOICE: MDNA Skin The Serum, $240-$370

READERS' CHOICE: , $265

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing serum for skin-refinement

EDITORS' CHOICE: Laneige Time Freeze Essence EX, $90

READERS' CHOICE: Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate 12.5%, $105

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing serum for skin rejuvenation

EDITORS' CHOICE: Astalift In-Focus Cellactive Serum, $222

READERS' CHOICE: Skin Inc Serum-Infused Night Oil, $98

CATEGORY : Best all-in-one serum

EDITORS' CHOICE: Cle de Peau Beaute Firming Serum Supreme, $440

READERS' CHOICE: La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Night Elixir, $1,890

CATEGORY : Best overall anti-ageing serum

EDITORS' CHOICE: L'Oreal Revitalift Centella Micro-Essence, $35.90

READERS' CHOICE: Vichy Liftactiv Vitamin C Freshshot Serum, $52

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing serum for fine lines/wrinkles

EDITORS' CHOICE: Eversoft Skinz Youth Recall Mushroom Collagen Ampoule, $49.90

READERS' CHOICE: Eucerin Hyaluron Filler Concentrate, $69

CATEGORY : Best overall anti-ageing eye cream

EDITORS' CHOICE: Lancome Advanced Genifique Eye Cream, $105

READERS' CHOICE: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex, $104

CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing smoothing eye cream

EDITORS' CHOICE: Est.Lab Optimalift A+ Anti-wrinkle Eye Cream, $10

READERS' CHOICE: Mamonde Age Control Power Eye Cream, $54

CATEGORY : Best luxurious anti-ageing eye cream

EDITORS' CHOICE: Sisley L'Integral Anti-Age Eye and Lip Contour, $250

READERS' CHOICE: Sisley L'Integral Anti-Age Eye and Lip Contour, $250

 

Brightening skincare

CATEGORY : Best Brightening Foaming Cleanser

EDITORS' CHOICE: Sulwhasoo Snowise Cleansing Foam, $52

READERS' CHOICE: Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser, $50

CATEGORY : Best dark spot treatment

EDITORS' CHOICE: Allies of Skin Promise Keeper Blemish Sleeping Facial, $159

READERS' CHOICE: Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment, $148 to $223 (2 sizes)

CATEGORY : Best brightening mask

EDITORS' CHOICE: Clearturn Artisan Brightening Mask, $10.90

READERS' CHOICE: Aprilskin Real Calendula Peel Off Pack, $23

CATEGORY : Best brightening sheet mask

EDITORS' CHOICE: For Beloved One Flawless Brightening Ethyl Ascorbic Bio-Cellulose Mask, $63 for a box of three sheets

READERS' CHOICE: For Beloved One Flawless Brightening Ethyl Ascorbic Bio-Cellulose Mask, $63 for a box of three sheets

CATEGORY : Best brightening sheet mask (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Senka Perfect Aqua White Extra White Mask, Single sheet retailing at $2.00; 7pc box retailing at $13.90

READERS' CHOICE: CNP Laboratory Dr-Jet Mask: Mela-toning, $7.80 for one sheet

CATEGORY : Best brightening sleeping mask

EDITORS' CHOICE: Allies of Skin Bright Future Sleeping Facial, $169

READERS' CHOICE: Laneige White Dew Vita Capsule Sleeping Mask, $28 for 8 capsules

CATEGORY : Best mask for instant radiance

EDITORS' CHOICE: Chantecaille Gold Recovery Mask, $332 and Lancome Absolue Precious Cells Nourishing & Revitalising Rose Mask, $285

READERS' CHOICE: Lancome Absolue Precious Cells Nourishing & Revitalising Rose Mask, $285

CATEGORY : Best brightening moisturiser for dullness

EDITORS' CHOICE: Orbis =U White Extra Creamy Moisture, $58

READERS' CHOICE: Laneige White Dew Sherbet Cream, $70

CATEGORY : Best brightening moisturiser for extra glow

EDITORS' CHOICE: La Mer The Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream, $300

READERS' CHOICE: Su:m37 Water-full Radiant Hydrating Glow Cream, $178

CATEGORY : Best brightening moisturiser

EDITORS' CHOICE: Avene Eau Thermale Avene Bright Intense Brightening Emulsion, 40ml $89.90

READERS' CHOICE: Avene Eau Thermale Avene Bright Intense Brightening Emulsion, 40ml $89.90

CATEGORY : Best brightening emulsion

EDITORS' CHOICE: Su:m37 Water-full Radiant Hydrating Glow Emulsion, $86

READERS' CHOICE: Su:m37 Water-full Radiant Hydrating Glow Emulsion, $86

CATEGORY : Best brightening serum

EDITORS' CHOICE: One by Kose Melanoshot White, $74

READERS' CHOICE: One by Kose Melanoshot White, $74

CATEGORY : Best brightening serum (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Avene Eau Thermale Avene Bright Intense Brightening Essence, $99.90

READERS' CHOICE: Avene Eau Thermale Avene Bright Intense Brightening Essence, $99.90

CATEGORY : Best brightening serum for extra glow

EDITORS' CHOICE: SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense, $159

READERS' CHOICE: Hera White Program Effector, $135

CATEGORY : Best brightening toner

EDITORS' CHOICE: Pixi Glow Tonic, $22-$44

READERS' CHOICE: Pixi Glow Tonic, $22-$44

CATEGORY : Best brightening toner (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Vichy Idealia Lumiere Peeling Care, $40

READERS' CHOICE: Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion, $25.90

 

Hydrating Skincare

CATEGORY : Best hydrating cleansing oil

EDITORS' CHOICE: Fancl MCO Mild Cleansing Oil, $30

READERS' CHOICE: Fancl MCO Mild Cleansing Oil, $30

CATEGORY : Best hydrating foaming cleanser

EDITORS' CHOICE: Erborian Double Mousse Cleanser, $36

READERS' CHOICE: Laneige Moist Cream Cleanser, $32

CATEGORY : Best hydrating foaming cleanser (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Garnier Micellar Foaming Cleanser, $14.90 and Eversoft Hydra Nature Nourishing Cleansing Foam, $18.90

READERS' CHOICE: Eversoft Hydra Nature Nourishing Cleansing Foam, $18.90

CATEGORY : Best hydrating foaming cleanser for sensitive skin (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash, $33.90

READERS' CHOICE: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash, $33.90

CATEGORY : Best hydrating micellar water

EDITORS' CHOICE: Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Water, $50

READERS' CHOICE: Laneige Perfect Makeup Cleansing Water, $32

CATEGORY : Best hydrating micellar water (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Bifesta Micellar Cleansing Lotion Moist, $16.90

READERS' CHOICE: Bioderma Sensibio H2O Make-up Removing Micelle Solution, $15.90 - $28.90

CATEGORY : Best sheet mask for intense hydration

EDITORS' CHOICE: For Beloved One Hyaluronic Acid GHK-Cu Moisturizing Bio-Cellulose Mask, $63 for box of three sheets

READERS' CHOICE: Lancome Advanced Genifique Hydrogel Melting Mask, $125 for seven sheets

8.CATEGORY : Best quick-fix hydrating sheet mask

EDITORS' CHOICE: Biocrown Ultra Hydrating Essence Mask, $19.90 for a box of five sheets

READERS' CHOICE: Laneige Two Tone Sheet Mask, $5/pc

CATEGORY : Best hydrating sheet mask (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Suisai 3D Mask, $21

READERS' CHOICE: CNP Laboratory Dr-Jet Mask: Hydro Radiance, $7.80 for one sheet

CATEGORY : Best hydrating sleeping mask

EDITORS' CHOICE: La Mer The Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask, $230

READERS' CHOICE: La Mer The Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask, $230

CATEGORY : Best hydrating mask (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Tofu No Moritaya Soy Milk Yogurt Face Pack, $33.90

READERS' CHOICE: Neutrogena Hydro Boost 3D Sleeping Mask, $25.90

CATEGORY : Best hydrating mist

EDITORS' CHOICE: Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Mist, $52 - $92

READERS' CHOICE: Laneige Water Bank Moisture Mist, $36 - $22

CATEGORY : Most long-lasting moisturiser

EDITORS' CHOICE: Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, $75

READERS' CHOICE: Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, $75

CATEGORY : Best hydrating eye serum

EDITORS' CHOICE: MDNA Skin The Eye Serum, $280

READERS' CHOICE: Chanel Blue Serum Eye, $107

CATEGORY : Best hydrating pre-serum

EDITORS' CHOICE: Hera Cell Essence, $80

READERS' CHOICE: Hera Cell Essence, $80

CATEGORY : Best hydrating serum for parched skin

EDITORS' CHOICE: Sisley Hydra-Global Serum, $320

READERS' CHOICE: Clarins Hydra Essentiel Bi-Phase Serum, $98

CATEGORY : Best hydrating serum for irritated skin

EDITORS' CHOICE: Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum, $32

READERS' CHOICE: Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum, $32

CATEGORY : Best hydrating serum (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: CNP Laboratory Vita-B Energy Ampule, $48.90

READERS' CHOICE: Avene Eau Thermale Avene Hydrance Rehydrating Serum, 30ml $79.90

CATEGORY : Best hydrating toner

EDITORS' CHOICE: Su:m37 Water-full Radiant Hydrating Glow Toner, $80

READERS' CHOICE: Su:m37 Water-full Radiant Hydrating Glow Toner, $80

CATEGORY : Best hydrating moisturiser (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Avene Eau Thermale Avene Hydrance Rich Rehydrating Cream, 40ml $46.90

READERS' CHOICE: Hada Labo Premium Hydrating Night Cream, $35.90

CATEGORY : Best hydrating lightweight moisturiser (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Eversoft Hydra Nature Moisturising Emulsion, $43.90 and CNP Laboratory Vita-B Energy Gel Cream, $54.90

READERS' CHOICE: Kose Cosmeport - Kokutosei Morning All-in-one Gel, $29.90

 

Sunscreen

CATEGORY : Best sunscreen

EDITORS' CHOICE: Shiseido Global Suncare Perfect UV Protector, $59

READERS' CHOICE: Shiseido Global Suncare Perfect UV Protector, $59

CATEGORY : Best sunscreen (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk, $39.90

READERS' CHOICE: Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk, $39.90

 

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CATEGORY : Best citrus perfume

EDITORS' CHOICE: Chanel Les Eaux Deauville, $215

READERS' CHOICE: Chanel Les Eaux Deauville, $215

CATEGORY : Best citrus-floral perfume

EDITORS' CHOICE: Prada La Femme L'eau EDT Eau, $210

READERS' CHOICE: Chanel Les Eaux Biarritz, $215

CATEGORY :Best fruity perfume

EDITORS' CHOICE: Kenzo World Eau De Toilette, $83 - $142

READERS' CHOICE: Jo Malone London English Oak & Redcurrant Cologne, $108 - $212

CATEGORY : Best fruity-floral perfume

EDITORS' CHOICE: Carolina Herrera Good Girl Legere EDP, $184

READERS' CHOICE: YSL Beaute Mon Paris Couture Eau De Parfum, $229

CATEGORY : Best musky perfume

EDITORS' CHOICE: Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning EDT, $145

READERS' CHOICE: Chanel Les Eaux Venise, $215

CATEGORY : Best musky-floral perfume

EDITORS' CHOICE: Dior Joy by Dior, $115 - $240

READERS' CHOICE: Jo Malone London Honeysuckle & Davana Cologne, $108 - $212

CATEGORY : Best spicy perfume

EDITORS' CHOICE: Maison Margiela Replica At The Barber's EDT, $145

READERS' CHOICE: Jo Malone London English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne, $108 - $212

CATEGORY : Best woody perfume

EDITORS' CHOICE: Tom Ford Private Blend Oud Wood, $350

READERS' CHOICE: Tom Ford Private Blend Oud Wood, $350

CATEGORY : Best woody-floral perfume

EDITORS' CHOICE: Ralph Lauren Woman EDP, $159

READERS' CHOICE: Ralph Lauren Woman EDP, $159

 

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Foundation I Lips I Base Makeup I Blusher I Highlighters I Eyes

 

Foundation

CATEGORY : Best care-for-your-skin cushion foundation

EDITORS' CHOICE: Dior Prestige Le Cushion Teint de Rose, $140

READERS' CHOICE: Dior Prestige Le Cushion Teint de Rose, $140

CATEGORY : Best cushion foundation for K-dewy skin

EDITORS' CHOICE: La Mer The Luminous Lifting Cushion Foundation SPF20, $160

READERS' CHOICE: Hera UV Mist Cushion, $68

CATEGORY : Best cushion foundation - Natural finish

EDITORS' CHOICE: Infinity by Kose Cushion Serum Glow, $60, case sold at $22

READERS' CHOICE: Infinity by Kose Cushion Serum Glow, $60, case sold at $22

CATEGORY : Best cushion foundation - Soft blur

EDITORS' CHOICE: Laneige Layering Cover Cushion & Concealing, $43

READERS' CHOICE: Laneige Layering Cover Cushion & Concealing, $43

CATEGORY : Best cushion foundation - Soft glow

EDITORS' CHOICE: Nars Aqua Glow Cushion Foundation, $66

READERS' CHOICE: Chanel Vitalumiere Glow Cushion Foundation, $90

CATEGORY : Best cushion foundation - Soft matte

EDITORS' CHOICE: Hera Black Cushion, $75

READERS' CHOICE: Hera Black Cushion, $75

CATEGORY : Best cushion foundation (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: CNP Laboratory Propolis Ampule in Cushion, $54

READERS' CHOICE: Aprilskin Perfect Magic Cover Fit Cushion, $47

CATEGORY : Best party-all-night liquid foundation

EDITORS' CHOICE: YSL Beaute All Hours Foundation, $98, and Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation, $68

READERS' CHOICE: Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation, $68

CATEGORY : Best liquid foundation - dewy finish

EDITORS' CHOICE: Sephora Collection Glow Foundation, $26

READERS' CHOICE: Sephora Collection Glow Foundation, $26

CATEGORY : Best liquid foundation - matte finish

EDITORS' CHOICE: Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Foundation, $80

READERS' CHOICE: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF10/PA++, $70

CATEGORY : Best liquid foundation - natural finish

EDITORS' CHOICE: Armani Beauty Maestro Fusion Makeup, $110

READERS' CHOICE: M.A.C Studio Waterweight Foundation, $64

CATEGORY : Best liquid foundation - soft glow

EDITORS' CHOICE: Shu Uemura the lightbulb fluid foundation second-skin-glow-breathable perfection, $73 and Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 30 / PA++, $70

READERS' CHOICE: Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 30 / PA++, $70

CATEGORY : Best liquid foundation - soft matte

EDITORS' CHOICE: Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation (21 shades), $65

READERS' CHOICE: Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation (21 shades), $65

CATEGORY : Best liquid foundation (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation, $29.90

READERS' CHOICE: L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation, $29.90

 

Lips

CATEGORY : Best lip balm

EDITORS' CHOICE: Bema Nature Up Lip Balm Moisturizing, $19

READERS' CHOICE: Laneige Lip Glowy Balm, $14

CATEGORY : Best cream lipstick

EDITORS' CHOICE: Astalift flarosso Tirabaci lipstick, $46 and Nars Audacious Lipstick, $46

READERS' CHOICE: Nars Audacious Lipstick, $46

CATEGORY : Best matte lipstick

EDITORS' CHOICE: Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Matte Lipstick, $40

READERS' CHOICE: Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Matte Lipstick, $40

CATEGORY : Best glossy lipstick

EDITORS' CHOICE: Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hydrating Lip Gloss Stick, $42 and Elizabeth Arden Plush Up Lip Gelato, $35

READERS' CHOICE: Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hydrating Lip Gloss Stick, $42

CATEGORY : Best soft matte lipstick

EDITORS' CHOICE: Rouge Dior Ultra Rouge, $50

READERS' CHOICE: Rouge Dior Ultra Rouge, $50

CATEGORY : Best liquid matte lipstick

EDITORS' CHOICE: Armani Beauty Lip Maestro, $55

READERS' CHOICE: Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Paint-On Liquid Lipcolor, $52

CATEGORY : Best liquid powder matte lipstick

EDITORS' CHOICE: Nyx Professional Makeup Powder Puff Lippie Lip Cream (Cream to Powder Matte), $20

READERS' CHOICE: Chanel Rouge Allure Liquid Powder, $50

CATEGORY : Best liquid soft matte lipstick

EDITORS' CHOICE: Armani Beauty Lip Magnet, $57

READERS' CHOICE: Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Liquid Lip Crayon, $38

CATEGORY : Best liquid glossy lipstick

EDITORS' CHOICE: 3ina The Lip Vinyl, $23

READERS' CHOICE: YSL Beaute Volupte Liquid Colour Balm, $52

CATEGORY : Best liquid lacquer lipstick

EDITORS' CHOICE: Dior Addict Lacquer Plump, $50

READERS' CHOICE: Dior Addict Lacquer Plump, $50

CATEGORY : Best lip gloss

EDITORS' CHOICE: Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss, $32

READERS' CHOICE: Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss, $32

CATEGORY : Best lip stain

EDITORS' CHOICE: YSL Beaute Tatouage Couture, $55

READERS' CHOICE: Laneige Stained Glasstick, $34

CATEGORY : Best lip treatment

EDITORS' CHOICE: Inika Certified Organic Lip Serum, $42

READERS' CHOICE: Fresh Sugar Lip Wonder Drops Advanced Therapy, $39

 

Base Makeup

CATEGORY : Best pressed powder for radiant skin

EDITORS' CHOICE: Sulwhasoo Powder for Cushion, $78

READERS' CHOICE: Sulwhasoo Powder for Cushion, $78

CATEGORY : Best pressed powder for extra coverage

EDITORS' CHOICE: Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder, $50

READERS' CHOICE: Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder, $50

CATEGORY : Best loose powder

EDITORS' CHOICE: Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder, $76

READERS' CHOICE: Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder, $76

CATEGORY : Best soft blur concealer

EDITORS' CHOICE: Cle de Peau Beaute Concealer, $105

READERS' CHOICE: Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer, $49

CATEGORY : Best full coverage concealer

EDITORS' CHOICE: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, $46

READERS' CHOICE: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, $46

CATEGORY : Best blemish-blurring primer

EDITORS' CHOICE: Erborian CC Red Correct SPF25, $62

READERS' CHOICE: 3ina The Matte & Smooth Primer, $29

CATEGORY : Best glow-enhancing primer

EDITORS' CHOICE: Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional Pearl Primer, $54

READERS' CHOICE: Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional Pearl Primer, $54

CATEGORY : Best hydrating primer

EDITORS' CHOICE: Hera Magic Starter in Rose, $62

READERS' CHOICE: Hera Magic Starter in Rose, $62

CATEGORY : Best mattifying primer

EDITORS' CHOICE: Erborian Bamboo Matte Creme, $35

READERS' CHOICE: Nyx Professional Makeup Total Control Drop Primer (Velvet Matte Finish), $26

CATEGORY : Best tinted primer

EDITORS' CHOICE: Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturiser, $126

READERS' CHOICE: Etude House Active Proof Liquid Fitting Base SPF50+/PA++++, $15.90

 

Blusher

CATEGORY : Best “fake-a-workout” blusher

EDITORS' CHOICE: Shiseido Makeup Minimalist WhippedPowder Blush, $48

READERS' CHOICE: Benefit Cosmetics Gold Rush, $51

CATEGORY : Best natural-looking blusher

EDITORS' CHOICE: Hera Flash Blusher, $55

READERS' CHOICE: Nars Torrid Liquid Blush, $50

CATEGORY : Best blusher (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Revlon Powder Blush, $19.90

READERS' CHOICE: Revlon Powder Blush, $19.90

 

Highlighters

CATEGORY : Best cream highlighter

EDITORS' CHOICE: Cosme Decorte Dip in Glow, $50

READERS' CHOICE: Hourglass Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick, $66

CATEGORY : Best powder highlighter

EDITORS' CHOICE: Shiseido Makeup Aura Dew, $38

READERS' CHOICE: Nars Highlighting Powder, $62

 

Eyes

CATEGORY : Best eyeshadow palette for parties

EDITORS' CHOICE: Urban Decay Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette, $76

READERS' CHOICE: Urban Decay Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette, $76

CATEGORY : Best everyday eyeshadow palette

EDITORS' CHOICE: Dior Backstage Eye Palette Warm 001, $83

READERS' CHOICE: Dior Backstage Eye Palette Warm 001, $83

CATEGORY : Best brow product for K-brows

EDITORS' CHOICE: Laneige Two Tone Eyebrow Cushion-cara (no.3), $36

READERS' CHOICE: Laneige Two Tone Eyebrow Cushion-cara (no.3), $36

CATEGORY : Best brow product for dagger-like brows

EDITORS' CHOICE: Benefit Cosmetics Brow Contour Pro, $57

READERS' CHOICE: Benefit Cosmetics Brow Contour Pro, $57

CATEGORY : Best everyday brow pencil

EDITORS' CHOICE: The Browgal Skinny Eyebrow Pencil, $34

READERS' CHOICE: Nars Brow Perfector, $38

CATEGORY : Best brow makeup (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: ZA Dual End Eyebrow, $13.90 and Revlon Colorstay Brow Kit, $12.99

READERS' CHOICE: Revlon Colorstay Brow Kit, $12.99

CATEGORY : Best eyeliner to get through a late night

EDITORS' CHOICE: Nyx Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner, $22 and Shiseido Makeup Microliner Ink, $38

READERS' CHOICE: Shiseido Makeup Microliner Ink, $38

CATEGORY : Best eyeliner to get smoky eyes

EDITORS' CHOICE: Elizabeth Arden 24 Hour High Drama Eyeliner, $36

READERS' CHOICE: Elizabeth Arden 24 Hour High Drama Eyeliner, $36

CATEGORY : Best eyeliner to get smoky eyes (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Kate Tokyo Fit Rare Gel Pencil, $19.90

READERS' CHOICE: Kate Tokyo Fit Rare Gel Pencil, $19.90

CATEGORY : Best eyeliner (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: K-Palette Real Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner (24H), $19.90

READERS' CHOICE: K-Palette Real Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner (24H), $19.90

CATEGORY : Best mascara for falsies-like-lashes

EDITORS' CHOICE: YSL Beaute Mascara Vinyl Couture, $55 and Hera Rich Long Lash Waterproof Mascara 79, $45

READERS' CHOICE: Lancome Monsieur Big Waterproof Mascara, $48

CATEGORY : Best volumising mascara

EDITORS' CHOICE: Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara, $46

READERS' CHOICE: Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Bang Mascara, $42

CATEGORY : Best everyday eyeshadow palette (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Palladio Eyeland Vibes (Paradise, Horizon, Sandbar), $19.90

READERS' CHOICE: Max Factor Masterpiece Nude Eyeshadow Palette, $27.90

 

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CATEGORY : Best anti-ageing body cream

EDITORS' CHOICE: Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Fig Honey Drops Body Cream, $37

READERS' CHOICE: Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Body Cream, $109

CATEGORY : Best hand cream

EDITORS' CHOICE: Bema Nice Hands Bio Cream, $26

READERS' CHOICE: Jurlique Rose Hand Cream, $74

CATEGORY : Best body moisturiser

EDITORS' CHOICE: MTM Harmonious Body Moisturizer, $90

READERS' CHOICE: MTM Harmonious Body Moisturizer, $90

CATEGORY : Best body moisturiser (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: Bio-Piel Petit Ato Body Lotion, $59.90

READERS' CHOICE: Nivea Aloe & Hydration, $9.95

CATEGORY : Best body cleanser (Drugstore)

EDITORS' CHOICE: A’kin Sandalwood & Ylang Ylang Body Wash, $38.50

READERS' CHOICE: A’kin Sandalwood & Ylang Ylang Body Wash, $38.50

 

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1. SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

Launched: 1980

2. La Prairie Skin Caviar Lotion

3. Cosme Decorte Moisture Liposome Essence

Launched: 1992

4. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (Drugstore)

Launched: 1947

5. Bio-Oil (Drugstore)

Launched: 1987

 

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