Beauty Grand Prix
The Finalists of The 2020 Beauty Grand Prix
After several months of blind testing, the time has come to reveal the finalists of the 24th edition of the Beauty Grand Prix, as chosen by ELLE readers.
by : ELLE Canada- Sep 28th, 2020
A total of 560 jurors blind-tested 229 skincare, body care, haircare and makeup products over the course of several months to determine which were the best. The time has come to reveal the finalists of the 24th edition of the Beauty Grand Prix, as chosen by ELLE readers. Stay tuned to hear the winners announced on October 8th.
Body lotion under $20
Nivea Oil Infused Coconut & Monoi Oil Body Lotion ($11.50)
Vaseline All-Over Body Balm Jelly Stick ($9)
Body lotion $20 and over
Clarins Moisture-Rich Body Lotion ($48)
Yves Rocher Soothing Body Lotion ($25)
Body scrub under $40
Dans un Jardin Mirabella Sugar Scrub ($20)
Nuxe Rêve de Miel Deliciously Nourishing Body Scrub ($29)
Body scrub $40 and over
Moroccanoil Body Polishing Scrub ($43)
Rodan + Fields Micro-Dermabrasion Paste ($96)
Body wash
Dove Body Wash Mousse with Coconut Oil ($8)
Uriage Cleansing Cream ($18)
Deodorant
Malin+Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant ($26)
Schmidt’s Lavender + Sage Deodorant Stick ($8)
Body Oil
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale ($46)
Bleu Lavande Lavender-hemp Hydrating Oil for Body and Hair ($27)
Hand cream under $20
Bioderma Atoderm Hands & Nails Cream ($10)
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hand Gel Cream ($11)
Hand cream $20 and over
L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream ($35)
Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream ($35)
Anti-aging day cream under $80
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power LZR Fragrance Free Moisturizer ($40)
Avène A-Oxitive Protective Hydrating Water-Cream ($48)
Anti-aging day cream $80 and over
Clarins Rose Radiance Cream ($128)
Institut Esthederm Intensive Hyaluronic Cream ($95)
Anti-aging night cream under $100
Jouviance Anti-Age 3-In-1 All Skin Types ($95)
NeoStrata Triple Firming Neck Cream ($98)
Anti-aging night cream $100 and over
Esthederm Excellage Cream ($159)
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 Anti-Aging Cream ($155)
Clarins Super Restorative Night Cream ($133)
Day serum under $50
IDC Hydra Hyaluronic2 Hydrating Serum ($45)
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power LZR Pure Hyaluronic Acid 1.5% Serum ($40)
Day serum between $50 and $100
Vichy Minéral 89 Fortifying Daily Skin Booster ($52)
Reversa Antioxidant Booster Serum ($50)
Lise Watier Sublimessence Probiotic Serum ($60)
Day serum $100 and over
Clarins Double Serum ($129)
Lierac Premium The Cure Absolute Anti-Aging ($150)
Institut Esthederm Excellage Serum ($169)
Face scrub
Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser ($39)
Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic ($20)
Eye care under $80
Clarins Extra-Firming Yeux ($72)
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask ($56)
Eye care $80 and over
Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Bright Eye Complex ($84)
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex ($82)
Eye-mask patches
G.M. Collin Instant Radiance Anti-Aging Eye Patch ($50)
Pixi Beauty BeautifEYE Brightening Eye Patches ($34 for 30 pairs)
Face mist
Esthederm Cellular Water Mist ($29)
Jowaé Hydrating Water Mist ($19)
Face oil under $50
Pixi +C Vit Priming Oil ($38)
Nivea Q10 Power Triple Action Anti-Aging Facial Oil ($27)
Face oil $50 and over
G.M. Collin Daily Ceramide Comfort ($116)
Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil ($129)
Sun protection
Lise Watier Sun Smart Universal UV Shield SPF 30 ($40)
Institut Esthederm Photo Regul Cream SPF 25 ($89)
Facial Cleanser
Olehenriksen Truth Juice Daily Cleanser ($37)
Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser ($34)
Lip balm
Bioderma Atoderm Lip Stick ($7)
Clarins Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm ($22)
Makeup remover under $20
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water All-In-1 Cleansing Water ($11)
Marcelle Micellar Water for Dry Skin ($15)
Makeup remover $20 and over
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Solution ($20)
Clarins RE-MOVE Micellar Cleansing Milk ($23)
Moisturizing day cream under $50
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream ($24)
Institut Esthederm Eau Cellulaire Fresh Moisturizing Gel ($45)
Moisturizing day cream $50 and over
G.M. Collin Marine Collagen Revitalizing Cream ($98)
Philosophy Renewed Hope in A Jar Water Cream ($62)
Hydrating Mask
Vichy Soothing Aloe Vera Face Mask ($35)
Valmont Prime Renewing Pack ($280)
Clarins SOS Hydra Refreshing Hydration Mask ($37)
Night serum under $100
Reversa Hydra-Minéral Concentrate ($42)
Vichy Liftactiv Specialist Peptide-C Ampoules ($40)
Night serum $100 and over
Clarins Super Restorative Remodelling Serum ($188 for 50 mL)
Institut Esthederm Derm Repair Restructuring Serum ($105)
Toning lotion under $35
Bioderma Sébium Lotion ($20)
Yves Rocher Mattifying Powder Lotion ($19)
Toning lotion $35 and over
Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion ($36)
Valmont Vital Falls Face Toner ($115)
Concealer under $30
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer ($28)
CoverGirl Trublend Undercover Concealer ($11.50)
Concealer $30 and over
Marc Jacobs Beauty Accomplice Concealer & Touch-Up Stick ($42)
Lise Watier Portfolio Professional Correctors 4-in-1
Eyebrow product
Benefit Cosmetics 24-Hour Brow Setter ($32)
Annabelle Skinny Brow Liner ($10)
Eyeliner pencil
Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner ($42)
Annabelle Waterline Matte Kohl Eyeliner ($9)
Eyeliner liquid
Annabelle Cosmetics Free Spirit Eyeliner ($10)
Rimmel London Wonder’Ink Ultimate Eyeliner ($11)
Red Lipstick under $25
MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Proud To Be Canadian ($24)
L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydrating Core Lipstick in 110 Flaming Carmin ($14)
Red Lipstick $25 and over
Lise Watier Rouge Intense Suprême in Mary ($28)
Guerlain Rouge G ($40)
Makeup Setting Product
Dermablend Illuminating Banana Powder ($36)
MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix + Makeup Setting Spray ($33)
Mascara under $15
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara ($14)
CoverGirl Exhibitionist Uncensored Mascara ($10)
Mascara $15 and over
Marcelle Xtension Plus + Prolash Growth Complex Mascara ($15)
Clarins Wonder Perfect 4D Mascara ($32)
Nail Polish
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Cherry Delightful ($10.50)
O.P.I. Nail Polish in A Little Guilt Under the Kilt ($11)
Tinted Cream
Pupa Milano Professional BB Cream + Anti-Aging ($38)
Marcelle CC Crème SPF 35 ($32)
Dry Shampoo under $30
Joico Weekend Hair Dry Shampoo ($24)
Klorane Dry Shampoo with Nettle ($16)
Dry shampoo $30 and over
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo ($33)
Monat Studio One The Champ Conditioning Dry Shampoo ($45)
Hair mask under $20
Biolage Colorlast Deep Treatment Pack for Color-Treated Hair ($17)
Nexxus Keraphix Damage Healing Treatment ($6)
Hair mask $20 and over
Voir Haircare Rhythm of the Rain Hair Masque & Scalp Detox ($36)
Joico Hydra Splash Hydrating Jelly Mask ($27)
Hairspray
Matrix Total Results High Amplify Hairspray Flexible Hold Hairspray ($17)
OGX Extra Strength Argan Oil of Morocco Multi-Benefit Hairspray ($10)
Hair care under $30
Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Luster Lock Glossing Oil ($25)
L’Oréal Paris Dream Lengths Sleek Frizz Eraser Serum ($9)
Hair care $30 and over
Alterna Haircare Caviar Anti-Aging Smoothing Anti-Frizz Blowout Butter ($45)
L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil ($32)
Shampoo and conditioner for coloured hair under $25
Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner ($19 and $23)
OGX x Kandee Johnson Pop Glam Ultra-Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner ($12.50 each)
Shampoo and conditioner for coloured hair $25 and over
Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Lumiere and Kérastase Blond Absolu Fondant Cicaflash Conditioner ($45 and $49)
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner ($36 and $40)
Shampoo and conditioner for damaged hair under $25
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner ($6)
OGX Pracaxi Recovery Oil Anti-Frizz Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner ($10 each)
Shampoo and conditioner for damaged hair $25 and over
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shampoo and Conditioner ($25 each)
René Furterer Absolue Kératine Repairing Shampoo and Mask ($40 and $45)
Shampoo and conditioner for non-coloured hair
Maui Moisture Shine + Awapuhi Shampoo and Conditioner ($11)
Matrix Total Results Length Goals Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Conditioner ($14)
Aftershave
ClarinsMen After Shave Soother ($33)
American Crew Revitalizing Tonic ($20)
Facial Cleanser
ClarinsMen Exfoliating Cleanser ($34)
Bioderma Sébium Foaming Gel ($17)
Moisturizing face cream
ClarinsMen Super Moisture Gel ($40)
Jack Black Double Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 ($37)
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