Introducing the 53 Beauty Grand Prix winners, as chosen by ELLE readers. 

This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of ELLE Canada. 

Lise Watier Havana Trio Highlighter ($46) Lisa Boone from St. John’s, N.L., said that this highlighter left her “glowing like an angel.” Sounds heavenly. 

L’Oréal Paris Infallible The Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner ($12) Terri Bourque from Scarborough, Ont., said this liner was “easy to use, stayed on all day and went on smooth without bleeding.” 

Marcelle Precision Liquid Eyeliner Pen ($11.95) This waterproof formula lives up to its name. Plus, it sets quickly and doesn’t budge.

 

Lise Watier Féline Eyeliner HD ($22) Jurors said this liner was highly pigmented, which helps make the elusive flawless cat-eye a little more achievable. 

Zorah Biocosmétiques Mascara Pure Argan Volume and Care ($25) Shalyn Krempasky from Winnipeg asks, “Who needs falsies when you have this mascara?” It made her lashes “appear thick and volumized with no clumping.”

Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil ($32) No one does brows like Benefit. This pencil makes it easy to fill in sparse areas thanks to its thin tip, which allows for hair-fine strokes. Plus, the futuristic metallic packaging makes it stand out in your makeup bag. 

NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment ($34) Kiss and don’t tell with this transfer-proof liquid lipstick. Jurors said it was so comfortable it felt like they weren’t wearing anything on their lips at all.

Lise Watier Teint Lumière Perfecting Concealer ($30) When you’re skimping on sleep (so, always), this creamy concealer covers dark circles and adds a hint of luminescence for a convincing “I’m a morning person” look. 

Marcelle CC Cream Complete Correction SPF 35 ($29.95) Kari Zalik from Toronto loved the texture of this CC cream, calling it “silky but not runny, soft but still pigmented and dewy but not greasy.” 

Guerlain Météorites Baby Glow Light Revealing Sheer Makeup ($65) This light foundation leaves a dewy glow that’s perfect for those no-makeup-makeup days. Bonus: the lovely citrus and violet scent. 

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel ($11.95) Julie Blacker from Abbotsford, Man., owns an astonishing 200-plus nail polishes. So we took it seriously when she said this product has “the best-designed polish brush I’ve ever used!” (It’s extra-wide for easy application.) 

Philosophy The Microdelivery Daily Exfoliating Facial Wash ($20) Katie Haddin from Ancaster, Ont., especially enjoyed using this exfoliating cleanser in the mornings. “The refreshing scent woke me up and got me ready for the day,” she said.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Make-up Removing Micelle Solution ($23.90) The rise of long-wearing lipsticks, setting sprays and 24-hour-wear foundations has created quite the task for makeup removers. This one is up for the challenge, gently nixing every last speck without tugging on skin. 

Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover ($19) Nithya Saravanan from Toronto found this product very effective yet non-irritating on eyes. “Only a few drops is more than enough to take off makeup, with no scrubbing required.”

Clarins Extra-Firming Mask ($69) Wear this fatigue-fighting mask for 10 minutes and then wait for the compliments on your smoother, more radiant complexion to roll in. 

Klorane Smoothing and Relaxing Patches With Soothing Cornflower ($17.25) This is an instant way to trick people into thinking you’re well rested (and not feeling the effects of last night’s wine). 

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream ($125) The name says it all: This cream works wonders. Once reserved only for her model and celebrity clients, makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury’s secret blend of peptides, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid is now available for all.

G.M. Collin Bota-Peptide Eye Contour ($96) Priya Chendke from Toronto noticed her eye area looked smoother after using this peptide-rich formula. “I felt younger after just a week of using it,” she said.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum ($123) There’s a reason this serum is a long-time top seller. The luxurious oil-free formula contains patented technology that minimizes fine lines while nurturing parched skin.

Marcelle NewAge UpLift Energizing Serum ($33.95) With this serum’s four types of hyaluronic acid (the ingredient is famous for retaining up to 1,000 times its weight in water), it’s no wonder the jurors noticed more hydrated skin after just one application. 

Lancôme Advanced Génifique ($132) Embrace your inner Benjamin Button with this serum that jurors said immediately absorbs into skin without leaving a tacky residue. 

Clarins Mission Perfection Serum ($69)Krista Urchenko from Ottawa loved the texture of this serum, which she said feels “like putting clouds on your face.” 

Clarins Super Restorative Night ($129) Tracy Rafuse from New Glasgow, N.S., said this moisturizer felt “like butter” on her skin. “It was so nice after a long day to wash my face and apply this little piece of heaven.” 

Clarins Hydra-Essential Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm ($20) This hydrating balm applies like a gloss, enhancing your natural lip colour for the ultimate rosy glow.

IDC Dermo Express 360 ($62) Lee Pearson from Hamilton, Ont., gave this anti-pollution moisturizer five stars. “If I were to use this for the rest of my life, my skin would be happy.” 

Klorane Dry Shampoo With Nettle ($15.50) We weren’t surprised to see this quick-absorbing formula take the top spot: It’s an ELLE-editor favourite.

Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock Treatment ($26.20) Jeanne Lem from Mississauga, Ont., said this peptide- and argan-oil-rich mask was “fantastic for quenching dry, coarse hair.” Even her husband noticed she was using something new.

Pureology Hydrate Shampoo ($35) and Conditioner ($38) This vegan and sulphate-free duo gently washes and hydrates colour-treated hair without stripping its vibrancy. 

Moroccanoil Blow-Dry Concentrate ($30) Monika Hejdova from London, Ont., called this styler a “miracle in a bottle” for leaving her hair “smooth and silky with zero frizz.”

René Furterer 5 Sens Enhancing Shampoo ($30) and Conditioner ($34) Christina Truong from Toronto said this set kept her hair feeling clean, even when she spaced out her washes. “I was able to go up to three days without having to wash my hair or use dry shampoo.”

Dans un Jardin Mirabella Sugar Scrub ($20) This scrub contains real sugar granules to gently exfoliate, leaving skin soft, smooth and, most importantly, smelling like dessert. A necessity for dry winter skin. 

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Yogurt Lotion Vanilla & Oats ($14) With one application, this rich and creamy lotion leaves skin velvety soft the whole day. 

ClarinsMen Exfoliating Cleanser ($32) Male jurors loved this refreshing and slightly exfoliating gel cleanser, which they said left their skin feeling clean and soft. 

ClarinsMen Shampoo & Shower ($30) Xavier Poulin from Gatineau, Que., said his hair looked shinier and fuller after using this shampoo. “It feels great!”

CW Beggs and Sons Anti-Wrinkle Defense Moisturizer ($38) Gerald Gero from Gatineau, Que., said this face cream made his skin feel softer right after application—and the next day too.