Body Lotion Under $20

Aveeno Positively Radiant Body Lotion ($14.50) Radiance need not be limited to your face. This formula uses a soy complex to replenish dry, dull skin and impart luminosity all over. “It leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturized all day,” said Alison Chisholm from Oshawa, Ont.

 

Body Lotion Over $20

Clarins Moisture-Rich Body Lotion ($46) This smooths dry patches and improves skin tone for a full-body glow. “The moisturizing effect was very noticeable,” said Nicola Kentridge from Toronto. “I loved the scent – it lasted throughout the day.”

 

Hand Cream Under $20

Bioderma Atoderm Hands and Nails ($9.90) Loaded with glycerine, this cream creates a protective later for especially dehydrated hands. Michele Lavallee from Winnipeg is a fan: “It absorbs very quickly, and my hands feel protected – which is especially good when I’m at work. I’m a nurse, so frequent handwashing is a necessity.” 

Hand Cream Over $20

Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream ($34) Dry hands, like social awkwardness, are about as uncomfortable as it gets. This emollient-rich formula nourishes skin as well as nails while forming a barrier against the elements.

Deodorant

Kopari Coconut Oil Deodorant ($19) Everyone is hopping on the natural deodorant train – consider this one your boarding ticket. Jessi Gould from Ennismore, Ont., said “It glides on easily, leaves no residue on clothing and is extremely effective.” 

Dry Body Oil

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse ($27) For those of you who wish it were summer all year long, the orange blossom magnolia and vanilla notes of this French pharmacy icon might be the answer. Use it on the face, body, hands and hair to feel deeply hydrated and glowy with no greasy residue.

Eyeshadow Palette

Urban Decay Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette ($68) The hottest (pun intended) of the infamous Urban Decay palettes features warm-toned neutrals, burnt orange and sienna – all super blendable and versatile enough to take you from day to night and back again.

 

Illuminator

Lise Watier Havana Trio Glow ($46) This three-in-one product was made for multi-taskers who want to look sun-kissed year-round. Hit up the highest points on your face – cheekbones, the bridge of your nose – with the highlighter or brush it all over. Who’s stopping you?

Setting Spray

Clarins Fix’ Make-Up ($31) Scented with grapefruit extract and rosewater, this can be used as a midday refresh or the final step in your makeup routine. Bonus: The bottle is small enough to fit into a makeup pouch if you’re on the go. (Which is, like, always, amirite?)

Liquid Lipstick

Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue ($46) With its dual applicator – one side with intense colour, the other with a sealing gloss – this will last right through your most epic dinner and possibly until breakfast.

Mascara Under $20

Marcelle Xtension Plus+ Prolash Growth Complex Mascara ($14.95) Winner of this award a few years back, this mascara creates both volume and length with its double-sided brush. Plus, it’s formulated with vitamins to help your lashes grow in as little as two weeks.

Mascara Over $20

Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara ($33) A lash roller is something you never knew you needed. It sounds gimmicky, but it works: The brush gives lashes an anti-gravity boost while coating them with a long-hold formula.

Eyebrow Product 

Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil ($32) A second time winner in this category, this brow pencil is a cult favourite for a reason: The ultra-fine pencil tip and all-day formula create natural looking, my-brows-but-much-better arches. File under “need.”

Lipstick

Clarins Joli Rouge ($29) “This lipstick glides on like a dream,” said Cera Ziegler from Toronto. The semi-sheer glossy texture is infused with pearl extract and leaves a silky-satin finish.

Kohl Eye Pencil

Annabelle Waterline Matte Kohl Eyeliner ($8.95) Create the smoky eye of your early-2000s dreams with this creamy gel formula. Plus, it was made specifically to go on the waterline, so you don’t have to worry about stinging when you go full out with the haze.

Liquid Eyeliner

Kat Von D Beauty Tattoo Liner ($26.50) This isn’t the liner’s first time on the awards circuit – its high-pigment, smudge-free formula and brush tip have won it accolades for years now, and clearly our jurors agree. “It’s easy to hold, easy to use and wears very well,” said Kim Baghaii from Port Moody, B.C.

Nail Polish

OPI Nail Lacquer in “Put It in Neutral” ($13.30) This nail polish won points for easy-peasy application – thanks to its wider brush – and versatile but forgiving neutral shade, which is perfect for work or play.

Moisturizing Face Cream (Tie)

ClarinsMen Super Moisture Gel ($39) “Not only does it smell refreshing, but it also works magic on my face,” said Richard Westbrook from Brantford, Ont. This gel is ultra-cool and non-greasy, and it works for the body as well.

 

Shaving Products

ClarinsMen Smooth Shave ($24) Enriched with soothing ingredients, this cushiony gel allows your razor to glide smoothly for a simple shave, Shawn Dyer from Greenwood, N.S., sums it up in a few words: “Smells good. Works well. Definitely the best shaving cream.”

Face Wash

ClarinsMen Exfoliating Cleanser ($33) A little goes a long way with this foamy scrub. Not to mention its refreshing formula will jolt you out of your sleepiness in the morning – like splashing icy water on your face but better.

Anti-Aging Day Cream Under $60

Jouviance 3-D Acton Boost First Wrinkle Anti-Aging Cream ($52) Developed for those who can’t tolerate retinol, this product’s “light, creamy texture is non-greasy and feels amazing,” said Lynn Duchesne from Owen Sound, Ont. Plus, it will be like using jumper cables for your collagen production.

Anti-Aging Day Cream Over $60

G.M. Collin Diamond Radiance Cream ($240) Shine bright like a diamond – literally. This cream’s ingredient list includes powder derived from the gem as well as peptides and snow algae to boost hydration and radiance. After using it, Hasmik Zeretsian from Toronto found that her “fine lines were almost invisible.”

 

Anti-Aging Night Cream Over $60

Clarins Super Restorative Night All Skin Types ($131) Although it’s heavy on benefits, this night cream is super-light in texture, leaving the skin feeling fresh and supple. “My skin appears lighter and firmer, and it feels refined,” said Carole Adam of Sherbrooke, Que.

Dark-Spot Corrector

SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense ($130) Clinically proven to reduce dark spots and even out skin tone, this formula won over its fair share of jurors. “I’ve been able to go makeup-free since using this,” said Brianna Farnsworth from Ottawa.

 

Makeup Remover

Clarins My Clarins Re-Move Micellar Cleansing Milk ($22) A few swipes of this moringa and fig extract spiked fluid removes all traces of makeup and pollutants while being gentle enough for the most sensitive faces.

Eye Care Under $100

Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream ($60) Peptides, avocado protein extract and hyaluronic acid work to maximize hydration under the eyes. According to Suzanne Perkins from Oakville, Ont., “It had a gel-like texture that was very refreshing, and it absorbed quickly.“

Face Mist Under $20

Jowaé Hydrating Water Mist ($19) No one does dewy quite like K-beauty. This mist tops up hydration throughout the day or can be used over your makeup for a glowy finish. “It feels incredibly soothing,” says Libo Bian from Victoria.

Face Mist Over $20

Caudalie Beauty Elixir ($59) We weren’t surprised to see this product take first place. The French cult-favourite toning mist sets makeup, reduces the appearance of pores and provides an instant moisture boost.

 

Moisturizing Sheet Mask

Clarins Super Restorative Instant Lift Serum Mask ($25) Enriched with plant extracts, this sheet mask is made from biodegradable stretch fabric that hugs the face to lift, plump and brighten. Its innovative ear loops that keep it from sliding off are just as winning as its potent formula.

Face Wash

Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed ($35) Touted as being as effective as soap and as gentle as cream, this cleanser will easily remove a day’s worth of long-wear makeup. The light lather softens skin while washing away impurities and dead cells.

Face Scrub Over $20

Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser ($38) Gentle, eco-friendly silica microbeads remove impurities while moringa seed extract refines the complexion.  “I loved that it didn’t dry out my skin and wasn’t too harsh,” said Tannya Flinn from Langley, B.C.

Eye-Mask Patches

G.M. Collin Instant Radiance Anti-Aging Eye Patch ($50) Slap these on during your Sunday night screening of Succession. Or let their mix of active ingredients like peptides and fruit extracts work overtime and leave them on all night.

Moisturizing Day Cream Over $30

G.M. Collin Marine Collagen Revitalizing Cream ($98) Moisturized skin is better equipped to stand up to environmental stressors. That’s the idea behind the product, which uses marine algae to hydrate the skin.

 

Day Serum Under $50

Bioderma Hydrabio Serum ($34.90) A previous Beauty Grand Prix winner, this hydrating treatment uses vitamin B and cucumber extract to rehabilitate dry skin – which comes in handy when you forget to drink that eighth glass of water.

Night Serum

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum ($106) These retinol-filled capsules resulted in a watershed moment for Nicole Ramas from Edmonton, who said, “I believe this was the first time I used a night serum and could actually see a difference almost immediately!“

Night Serum Over $100 (Tie)

Clarins Double Serum ($91) Two is better than one. This double pump combines a water-and-oil-soluble formula with a powerful turmeric extract to boost radiance and visibly minimize fine lines.

Shampoo and Conditioner for Coloured Hair Under $20

Matrix Total Results Keep Me Vivid Shampoo ($15) and Conditioner ($15.75) Ideal for high-maintenance colours, these help prevent oxidation, dullness and darkening. Brassiness? We don’t know her.

Shampoo and Conditioner for Coloured Hair Over $20

Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner ($35 each) “Lovely and Luxurious” is how Alice Ketchum from Barrie, Ont., described this duo. As an added bonus, the minty-floral scent jump-starts your morning.

Shampoo and Conditioner for Damaged Hair

Joico Defy Damage Protective Shampoo and Conditioner ($24.95 each) This combo washes away impurities while repairing breakage and boosting colour. “My hair was so easy to comb through and style,” said Kelsey Hoey from Rosthern, Sask.

Dry Shampoo

Pureology Refresh & Go Dry Shampoo ($22) How did we live before dry shampoo? This one includes rice starch to absorb oils while also adding texture and hydration. Plus, “it doesn’t leave a white cast,” says Jennifer Barrington from St. John’s, N.L. And that, as we all know, is key.

Hairspray

Redken Forceful 23 Super Strength ($22.30) Meet the multi-tasker of all hairsprays: It provides volume, lift, texture, control and shape memory. “It worked wonders on my thin, coloured hair,” said Laura Nevraumont from La Salle, Man. “I did nothing different but still got compliments on how great my hair looked.“

Hair Mask

Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock ($26.20) This hair mask ticks all the boxes – easy to apply, easy to rinse and leaves hair silky and smooth. Be the one with the good hair.