2017 CEW Beauty Insider Finalists Announced

Taking to Twitter and using #CEWFinalists, CEW announced the finalists for the 2017 CEW Beauty Insider Awards.
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The CEW Awards, now in its 23rd year of celebrating innovative beauty products, has added five new categories to the roster, including Indie Skincare, Indie Makeup, Indie Fragrance, Indie Brand Beauty Award and Tools of the Trade. It has also renamed the Eco Beauty Award to the Sustaina­bility Excellence Award.

Carlotta Jacobson, president of CEW, shared, “The continued growth of the Beauty Insider Awards signifies the importance of innovation in the beauty industry. CEW members voted to select the 228 finalists across 40 categories announced today from the record-breaking 900 products entered from 500 brands. The awards provide consumers with a ‘seal of approval’ from industry insiders.”

The winners will be announced at the CEW Beauty Awards Luncheon, in partnership with Meredith Corporation, on May 12 at the Midtown Hilton in New York City.

Indies

New Game in Town (Indie Brand Beauty Award)

1. Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
   Farmacy Beauty
   Harry's Men
   OUAI Haircare
   Skin Laundry
   Wander Beauty

New Game in Town – Fragrance (Indie Fragrance Award)

1. ADORAtherapy Balanced Gal On the Go Mood Boost
   Annick Goutal Parfums Tenue de Soiree
   Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Scent of a Dream
   CLEAN Fragrances Reserve Sel Santal
   Commodity Goods, Inc Book
   Thorn & Bloom Perfume Bird of Paradise Eau de Parfum
   

New Game in Town – Makeup (Indie Makeup Award)

1. Lash Star Beauty Full Control Lash Sculpting Mascara
   Milk Makeup Holographic Stick
   Pony Effect Stay Fit Matte Lip
   The BrowGal Convertible Brow Wet/Dry Powder/Pomade Duo
   tre'StiQue Highlight & Perfect Multipurpose Stick
   Wander Beauty Wanderout Dual Lipstick
   

New Game in Town – Skincare (Indie Skincare Award)

Beverly Hills MD Repair + Reverse Daily Serum
Dermaflash Dermaflash
Farmacy Beauty Honey Potion
Simply Venom Night Cream
SKIN&CO Roma Truffle Therapy Serum
The Ritualist APTO Surface Renewal Exfoliant

Bath and Body

Does A Body Good (Bath and Body Mass)

1. AVEENO® Daily Moisturizing Body Yogurt Vanilla and Oat
   Cetaphil In-shower Moisturizing Oil
   Dove Dry Oil Moisture Body Wash
   NIVEA Nourishing Body Oil
   Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash
   Soap & Glory Orangeasm Super Rich Body Butter
   

Does A Body Good (Bath and Body Prestige)

1. AHAVA Clineral Topic Body Cream
   Decléor USA Aromessence Svelt Body Refining Oil Serum
   Eve Lom Time Retreat Hand Treatment
   Molton Brown Dewy Lily of the Valley & Star Anise Bath & Shower Gel
   Origins Post Workout Paradise Warm Down Warming Lava Scrub
   Sephora Collection Foot Mask
   

Skincare

Blemish Busters (Acne Treatment)

1. Clinique Acne Solutions Acne + Line Correcting Serum
   Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Facial Toner
   IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Primer
   Kiehl's Since 1851 Breakout Control Targeted Blemish Spot Treatment
   NEUTROGENA Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Daily Leave-on Mask
   Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Skin Care Acne Spot and Area Treatment
   

Turn Back Time (Anti-Aging Mass)

1. AVEENO Absolutely Ageless Intensive Renewal Serum
   La Roche-Posay Active C10
   Laneige Clear-c Advanced Effector
   L'Oréal Age Perfect Hydra-nutrition Facial Oil SPF 30
   Manuka Doctor Drops of Crystal Cashmere Touch Serum
   Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Concentrate
   

Turn Back Time (Anti-Aging Prestige)

1. Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector & Optimizer
   Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Power Foil Mask
   GLAMGLOW Gravitymud Firming Treatment
   philosophy Time in a Bottle Serum 100% in Control Resist Renew Repair Serum
   Shiseido Cosmetics America White Lucent Microtar­geting Spot Corrector
   SK-II R.N.A. Power Radical New Age Essence
   

Keep It Clean (Cleanser & Scrub)

1. Clé de Peau Beauté Cleansing Cream Oil
   Estée Edit Dissolve the Drama 2-in-1 Cleanser and Makeup Remover
   Estée Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Balm
   Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy-boosting Face Mask
   NEUTROGENA Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes – Fragrance Free
   Origins By All Greens Foaming Deep Cleansing Mask
   

Eyes on the Prize (Eye Treatment)

1. AVEENO Absolutely Ageless Eye Cream
   Clé de Peau Beauté Intensive Eye Contour Cream
   Clinique Pep-start Eye Cream
   Dior Dior Prestige The Eye Concentrate
   IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream
   Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream
   

Lip Service (Lip Treatment)

1. ChapStick Total Hydration Conditioning Lip Scrub
   COOLA Suncare SPF 30 Mineral Liplux
   Fresh Sugar Cream Lip Treatments
   GLAMGLOW Plumprageous Matte Lip Treatment
   Kiehl's Since 1851 Butterstick Lip Treatment
   Vaseline Lip Therapy Tin
   

Bring On The Sun (Sun Product)

1. COOLA Suncare Daydream SPF 30 Mineral Makeup Primer
   NEUTROGENA Cool Dry Sport Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
   Olay Regenerist Micro-sculpting Cream SPF 30
   Origins Dr. Andrew Weil Mega-defense SPF 45 Advanced Daily UV Defender
   Shiseido Cosmetics America Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ for Sensitive Skin & Children
   Supergoop! Shine On Lip Screen SPF 50
   

S.O.S. – Save Our Skin (Moisturizer Mass)

1. Bioderma Hydrabio Serum
   Laneige Water Bank Soothing Gel Mask
   L'Oréal Revitalift Bright Reveal Brightening Day Moisturizer
   NEUTROGENA Hydro Boost Water Gel with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15
   Olay Regenerist Micro-sculpting Cream
   Yes to Inc. Miracle Oil Primrose Oil
   

S.O.S. – Save Our Skin (Moisturizer Prestige)

1. AERIN Rose Night Table Cream & Overnight Mask
   Clinique Pep-start Hydroblur Moisturizer
   Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules
   GLAMGLOW Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer
   Shiseido Cosmetics America White Lucent Multibright Night Cream
   SK-II R.N.A. Power Radical New Age Cream
   

Device Advice (Skin Care Tools)

1. Aveda Tulasāra Radiant Facial Dry Brush
   BARE MINERALS Skinsorials Double Cleansing Brush
   Clarisonic Mia Fit
   NEUTROGENA Light Therapy Acne Mask
   Olay Duo
   Origins Rituali Tea Powder Mask Mixing Tool
   

Hair

Dying For Color (Hair Coloring Product)

1. CHI Ionic Color Illuminate
   Joico Insta Tint Temporary Color Shimmer Spray
   Keranique Tint & Texture Color Density Treatment
   Klorane Sun Lightening Spray with Chamomile and Honey
   Matrix Color Sync Watercolors
   TEMPTU Airbrush 24-hour Root Touch-up & Hair Color
   

The Mane Attraction (Hair Shampoo/Hair Conditioner)

1. Batiste Dry Shampoo
   Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Balm-to-Oil Pre-shampoo Masque
   Drybar Detox Dry Conditioner
   Joico K-pak Color Therapy Luster Lock
   Oribe Hair Care Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
   Pantene Pro-V Smooth & Sleek 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner
   

Hair-spiration (Hair Style/Hair Care)

1. Bumble and bumble Surf Foam Spray Blow
   Dry Drybar Prep Rally Prep & Prime Detangler
   Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast
   Oribe Hair Care Matte Waves Texture Lotion
   OUAI Haircare Texturizing Hairspray
   Pantene Pro-V Style Series Airspray (Level 2 Hold)
   

DIY Style (Hair Tools)

1. CHI Onyx Euroshine 1" Onyx Ceramic Hair Styler
   Drybar Baby Buttercup Travel Blow-dryer
   Dyson, Inc Supersonic Hair Dryer
   Oribe Hair Care Round Brush Collection
   Revlon, Inc. Salon One-step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
   T3 Micro, Inc. Single Pass Luxe
   

Makeup

All Eyes On Me (Eye Product Mass)

1. COVERGIRL So Lashy! Blast Pro Mascara
   L'Oréal Voluminous Feline Mascara
   Maybelline New York The Falsies Push Up Angel Mascara
   Soap & Glory Supercat Eyeliner
   Sonia Kashuk Instant Smoke Stick
   Ulta Beauty Eye Primer
   

All Eyes On Me (Eye Product Prestige)

1. Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Brow Pencil
   Estée Lauder Brow Multi Tasker
   Laura Geller New York Kajal Longwear Eyeliner
   Laura Mercier Brow Dimension Fiber Infused Colour Gel
   Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Matte Eye Palette
   Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics
   

#NoFilter (Face Product Mass)

1. Burt’s Bees BB Cream
   COVERGIRL Clean Matte BB Cream
   Flower Beauty Miracle Matte Translucent Finishing Powder
   L'Oréal Infallible Pro-glow Foundation
   NYX Cosmetics Total Control Drop Foundation
   Ulta Beauty Mattifying Balm
   

#NoFilter (Face Product Prestige)

1. BARE MINERALS Bare Pro Performance Wear Powder Foundation
   BECCA Cosmetics Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation
   Clinique Chubby in the Nude Foundation Stick
   Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup
   NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint
   Shiseido Cosmetics America Synchro Skin Lasting Liquid Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20
   

Seal It With A Kiss (Lip Product Mass)

1. Burt’s Bees Lipstick
   ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint
   COVERGIRL Katy Kat Matte Lipstick
   NYX Cosmetics Lip Lingerie
   Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lipstick
   Ulta Beauty Matte Lip Crayon
   

Seal It With A Kiss (Lip Product Prestige)

1. BARE MINERALS Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lipcolor
   Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick
   Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer
   Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Vinyl Lip Color
   NARS Velvet Lip Glide
   Smashbox Cosmetics Insta-matte Lipstick Transformer
   

Man-Made (Men's Grooming)

1. American Crew 3-in-1 Tea Tree Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
   Aveda Invati Men™ Scalp Revitalizer
   Clinique for Men 2 in 1 Skin Hydrator + Beard Conditioner
   LAB SERIES Skincare for Men Urban Blue Detox Clay Mask
   Old Spice Dirt Destroyer Body Wash
   Shiseido Cosmetics America Men Hydro Master Gel
   

Scent

Male Attraction (Men’s Scent)

1. Axe Black Body Spray
   Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano V
   Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Fraîche
   Narciso Rodriguez Parfums For Him Bleu Noir
   Prada L'Homme
   YSL Beaute L'Homme Ultime
   

It Makes Scents (Women’s Scent Mass)

1. Avon Prima
   JAFRA Cosmetics International Perfumer's Edition – Paris et Moi by Philippine Courtière
   Katy Perry Mad Love
   Kindred Goods Orange Blossom & Tea Eau de Parfum
   Paris Hilton Fragrances Gold Rush
   Vera Wang Embrace Marigold & Gardenia
   

It Makes Scents (Women’s Sent Prestige)

1. AERIN Mediterranean Honeysuckle Eau de Parfum
   Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming
   Estée Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss
   Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Pure
   Michael Kors Wonderlust Eau de Parfum
   Narciso Rodriguez Parfums Eau de Parfum Poudrée
   

Nailed It (Nail Product)

1. butter LONDON Sheer Wisdom Nail Tinted Moisturizer
   CND Ridge Fx™ Nail Surface Enhancer
   essie Gel Couture in Fairy Tailor
   Jurlique Nail and Cuticle Treatment Oil
   Sally Hansen Color Therapy
   ZOYA Nail Polish in Tara
   

(H)Appy Beauty (Best Beauty App)

1. GLAMSQUAD Glamsquad
   MATCHCo Matchco
   Olay Skin Advisor
   Perfect Corp. You Cam Makeup
   Rimmel London Get the Look App
   Sephora Sephora App 
   

Most Buzzed About Beauty Collaboration Award

1. BECCA Cosmetics Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection
   Bioré Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub
   COVERGIRL Katy Kat Collection
   Estée Lauder Victoria Beckham Limited Edition Makeup Collection
   Sephora Mara Hoffman for Sephora Collection
   Too Faced and Kat Von D Beauty Better Together Collaboration
   

Sustaina­bility Excellence Award

1. Avalon Organics
   Blue Beautifly
   Éclair Naturals
   Mullein & Sparrow
   Teadora
   Tracie Martyn Salons
   

QVC Beauty Quest Award

1. Hey Honey
   Ish
   Loli Beauty
   The Ritualist
   Thorn & Bloom
   ZIIP
   

Tools of the Trade (Makeup Tools)

1. Artis Brush Digit Collection Brushes
   e.l.f. cosmetics Beautifully Precise Multi Blender Massager
   IT Cosmetics Heavenly Skin™ CC+™ Skin-perfecting Brush #702
   Kat Von D Lock-it Edge Foundation Brush
   Sephora Collection Pro Featherweight Powder Brush #91
   Tweezerman International Ultra-precision Point Tweezer
   

Iconic Consumers' Choice Beauty Award

Mass

1. Aquaphor Healing Ointment
   Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
   ChapStick Classic Cherry
   Dove White Beauty Bar
   NEUTROGENA Rainbath Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel – Original
   Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 15 Fragrance-free
   

Prestige

1. Bumble and bumble Surf Spray
   Clinique Clarifying Lotion
   Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup
   Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15
   Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
   SK-II Facial Treatment Essence