CEW Announces 2010 Beauty Awards Finalists!

Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) has announced the Finalists for the 2010 CEW Beauty Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Now in its 16th year, the CEW Beauty Awards celebrate the most innovative products of the year. The Finalists were chosen from more than 550 products from nearly 300 top brands.

The CEW Beauty Awards are the only awards program where the Finalists are chosen exclusively by beauty insiders. The roster of Finalists, voted on by over 3500 professionals in the field, has become consumers’ most coveted shopping list. "Consumers know that all Finalist products have been field-tested and approved by CEW members. Year after year, these products are what consumers seek out to address their needs," says Carlotta Jacobson, President of CEW.

The CEW Board of Governors will now vote on the 155 Finalists to determine the winners across 31 categories. The winners will be announced at the CEW Beauty Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 21st, at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Comedian and Actor Mario Cantone will emcee the event again this year.

2009 CEW Beauty Award Winners

On Friday, the beauty industry came out to celebrate its finest, as Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) honored the most innovative beauty products of the year. The CEW Beauty Awards are determined by those in the know - over 4,000 professionals working in the field.

"Women don't want to make buying mistakes. They're looking for performance and value. With the CEW Beauty Awards, consumers have the advice of more than 4,000 beauty experts to lead them to the best products the industry has to offer," said Carlotta Jacobson, CEW President.

This year, CEW received nearly 550 entries, in 28 categories. Both mass products and prestige products were considered. The 2009 CEW Beauty Award winners are:

Bath And BodyBody Treatment - Mass:
Avon Anew Clinical Professional Stretch Mark Smoother

Body Treatment - Prestige:
Ojon Tawaka "The Ball"

Scented Bath & Body - Mass:
Vickery & Clarke Natural Apothecary Eucalyptus & Peppermint Cold & Sinus Soak

Scented Bath & Body - Prestige:
Fresh Fig Apricot Bath and Shower Gel

Facial Skincare Acne Treatment:
Clean & Clear Advantage Blackhead Eraser Exfoliating Cleanser

Anti-Aging - Mass:
Olay Regenerist 14 Day Skin Intervention

Anti-Aging - Prestige:
Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Corrector

Cleanser & Scrub - Mass:
Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser and Deep Clean Foaming Pads

Cleanser & Scrub - Prestige:
Fresh Appleseed Brightening Exfoliant

Eye Treatment - Mass:
Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller

Eye Treatment - Prestige:
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Eye Treatment

Moisturizer - Mass:
Olay Definity Color Recapture

Moisturizer - Prestige:
ESTÉE LAUDER Time Zone Line and Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizer SPF 15

Hair Care, Style & Coloring - Mass:
Avon Products, Inc. Advance Techniques Grey Root Touch-Up

Hair Care, Style & Coloring - Prestige:
Living Proof, Inc. Straight Making No Frizz Styling Cream for Medium to Thick Hair

Eye Product - Mass:
L'Oréal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara

Eye Product - Prestige:
Lancôme Ôscillation Mascara

Face Product - Mass:
CoverGirl Simply Ageless Foundation

Face Product - Prestige:
Giorgio Armani Face Fabric Foundation

Lip Product - Mass:
Avon Pro-To-Go Lipstick

Lip Product - Prestige:
YSL Rouge Volupté Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15

Men’s Grooming:
ZIRH Drenched

Men's Scent:
PUIG USA Prada Infusion d'Homme Eau de Toilette Spray

Women's Scent - Mass:
Avon Products, Inc. Bond Girl 007

Women's Scent - Prestige:
Harajuku Lovers Fragrances "G"

Sun Product - Mass:
AVEENO Continuous Protection Sunblock Spray SPF 70

Sun Product - Prestige:
Clarins Delicious Self Tanning Cream

Indie Beauty Award:
NIA 24

The Mother (Earth) of All Green Giveaways

This morning, I appeared on the 10! Show - and I gifted the studio audience with a few of my favorite green things. But what kind of friend would I be if I didn't give my online friends a chance to get your green on?

This week, Spoiled Pretty is giving y'all the mother (Earth) of all green giveaways!!!

One reader will win:

John Masters Organics Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash and Body Milk: Created with the mildest botanically-based surfactants from corn and coconut, John Masters Organics Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash foams into a creamy, rich, sulfate-free lather that gently removes dirt and oil - leaving skin soft and smooth. The Body Milk is a quickly-absorbing, delicate blend of milk thistle, aloe vera and essential oils of blood orange and vanilla. Both products are made with certified organic ingredients, and smell like orange creamsicle. If heaven has a fragrance, it's this.

Cargo PlantLove 100% Natural Origin Baked Illuminator: A stunning mixture of three shades of blush, bronzer and highlighter in one, Cargo PlantLove 100% Natural Origin Baked Illuminator gives cheeks and body an all-over warmth and glow. The Illuminator promotes healthy, nourished skin while imparting a perfect flush and is available in three shades: Earth (gold, copper and bronze combination), Wind (terracotta, champagne and bronze combination), and Fire (pink, pearl and bronze combination). The compostable case is made from 100% plant-derived plastic and the outercarton is made from 100% post-consumer waste, which is produced in a mill that has a zero carbon footprint.

Kaia 3-In-1 Sustainable Bamboo Cleansing Cloths: These brilliant, quick cleansing cloths remove all traces of makeup, daily grime & buildup. Infused with eight pure citrus essential oils, organic Canadian honey, sunflower seed oil, oat amino acids, and fatty alcohol that won’t dry skin, the cloths leave skin feeling velvety soft, with no sticky residue. Made from 100% sustainable bamboo, Kaia Bamboo Facial Cleansing Cloths are natural, unbleached, bio-degradable, and cashmere soft.

Tarte Be Good To Your Mother (Earth) Tote Set: Celebrate your Mother Earth every day with Tarte’s reusable tote and three natural Lip Sheers. Reduce (golden coral), Reuse (vibrant pink), and Recycle (soft nude-peach) Lip Sheers are SPF 15 and packaged in post-consumer recycled aluminum tubes - which helps reduce environmental waste. Lip Sheers are formulated without parabens, sulfates, mineral oil and synthetic fragrance. The set includes a reusable natural cotton tote that can be used to carry groceries or just to let the world know how environmentally chic you are.

Zoya Ooh-La-La and La-Di-Da Nail Polish Collections: Zoya Nail Polish is the brainchild of Zoya Reyzis who, as a pregnant aesthetician and salon owner in 1984, realized the need for ahealthier and more durable solution. Zoya was the first nail polish brand to remove toxic ingredients such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde and DBP (dibutyl phthalate) from its formulations -making it a safe and healthy polish for nail philes everywhere, particularly expectant women. Available in over 300 fashion-forward shades, this award-winning polish is the longest-wearing natural nail lacquer.

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read "Mother (Earth) of All Green Giveaways." The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Monday, April 27th. One winner will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Tuesday, April 28th, I'll announce the winner's name. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman Award Winner: EcoTools

With quality beauty tools, you get more out of your makeup. And with some TLC, a good set will last a long time. Great makeup brushes come at all price points, and some of my favorites are from a brand called ecoTools.

ecoTools' brushes are easy on the wallet and on the earth - they feature bamboo handles (which are highly sustainable), vegan bristles, metal from recycled aluminum cans, and reusable pouches printed with plant-based ink.

I am a big fan of the ecoTools Bamboo 5 Piece Brush Set ($9.99), which includes a Powder Brush, Concealer Brush, Eye Shading Brush, Baby Kabuki Brush, and a linen/hemp cosmetics bag.

These tools rival prestige brushes that cost six or seven times as much. And you will be absolutely blown away by the softness of the bristles and how well they apply your makeup. They make all other brushes green with envy.

ecoTools products can be found at Target, Walgreens, Wegmans, and drugstore.com.

Looking for more eco-friendly beauty finds? Head on over to Beauty Blogging Junkie for Amber's green pick of the day.