Women’sHealth 2008 beauty awards winners:   A panel of 48 beauty professionals chose from among 65 different categories, their top products for 2008.   Also take a browse through the  CEWT 2008 winners

Body bronzer - Guerlain Terracotta Spray Bronzing Powder Mist- The spray makes application a breeze.

 

Cheek colour - benetint- Its the original and still the best rose-colored cheek and lip tint. Kiss-proof and water-proof.

 

Clarifying shampoo -  Aveda Hair Detoxifier Shampoo- uses plant-based cleansers

 

Cleanser - Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser- Soothes and softens as it cleanses, helping the skin retain needed moisture. Use for face, hands, and the entire body.

 

Concealer - Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Concealer- grapeseed oil prevents cracking and caking.

 

Conditioner – All natural - Dr.Hauschka Jojoba & Marsh Mallow Conditioner- A blend of all-natural and gentle botanical ingredients work together to soften and shine hair, giving it back all of its glory.

 

Curl enhancer - KMS California CurlUp Control Creme- Laced with orange and mint extracts to improve elasticity and maize starch to thicken

 

Depilatory - Veet Hair Removal Gel Cream- a moisturising 3 minute hair removal gel cream.

 

Dry scalp shampoo - Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo, Dry Scalp Care- helps prevent recurrence of flaking and itching associated with dandruff.

 

Exfoliant - Clarisonic Skin Care System- What the Sonicare toothbrush does for teeth, the oscillating brush in the Clarisonic Skin Care System does for skin

 

Eye brow powder - Laura Mercier Brow Powder Duo- Provides different shades allows precise matching or complements various tones in hair.

 

Eye – Under eye circles - Topix Replenix Intensive Eye Lightening Serum- This specially formulated serum contains a comprehensive system of peptides, chelators, antioxidants and moisturizers.

 

Eye – Wrinkle preventer - RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream- an intensive anti-wrinkle treatment that works through the night, visibly reducing expression lines and deep wrinkles.

 

Foot cream - Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Cracked Heel Moisturizing Treatment- This non-greasy lotion is specially formulated with skin caring ingredients that allow retention of moisture as well as replenish and heal dryness.

 

Foundation – Dry skin - La Mer The Treatment Creme Foundation SPF 15- hides imperfections and has bits of tourmaline for a lit-from-within glow.

 

Foundation – Oily skin - Prescriptives virtually fresh skin refining makeup SPF 15- perfects the skin using special pigments and platelets which minimise pores and lines.

 

Foundation – Sensitive skin - Almay Pure Blends Mineral Makeup Powder- The sheer, mineral-based formula veils flaws without looking masky.

 

Hair repair treatment - L'Oréal Professional Absolut Repair mask- replenishes the lipids fatty-acid compounds that give hair softness and shine that heat-styling sucks out.

 

Hair volumizer - Phyto Phytovolume Actif Volumizer Spray- Coats hair & increase diameter of each strand gives extra body & volume to hair

 

Hairspray – Brushable hair -Bumble & Bumble Classic Hair Spray- What goes up won't come down - serious hold for serious styling (and it brushes out!)

 

Hand cream - Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Age Shield Hand Cream SPF 30- wraps dry, damaged hands in concentrated moisture and provides superior anti aging protection from the sun.

 

Lip balm -Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm- Natural ingredients, including coconut oil, vitamin E, and beeswax seal in moisture.

 

Lip gloss - Shiseido The Makeup Lip Gloss- A high impact shine & moisture lip gloss

 

Long lasting nail polish - Zoya Professional- Chip-resistant resins act like a built-in base coat to help polish adhere to the nail

 

Long wearing eye-liner - MAC Liquidlast Liner- doesn't stray, thanks to acrylic polymers that bond to your lids.

 

Long wearing eye-shadow - Christian Dior Eye Show Ultra Shimmering Eyeshadow- Whipped gel-like texture developed from new gelling method produces a soft velvety powdery effect on eyelids

 

Long wearing lip colour - L'Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour Compact- A liquid base clings to lips, while a separate balm adds softness and shine.

 

Luminizer - Prescriptives magic illuminating liquid potion- has three dimensions with light reflecting pigments that gives the effect of flawless skin.

 

Mascara - Lancome L'Extreme Mascara- Lengthening Mascara Instant Lash Extension

 

Mild make-up remover - Lancome EFFACIL Gentle Eye Makeup Remover- lifts away long-wearing mascara, but it's got a pH similar to tears, so no stinging.

 

Moisturizer – Daily use - Olay In-Shower Body Lotion Ultra Moisture with Shea Butter- infuses skin with nourishing moisture at the ideal moment for moisturizing skin. *The result is softer, smoother, more nourished skin.

 

Moisturizer – Intensive - Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Lotion- to intensively moisturize and gently exfoliate.

 

Moisturizer – Oily skin - SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel- replenishes nutrients the skin needs to feel smooth and appear younger. This moisture-enhancing gel contains hyaluronic acid, the body’s natural hydrator, to bind moisture to the skin.

 

Moisturizer – Sensitive skin - Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15- With natural calming Feverfew, a natural ingredient related to Chamomile, it's proven to visibly reduce redness and calm and soothe irritation, so skin is naturally smooth and healthy.

 

Nail strengthener - Nailtiques Nail Protein Formula 2 Treatment- Proteins fuse nail layers together, and soybean oil keeps them supple.

 

New product - REVALESKIN CoffeeBerry Night Cream- CoffeeBerry Night Cream with 1% CoffeeBerry is formulated with natural antioxidant extracts to revitalize and rejuvenate your skin throughout the night.

 

Organic – Cleanser - Pangea Organics Facial Cleanser- 100 percent organic formula. and the recyclable box it comes in sprouts herbs when planted, making this the total package.

 

Razor - Venus Breeze- packs olive and avocado oils.

 

Self tanner - Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanning- A super-fresh, super-quick dry self tanning formula which is as easy to apply as a fluid cleansing milk.

 

Shine enhancer -  Kérastase Vernis Nutri-Sculpt Ultra-Shine Top Coat Ultra-shine enhancer.

 

Skin breakout treatment - Neutrogena Acne Rapid Clear Daily Treatment Pads- used for the treatment of acne and helps stop emerging breakouts. *reduces breakouts in 8 hours *deep cleans dirt and oil *leaves skin clean and smooth

 

Skin moisturizer - Aromatherapy Associates Renew Nourishing Rose Body Oil- For outdoor types, swimmers and sunbathers and for expectant mothers to protect against stretch marks.

 

Straightening balm - Kerastase SERUM OLEO RELAX- relaxes coarser coils by coating them in a humidity-resistant sheath of soy and sunflower extracts.

 

Sunscreen – Sports friendly -  Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Continuous Spray- specially formulated for active adults, this clear, no-rub, no-mess spray goes on quickly and dries in seconds. Ultra sweatproof so it won't run into your eyes and sting.

 

Volumizing shampoo - Kérastase Resistance Bain Volumactive shampoo- Polymers support each strand, almost doubling their diameter.