After rounds of swatching, testing and trying out over 1000 products across 28 categories, the best in the beauty business were finally declared at the eleventh edition of ELLE Beauty Awards 2017. From hard-working foundations to the freshest lot of fragrances, these record-breaking products have eliminated tough competition and emerged victorious. The Body Shop was awarded brand of the year, with five wins across different categories followed by Clarins at second place, as Moroccanoil and L’Oreal Paris tied for third.
If you’re banking on anything to make you look gorgeous this year, let it be these superstars:
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Best make-up
Lipsticks & glosses
Popular choice: ColorBar Feel The Rain Matte Lipstick
Editors’ choice: Shiseido Rouge Rouge
Blushes & bronzers
Popular choice: Lakmé Absolute Illuminating Shimmer Brick
Editors’ choice: Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Color Stick
Eyeshadows & liners
Popular choice: Chambor Extreme Eyes Long Wear Kohl Eye Pencil
Editors’ choice: Lancôme Grandiose Liner
Mascaras
Popular choice: L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Waterproof Mascara
Editors’ choice: Dior Diorshow Maximizer 3D Triple Volume Plumping Lash Primer
Foundation
Popular choice: M.A.C Next To Nothing Face Colour
Editors’ choice: Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup
Concealer
Popular choice: Bobbi Brown Retouching Face Pencil
Editors’ choice: M.A.C Studio Conceal And Correct Duo
Nail Colour & care
Popular choice: Nykaa Nude Matte Nail Enamel
Editors’ choice: O.P.I Nail Lacquer
Best skincare
Brightening day and night cream
Popular choice: Forest Essentials Kumkumadi Teenage Night Cream
Editors’ choice: Clarins White Plus Pure Translucency Brightening Revive Gel
Moisturisers
Popular choice: Clinique Pep-Start HydroRush Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
Editors’ choice: Decléor Hydra Floral 24hr Hydrating Light Cream
Face masks
Popular choice: The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask
Editors’ choice: Clarins Extra-Firming Mask
Anti-ageing serums
Popular choice: Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Miraculous Beauty Fluid Ayurvedic Night Serum
Editors’ choice: L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Renew Serum
Anti-ageing day and night creams
Popular choice: The Body Shop Oils Of Life Intensely Revitalising Gel Cream
Editors’ choice: Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
Serums and face oils
Popular choice: Kama Ayurveda Jwalini Retexturising Skin Treatment Oil
Editors’ choice: Clarins Boosters
Under-eye care
Popular choice: L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 Eye Cream
Editors’ choice: Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift
Cleansers
Popular choice: Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Cleansing Oil
Editors’ choice: Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil
Exfoliators
Popular choice: Amway Artistry Essentials Polishing Scrub
Editors’ choice: Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant
Suncare (SPF)
Popular choice: The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi-Protection Essence SPF50
Editors’ choice: Avène Day Protector UV EX SPF 30
BB, CC Creams and tinted moisturisers
Popular choice: Lakmé 9 to 5 CC Color Transform Cream
Editors’ choice: Estée Lauder Crescent White Awakening BB Creme SPF 50 And Brightening Balm
Best bodycare
Hands and feet
Popular choice: Amway G&H Lotion
Editors’ choice: The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector
Scrubs, lotions, creams and butters
Popular choice: The Body Shop British Rose Body Butter
Editors’ choice: Moroccanoil Dry Body Oil
Best hair care
Shampoo
Popular choice: Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Reveal Shampoo
Editors’ choice: Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste
Conditioner
Popular choice: L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil Masque
Editors’ choice: Kérastase Spécifique Masque Hydra-Apaisant
Hairstyling
Popular choice: Schwarzkopf Osis+ Grip Extreme Hold Mousse
Editors’ choice: Moroccanoil Smoothing Lotion
Serums and leave-in
Popular choice: L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil Rich Oil
Editors’ choice: Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones
Best fragrances
Day
Popular choice: Chanel No 5 L’Eau
Editors’ choice: Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Acqua
Night
Popular choice: Carolina Herrera Good Girl
Editors’ choice: Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot Cologne
Best men’s products
Men’s fragrances
Popular choice: Davidoff Horizon Extreme
Editors’ choice: BVLGARI Aqva Pour Homme Atlantiqve
Grooming
Popular choice: Garnier Men Oil Clear Matcha D-Tox Gel Face Wash
Editors’ choice: Clarins Men Super Moisture Gel
Art Direction and styling: Prashish More
Photography: Jignesh Jhaveri/ Photolink
Gifting partners: Da Milano, Klove Studio, Ikka Dukka, Good Earth, La Folie Patisserie, Vitasta, No 3 Clive Road
Pouring partners: Bira 91 and Fratelli Wines
