Beauty editors from 45 editions went through thousands of products to pick the ones worthy of winning the ELLE International Beauty Awards 2020. From make-up to fragrances, scroll through for the ones that won big.
Make-up:
LIP COLOUR: Chanel Rouge Coco Flash “My personal make-up revelation is this astonishing hybrid between rouge, gloss and balm. It has the right amount of pigment, hydrating properties and lasting power.”— Mihaela Batinic, ELLE Croatia
MASCARA: Givenchy Volume Disturbia “I like this mascara because of its buildable formula, a result of its super light formula. Welcome to the era of à la carte eyelashes.”— Susana Blázquez, ELLE Spain
FOUNDATION: Guerlain L’essentiel “A foundation that doubles up as skincare hits the jackpot on double duty beauty, and promises a natural finish.”— Mamta Mody, ELLE India
Face Care:
MASK: Dior Capture Totale DreamSkin 1-Minute Mask “Refreshing texture and smell that works better than my morning coffee. And you won’t be late for work because it really does its job in one minute.”— Marianna Partevyan, ELLE Ukraine
ANTI-AGEING: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate “Oh. My. God. I have never tried a product that my skin reacted to so quickly and positively. A stroke of genius and unfortunately for me—a new must-have!”— Anne Pedersen, ELLE Denmark
MOISTURISER: Clinique iD “Simply put, genius! That is all I can say. In terms of customising, this shows the future of skincare which can meet everybody’s needs effectively and efficiently.”— Younji Jung, ELLE South Korea
Fragrance:

Hermès Un Jardin sur la Lagune “Love the citrusy-woody scent; it really smells like a garden, and it evolves through the day into a really soothing smell.”— Carolina Alvarez, ELLE Mexico
Body Care:
SUNCARE: Shiseido Sports Invisible Protective Mist SPF50+ “It is a great on-the-go product as you can just spray it to touch up. Non-sticky texture and instantly absorbed, very good for outdoor activities and sports. Love how the formula brings cooling and refreshing fizz on skin upon application!” — Younie Tsang, ELLE Hong Kong
BODY MOISTURISER: Sisley Sisleÿa Concentrated Firming Body Cream “Rub your hands together to warm up the lotion and then apply it to your body.” — Mallika Boonyuen, ELLE Thailand
ANTI-CELLULITE: LIERAC Body-Slim Cryoactive Concentrate Embedded Cellulite “Like most anti-cellulite products, this formula has a burning effect on stored fats but what’s special about it is that it has an anti-relapse action that reduces fat storage, for smoother skin.” — Lavinia Gogu, ELLE Romania
Hair Care:
SHAMPOO: Klorane Anti-Pollution Detox Shampoo with Aquatic Mint “It purifies, feels and smells fresh and doesn’t strip natural hair oils, Mexico City is always polluted so this shampoo works great for daily use.” — Carolina Alvarez, ELLE Mexico
CONDITIONING: Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum “This product makes it super easy to give your hair some extra TLC. It is not sticky or greasy and makes a visible difference.” — Marthe Jakobsen, ELLE Norway
HAIR STYLING: L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Transformer Lotion “You can use it as a priming product or as a finishing styling product. Or both. Best of both worlds!” — Branislava Kostic, ELLE Serbia
Green:
GREEN FACE CARE: KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil “When my skin looks exhausted, this deeply nourishing oil is my go-to for a fast absorbing fix.” — Brooke Le Poer Trench, ELLE Australia
GREEN HAIR CARE: RAHUA Classic Shampoo “I love the indulgent and effective formula. It transports you from your shower to the lush rainforest. And it leaves your hair healthy and shiny.” — Barbara Huber, ELLE Germany
GREEN MAKE-UP: RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek “A green cheat, this can be used on cheeks, lips and lids for that healthy fresh, flush.” — Katy Young, ELLE UK
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