Our esteemed panel of judges cast their votes to reveal the creme da la creme of beauty in 2019. And, for the first time, we introduce the special Icon and Innovation awards, celebrating legendary classics and the most impressive new products, all selected personally by the w&h beauty team. Here are the winners…
Skincare
Skincare Innovation Award: Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules, R965 for 60
Skincare Icon Award: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex, R915 for 15ml
Best Cleanser: Lamelle Nourish Daily Cleanse, R270 for 150ml
Best Face Oil: Eucerin Elasticity + Filler Facial Oil, R420 for 30ml
Best Facial Sunscreen: Nimue Sun-C Environmental Shield SPF 50, R650 for 50ml
Best Day Cream: Clarins Extra-Firming Jour, R1 000 for 50ml
Best Exfoliator: La Mer The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator, R1 770 for 175ml
Anti-pollution Day Cream: Neutrogena Hydro Boost City Shield Hydrating Lotion SPF 25, R141 for 50ml
Best Vitamin-filled Moisturiser: Kalahari Alpha Lipoic Complex, R540 for 50ml
Best Night Cream: Sothys N02ctuelle Detox Resurfacing Overnight Cream, R1 045 for 50ml
Best Serum: Environ Focus Care Youth+ Frown Serum, R1 627 for 20ml
Best Overnight Mask: Clinique Moisture Surge 72-hour Auto-replenishing Hydrator, R545 for 50ml
Best Toner: Comfort Zone Sublime Skin Essence, R1 250 for 100ml
Anti-Ageing
Anti-ageing Icon: Babor Beauty Rescue SOS Ampoule Concentrates, R860 for seven 2ml ampoules
Anti-Ageing Innovation: L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Bright Reveal Brightening Peel Pads, R359,99 for 30
Best For Even Skin Tone: Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum, R1 599 for 30ml
Rejuvenating Face Oil: Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil, R2 915 for 25ml
Best Quick Fix: Clarins SOS Comfort Nourishing Balm Mask, R550 for 75ml
Best Blemish Treatment: Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, R760 for 30ml
Best for Deep Exfoliation: Gatineau Peeling Expert Pro-radiance Anti-aging Gommage, R495 for 75ml
Best Youth-enhancing Elixir: Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Serum, R1 130 for 50ml
Best Redefining Mask: La Mer The Lifting and Firming Mask, R3 760 for 50ml
Best Skin-Prepping Serum: Elizabeth Arden Superstart Skin Renewal Booster, R999 for 50ml
Make-Up
Make-up Innovation: Dermeden Daily Defense Universal Cream SPF 50, R520 for 50ml
Make-up Innovation: Avon Mark Big & Extreme Mascara, R159,90
Make-up Icon: Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick, R470
Best Primer: Benefit The Porefessional Pro Balm, R495 for 22ml
Best Concealer: Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Full-Coverage Concealer, R405
Best Long-wear Foundation: Dior Diorskin Forever Undercover 24H Full Coverage, R740 for 40ml
Best Foundation Shade Range: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Foundation SPF 15, R550 for 30ml
Best Natural Finish Foundation: Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Hydrating Foundation SPF 15, R515 for 30ml
Best Double-duty Foundation: Stila Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer, R625 for 30ml
Best Powder: Elizabeth Arden High Performance Blurring Loose Powder in Translucent, R560
Best Mascara: L’Oréal Paris Paradise Extatic Mascara, R199,95
Best Eyeliner: Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Kajal Liner, R395
Best Liquid Liner: Revlon Colorstay Exactify Liquid Liner, R199
Best Lip Liner: Hannon Natural Gel Lipliner, R145
Best Long-wear Lip Pen: LCN Permanent Lipliner Pen, R360
Best Eyeshadow: Dior Eye Reviver Backstage Pros Illuminating Neutrals Eye Palette, RRSP R880.
Best Brow Product: Benefit Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel, R375
Best Highlighter: MAC Hyper Real Glow Palette, R650
Best Blush: MAC Extra Dimension Blush, R400
Best Bronzer: Blackup Contouring Powder, R655
Best Lip Lacquer: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Hot Lacquer, R160
Best Luxury Lip Colour: Bobbi Brown Luxe Matte Lip Color, R525
Best Matte Lipstick: Clarins Joli Rouge Velvet, R365
Hair
Hair Innovation: Lush Jasmine and Henna Fluff-Ease Hair Treatment, R275 for 220g
Hair Icon: Muk Spa Argan Oil Shine Spray, R399 for 100ml
Best Hair Mask: Davines The Spotlight Circle, R135 for 50ml
Best Co-wash: Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk Cleansing Conditioner, R299 for 355ml
Best Texturiser: Indola Innova Rough Up Texture, R245 for 85ml
Best Root Cover-up: L’Oréal Paris Magic Retouch Instant Root Concealer Spray, R99,95 for 75ml
Best Frizz-fighter: Hask Argan Oil Repairing Shine Hair Oil, R149 for 59ml
Best Shampoo: Kérastase Aura Botanica Bain Micellaire Shampoo, R330 for 250ml
Best Curl-enhancer: Gary Rom Texture Advance, R320 for 125ml
Best Multitasker: Schwarzkopf Osis+ Shine Spray Sparkler, R418 for 300ml
Tools
Tool Innovation: Environ Electro-sonic DF Mobile Device, R6 500
Tool Icon: Ghd Platinum+, R3 200
Best Skincare Device: Photizo Blush, R3 074
Best Body Device: Elancyl Slim Massage Anti-cellulite Massager and Gel, R495
Best Curling Wand: Veaudry Mycurl, R2 325
Best Make-up Tool: Real Techniques Flawless Base Set, R469
Fragrance
Fragrance Innovation: Jo Malone London Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense, R1 625 for 50ml
Fragrance Icon: Marc Jacobs Daisy, R1 695 for 100ml EDT
Best Daytime Scent: Coach Floral, R1 355 for 90ml EDP
Best Seductive Scent: Boucheron Quatre Absolu de Nuit Pour Femme, R1 310 for 100ml EDP
Best for Him & Her: Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura, R2 075 for 100ml EDC
Best Night-time Scent: Tom Ford Fougère D’Argent, R2 990 for 50ml EDP
Best Floral Scent: Dolce & Gabbana Garden, R1 895 for 75ml EDP
Best Feminine Scent: Cartier la Panthère, R1 855 for 75ml EDP
Best Classic Scent: Azzaro Pour Elle, R1 030 for 75ml EDT
Hands & Body
Hand & Body Innovation: Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel, R148 for 200ml
Hand & Body Icon: Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners Ultra-moisturising Hand Therapy, R400 for 100g
Best Shower Creme: Satiskin Exotic Orchid Shower Crème, R35,99 for 400ml
Best Body Scrub: Cowshed Grumpy Cow Uplifting Shower Scrub, R300 for 200ml
Best Shower Gel: Nivea Care Shower Sunshine Love, R34 for 250ml
Best Organic Body Wash: Yorba Exfoliating Clay Wash, R70 for 265ml
Best Sensitive Skin Body Wash: Aveeno Dermexa Emollient Body Wash, R169,99 for 300ml
Best Body Lotion: Oh So Heavenly Glam Goddess Fine Fragrance Lotion, R36,95 for 375ml
Best Body Cream: Mixa Almond Milk Anti-Dryness Body Cream, R65,99 for 450ml
Best Body Spray: Lush Rose Jam Body Spray, R395 for 200ml
Best Sunscreen: Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture Moisturising Sun Spray SPF 30, R139,99 for 200ml
Best for Body Glow: Africology Skin Renewal Body Glow, R565 for 125ml
Best Self-tanner: Skinny Tan Gradual Tanner, R249,99 for 125ml
Best Toning Body Lotion: Optiphi Delta Shaping Lotion, R900 for 75ml
Best Hand Cream: Sorbet Firming Hand & Nail Cream, R35 for 75ml
Best Nail Polish: Orly Breathable Treatment + Color, R174
Best Nail Treatment: OPI Gel Break Serum, R320 for 15ml.
Best Cuticle Treatment: Mavala Cuticle Cream, R178 for 15ml
Compiled by Beauty Editor, Martinique Stevens
