What a year in beauty it has been! 2008 brought out some of the ultimate beauty must-haves that will be favourites year after year. And of course, there were some beauty boo-boo's that did not make the cut. Makeup Junkie is excited to announce the results of our first ever Makeup Junkie Readers' Beauty Stash Awards! Your opinion is important and we're here to share your favourites of 2008! Thank you to everyone that participated! Here's to 2009 and discovering new products to add to your beauty stash! Stay tuned for our Editor beauty picks for 2008!
1. Best Face Cleanser: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
2. Best Face Moisturizer: Other: Most popular - Clean & Clear Oil-Free Dual Action Moisturizer
3. Best Face Scrub: St. Ives Apricot Scrub
4. Best Eye Cream: Clinique All About Eyes
5. Best Face Treatment: L'Oreal Skin Genesis Daily Treatment Serum
6. Best Toner: Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner
7. Best Mask: St. Ives Blue Clay Firming Mask
8. Best Eye Makeup Remover: Lancome Bi-Facil
9. Best Overall Skincare Brand: Other: Most popular - Olay
1. Best Primer: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
2. Best Foundation: Other: Most popular - Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation
3. Best Tinted Moisturizer: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
4. Best Concealer: Other: Most popular - Make Up For Ever Lift Concealer
5. Best Undereye Brightner: Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightner
6. Best Face Powder: M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural
7. Best Bronzer: NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo in Orgasm/Laguna
8. Best Blush: NARS Blush
9. Best Highlighter: M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish
1. Best Eye Primer: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
2. Best Eye Brightner: Benefit Eye Bright
3. Best Eye Shadow Launch: Tie - M.A.C. Cult of Cherry and Urban Decay Book of Shadows
4. Best Cream Eye Shadow: M.A.C. Paint Pot
5. Best Eye Liner: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil
6. Best Mascara: CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara
7. Best Fake Lashes: Ardell
8. Best Brow Product: Anastasia All About Brows Kit
9. Best Overall Eye Shadow Brand: M.A.C.
1. Best Lip Balm: Nivea Lip Care
2. Best Tinted Lip Balm: M.A.C. Tendertone Lip Balm SPF 12
3. Best Sheer Lip Gloss: Stila Lip Glaze
4. Best Full Colour Gloss: NARS Lip Gloss
5. Best Plumping Gloss: M.A.C. Plushglass
6. Best Lip Stain: Benefit Benetint
7. Best Long-Wear Lip Colour: M.A.C. Pro Longwear Lipcolour
8. Best Sheer Lipstick: M.A.C. Lustre Lipstick
9. Best Full-Colour Lipstick: M.A.C. Lipstick
10. Best Matte Lipstick: M.A.C. Matte Lipstick
1. Best Brush Brand: M.A.C.
2. Best Eyelash Curler: Shu Uemura
3. Best Makeup & Travel Bags: Sephora Brand
4. Best Brush Holder: M.A.C. Brush Roll
5. Best Tweezer: Tweezerman
6. Best Shampoo and Conditioner: L'Oreal Vive Pro
7. Best Hair Treatment: Ojon Revitalizing Mist
8. Best Hair Styling Product: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Weather-works Weather-Proofing Style Sealant Creme
9. Best Hair Styling Tool: Chi Flat Iron
1. Best Hand Moisturizer: L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
2. Best Foot Cream: L'Occitane Shea Foot Cream
3. Best Manicure/Pedicure Treatments and Tools: Tie: Sally Hansen and OPI
4. Best Nail Trend: Deep purples
5. Best Must-Have Shade: OPI "I'm Not Really A Waitress"
6. Best Overall Nail Polish Brand: OPI
1. Best Body Scrub: Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish
2. Best Body Wash: Olay Body Wash plus Body Butter Ribbons
3. Best Body Lotion/Butter: Bath and Body Lotion
4. Best Self-Tanner: Jergens natural glow Daily Moisturizer
5. Best Fragrance: Other: Most Popular - Vera Wang Princess
6. Best Sun-Screen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock
7. Best Innovative Beauty Product: Tie: Cargo PlantLove and HD Makeup
Were your favourites listed? Let us know!
Makeup Junkie Readers' Beauty Stash Awards 2008 Results!
