Jill Scalamandre and Carlotta Jacobson. Photo: JF Productions
Jacobson noted the growth and evolution of the Beauty Awards, saying, “When we created the Beauty Awards no one recognized the creators. Today, more than 29 years later, we have more than 1,200 award nominees.”
Scalamandre said, “Beauty consumers have a profound understanding of ingredients; and this year, for the first time, consumers weighed in on the Launch of the Year, as well as Influencer of the Year, and Retailer of the Year.”
CEW aligned its categories with the most popular trends today, which include personal care and sexual wellness, according to Jacobson. She noted the success of CEW’s first-ever Beauty Bazaar, which showcased the entries, and thanked participating Innovation VS Partners, Fir , Financo/Raymond James, Amazon Premium Beauty, QVC, Creators Corner, NielsenIQ, New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists, Snap Inc., Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, Dyson, Inkbox, Bodymark, Drunk Elephant, P&G Beauty, Glow Recipe, Advent International, L’Oréal Paris, Dove, and Beekman 1802. Event partners included, RPG, PIMS, Badger Agency, Beauty Inc, Cheddar News, Consultancy Media, Fairchild Media Group, Suite-K, Kaplow Communications, The NPD Group, Cosmoprof NA , and Spa Chicks on the Go.
Emcee Doba acknowledged the 9,000-strong, diverse membership of CEW, representing leading brands, indies, retailers, fragrance houses, media outlets, and suppliers, and kicked off the program with the Iconic Beauty Award category.
Winners of the 2022 Beauty Creators Awards
Iconic Award
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream
Fragrance, Men’s Scent winners (TIE)
Burberry Hero
Hermes H24 Eau de Toilette
Fragrance, Women’s Scent
Billie Eilish for Eilish
The Bath & Body Awards was presented by Lori Monaco, president, US Beauty, The NPD Group.
Bath & Body
Olay Firming Body Lotion with Collagen
The Sustainability Excellence Award was presented by Robin Mason, president fine fragrance, NAM, Firmenich. CEW and Firmenich have been sustainability partners for the past 10 years.
Sustainability Award
UpCircle Beauty
Wellness Products, Aromatherapy, and Beauty Wellness Supplements
Dr. Teal’s Sleep Spray with Melatonin and Essential Oils
Sexual Wellness
The Honey Pot Company Soothing Vulva Wash
Men’s Grooming
Shea Moisture Men Smoothing Shave Butter
CBD Beauty
Saint Jane Beauty Sacred Sleep Overnight Repair
Personal Care
Dove Ultimate Antiperspirant
The Indie Award in Skincare was presented by Vennette Ho, managing director, global head of beauty & personal care, consumer investment banking, Financo/Raymond James.
Indie Skincare Brand
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Serum
Indie Brands
Summer Fridays
The Makeup Category was introduced by Olivia Lux, drag artist, actor, singer and musician of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13.
Makeup
Face Product
Nars Cosmetics Light Reflecting Foundation
Makeup Tools
ELF Cosmetics Putty Primer Brush and Applicator
Eye Product
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick
Lip Product
MAC Cosmetics Glow Play Lip Balm
Nail Product
Essie hard to resist nail strengthener
Special Awards
The Launch of the Year was presented by Anna Mayo, VP-beauty Vertical, NielsenIQ. This award was based solely on sales and data, and chosen by consumers.
Launch of the Year
Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Hydrating Moisturizer
Retailer of the Year and Influencer of the Year Awards were presented by Doba.
Retailer of the Year
Amazon
Influencer of the Year
Mariale Marrero
The Skincare Category Awards were presented by Dr. Michelle Henry, Dermatologist, Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan.
Skincare
Anti-Aging
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum
Eye Treatment
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 2.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid + Caffeine Eye Serum
Lip Treatment
Biologique Recherche Liftkiss
Skincare Tools
FaceGym FaceShot
Suncare Product
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+
Supergoop! (Re)setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40
Moisturizer (Face)
SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion
Cleanser & Scrub
Beekman 1802 Milk Wash
Face Masks
Kiehl’s Since 1851 Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Face Mask with 10.5% Squalane
Supplier Award: Ingredients & Formulation, presented by New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists
Symrise SymHair Thermo
Emcee Heda Doba of Cheddar. Photo: JF Productions
Hair Care
Hair Shampoo/Conditioner
Briogeo Hair Care Don’t Despair, Repair! MegaStrength + rice water protein + moisture strengthening treatment
Ouai Haircare Detox Shampoo
Hairstyle/Hair Care
Olaplex No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum
Hair Coloring
Color Wow Root Cover Up
Hair Tools
Dyson Flyaway Attachment
Beauty by the Numbers
Statistics pertinent to each category were shared throughout the event. In Bath & Body, said to be the fastest growing category within skincare, sales were up 36%, according to NielsenIQ). Online searches for exfoliating rose17%; & body were up 13%, according to Label Insights Consumer Search data. Bath beads rose 22% and bath salts increased 24%, according to NielsenIQ.
Fragrance dollar sales rose 16% in the US, with in-store growing 10% and online soaring 42%, according to NielsenIQ. Online searches for refillable packaging surged 89%, according to Label Insights Consumer Search Data. In hair care, online searches for scalp health are up 13% (Label Insights Consumer Search Data. Hair serum outpaced the entire hair care category by 74%. Strong growth was noted in the wellness category, as well, up 33%. Vegan beauty is up 9%, according to NielsenIQ. Men’s bath and body sales were up 13% (NielsenIQ); and CBD product growth continues to be strong.
In Cosmetics, eye cosmetics are up 11%, while eye brow is up 17% (NielsenIQ). Face product sales are up 18%, with growth in face primer (37%); tinted moisturizer (37%); and setting spray ( 40%). Eye makeup sales rose 11%, accorind to NielsenIQ.
Skincare sales continue to be strong, up 30% this year. Facial cleanser wipes rose 16% (NielsenIQ). Facial treatments gained10%, with in store growth +4%, and online growth +28% (NielsenIQ). Plastic free beauty is jumped 25% (NielsenIQ). Additional growth was seen in artificial nails, up 37%, and Peel-off Nails, up 53%. All statistics shared at the event were provided by NielsenIQ, Label Insights Consumer Search Data, and The NPD Group .