On Wednesday, the 2025 CEW Beauty Awards kicked off with a heartfelt message from the awards’ originator, CEW president Carlotta Jacobson.
“The idea [for the awards] was simple, and still relevant today: to recognize the best of you — not just the products — but the people, the creatives and the work behind them,” said Jacobson, who has held the CEW president role since 1999 and in January will become the industry organization’s executive chair. Longtime beauty veteran Elana Drell Szyfer will succeed Jacobson as president.
“The Beauty Awards was the first program, when I joined the board, that I created, and this is the last time I stand here [on stage] as president. This program has meant more to me than I can put into words. Thank you all,” Jacobson continued.
The spirit of Jacobson’s sentiments continued throughout the ceremony, which was hosted by comedian and actress Lynne Koplitz and sought to honor the people and products propelling the beauty industry forward. The event was held at the New York Hilton Midtown hotel.
Awardees included Danessa Myricks and Mario Dedivanovic, whose respective eponymous makeup brands tied for the Indie Makeup/Skin Care Product award; Prada Beauty, whose Prada Balm took home the Lip Treatment award and Nutrafol, which won the Wellness award for its Clear Skin Nutraceutical supplement.
“Our [Lightwork VI Freedom Palette] was such a labor of love; we want people to feel free living in their own skin, and this palette translates that into a product,” Myricks said as she accepted the award for the customizable eye shadow palette.
Here, the full list of 2025 CEW Beauty Awards winners.
Bath and body:
Body Moisturizer/Treatment: CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Body Wash/Scrub: Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash
Personal Care Product: Salt & Stone Saffron & Cedar Deodorant
Men’s Grooming: Manscaped The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra
Fragrance:
Home Scent: Bath & Body Works Book Loft 3-Wick Candle
Personal Scent, Women: Aerin Rose Cocoa
Personal Scent, Men and Gender Neutral: Maison Margiela Replica Never-ending Summer Eau de Toilette
Hair:
Shampoo: Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo
Conditioner: Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hair Mask
Hair Care/Treatment: Pantene Miracle Rescue Regenerative Hair Oil
Hairstyling Product: Amika Superfruit Star Lightweight Hair Styling Oil
Natural/Textured Hair Product: Olaplex No.10 Bond Shaper Curl Defining Gel
Hair Color: Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color – Caramelo Blonde
Hair Tools and Accessories: Dyson Airwrap i.d.
Skin care:
Facial Cleanser/Scrub: Olay Cleansing Melts + Vitamin C
Facial Moisturizer: Beekman 1802 Milk Rx Advanced Better Aging Cream
Facial Treatment: Medicube Salmon PDRN Pink Collagen Jelly Gel Mask
Facial Serums: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions Fill + Repair Serum
Acne Product: Bubble Knock Out Acne Spot Treatment
Eye/Brow Treatment: Summer Fridays Jet Lag Eye Patches
Lip Treatment: Prada Beauty Prada Balm
Sun Care: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Skin care/Makeup Tool: Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask
Makeup:
Base and Complexion Product: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush; Saie Dew Bronze
Eye/Brow Product: MAC Cosmetics MACStack Legit Lift Lash Primer
Lip Color Product: Dior Lip Blow Butter
Wellness:
Wellness: Nutrafol Clear Skin Nutraceutical
Sexual Wellness: Secret Whole Body Deodorizing Body Wash
Iconic and Indie:
Iconic Beauty Award: Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
Indie Brand: Glow Recipe
Indie Makeup/Skin Care Product: Danessa Myricks Beauty Freedom Palette; Makeup by Mario SurrealSkin Soft Blur Setting Powder
Indie Scent: Phlur Rose Whip Eau De Parfum
Other:
Nail Product: Essie To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair
Sustainability Excellence Award: Babo Botanicals
Supplier’s Award: Ingredients & Formulation: Algaktiv Exometics G
Amazon Customer Obsession Award: OPI
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