Yes beauties, it’s that time of the year again – as Hollywood A-listers are getting frocked up for their night of nights, here at beautyheaven we’re excited to bring you the crème de la crème of beauty from 2009.
But we can’t do it alone, we need your help – so because you’re all such bona fide beauty addicts, you get to choose our glossy winners! It’s as easy as telling us which beauty buys you loved in ’09. Maybe you found the new holy grail of foundations that you just can’t keep quiet about? Or perhaps you’ve turned into a skincare junkie after being introduced to a range that works for you?
No doubt if it’s brilliant it’s been nominated for a Glosscar, and in order to win one of our prestigious and oh-so coveted awards it needs you to vote for it, now!
The nominations
Beautyheaven invited the beauty industry to nominate award-worthy new products within a range of beauty categories. To be eligible for this year’s Glosscar nominations, products must have been launched onto the Australian market between January 1 and December 31, 2009 and be available for review on beautyheaven.com.au.
How to vote
We’ve gathered the nominations together, now you be the judge! Simply submit a review and star rating for your favourite nominees and the star rating will count as points towards the coveted award.
The product in each category with the highest number of points (star ratings) at the end of the voting period will be awarded a 2010 Glosscar. Should a tie occur, reviews for the products in question will be considered, and a winner determined by beautyheaven’s editorial team. Please note: if you have previously reviewed (before February 15, 2010) a product that’s now nominated but feel it is worthy of a Glosscar, you are able to submit a second review.
Voting is exclusive to registered beautyheaven members (not yet a member? Sign up here now!). Voting closes at midnight on Wednesday 3rd March 2010.
Vote to win!
Want to win the ultimate in beauty booty? Once the votes have been cast we’ll be giving away packs containing every winning product in every category to 20 lucky members (valued on average at over $1500 each)! These must-have goodie packs will be awarded to the 20 members who we believe have contributed the most valuable (quality, not necessarily quantity!) reviews throughout the voting process.
(Please note: voting is only open to beautyheaven members from pink status upwards. At this time, votes from grey status members will not be counted. If you are currently a grey member, get reviewing across the site so you move up the ranks!)
What are you waiting for? Cast your Glosscars vote now!
2010 Glosscar nominees
Follow the links to your favourite nominees to submit your reviews and lodge your votes:
Make-up
Best New Eyeshadow
ERE PEREZ Natural Chamomile Eye Colours
jane iredale PurePressed Triple Eye Shadow in Silver Lining
Bobbi Brown Metallic Long Wear Cream Shadow
Clinique Quick Eyes Cream Shadow
Maybelline New York Eye Studio Quad
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner
L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Eyeshadow
Bloom Natural Beauty Makeup Palette
Best New Eye Liner
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Eye Pencil
Mirenesse Superlong Gel Liner Black
Jane Iredale Liquid Eye Liner in Silver
Maybelline New York Line Express Eyeliner
L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional High Definition Eyeliner
Best New Mascara
Estee Lauder TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara
Mirenesse Sexy Secret Weapon 24Hr Mascara
glam by manicare : glameyes mascara
Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Mascara
Nutrimetics nc Lash Impact Mascara
Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara
Maybelline New York Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara
Physicians Formula 100% Natural Origin Mascara
L’Oreal Paris Extra-Volume Collagene Mascara
Bloom Full and Flirty Waterproof Fake Lash Mascara
Best New Lip Gloss
Inika Certified Organic Lip Whip
Evodia Pink Frangipani Lip Gloss
Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lip Gloss
L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Gloss shine Lip Lacquer
Dermalogica Clean Start Smart Mouth Lip Shine
Best New Lip Plumper
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Lipstick
Mirenesse Velvet Lip Lift Moisture Shine
La Mav Certified Organic Lip Enhancer
Gatineau Paris Defi Lift 3D Perfect Design Revolumising Lip Care
Maybelline New York Volume XL Seduction Lip Plumper
L’Oreal Paris Glam Shine 6Hour Volumizer
Best New Lip Balm
UlittleBeauty kiss me quick, nourishing lip balm
La Mav Certified Organic Soothing Lip Balm
Burt’s Bees Sun Protecting SPF8 Lip Balm
Best New Lipstick
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Lipstick
Jane Iredale PureMoist Lipstick
Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick
L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Lipstick
Best New Blush
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Cream Blush
MIrenesse Marble Mineral Blush Paros
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Blush
Red Earth Cheeky Flirt Blush
Bloom Pure Mineral Radiant Touch Blush
Best New Bronzer
Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Bronzing Powder
Fabulous Shimmer Brush in Copacabana
Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Powder
California Tan Bronzing Powder Compact
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Bronzing Veil
L’Oreal Paris Glam Bronze Minerals
Best New Concealer
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Concealer
MIrenesse Sexy Secret Eye Primer
Maybelline New York Mineral Power Liquid Concealer
Best New Foundation
Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF20
Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Radiance Makeup SPF15
Olay Total Effects Touch of Foundation
SK-II Skin Signature Cream-In Foundation
ERE PEREZ Natural Calendula Fact Dust
MIrenesse Skin Clone Mineral Powder Foundation
Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15
Inika Mineral and Certified Organic Liquid Foundation
Maybelline New York Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation
L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional High Definition Smoothing Foundation
Australis Mineral Inject Liquid Foundation
Best New Illuminator
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Illuminating Veil
Inika Light Reflect Highlighting Cream
Best New Primer
Mirenesse Eclipse Age Defence Balm
Inika Certified Organic Pure Primer
L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Smoothing Resurfacing Primer
Hands & Feet
Best New Hand Product
MIrenesse Power Lift Active Hand & Body Balm
Manicare Nail Enamel Corrector Pen
Revlon Beauty Tools Easy Squeeze Cuticle Nipper
Nutrimetics Nutri-Spa Intensive Hand Balm
JW Organics phyto vitamin rose hand crème
CND Creative Nail Design Citrus Illuminating Masque
Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Hand Treatment
John Plunkett Superfade UV Hand Shield SPF30+
Best New Nail Polish, Colour or Collection
glam by manicare : glamnails 3-in-1 complete manicure coloured nail enamel strips
CND Creative Nail Design Colour & Effects
L’Oréal Paris Resist & Shine Titanium
Best New Nail Treatment
CND Creative Nail Design Super Matte Top Coat
Hawley Beautysnapz Cuticle Conditioner
Skincare
Best New Exfoliant
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Gentle Line Smoothing Exfoliator
Estee Lauder Idealist Dual Action Refinishing Treatment
Ulittlebeauty smooth operator, facial exfoliant
La Mav Certified Organic Cranberry Bio-Exfoliator
Bobbi Brown Buffing Grains for Face
Clinique Turnaround Radiance Peel
John Plunkett Advanced Skin Perfecting Exfoliator
Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Blackheads Uprooting Scrub
MIrenesse Endless Youth Magic Bead Botanical Cleanser
Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRx Powerfoliant
Best New Face Mask
Clinique Turnaround Instant Facial
Mirenesse Endless Youth Ocean Milk Mousse Mask
ULittleBeauty Drought Relief, hydrating facial gel mask
SK-II Skin Signature 3D Redefining Mask
La Mav Certified Organic Hydrating Mask
Alpha-H Soothing & Calming Mask
Best New Day Moisturiser
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Life and Firm Moisture Cream with Sunscreens
Estee Lauder Time Zone Line and Wrinkle Reducing Moisturiser SPF15
Dr. LeWinn’s Line Smoothing Complex S8 Hydrating Day Cream
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
Mirenesse Power Lift Wrinkle Zero Day Serum
Ulittlebeauty dinki-di day cream
Simple Skincare Daily Radiance Moisturiser SPF 10
La Mav Certified Organic Wrinkle Smoother Complex
L’Occitane Olive Tree Organic Moisturising Face Lotion
Ella Bache Hydra revitalising crème de la crème
Bioelements Lutein Indoor Protective Day Crème
Biore Skin Preservation Power Couple Moisturiser & SPF 30+ Lotion
Garnier Skin Naturals UltraLift Pro-X Roll-On
Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Day Cream SPF15
NIVEA VISAGE Expert Lift Day Cream
Trilogy AGE PROOF Daily Defence Moisturiser SPF15”¨L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Face Contours & Neck
Dermalogica Clean Start Brighten Up SPF15
Best New Night Moisturiser
Elizabeth Arden Intervene Stress recovery Night Cream
Dr. LeWinn’s Medic Oil Control Night Lotion
Simple Skincare REPAIR Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream
La Mav Certified Organic Night Repair Formula
Synthesis 345 First Love Always and Forever Night Cream
Ella Bache Eternal Night Cream
Biore Skin Preservation Hard Day’s Night Overnight Moisturiser
NIVEA VISAGE Expert Lift Night Cream
Trilogy AGE PROOF Replenishing Night Cream
Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRX Pure Night
Best New Age Management Product
Elizabeth Arden Intervene Timefighting Radiance Serum
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex
RoC® MULTI CORREXION™ Anti-Age Moisturiser
Olay Regenerist 14 Day Skin Intervention Kit
MIrenesse Power Lift Wrinkle Zero Night Renewal Serum
Simple Skincare REPAIR Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream
La Mav Certified Organic All-In-One Line Smoothing Serum
Synthesis 345 first love certified organic regenerative elixir
JW Organics phyto-vitamin facial serum
Gatineau Paris Defi Lift 3D Perfect Design Volume Concentrate
Bioelements Probiotic Anti-Aging Serum
A’kin Pure Alchemy Cellular Radiance Serum
Clinique Youth Surge Age Decelerating Moisturizer SPF15
John Plunkett Advanced Contour Firming Gel
Garnier Skin Naturals Pro-X Double Action Eye
NIVEA VISAGE Expert Lift Eye Cream
Trilogy AGE PROOF Nutrient Plus Firming Serum
L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Intensive Skin Support Serum
Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRx C-12 Concentrate
Best New Spot Treatment
Clean&Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit
Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Pimple Cream
Clinique SSFM Anti Blemish Spot Treatment
Mirenesse Power Lift Md Line Corrector Night Concentrate
Dr. LeWinn’s Medic Spot Clear Gel
SK-II Whitening Source Derm Revival Program
Prevage White Concentrated Brightening Serum
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Fight and Fade Spot Gel
Dermalogica Clean Start Hit The Spot
Best New Eye Treatment
Bioelements Multi-Task Eye Crème
Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser Eye Cream
Nutrimetics Nutri-Spa relaxing Eye Pillows
Simple Skincare REPAIR Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment
La Mav Certified Organic Firming Eye Lotion
Synthesis 345 ‘follow the light’ certified organic eye cream
JW Organics Phyto-vitamin eye gel
ULittleBeauty Flutter, eye balm
Alpha-H Age Delay Intensive Eye & Lip treatment
Mirenesse Power Lift Super Star Eye Serum
Olay Eye Illuminating Treatment
Best New Wash/Cleanser
Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Pore Unclogging Wash
Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser
Mirenesse Purify Melt N Vanish
L’Occitane Olive organic cleansing foam
John Plunkett Extreme Makeover Facial Cleanser
Biore Skin Preservation Clean Things Up Nourishing Gel Cleanser
Synthesis 345 first love organic cleanser
Bioelements Flash Foam Cleanser
True Solutions true solutions cleanser
L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Self-Heating Cleansing Cream
La Mav Certified Organic Soothing Cream Cleanser
Simple Daily Radiance Foaming Cream Cleanser
Ulittebeauty all washed up, gentle foaming cleanser
Olay Regenerist Revitalising Cream Cleanser
Dr. LeWinn’s Medic Oil Control Foaming Cleanser
Dermalogica Clean Start Wash Off
Best New Toner
Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Pimple Reducing Toner
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Smoothing Toner
L’Occitane Olive Tree organic toning face mist
Synthesis 345 first blush certified organic skin hydrating tonic
La Mav Certified Organic Refining Toner
Hair
Best New Shampoo
L’Oréal Professionnel Série Expert Volume Expand Shampoo
Kérastase Paris Spécifique Bain Prévention G
Matrix Biolage Colorcarethérapie Delicate Care Shampoo
Pantene Pro-V Nourished Shine Shampoo
Dove Heat Defence Therapy Shampoo
Head & Shoulders Ice Fresh Shampoo
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Shampoo
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Light & Smooth Shampoo
Palmolive Naturals Healthy Ends Shampoo
Sebastian Professional Hydre Shampoo
Schwarzkopf Professional Essensity Moisturising Shampoo
Indola Innova Curl Detangling Shampoo
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Tone-Refreshing Shampoo
Best New Conditioner
Head & Shoulders Ice Fresh Conditioner
TRESemme 24 Hour Body Conditioner
Redken Color Extend Conditioner
L’Oréal Professionnel Série Expert Force Vector Thermo-Active Leave-In Conditioner
Kérastase Paris Résistance Lait Volumintense
Matrix Biolage Colorcarethérapie Delicate Care Conditioner
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Tone-Refreshing Conditioner
Dove Heat Defence Therapy Conditioner
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Conditioner
Pantene Pro-V Nourished Shine Conditioner
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Light & Smooth Conditioner
Sebastian Professional Hydre Conditioner
Palmolive Naturals Healthy Ends Conditioner
Schwarzkopf Professional Essensity Brushing Elixir
Indola Innova Age Expertise Revitalising Conditioner
Best New Hair Treatment
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Split End Protector Mask
Head & Shoulders Scalp Massage Cream
Redken Color Extend Rich Recovery Protective Treatment
Pureology Essential Repair Split End Correcting Treatment
L’Oréal Professionnel Série Expert Thermo Repair
Matrix Sleek.Look Miracle Reconstructor
Garnier Fructis Nutri-Repair 5 Minute Ultra Nourishing Butter Mask
L’Oreal Paris Elvive Nutri-Gloss Conditioning Shine Spray
Sebastian Professional Pentraitt Masque
Paul Mitchell Super Strong® Liquid Treatment™
Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Hairtherapy Moisture Kick Recharger
Indola Innova Aloe Sensitive Nourishing Treatment
Palmolive Naturals Healthy Ends Leave-in Conditioner
Best New Curler
VS Sassoon MiniPRO Curling Tong VSCD63A
Jilbère de Paris Euro 2500 25mm Ceramic Curler
Remington Pro Jumbo Curls H0747
Best New Straightener
Remington Pro Proline Ceramic S4001
Jilbère de Paris Euro 3500 Ceramic Ionic Straightener
Philips TRESemme Salon Straight Ceramic
VS Sassoon MiniPRO Straightener VSCS56A
Best New Hair Dryer
VS Sassoon MiniPRO Dryer VS245A
Jilbère de Paris Euro 4500 Compact AC Motor Dryer Hair Dryer
Philips TRESemme Salon Care Control
Best New Styling Product
Redken Blown Away 09 Protective blow-dry gel
Kérastase Paris Nutritive Nectar Thermique
Matrix Design Pulse Messy Couture Molding Paste
L’Oréal Professionnel Texture Expert Expansion, volumizing cream-mousse for fine hair
Garnier Fructis Style Elastic Power Fix Hairspray
KMS California HairStay Max Gel ӬVO5 Climate Control Extra Body Hairspray
VO5 Climate Control Extra Body Hairspray
Sebastian Professional Trilliant
TRESemme 24 Hour Body Root Boosting Spray
Schwarzkopf Professional Essensity Styling Juice
Indola Innova Volume Gel-To-Mousse
Bodycare
Best New Body Moisturiser
Natio Spa Coconut and Shea Body Butter
Gatineau Paris Vital Feeling Regenerating Beauty oil for the body
Jurlique Jasmine Body Care Lotion
India Hicks Island Night Rich Body Cream
Ultraceuticals Revitalising Body Treatment Oil
Evodia Peach & Evening Primrose Oil Body Lotion
Synthesis 345 earth rising ‘miracle’ certified organic lotion
Urban Rituelle Sweet Treats Butter Crème in Peach Blossom
Best New Body Exfoliant
Clinique Turnaround Body Smoothing Cream
Natio Spa One Minute Miracle Body Polish
True Solutions face & body scrub
California Tan Exfoliator Towelette
Palmolive Coconut Body Butter Shower Scrub
Best New Bath Product
Bioelements Comfortably Clean® Daily Showering Gel
Palmolive Hypoallergenic Shower Gel
Urban Rituelle Sweet Treats Creamy Vegetable Soap in Pomegranate
Burt’s Bees Rosemary & Peppermint Body Wash
Best New Hair Removal
Revlon Beauty Tools Diamond Grip Tweezer
Veet Spray-On Hair Removal Cream
Braun Silk-épil Xpressive Wet&Dry
Nair Shower Power Exfoliating
Sun
Best New Sunscreen
Le Tan Sheer Daily Mineral Moisturising Sunscreen SPF 30+ Body
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30+
L’Oreal Paris UV Perfect SPF 30+
Bioelements Sun Diffusing Protector
Keysun Zinke Clear Zinke & Lip Balm Combo
Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF30+
Best New Self-Tanning Product
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer
St Tropez Everyday Gradual Tan Mousse
Fragrance
Best New Women’s Fragrance
Synthesis 345 heavenly certified organic essential oil perfume
Urban Rituelle Sweet Treats Eau de Parfum in Vanilla
Estee Lauder Private Collection Jasmine White Moss EDP
Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture
Alberta Ferretti
Circus Fantasy by Britney Spears
Evodia Vanilla Addict Body Fragrance
Men’s
Best New Male Skincare Product
Clinique SSFM Age Defense Moisturizer
L’Oreal Paris Men Expert Hydra Sensitive 24H Moisturising Cream
Natio for Men Age Renewal Moisturiser
Trilogy Natural Actives for Men Moisturiser with SPF15
Gillette Series After-the-Shave Moisturiser with SPF15
Bioelements HIS Post-shave Serum
Best New Male Grooming Product
Trilogy Natural Actives for Men Face Wash & Scrub
Redken For Men Mint Rush Hair and Body Wash
L’Oréal Professionnel Homme Engeric, Energising Shampoo for normal hair
Sebastian Professional Craft Clay
Bioelements HIS PreShave Cleanser
Remington Pro Haircut & Grooming Kit HC690
Have used few of these.