Announcing the 2021 #BeautyForAll Awards: The Best in Skincare, Cosmetics, Fragrance + More
by FASHION StaffIt’s the most wonderful time of the year — when we officially announce the winners of our #BeautyForAll Awards. This year, FASHION celebrates the 20th anniversary of the annual awards, in which we test hundreds of beauty submissions and select the best of the best in each category. We called on a diverse group of beauty experts to participate in choosing this year’s winning products. Of hundreds of entries, our judges narrowed it down to 72 winning products they couldn’t get enough of.
This year, categories were revised from previous years and we are proud to present six gender-neutral categories: hair care, body care, skincare, fragrance, clean and cosmetics. Before we get to the winning products, we invite you to meet our incredible panel of judges below.
Meet Our Judges
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Natasha Boateng, FASHION Beauty Director
2/25
Carlene Higgins, Co-Host, Breaking Beauty Podcast
3/25
Dr. Renée A. Beach, Dermatologist and Founder of DermAtelier on Avenue
4/25
Emily MacCulloch, Co-Founder of The T-Zone
5/25
Deborah Fulsang Content Manager, SJC
6/25
Ingrie Williams, Co-Founder, The T-Zone
7/25
Jasmine Merinsky, Beauty Exec
8/25
Jeremy Freed, Freelance Writer
9/25
Max Thompson, Stylist and Drag Queen, Gorgina
10/25
John Nightingale, Model (Elite Model Management)
11/25
Kiley May, Writer, Actor and Filmmaker
12/25
Lora Grady, Freelance Writer and Trends & Features Editor, Cosmetics Magazine
13/25
Lorri Jennings, Textured Hair Specialist
14/25
Maria Velve, Maria Velve, Makeup Artist and Green Beauty Expert
15/25
Mishal Cazmi, Beauty Writer, Editor and Founder of 100 ML
16/25
Alison McGill, Editor-in-Chief, Weddingbells
17/25
Robert Weir, Makeup Artist, Hairstylist and Beauty Director
18/25
Sadé Powell, Digital Illustrator and Freelance Writer
19/25
Kristin Rankin, Owner, Fox and Jane Salon
20/25
Shanelle McKenzie, Co-founder and Director of Community at The Villij
21/25
Temi Shobowale, Industry Beauty Expert and Founder of Essentials by Temi
22/25
Wing Sze Tang, Beauty/Lifestyle Writer
23/25
Aniya Nandy, Makeup and Hair Artist
24/25
Celine Tadrissi, Founder and Director of Hammam Spa by Céla and Céla Skincare
25/25
Victoria Hazell, Educator & Co-Owner of The Office Hair Studio
Now, without further ado, we present the winners of FASHION‘s 20th annual #BeautyForAll Awards.
Hair Care
Can’t get to the salon? These 20 picks, for every hair type and need, should do the trick. These are the shampoos and conditioners, styling products and tools that seriously impressed our judges.
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4/20
Best Texture Spray: Oribe
Dry Texturizing Spray
($60, Holt Renfrew)
6/20
Best Shampoo for Curly Hair: SheaMoisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo
($13.50, Shoppers Drug Mart)
7/20
Best Conditioner for Curly Hair: SheaMoisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner
($13.50, Shoppers Drug Mart)
10/20
Best Hairspray: L’Oréal Professionel
Tecni.Art Fix Anti-Frizz
($25, Brush Salon)
15/20
Best Curl Styling Product: Oribe
Curl Gelée for Shine & Definition
($53, Holt Renfrew)
16/20
Best Conditioner for Colour-Treated Hair: Nexxus
Blonde Assure Colour Toning Purple Conditioner
($17, Shoppers Drug Mart)
19/20
Best Beard Care Product: SheaMoisture
Men's Beard Care Collection
(From $12, SheaMoisture)
Skincare
For the first time ever, skincare sales surpassed makeup sales in Canada last year, thanks to growing interest in the category that sky-rocketed during the pandemic. With that in mind, check out the best moisturizers, cleansers, serums (and so, so much more) on the market.
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5/24
Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin: MV Skintherapy
Rose Soothing & Protective Moisturiser
($47, The Detox Market)
6/24
Best Moisturizer for Dry Skin: Lise Watier
HydraForce Hydra-Protective Comforting Creme
($47, Lise Watier)
10/24
Innovation of the Year: SkinCeuticals
Tripeptide-R Neck Repair
($160, SkinCeuticals)
11/24
Best Face Serum for Sensitive Skin: MV SkinTherapy
MV SkinTherapy Native Power Serum
($124, The Detox Market)
12/24
Best Face Serum for Oily & Acne Prone Skin: Dr. Belmeur
Vita Serine Tone Smoothing Serum
($55, Nature Collection)
13/24
Best Face Oil: Bao Laboratory
Lotus Squalane Healing Facial Oil
($83, Bao Laboratory)
16/24
Best Eye Cream Under $50: Olay
Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Eye Cream
($45, Shoppers Drug Mart)
17/24
Best Face Serum for Dry Skin: SkinCeuticals
C E Ferulic
($190, SkinCeuticals)
20/24
Best Cleanser for Oily Skin: SkinCeuticals
LHA Cleansing Gel
($53, SkinCeuticals)
21/24
Best Cleanser for Sensitive Skin: Neostrata
PHA Facial Cleanser
($30, Shoppers Drug Mart)
24/24
Best Acne Treatment: Pixi Beauty
Clarity Tonic
($20, Shoppers Drug Mart)
Body Care
From SPF to self-tanner, shaving products to hand cream (and everything in between), these are this year’s standout body care products—just in time for summer.
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3/12
Best Self-Tanner: Beauty By Earth
Self-Tanner
($31, Beauty By Earth)
5/12
Best Nail Product: Quo Beauty
Breathable Nail Colour & Treatment
($12, Shoppers Drug Mart)
6/12
Innovation of the Year: Uriage
Bariederm Dermatological Cica-Oil
($23, Jean Coutu)
11/12
Best Body Scrub: Buck Naked Soap Company
Jasmine + Charcoal Sugar Scrub
($24, Buck Naked Soap Company)
Cosmetics
It’s no secret that the cosmetics industry is booming like never before. New makeup launches are a seemingly daily occurrence, which can make shopping for a new holy grail mascara, eyeliner or lipstick an overwhelming task. Luckily, our judges were up to the challenge and selected the ones you should stock up on.
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2/17
Best Mascara Under $15: NYX Cosmetics
Worth The Hype Waterproof Mascara
($11.50, Shoppers Drug Mart)
5/17
Best Lipstick Under $15: Physicians Formula
Rosé Kiss All Day Velvet Lip Color
($12, Shoppers Drug Mart)
8/17
Innovation of the Year: Sally Hansen
Good. Kind. Pure Vegan Nail Colour
($10.50, Shoppers Drug Mart)
9/17
Best Highlighter: Physicians Formula
Murumuru Butter Highlighter
($18, Shoppers Drug Mart)
10/17
Best Foundation Under $30: NYX
Can't Stop Won't Stop Full Coverage Foundation
($20, NYX Cosmetics)
12/17
Best Eyeshadow: Rimmel London
Magnif'Eyes Eye Contouring Palette
($16, Shoppers Drug Mart)
13/17
Best Eyeliner: Vasanti
Kajal Waterline Eyeliner Pencil
($19, Shoppers Drug Mart)
15/17
Best Brow Filler: NYX
Micro Brow Pencil
($13, Shoppers Drug Mart)
17/17
Best Blush: Maybelline New York
Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush
($10.50, Shoppers Drug Mart)
Fragrance and Clean
Fragrances are some of the most subjective and personal beauty products on the market, but these winning picks impressed all of our judges. Plus, meet the one product that truly wowed our panelists, thanks to its focus on clean innovation.
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2/5
Best Sustainable Packaging: Calvin Klein
CK Everyone Eau de Toilette
($65, Shoppers Drug Mart)
3/5
Innovation of the Year: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
L'Homme À la Rose
($355, Holt Renfrew)
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