2019 Canadian Beauty Awards Finalists

The Canadian Beauty Awards nominations are in. Our panel of judges have selected their finalists and are in the process of selecting their winners over the next few weeks. This year’s awards will be held on May 2, 2019, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Montreal. If you would like tickets for this event please email me at jhicks@cosmeticsalliance.ca. Good luck to all the finalists this year. 


Best Limited Fragrance Launch – Men’s & Women’s Fragrance

Atelier Cologne Musc Impérial Cologne Absolue [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Chanel N°5 Red Edition Eau de Parfum [Chanel]

Narciso Rodriguez For Him Bleu Noir Eau de Parfum [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

Best Full Market Launch — Men’s Fragrance

Azzaro Wanted By Night Eau de Toilette [Clarins Canada Inc.]

Burberry Mr. Burberry Indigo Eau de Toilette [Coty Canada]

Chanel Pour Homme Bleu de Chanel Parfum [Chanel]

Dolce & Gabbana The One Grey Eau de Toilette Intense [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

Hugo Boss Boss The Scent Private Accord Eau de Toilette [Coty Canada]

John Varvatos JV X Nick Jonas Eau de Toilette [Elizabeth Arden]

Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Best Full Market Launch – Women’s Fragrance

Burberry Her Eau de Parfum [Coty Canada]

Calvin Klein Women Eau de Parfum [Coty Canada]

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense [Chanel]

Giorgio Armani Si Passione Eau de Parfum [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle l’Éclat Eau de Toilette [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau de Toilette [Coty Canada]

Mugler Aura Eau de Parfum [Clarins Canada Inc.]

Salvatore Ferragamo Amo Ferragamo Eau de Parfum [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

Best Skincare — Prestige

Biotherm Life Plankton Essence [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Clarins Extra-Firming Night Creams [Clarins Canada Inc.]

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator [Estée Lauder Companies Canada]

Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum [Dermalogica]

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion [Estée Lauder Companies Canada]

Filorga NCTF Intensive Supreme Regenerating Serum [Prestilux]

Institut Esthederm Intensive Hyaluronic Eye Contour Serum [Naos Canada Inc.]

Kiehl’s Since 1851 Glow Formula Skin Hydrator [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Lancôme Advanced Génifique HydroGel Melting Mask [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Shiseido Essential Energy Day Cream [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

Best Skincare — Full Market

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum [Elizabeth Arden]

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water – All-In-1 Cleansing Water [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Institut Esthederm Intensive Hyaluronic Cream [Naos Canada Inc.]

Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Spot Treatment [Johnson & Johnson]

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream [Johnson & Johnson]

Marcelle New Age UpLift Energizing Serum [Groupe Marcelle Inc.]

Philosophy Purity Pore Extractor Mask [Coty Canada]

Best Skincare – Derm

Avène Eau Thermale PhysioLift Day Smoothing Cream [Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique]

Avène Eau Thermale Hydrance Intense Rehydrating Serum [Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique]

Bioderma Atoderm SOS Spray [NAOS Canada Inc.]

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Multi-Function Nourishing Moisturizer [Prestilux]

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Neostrata Skin Active │ Rehydrating Repair collection [Johnson & Johnson]

Reversa Radiance Cream SPF 30 [Dermtek Pharma]

Reversa Anti-Wrinkle Cream SPF 30 [Dermtek Pharma]

Reversa Radiance-C Concentrate [Dermtek Pharma]

Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Sun Care

Institut Esthederm Sun Expert [NAOS Canada Inc.]

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 [Johnson & Johnson]

Vichy Ideal Soleil SPF 60Dry Touch Lotion [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Makeup — Eyes — Prestige

Lise Watier V Element Volcanic Minerals Mascara [Groupe Marcelle]

Nars Climax Dramatic Volumizing Mascara [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

Makeup — Lips — Prestige

Buxom PlumpLine Lip Liner [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

Clarins Water Lip Stain [Clarins Canada Inc.]

Lancôme L’Absolu Lacquer [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

M.A.C Powder Kiss Lipstick [Estée Lauder Companies Canada]

Shiseido lips collection [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

Makeup — Face — Prestige

Bareminerals Gen Nude Powder Blush [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

Giorgio Armani My Armani To Go Essence-In-Foundation Cushion [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better™CC+™ Cream with SPF50+ [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow [Shiseido Canada Inc.]

VDL Lumilayer Primer [Fruits & Passion]

Makeup — Eyes — Full Market

Covergirl Exhibitionist Mascara [Coty Canada]

Elizabeth Arden Grand Entrance Mascara [Elizabeth Arden]

Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Eye Contouring Palette [Coty Canada]

Smashbox Super Fan Mascara [Estée Lauder Companies Canada]

Makeup — Lips — Full Market

Annabelle Edge Lipstick [Groupe Marcelle]

Covergirl Exhibitionist Lipstick [Coty Canada]

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour [Coty Canada]

Makeup — Face — Full Market

Covergirl Trublend Matte Made Foundation [Coty Canada]

Hair Care

Clairol Nice ‘n Easy hair dye [Coty Canada]

L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Cover Up [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Nail Care

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure [Coty Canada]

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Pastel Punk Collection [Coty Canada]

Body Care

Alo Whipped Body Cream [Fruits & Passion]

Bioderma Atoderm Ultra-Nourishing Anti-Irritation Shower Oil [Naos Canada Inc.]

Caprina Amazing Body Wash Fragrance Free [Canus Goat’s Milk Skin Care Products Inc.]


Neostrata Skin Active Triple Firming Neck Cream [Johnson & Johnson]


Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse New Formulation [Prestilux]

Best Men’s Products

CW Beggs and Sons Anti-Wrinkle Defense Moisturizer [Groupe Marcelle]

House 99 by David Beckham Softer Touch Beard Oil [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Jack Black Beard Oil [Prestilux]

Hall of Fame — Men’s or Women’s

Azzaro Chrome Eau de Toilette [Clarins Canada Inc.]

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum [Chanel]

Chloe Eau de Parfum [Coty Canada]

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette [Shiseido Fragrances]

Mugler Alien Eau de Parfum [Clarins Canada Inc.]

Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum [L’Oréal Canada Inc.]

Lifetime Achievement

Marc Anthony

Patricia Clare, Neostrata

Angela Gallo, Estée Lauder

Carmen Tal, Moroccanoil

Heather Marrin