I did not get to attend this year, but there is nothing better then the CEW Beauty Awards if you are a beauty enthusiast like me.

“The CEW Beauty Awards are the only product awards voted on by beauty insiders – CEW’s 4,000+ members who live and breathe this industry. Their combined expertise is a powerful recommendation to consumers looking for the best-in-class,” said CEW president Carlotta Jacobson.

The nominations included 621 products in 32 categories. Oh, where to begin!

Congratulations to the winners:

FACIAL SKINCARE:
Acne Treatment $10 and over
MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross All-Over Blemish Solution
Acne Treatment Under $10
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Pads
Anti-Aging $30 and over
Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Wexler Intensive Night Reversal & Repair Cream
Anti-Aging Under $30
Olay Definity Deep Penetrating Foaming Moisturizer
Cleanser & Scrub $12 and over
Clinique Liquid Facial Soap
Cleanser & Scrub Under $12
Dove Energy Glow Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser
Eye Treatment $20 and over
Avon Anew Clinical Eye Lift
Eye Treatment Under $20
Tweezerman After Tweeze Soothing Cream
Lip Treatment $14 and over
FusionBeauty LipFusion XL
Lip Treatment Under $14
tarte fRxtion Sugar Exfoliator & Lip Balm Duo
Moisturizer $30 and over
Shiseido Cosmetics Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer Under $30
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
Peel and Mask $25 and over
Shiseido Cosmetics Benefiance Pure Retinol Face Mask
Peel & Mask Under $25
Lumene Time Freeze Instant Lift Mask

MEN’S SKINCARE:
Men's Skincare $15 and over TIE
· Kiehl's Eye Alert
· The Art of Shaving Body Scrub with Tangerine and Eucalyptus Essential Oils

MAKEUP:
Eye Product $15 and over
Chanel Inimitable Mascara
Eye Product Under $15
CoverGirl LashExact Mascara
Face Product $18 and over
SK-II AirTouch Foundation
Face Product Under $18
M.A.C Cosmetics Studio Touch-Up Stick
Lip Product $15 and over
Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour
Lip Product Under $15
Bourjois Paris Effet 3D Mobile Cell Phone Charm

HAIR CARE:
Hair Care & Coloring Product $15 and over
Frédéric Fekkai Ageless Damage-Defense Capsules
Hair Care & Coloring Product Under $15
John Frieda Professional Hair Care Luminous Color Glaze

BATH & BODY:
Body Treatment $15 and over
Origins Natural Resources Modern Friction for the Body
Body Treatment Under $15
Dove Energy Glow Shimmering Lotion
Scented Bath & Body $15 and over
C.O. Bigelow Lemon Cream Body Wash
Scented Bath & Body Under $15
Olay Body Wash plus Ribbons

NAILS:
Nail Care & Color Under $12
Avon Instant Manicure

SUN:
Sun Product $15 and over TIE
· Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Eye Contour Care SPF 30
· La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX
Sun Product Under $15
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 55

SCENT:
Women's Scent $35 and over
Prada Eau de Parfum Tendre by Prada
Women's Scent Under $35 TIE
· Grassroots Happily Ever After
· Sonia Kashuk Beauty @Target Sonia’s Solid Perfume Palette
Men's Sent $30 and over
Sean John Fragrances / Estée Lauder Unforgivable by Sean John

INDIE BEAUTY AWARD
This award celebrates innovation in independent companies that have been in existence for less than five years, giving young beauty brands an opportunity to be recognized for their achievements.
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In the dead of winter, my skin is suffering. It is dry - very dry. Almost parched in places. Yuck. But I have found a few great new products that are helping my skin recover nicely

First, I am thrilled with the new FACE from Sephora. The FACE Exfoliator & Mask ($12) for dry skin along with their Milky Makeup Remover ($8) have literally saved my skin these last few days of bitter cold and dryness. The makeup remover is so smooth and it is instantly soothing to my dry skin. And it removes every last trace of makeup. Follow that with the Exfoliator & Mask, which can be used either way, and the pink gel turns to liquid as it exfoliates without granules and spontaneously seals the moisture in.

For some other parched parts, I have been slathering on Bombshell Bargains new Hand & Body Lotion ($13.27) in Dreamsicle. Forget that this lotion smells good enough to eat, it moisturizes my over-dry legs with just a small bit.  And right now, with every order over at Bombshell Bargains, you will recevie a 1 oz. sample of this nice lotion.

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My, oh my. Cake Beauty has done it again. They can even make hand creme smell delicious!

Cake Beauty recently introduced their very own Milk Made Velveteen Hand Creme. Milk Made is enriched with Shea and Mango butters, some of the best, and packed with nourishing vitamins.

What I really love about Milk Made is how velvety soft 

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Call me a little wacky, but I actually TIVO QVC's beauty shows if I am not home to watch them live. Yes, I am a bit of a beauty freak. Have you figured that out yet?

But these shows not only contain some great products, but great application and product tips as well. I love the different sets they put together, and they usually have an item exclusive to QVC, or special pricing. What's not to love, ladies?

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Yves Rocher lends a hand to help find a cure for breast cancer by offering its customers a special Pink Ribbon Edition of the Arnica Essential Daily Moisturizing Hand Cream for only $2.00 during the whole month of October.

For each Pink Ribbon Cream sold, Yves Rocher will give $1.00 to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, an organization committed to making a difference and putting an end to breast cancer.

Arnical Hand Cream is a daily moisturizing cream to keep hands felling silky soft. The formula is made with Arnica Chamissonis which is a potent botanical extract with comforting, soothing, and protective properties.

A hand cream, for just $2.00 - and half of that goes to charity? It's a no-brainer... pick more than one up now!