2021 Editor's Choice Awards
I’m pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Editor’s Choice Awards! These are my absolute, all-time favorites across various categories, with each category having two winners: a high-end and a budget-friendly (assuming I have a strong favorite for each). If you’ve ever wondered what the best products in beauty are, based on my experience, this is that list. They’re tried-and-true, and many winners are multi-year winners, which means their quality and performance have withstood the test of time.
Best of the Year
Best High-End Brand of the Year
Past Winners
2020
2019
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2016
2015
Best Budget Brand of the Year
Past Winners
Best High-End New Product
Past Winners
Best Budget New Product
Past Winners
Best High-End Niche Brand
Past Winners
2020
2018
2017
2016
2015
Best Budget Niche Brand
Past Winners
Most Underrated High-End Brand
Past Winners
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Most Underrated Budget Brand
Past Winners
Most Innovative High-End Brand
Past Winners
Most Innovative Budget Brand
Past Winners
Most Surprisingly Amazing High-End Product
Past Winners
Most Surprisingly Amazing Budget Product
Past Winners
Best High-End Eyeshadow Palette
Past Winners
Best Budget Eyeshadow Palette
Past Winners
2016
Best Eye Products
Best High-End Eyeshadow Base
Past Winners
Best Budget Eyeshadow Base
Best High-End Cream Eyeshadow
Past Winners
Best Budget Cream Eyeshadow
Past Winners
Best High-End Loose Eyeshadow
Past Winners
Best Budget Loose Eyeshadow
Past Winners
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Best High-End Powder Eyeshadow
Past Winners
Best Budget Powder Eyeshadow
Best High-End Eyeshadow Pencil
Best Budget Eyeshadow Pencil
Past Winners
Best High-End Liquid Eyeliner
Past Winners
Best Budget Liquid Eyeliner
Past Winners
Best High-End Pencil Eyeliner
Past Winners
Best Budget Pencil Eyeliner
Best High-End Gel Eyeliner
Past Winners
2018
2017
2016
2015
Best Budget Gel Eyeliner
Best High-End Natural Mascara
Past Winners
Best Budget Natural Mascara
Past Winners
Best High-End Lengthening Mascara
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Best Budget Lengthening Mascara
Past Winners
Best High-End Mascara
Past Winners
Best Budget Mascara
Past Winners
Best Face Products
Best High-End Face Primer
Past Winners
Best Budget Face Primer
Best High-End Concealer
Past Winners
Best Budget Concealer
Past Winners
Best High-End Cream Foundation
Past Winners
Best High-End Liquid Foundation
Past Winners
Best Budget Liquid Foundation
Past Winners
Best High-End Powder Foundation
Past Winners
Best Budget Powder Foundation
Past Winners
2020
2019
2018
2017
Best High-End Tinted Moisturizer
Past Winners
Best Budget Tinted Moisturizer
Past Winners
Best High-End Setting Powder
Past Winners
Best Budget Setting Powder
Best High-End Bronzer
Past Winners
Best Budget Bronzer
Past Winners
Best High-End Cream Blush
Best Budget Cream Blush
Best High-End Powder Blush
Best Budget Powder Blush
Best High-End Contouring Powder
Past Winners
Best Budget Contouring Powder
Past Winners
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Best Budget Highlighter
Best High-End Cream Highlighter
Best Budget Cream Highlighter
Past Winners
2020
Best High-End Finishing Powder
Past Winners
Best Budget Finishing Powder
Past Winners
Best High-End Makeup Removing Wipes
Past Winners
Best Budget Makeup Removing Wipes
Past Winners
Best High-End Makeup Remover
Past Winners
Best Budget Makeup Remover
Best Lip Products
Best High-End Lip Balm
Past Winners
Best Budget Lip Balm
Past Winners
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Best High-End Tinted Lip Balm
Best Budget Tinted Lip Balm
Best High-End Lip Scrub/Treatment
Past Winners
Best Budget Lip Scrub/Treatment
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Best High-End Lipstick
Past Winners
Best Budget Lipstick
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Best High-End Long-Wearing Lipstick
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Best Budget Long-Wearing Lipstick
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Best High-End Liquid Lipstick
Past Winners
Best Budget Liquid Lipstick
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Best High-End Lipgloss
Best Budget Lipgloss
Past Winners
Best High-End Lip Liner
Past Winners
Best Budget Lip Liner
Best Skincare Products
Best High-End Gel Cleanser
Best Budget Gel Cleanser
Past Winners
Best High-End Foaming Facial Cleanser
Past Winners
Best Budget Foaming Facial Cleanser
Past Winners
Best High-End Daily Facial Exfoliator
Past Winners
Best Budget Daily Facial Exfoliator
Past Winners
Best High-End Facial Exfoliator
Past Winners
Best Budget Facial Exfoliator
Past Winners
Best High-End Facial Mask
Past Winners
Best Budget Facial Mask
Past Winners
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Best High-End Daytime Moisturizer
Past Winners
Best Budget Daytime Moisturizer
Past Winners
Best High-End Evening Moisturizer
Past Winners
Best Budget Evening Moisturizer
Past Winners
Best High-End Body Wash
Best High-End Body Moisturizer
Past Winners
Best Budget Body Moisturizer
Past Winners
Best High-End Body Scrub
Past Winners
Best High-End Sunscreen
Past Winners
Best Budget Sunscreen
Past Winners
Best High-End Hand Cream
Past Winners
Best Budget Hand Cream
Past Winners
Best Tools
Best High-End Eyelash Curler
Past Winners
Best Budget Eyelash Curler
Best High-End Makeup Brushes
Past Winners
Best Budget Makeup Brushes
Past Winners
Best Tweezers
