From Work to Play: Look Cute En Route
Women’s Health Magazine knows that there is a beauty product perfect for every social moment in life which is why the theme of its 2015 Beauty Awards was naturally Social Moments. Readers weighed in alongside editors to vote for the 36 must-have beauty products for every social moment. The winners listed below, keep you looking fresh from work to play!
At Work
- For everyday blush the iconic Nars Orgasm blush took high honors. The perfect shade of pink compliments every skin tone and leaves you with that flawless flush. $30; sephora.com
- Clinique Chubby Stick Intense in Roomiest Rose won for lipstick in the work category. It’s super moisturizing and subtle making it ideal for morning meetings! $17; clinique.com
- Conceal any imperfections with Maybelline Fit Me! an affordable but effective concealer that doesn’t cake on the skin. $6.99; ulta.com
- Set the foundation for a great day of makeup with BareMinerals BareSkin Serum. A double-duty product that gives coverage and hydration without feeling or looking heavy on your skin. $29; bareminerals.com
- Give your hair a dose of shine with Aveda Brilliant Emollient Gloss which used rice bran to smooth strands while it conditions. $28; aveda.com
- There was a tie in the nail polish category with OPI shades in You Don’t Know Jacques, a neutral taupe, and Bubble Bath, a baby pink that this editor swears by! $9.50 each; ulta.com
- Create soft neutral smokey eyes with the must-have palette that took the eye shadow category, no surprise that Urban Decay Naked took top honors with its mix of 12 shimmer and matte shades! $54; sephora.com
- Get the look of false lashes with the flick of the wrist with the defining mascara winner, Benefit They’re Real! $24; benefitcosmetics.com
After Hours
- Bat your lashes with pride with the volumizing mascara winner, L’Oreal Paris Voluminous. This mascara plumps up and fans out your lashes without clumping. $7.99; ulta.com
- Draw on a cat eye with the ease of a professional makeup artist with Stila Waterproof Eyeliner in Intense. Liquid liner in a small pencil-like package and a super-fine tip, this eyeliner is a must-have for sure! $20; stilacosmetics.com
- Give your hair mega-volume that lasts all night long with Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Spray Mousse. The product sprays easily onto strands for a precise application without using too much product. $18; sexyhair.com
- The winning fragrance for a night on the town was Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb. With earthy notes of bergamot, tea, and patchouli and then floral notes of freesia, jasmine, orange blossom, orchid, and rose. $50 for 0.68 oz.; nordstrom.com
- Eye shadow truly goes from work to play with the Urban Decay Naked2 palette which features darker shades and more metallic than its predecessor. $54; ulta.com
- A deep, dark blood red takes high honors for nighttime nails in the form of Essie polish in Wicked. $8.50; essie.com
- M.A.C‘s best-selling bold red Ruby Woo shade wins in the late-night lipstick category. Classic, timeless, and a go-to for every special occasion. $16; maccosmetics.com
At the Gym
- Tame post-workout frizz with John Frieda Frizz Ease Original Serum. A little bit goes a long way with this oldie but goodie hair serum. $9.99; ulta.com
- Maybelline New York Volum’ Express The Falsies Waterproof wins for best sweat-proof mascara. This volumizing mascara stays in place through sweat (and tears!). $7.77; at drugstores
- Take your makeup off (and that waterproof mascara!) in one clean sweep with Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes. $6.49; at drugstores
- Stay fresh and fantastic with Dove Go Fresh Cool Essentials antiperspirant. Not only does the deodorant smell amazing, it also conditions skin. $4; at drugstores
- Keep your lips moisturized with a little flush of color with the winner in the tinted lip balm category, Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil. $3.30; at drugstores
- A cult favorite, dry shampoo went to Batiste. No baby powder like residue and a fresh, floral scent! $5.99; target.com
Check out the winners for vacation and every other social moment in life on womenshealthmag.com!