The Independent Cosmetics Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) presented its annual Cosmetic Innovator of the Year (CITY) Awards at a ceremony held at Battery Gardens in New York City. The awards honor the best in product development, packaging and advertising campaigns in the cosmetic industry.

Winning brands will be included in the ICMAD Truck Show, bringing them domestic and international attention. A panel of five judges from the beauty, design and marketing industries selected winning entries. Carol Hamilton, president of L’Oreal Luxury Products Division delivered the keynote address at the event.

2013 ICMAD CITY Award Winner:

PRODUCT INNOVATION:

Color Cosmetic:

ECRU Lifestyle Beauty/Beauty Addicts ShowOFF Mascara

Skin Care, Face:

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum

Bath & Body:

Your Body Scrubber/Daily Concepts

Fragrance:

Intertrade Europe Eight & Bob

Hair Care:

Oribe Haircare Gold Lust

PACKAGE DESIGN INNOVATION:

Color Cosmetics:

Blinc Ultrathin Eyeliner Pen

Skincare Face:

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Color Correcting Cream with Stand and Brush

Bath, Body and Hair Care:

Thymes Temple Tree Jasmine Body Lotion

Fragrance:

Intertrade Europe Eight & Bob

MARKETING/ADVERTISING INNOVATION:

Print:

Cosmetic Insurance Services Not a Time of Loss

Social Media:

NYX Cosmetics 2012 Face Award

Grass Roots Marketing:

The Elixery Dessa Lipstick

MEMBER’S CHOICE PRODUCT:

Classic Cosmetics Jelly Eye Shadow

MEMBER’S CHOICE PACKAGE DESIGN

Crafting Beauty Hayari Goldy

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