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SEARCHThe Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) announces the finalists for the seventh annual Cosmetic Innovators of The Year (CITY) Awards, taking place Wednesday, June 20th at the Manhattan Penthouse in New York City (6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.).
The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) announces the finalists for the seventh annual Cosmetic Innovators of The Year (CITY) Awards, taking place Wednesday, June 20th at the Manhattan Penthouse in New York City (6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.). The 35 beauty brands were selected by a panel of industry experts, who casted their votes based on innovative products, packaging, and advertising/marketing concepts from 2011. Janet Gurwitch, founder and former CEO of Laura Mercier Cosmetics, will be the keynote and special presenter at the event; along with Pam Busiek, CEO and president of ICMAD where they will reveal the winners that evening.
In addition to winning the CITY Award this year, the winners also will take part in the first-ever CITY 2012 Beauty Trunk Show. This all-new initiative will give the winners another platform to display their award-winning products at national retailers. The retailers include Ron Robinson,Apothia, Beauty.com, C.O. Bigelow, Henri Bendel New York and Skins 6|2. The CITY Beauty Trunk Show will take place simultaneously at all retailers in late August.
Best Color Product:
Jouer Cosmetics - Sheer Bronzing Tint
IT Cosmetics - Vitality Cheek Flush Powder Blush Stain
rms beauty - Cream Eye Shadows
Best Skincare Facial Product:
CellCeuticals - InterActive Moisture Serum 2
Hydroxatone (Atlantic Coast Media Group) - Anti-Aging BB Cream
Murad - Rapid Age & Pigment Lightening Serum
Best Bath & Body Product:
JA Cosmetics - e.l.f. Lotion Wipes
MD Skincare - Alpha Beta Glow Pad for Body
Naked Princess - Love Lust Light Body & Boudoir Candle
Best Fragrance:
Lux Beauty Group - Holland Park Eau De Parfum
Spadaro Luxury Fragrances – Noche Del Fuego
Best Hair Product:
Aloxxi - Colour Rich Treatment Masque
ColorMetrics - TouchBack Plus
Oribe - Apres Beach
Best Color/Cosmetics Packaging:
IT Cosmetics - Hello Lashes 5in1 Grip Mascara
Jouer Cosmetics - Blushing Beauty
NYX Cosmetics - Haute Jersey Leopard Couture
Best Skincare Packaging:
World Wide Packaging - Murad: Time Release Retinol Concentrate for Deep Wrinkles
HSS Sales - Hevia Skin Science
vbeaute - vbeaute It Kit
Best Bath & Body Packaging:
Dayna Decker - Essence Wash & Lotion
eos - eos Hand Lotion
World Wide Packaging - Oscar de la Renta Tube
Best Fragrance Packaging:
Crafting Beauty - It's Me
Nicka K Cosmetics - Absolute! Perfume Stick
Spadaro Luxury Fragrances - Noche Del Fuego
Best Print Ad:
CellCeuticals - Unlock the Code to Visibly Younger Skin Ad Campaign
eos - Smooth Sphere Lip Balms
Iredale Mineral Cosmetics - Awaken Your Beauty Campaign
Best Grass Roots Marketing Campaign:
Ecru - Little Green Pediatrician Program
Skindinavia - Skindinavia True Hollywood Makeup Campaign
Yes To - Yes To Market Takeover in Denver
Members’ Choice: Bath, Body & Hair
American International - Woody’s JUST4PLAY Body Spray
Miss Smarty Pants - BareEase & Cream
Swedish Skin Care - Razor Burn Freedom for Women
Members’ Choice: Color Cosmetics
Besame Cosmetics - Crimson Rouge
Forsythe Cosmetic Group - Magnetic Force
Iredale Mineral Cosmetics - Chocoholicks Lip Color
Members’ Choice: Skincare
Chella - Anti-Fatigue Eye Mask
Jack Black - DIY Power Peel Multi-Acid Resurfacing Pads
Temptu - Temptu Base Smooth & Matte Primer
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