2020 ruined a lot of things, but it didn’t ruin our annual Cosmopolitan Beauty & Influencer Awards, where we celebrated the best in the biz when it comes to all things make-up, skincare, haircare, mental health, body positivity and beyond.

We’re thrilled to announce our exclusive judging panel: Former Cosmo ME cover stars Hindash, Karen Wazen, Elnaz Golrokh, and the brains behind all of Kylie Cosmetics’ Instagram filters, Sophie Katirai. Between them, they have tested literally thousands of products over the last 12 months, in search of the most innovative technology, ground-breaking formulas, and trail-blazing influencers.

And so, behold, the winners of the 2020 Cosmopolitan Beauty & Influencer Awards:

BEAUTY AWARDS

Most Inclusive Beauty Brand 2020

Fenty BeautyWINNER 
Huda Beauty
MAC Cosmetics
Giorgio Armani
CTZN Cosmetics

Most Sustainable Beauty Brand 2020

Aesop – WINNER
Lush
Farsali 
Tata Harper
The Dubai Dolls 

Most Innovative Beauty Brand 2020

Foreo
Dyson – WINNER
Solaris Laboratories
Current Body
Dr. Barbara Sturm

Fragrance of the Year 2020

Tiffany & Co, Tiffany & Love
Dolce & Gabbana, The Only One
Christian Louboutin, Loubiworld
Ojar, Red Redemption
Miss Dior, Rose N’Roses – WINNER

Foundation of the Year 2020

Fenty Beauty, Pro Filt’r 
Bex Beauty, Drama Therapy 
Giorgio Armani, Luminous Silk – WINNER 
Charlotte Tilbury, Airbrush Flawless 
Hourglass, Vanish Seamless Finish 

Mascara of the Year 2020

Charlotte Tilbury, Pillow Talk – WINNER
Huda Beauty, Legit Lashes
Dolce & Gabbana, Beauty Passioneyes Mascara
Sephora, Size Up
Hourglass, Extreme Lash Mascara

Lipstick of the Year 2020

Hermes Rouge
Huda Beauty Power Bullet – WINNER
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk
MAC Velvet Teddy
Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint

Skincare Launch of the Year 2020 

Wishful, Pineapple Enzyme Scrub
Ole Henrikson, Vitamin C Collection – WINNER
Bio-oil, Skincare (Natural)
Milk Makeup, Vegan Moisturiser
Christian Laurent, Diamond Serum

Lashes of the Year 2020

The Dubai Dolls – WINNER
Huda Beauty Faux Mink Lashes
Glossy Makeup by Natasha Zaki
Pinky Goat
Eyecha (The World’s First Recycled Lashes)

Eyeshadow Palette of the Year 2020

Natasha Denona Bronze Palette – WINNER 
Huda Beauty Naughty
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk
Fenty Beauty Snap Shadows
Laila Loves x Lottie London Eyeshadow Palettes

Haircare Launch of the Year 2020

Pantene Hair Primer – WINNER
Kayali Deja Vu Hair Mist
Sisley Restructuring Nourishing Balm
KJ Serums Hair Karma
Batiste Waterless Cleansing Foam

INFLUENCER AWARDS

Beauty TikToker of the Year 2020

@judypoulos
@boubatok
@eljammi – WINNER
@yarziezz
@itsara.ae

Beauty YouTuber of the Year 2020

Huda Beauty – WINNER
Maya Ahmad 
Elnaz Golrokh
Ritu & Rinky Pamnani
Lauren O’Connell

Beauty Snapchatter of the Year 2020

Layla Akil – WINNER
Yara AlNamlah
Mashael Jamal
Lama Al Akeel
Nora Bo Awadh

Best New MUA 2020 

V-Shawn Beauty
Caren William 
Saba Asif – WINNER
Nadine Hossam
Arwa Beig 

Best Influencer Beauty Brand 2020

Hala Owais Lashes – WINNER
Nina Ubhi Cosmetics
Fara Beauty 
Nabilla Beauty
Nora Cosmetics

Most Inspiring Self-Care Activist 2020, Sponsored by Bioré

Ameni Esseibi – WINNER
Danae Mercer
Manal Rostom 
Shaikha Al Qassemi 
Lousia Northcote 

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