Which beauty buys deserve a spot on the podium? It’s time to have your say in the Boots Beauty Awards 2023
This article is sponsored by Philip Kingsley, MONDAY Haircare, got2B, Umberto Giannini, Huda Beauty, ELEMIS, Sol de Janeiro, Revolution, Elizabeth Arden, Neutrogena, Aveeno & Nivea
Last year, we hosted our first EVER Boots Beauty Awards, celebrating the beauty products we (and most importantly you!) just can’t live without.
Now they’re back for a second year running with a whole host of new nominees (AKA: the cream of the beauty crop), ready and waiting to get your vote. After all, who knows beauty better than you?
So, whether you’ve got a haircare hero that’s transformed your locks or a skincare saviour that never lets you down, it’s time to pick your winners in the Boots Beauty Awards 2023.
Get to know the nominees
Whilst all of our nominees are winners in our eyes, we’ve rounded up just some of 2023’s best beauty products at Boots to give you a little voting inspiration. Here’s why they’re worthy of your vote AND a place in your beauty routine.
Your Hair Hero
From seriously hydrating shampoos and caring conditioning treatments to super styling gels, here are four nominees coming up strong in the Your Hair Hero category.
Vote for: Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep Conditioning Treatment
• Size: 150ml
Philip Kingsley has the solution to stronger, healthier hair with this pre-shampoo treatment that restores elasticity and bounce. Not only does this luxurious formula tame tangles and bring dry hair back to life, but it also banishes frizz and leaves hair oh-so smooth and soft. Say hello to instantly shiny locks that can’t help but catch the light.
Vote for: MONDAY Haircare Moisture Shampoo
• Size: 350ml
• Cruelty-free
• PH-balanced
• Dermatologically tested
• 100% recyclable bottle (including the pump)
A true saviour for dry and stressed hair in need of extra nourishment, lather on this gardenia-scented shampoo for a burst of hydration. It’s packed with hydrolysed rice protein for strength and volume, coconut oil to hydrate and add shine, along with vitamin E to support hair and scalp health.
Vote for: got2b Glued 4 Brows & Edges 2in1 Gel
• Size: 16ml
• Vegan*
• Alcohol-free
• Silicone-free
• Dermatologically tested
Who doesn’t love a two-in-one wonder? Well, this innovative styling gel is here to keep your brows and edges in place – all without flakes, stickiness or residue. The invisible formula dries down fast and is super easy to apply thanks to the two-sided fibre brush for precise application and styling.
Vote for: Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly
• Size: 200ml
• Vegan*
• Cruelty-free
• Medium hold
An instant transformation for all waves, curls and coils, this iconic jelly defrizzes hair and adds unparalleled definition and shine. Lightweight, medium hold and with incredible slip through the hair, there are no curl styles this jelly can't achieve.
Payday Treat
Sometimes you just need a little bit of luxury in your beauty routine, and we’ve got plenty of premium beauty products at Boots that make the perfect payday treat. Here are three of this year’s contenders.
Vote for: Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder
• Size: 20g
• Vegan*
• Dermatologist tested
• Suitable for all skin types
• Non-comedogenic
• Zero flashback
• Available in nine shades
• Infused with a soft floral-musk scent
Weightless, easy to use and long-lasting, it’s not hard to tell why this super fine loose powder has made the shortlist. Its silky texture blends seamlessly into skin to control shine and blur your complexion with no caking in sight. It can be used to set make-up all over or to bake for an airbrushed, luminous matte finish.
Vote for: ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
• Size: 100g
This indulgent cleanser transforms into three unique textures for the ultimate cleansing experience: it nourishes as a balm, easily removes make-up as a cleansing oil and hydrates as a cleansing milk. And it doesn’t stop there. Its unique blend of nine essential oils including lavender, chamomile and eucalyptus smells like heaven in a jar to invigorate the senses whilst leaving skin feeling deeply cleansed, soothed and supremely soft.
Vote for: Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
• Size: 150ml
• Cruelty-free
• Vegan*
Get that coveted Brazilian Bum Bum Cream effect and experience absolute body joy with this luxurious cream. Infused with powerful, caffeine-rich guarana and a Brazilian blend of skin-loving ingredients, it melts in and visibly smooths the skin whilst leaving a hint of shimmer. And better yet, it’s bursting with notes of salted caramel and pistachio for a scent like no other.
As Seen On Social
You know it’s a must-have when a beauty buy keeps popping up on your feed, like this multi-tasking marvel from Revolution. Will it get your vote?
Vote for: Revolution Super Base Vitamin Base Primer
• Size: 25ml
Say hello to your new go-to moisturising primer! It’s the ultimate base to prep your skin for make-up, with all the comfort of a moisturiser and benefits of a primer.
Packed with skin-nourishing shea butter, hyaluronic acid and vitamins B, C and E, the formula works throughout the day to hydrate and nourish your skin. The best part? It’s completely translucent so it can be used alone as part of your skincare routine or applied before foundation to prep and plump the skin.
Skincare Saviour
What better feeling than finding a skincare product you know you can always rely on? Like this cult beauty icon from Elizabeth Arden.
Vote for: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
• Size: 50ml
• Eight ways to use
This legendary formula really does it all. Not only does it soothe, hydrate, protect and deeply moisturise your whole body, but it can also be used as a nail and cuticle conditioner, a highlighter and to tame eyebrows and flyaway hairs. No wonder it’s celebrated by make-up artists and beauty influencers around the globe.
The Glow Getter
Glowing skin is always in and these three nominees are here to help you get it.
Vote for: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturiser for Normal to Combination Skin
• Size: 50ml
• Oil-free
• Suitable for sensitive skin
Thanks to a unique hyaluronic gel matrix, this clever water-gel moisturiser instantly locks in intense hydration and continuously releases it as and when your skin needs throughout the day. The refreshingly lightweight formula absorbs straight away, gliding across your skin with ease.
Vote for: Aveeno Skin Relief Body Oil Spray
• Size: 200ml
Fast-absorbing and with a silky finish, this oil-based spray intensely moisturises very dry and sensitive skin, for smooth and even-looking skin in just one week. It’s formulated with all the goodness of oat and jojoba oil which are rich in lipids and fatty acids, to help restore the skin barrier. Bring on the glow!
Vote for: Nivea Cellular Luminous 630 Anti-Dark Spot Face Serum
• Size: 30ml
• Dermatologically approved
• Suitable for all skin tones and skin types, including sensitive skin
With patented LUMINOUS630® technology, this glow-giving face serum acts on pigmentation to reduce dark spots and minimise their appearance in just two weeks. It also balances new melanin production to prevent the appearance of new spots. The result? Even and luminous-looking skin.
