NEW YORK, May 1, 2009— The beauty industry came out to celebrate its finest, as Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) honored the most innovative beauty products of the year. The CEW Beauty Awards are determined by those in the know—over 4,000 professionals working in the field. For manufacturers, the Awards represent the industry’s highest honor. For consumers, they serve as a trusted guide to top product performers.“Women don’t want to make buying mistakes. They’re looking for performance and value. With the CEW Beauty Awards, consumers have the advice of more than 4,000 beauty experts to lead them to the best products the industry has to offer,” says Carlotta Jacobson, CEW President.
This year’s prestigious list of CEW Beauty Award Winners was announced at a gala event at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.
Hosted by Mario Cantone, star of Sex and the City. Presented by: Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City: Jill Zarin, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer and Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Gretta Monahan, Style Expert for The Rachael Ray Show and Bravo NetworkSimon Doonan, Creative Director of Barneys Ingrid Grimes-Myles, Michelle Obama’s Makeup ArtistShontelle, Spokesmodel and Popstar.
Hosted by Mario Cantone, star of Sex and the City. Presented by: Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City: Jill Zarin, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer and Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Gretta Monahan, Style Expert for The Rachael Ray Show and Bravo NetworkSimon Doonan, Creative Director of Barneys Ingrid Grimes-Myles, Michelle Obama’s Makeup ArtistShontelle, Spokesmodel and Popstar.
Nearly 550 entries, 140 Finalists 28 categories, ranging from Makeup to Hair Care, Sun to Scent Both mass products (available at the drugstore) and prestige products (available at department and specialty stores) were honored In addition to recognizing product innovation, the CEW Beauty Awards announced the winner of the Indie Beauty Award for the brightest new start-up in the world of beauty. This year’s winner is NIA 24®.
Check out the exclusive RED CARPET and behind-the-scenes pictures of BEAUTY's BIGGEST event of the year!
The Place: Luxurious Waldorf=Astoria
Host: Sex and the City's Funniest Guy, Mario Cantone
Friend of Rihanna and Popstar Singer, Shontelle
Mario Cantone and Shontelle strike a pose on the red carpet
Group pic!
FAB's Founder J.Styles hits the red carpet
J.Styles
J.Styles volunteering
J.Styles (right) with Sephora's own, Kemoy Duhanney
Beauty's Heavy Hitters in Attendance!
Finally: THE AWARD!
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