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CEW Awards Winners Announced — Shop Our 10 Favorites

Nothing says a product is worthy of purchase more than an industry seal of approval: for movies, it's all about the Oscars, and in beauty, we have the CEW Beauty Insiders' Choice Awards.

Nothing says a product is worthy of purchase more than an industry seal of approval: for movies, it's all about the Oscars, and in beauty, we have the CEW Beauty Insiders' Choice Awards. This year the Cosmetic Executive Women foundation announced the best launches from 2012 in every category from skin care to nails. The competition garnered more than 300 entries, but alas, only 32 victors were crowned. These trophies are voted on by the people behind the scenes in the cosmetics industry such as retailers, manufacturers, and media. Shop our top 10 favorites from the winner's list below:

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How Many CEW Award-Winning Beauty Products Do You Own?

The 2010 CEW Award winners were announced on Friday, and that has OnSugar blogger BlaqVixenBeauty wondering if you own any of the award-winning products: At the present time, I only own four — Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3 (tested, no review yet), L'Oréal EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care Moisture Shampoo (tested, no review yet), CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast (review), and Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock Lotion SPF 60+ with PureScreen (tested, no review yet).

The 2010 CEW Award winners were announced on Friday, and that has OnSugar blogger BlaqVixenBeauty wondering if you own any of the award-winning products:

At the present time, I only own four — Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3 (tested, no review yet), L'Oréal EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care Moisture Shampoo (tested, no review yet), CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast (review), and Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock Lotion SPF 60+ with PureScreen (tested, no review yet). If you're not familiar with the CEW Beauty Awards, click to see the complete list of winners for 2010. Are there any products on your radar? I've added Olay Body Wash Plus Tone Enriching Ribbons, CoverGirl Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush, and Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor to my shopping list.

Want to see more? Be sure to vote on BlaqVixenBeauty's poll, and then consider starting an OnSugar blog of your own. We may feature your post on BellaSugar.

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Take a Look at the 2010 CEW Award Winners!

On Friday, members from the prestigious Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), along with some very excited beauty brand reps, got together to find out the winners of the annual Beauty Awards.

On Friday, members from the prestigious Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), along with some very excited beauty brand reps, got together to find out the winners of the annual Beauty Awards. Celebrities like Whitney Port, Kim Kardashian, and Selita Ebanks were on hand to dish out the awards, along with host Mario Cantone. To win a CEW award is pretty prestigious stuff, so to find out what products received top honors, just keep reading.

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Win a Loaded Gift Bag From the CEW Product Demonstration!

Each year, industry insiders and experts from the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) gather together to pick the best of the best in new beauty products.

Each year, industry insiders and experts from the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) gather together to pick the best of the best in new beauty products. The exciting process starts off with the CEW Product Demonstration in March, and concludes with the prestigious Product Awards in May. And thanks to the CEW, we're giving away three gift bags, filled to the brim with amazing beauty products from the demonstration. Three lucky winners will each receive a different bag (valued at approximately $2,000 per bag!), that could include products from the likes of Estée Lauder, Michael Kors, Bumble and Bumble, Sally Hershberger, and much more*. To enter, just take the quiz by midnight 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 30, and three winners will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a PopSugar Community member to enter. So if you're not already one, register now. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to the PopSugar Community for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

*For a full list of products, check them out in the sweepstakes rules above.

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Take a Peek at the Beauty Biz's Biggest Bash

Don't have the time to scour through hundreds of new beauty products released each year?

Don't have the time to scour through hundreds of new beauty products released each year? Who does, really? That's where the annual CEW Awards come into play. Each year, members of the organization, consisting of industry professionals and experts, sample loads and loads of beauty goods, voting on the ones that wow them the most.

Needless to say, to win a CEW Award is pretty prestigious stuff. Recently, Cosmetic Executive Women president Carlotta Jacobson shared some of her favorite products of the year as well as a little more about the goings-on behind the scenes.

Check out some photos from the CEW Beauty Awards Demonstration that took place earlier this month, and then see what else Jacobson had to say when you read more.

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CEW's Carlotta Jacobson Talks Beauty Industry Trends

Receiving a CEW Award can catapult a newbie beauty product from obscurity to stardom.

Receiving a CEW Award can catapult a newbie beauty product from obscurity to stardom. Each year, beauty professionals and experts convene to celebrate the best products of the year, voting on their favorites in the process. Last year, products like the Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser, Lancôme Ôscillation, and Harajuku Lovers Fragrances "G" were just a few that took home the coveted accolades. But who will take home the top honors this year? We'll find out on May 21, when the 2010 winners are announced. In the meantime, I asked Carlotta Jacobson, the president of Cosmetic Executive Women, about her favorites and what we can expect from this year's group of entrants. To find out what Jacobson had to say, just keep reading.

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Take a Look at the 2009 CEW Award Winners!

What do all of these products have in common?

What do all of these products have in common? They're just a few of the select winners of this year's 2009 Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Awards. If you're not familiar, each year, members of the CEW, who are working professionals in the industry, gather together to select their top beauty picks of the year.

It's like what the Grammys are to a musician or what the Oscars mean to an actor. Over 4,000 votes were cast for 2009, with nearly 550 products entered in 28 categories, covering the whole beauty gamut. Curious to see what products prevailed in these prestigious awards? Find out when you read more

Contest

Win a Loaded Gift Bag From the CEW Product Demonstration!

Are you familiar with the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Product Demonstration?

Are you familiar with the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Product Demonstration? Well, you're about to be. It's the kickoff to the 2009 Beauty Awards in May, which are renowned for determining the most innovative products of the year. The demonstration is the largest cosmetic exhibition ever, where experts from the industry vote on what products are the best of the best. It's a true beauty product lover's delight.

It's the last day of this exciting contest, so be sure to enter now. Thanks to the CEW, we're giving away a gift bag that's filled to the brim with amazing beauty products that launched in 2008, all of which are entered in CEW’s 2009 Beauty Awards. One lucky winner will receive a bag (valued at almost $750), which includes products from the likes of Stila, Aveeno, RoC, Shiseido, Soap & Glory, Givenchy, NARS, Clinique, Clarins, and much more*. Excited? Who wouldn't be?

To enter, just take the quiz by 9 p.m. (PDT) today, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to enter. So if you're not already one, register for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to TeamSugar for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

*Contents of bag differ from picture. For a full list of products, check them out in the sweepstakes rules above.

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Win a Loaded Gift Bag From the CEW Product Demonstration!

Are you familiar with the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Product Demonstration?

Are you familiar with the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Product Demonstration? Well, you're about to be. It's the kickoff to the 2009 Beauty Awards in May, which are renowned for determining the most innovative products of the year. The demonstration is the largest cosmetic exhibition ever, where experts from the industry vote on what products are the best of the best. It's a true beauty product lover's delight.

And now, thanks to the CEW, each day this week we're giving away a gift bag that's filled to the brim with amazing beauty products that launched in 2008, all of which are entered in CEW’s 2009 Beauty Awards. One lucky winner will receive a bag (valued at almost $750), which includes products from the likes of Stila, Aveeno, RoC, Shiseido, Soap & Glory, Givenchy, NARS, Clinique, Clarins, and much more*. Excited? Who wouldn't be?

To enter, just take the quiz by 9 p.m. (PDT) today, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to enter. So if you're not already one, register for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to TeamSugar for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

*Contents of bag differ from picture. For a full list of products, check them out in the sweepstakes rules above.

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Contest

Win a Loaded Gift Bag From the CEW Product Demonstration!

Are you familiar with the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Product Demonstration?

Are you familiar with the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Product Demonstration? Well, you're about to be. It's the kickoff to the 2009 Beauty Awards in May, which are renowned for determining the most innovative products of the year. The demonstration is the largest cosmetic exhibition ever, where experts from the industry vote on what products are the best of the best. It's a true beauty product lover's delight.

And now, thanks to the CEW, each day this week we're giving away a gift bag that's filled to the brim with amazing beauty products that launched in 2008, all of which are entered in CEW’s 2009 Beauty Awards. One lucky winner will receive a bag (valued at almost $750), which includes products from the likes of Stila, Aveeno, RoC, Shiseido, Soap & Glory, Givenchy, NARS, Clinique, Clarins, and much more*. Excited? Who wouldn't be?

To enter, just take the quiz by 9 p.m. (PDT) today, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to enter. So if you're not already one, register for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to TeamSugar for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

*Contents of bag differ from picture. For a full list of products, check them out in the sweepstakes rules above.

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