Friday, May 16, 2014 the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City hosted the 20th Annual CEW [1] Insiders’ Choice Beauty Awards hosted by the hilarious Aisha Tyler who described the awards show as “The Oscar’s of the beauty industry, except longer and with no Brad Pitt”.

CEW Insiders’ Choice Beauty Awards

At the CEW Insiders’ Choice Beauty Awards, U.S. industry insiders vote for the products that have made the biggest impact in the beauty market. There were more than 750 entries for this year’s awards and 193 finalists.

CEW Insiders’ Choice Beauty Awards

Winners included Glam Glow who won Best Indie Beauty Brand. The Iconic Beauty Award for mass was given to Maybelline for their Great Lash mascara. Prestige winner for the same award is Yves Saint Laurent Touché Eclat. The Acne Treatment Award was given to Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare for their One Step Acne Eliminating Pads.

CEW Insiders’ Choice Beauty Awards

The Sun Product Award was given to La Roche-Posay for their Anthelios 60 Ultra-Light Sunscreen Fluid. The Most Buzzed About Award for mass was given to L’Oreal Paris for their Voluminous Butterfly Mascara. Prestige winner of the Most Buzzed About Award is Estee Lauder Modern Muse Eau de Parfum. The Beauty Award for moisturizers went to L’Oreal Paris’ Age Perfect Glow Renewal Facial Oil for mass. The Beauty Award winner for moisturizers prestige is Josie Maran Cosmetics’ 100% Pure Argan Oil Light.