We attended the Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards last week, where the magazine revealed which products had impressed them over the course of 2012. There were some obvious wins (Ciate Caviar Manicure, Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream) and some surprises (Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer beating Touche Éclat as best under-eye brightener? Good job Rimmel).
We've got a run down of the full list of winners - shop them below:
Beauty Classic Award: Dior 5 Couleurs (£40)
Beauty Breakthrough Award: Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream (£9.99)
Most Cosmo Fragrance of the Year: Roberto Cavalli (£29.17)
Best budget lipstick: Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick (£7.99)
Best premium lipstick: Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour (£25)
Best lipgloss: Chanel Lèvres Scintillantes Lip Gloss (£21)
Best lip balm: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick (£18.38)
Best lip stain: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres Glossy Stain (£22.50)
Ultimate lipstick (voted for by readers): Mac Lipstick (£14)
Best mascara: Dior Diorshow New Look Mascara (£23)
Best eyeshadow: Chanel Illusion d'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow (£23)
Best eye-colour palette: Guerlain Écrin 4 Couleurs Eyeshadows (£37)
Best eyeliner: Maybelline New York Master Drama Kohl Liner
Ultimate mascara (reader voted): Maybelline The Falsies Mascara (£7.99)
Best cleanser: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (£8.99)
Best facial refresher: L'Occitane Angelica Hydration Face Mist (£15)
Best eye makeup remover: Clinique Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent (£16)
Best face scrub: Olay Regenerist Daily Thermal Skin Polisher (£7.99)
Ultimate cleansing wipes (reader voted): Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes (£3.20)
Best budget foundation: Rimmel London Wake Me Up Foundation (£8.99)
Best premium foundation: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24hr (£27)
Best blemish concealer: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place FlawlessWear Concealer (£20)
Best tinted moisturiser: Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer SPF15 (£21.50)
Best face powder: Bare Minerals Ready SPF15 Touch Up Veil (£22)
Best blusher: Estée Lauder Pure Color Blush (£24)
Best bronzer: Clarins Bronzing Duo SPF15 Mineral Powder Compact (£26)
Best under-eye brightener: Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer (£5.99)
Ultimate foundation (reader voted): Rimmel Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation (£6.99)
Ultimate blusher (reader voted): Benefit Cosmetics Sugarbomb (£23.50)
Best budget everyday moisturiser: Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Skin-Brightening Moisturiser (£9.99)
Best premium everyday moisturiser: Clarins Hydraquench Cream (£33.50)
Best face mask: Philosophy Keep The Peace Super Soothing Instant Relief Mask (£30)
Best blemish buster: Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Treatment Cream (£6.39)
Ultimate moisturiser (reader voted): Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser (£3.79)
Best anti-ageing moisturiser: Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Relaxing Complex (£29.99)
Best age-busting night cream: Dior Capture XP Nuit Night Creme (
Best age-defying serum: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex (£58)
Best line-fading eye cream: Origins Plantscription Anti-Ageing Eye Treatment (£35)
Ultimate anti-ageing product (reader voted): Olay Total Effects 7-In-1 Anti-Ageing Moisturiser (£12.35)
Best body cleanser: Elemis Spa@Home Skin Nourishing Shower Cream (£20.50)
Best body scrub: Soap & Glory The Breakfast Scrub (£9.50)
Best bath treat: Aveda Stress Fix Soaking Salts (£29)
Best body-firming potion: Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Body Butter (£34)
Best body moisturiser: La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP Body Balm (£13.28)
Best hair-removal product: Veet EasyWax Electrical Roll-On Kit (£29.99)
Best deodorant: Garnier Invisi Mineral 48hr Double Action Deodorant (£1.50)
Ultimate body lotion (reader voted): The Body Shop Mango Body Butter (£12.50)
Ultimate hair-removal product (reader voted): Gillette Venus Spa Breeze (£4.99)
Best hairspray: L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Normal Strength Hairspray (£2)
Best volumiser: Mark Hill Love BigHair! Big Blow! Thicker Fuller Volume Spray (£5.99)
Best frizz controller: Pantene 24h Frizz Fighter (£2.60)
Best home colourant: John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Salon Blends Collection (£9.99)
Best shampoo: L'Oréal EverPure Colour Care & Volume Shampoo (£5.99)
Best conditioner: VO5 Gloss Me Smoothly Conditioner (£3.59)
Best leave-in treatment: Moroccanoil Treatment Oil (£15.10)
Best hair mask: Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Keratin Intensive Treatment
Ultimate hair colourant (reader voted): L'Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss (£6.49)
Ultimate shampoo and conditioner (reader voted): Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner (£4.49)
Best hairbrush: Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Paddle Brush (£39)
Best makeup brushes: Suqqu (from £18)
Best heat styler: Babyliss Big Hair (£44.99)
Best beauty gadget: Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System (£175)
Ultimate hairstyling gadget (reader voted): GHD Gold Classic Styler (£119)
Best budget facial sun protection: Vichy Capital Soleil Mattifying Face Fluid Dry Touch SPF50 (£14.39)
Best premium facial sun protection: Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Sunscreen Sun Indulgence Lotion For Face SPF15 (£22)
Best all-over sun protection: Nivea Sun Pure & Sensitive Sun Spray SPF30 (£6.25)
Best aftersun: Garnier Ambre Solaire Golden Touch After Sun (£4.69)
Ultimate sun lotion (reader voted): Nivea Sun Invisible Protection Transparent Spray SPF30 (£14.69)
Best facial self-tan: Lancôme Flash Bronzer Self-Tanning Face Gel (£23)
Best body self-tan: St Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mousse (£2.94)
Best gradual self-tan: Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion (£5.69)
Best wash-off body tanner: L'Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Gel Instant Result (£8.89)
Ultimate self-tanner (reader voted): St Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse (£25.69)
Best nail polish: Revlon Nail Enamel (£6.49)
Best hand cream: Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve (£19)
Best foot treat: Scholl Dry Skin Instant Recovery Cream (£5.99)
Best nail rescuer: Dr. Lewinn's Renunail Nail Strengthener (£17)
Best Nail Art Innovation: Ciaté Caviar Manicure (£18)
Ultimate nail polish (readers choice): Barry M Nail Paint (£2.99)
