06.18.15
Refinery29 has unveiled the winners of its first-ever Beauty Innovator Awards. According to Refinery29, the awards “serve as an incubator for emerging beauty superstars and identify leading brands in a number of innovator and disruption-driven categories -- from anti-aging and sustainable beauty to color cosmetics and hair products.”
Guest judges included trans activist Janet Mock, DooBop.com founder Jodie Patterson, and Sephora editorial director Holly Siegel as well as Refinery29's beauty editors.
Refinery29's Beauty Innovator Award Winners include:
• Beauty Innovator of the Year: Troy Surratt, makeup artist and creator of Surratt Beauty
• Lifetime Achievement: Dick Page, artistic director, Shiseido
• Must-Watch Beauty Vlogger: Wayne Goss
• Most Innovative Skin-Care Launch: Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil
• The Comeback Kid (product brought back): John Frieda Beach Blonde Sea Waves Salt Spray
• Sustainable Beauty Pioneer: Tata Harper, with her eponymous line of organic products
• Best in Shade (foundation): Alima Pure Satin Matte Mineral Foundation
• Does-It-All Face Mask: Dr. Jart + All That Lift & Firm Hydrogel Expansion Stretch
"Refinery29 has always been a source of discovery and inspiration for our audience," said Refinery29 editor-in-chief, Christene Barberich. "They crave beauty information that comes from a place of honesty, utility, and purpose. With the Refinery29 Beauty Innovator Awards, we explored thousands of products and creators to identify the game-changers and the most cutting-edge brands, formulas, and products in the space that we know our audience will love."
The full list of winners can be found online www.refinery29.com/beauty-innovator-awards.
Refinery29 says it has a following of more 25 million monthly.
Guest judges included trans activist Janet Mock, DooBop.com founder Jodie Patterson, and Sephora editorial director Holly Siegel as well as Refinery29's beauty editors.
Refinery29's Beauty Innovator Award Winners include:
• Beauty Innovator of the Year: Troy Surratt, makeup artist and creator of Surratt Beauty
• Lifetime Achievement: Dick Page, artistic director, Shiseido
• Must-Watch Beauty Vlogger: Wayne Goss
• Most Innovative Skin-Care Launch: Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil
• The Comeback Kid (product brought back): John Frieda Beach Blonde Sea Waves Salt Spray
• Sustainable Beauty Pioneer: Tata Harper, with her eponymous line of organic products
• Best in Shade (foundation): Alima Pure Satin Matte Mineral Foundation
• Does-It-All Face Mask: Dr. Jart + All That Lift & Firm Hydrogel Expansion Stretch
"Refinery29 has always been a source of discovery and inspiration for our audience," said Refinery29 editor-in-chief, Christene Barberich. "They crave beauty information that comes from a place of honesty, utility, and purpose. With the Refinery29 Beauty Innovator Awards, we explored thousands of products and creators to identify the game-changers and the most cutting-edge brands, formulas, and products in the space that we know our audience will love."
The full list of winners can be found online www.refinery29.com/beauty-innovator-awards.
Refinery29 says it has a following of more 25 million monthly.