ONLY 20 DAYS TILL THE 2017 AWARDS CLOSE on Tuesday 6th December at 5pm. Please make sure you don’t miss the deadline, it’s earlier this year – and so are the Awards!
Please ensure samples are with us on time. If you have any questions at all, please email Hannah (see below). The 2017 Online Entry Form, Categories and How To Enter are on the 2017 Awards Page HERE
This means entering by the end of November – or sooner – to be sure your samples will be in on time and the admin/invoicing is wrapped up. I cannot stress how important it is to enter earlier this year. The volume is larger and there will be no exceptions for late entries, we are a small team and are working flat out – we simply won’t have time to remind brands and we don’t want anyone to miss out).
“I love the integrity that shines through,
these Awards should be used as everyone’s shopping list”
Alexia Inge, co-founder, Cult Beauty
(Thank you!)
This year, for the first time, we will announce SHORTLISTED BRANDS in early-mid February. We’re also reviewing/sharing some of the best entries on social media, so you may want to get them in sooner instead of later so we can mention them before Christmas.
As you know we don’t send out numerous reminder emails. We’ll be sending a reminder next week and about a week before the awards close. We cannot make exceptions for late entries (if your entry fee, samples and form have not reached us by 5pm local time (i.e. California, Sydney or London time 5pm on Tuesday Dec 6th, it will be too late)
We’ve already made some incredibly good discoveries – beauty devices, aromatherapy-centric skincare and bath/body, and the home fragrance and advanced/high performance skincare entries have been fantastic, along with old favourites…so I hope you’ll join us for a very early breakfast on Thursday 2 March. If you’re entering or already have, good luck!!
Fiona x
You can also email our Awards Coordinator Hannah directly (instead of using the form) with the products you’re entering: hannahbeautyshortlist@gmail.com
QUICK RECAP
- Fill out the online form or email Hannah with your entries (i.e. the products you’re entering)
- We will send you an invoice for the entry fee and the Next Steps (incl. address for samples).
The entry fee is £60 per product, e.g. 2 products £120. This year there’s an unlimited entry flat rate of £250 for 5 or more entries so you can enter 10 products for £250 if you so wish
- One product can be entered into various applicable categories
- We need TWO samples – full size, in full retail packaging (exceptions are makeup, we need up to 5 samples)
- Categories include Beauty, Men’s Grooming, Wellness, Aromatherapy
- have judges in Australia, Scandinavia, USA and UK for the first time – so overseas brands can ship samples locally if preferred.
- BRANDS DO NOT HAVE TO BE SOLD ON A UK WEBSITE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THIS YEAR – NO RESTRICTIONS
SHORTLISTED BRANDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED EARLY TO MID FEBRUARY 2017
DISCOVER THE BEST OF THE NEW BEAUTY STARS ON THURSDAY 2 MARCH
Important
Our Awards are not sponsored, we have no tie-ins or allegiance or behind the scenes affiliations with any brands whatsoever. The highest ranked products with the most glowing comments/positive feedback, win – so consumers know our awards are 100% ethical, transparent and the winning products really are gorgeous – and really do work.
Which is why past winners have launched into London retailers, sold out, and become new beauty heroes – it’s all about trust, good judges, and brilliant
Thank you to all our judges, men’s grooming and beauty (L to R):
Top row: Justine Jenkins, red carpet makeup artist and cruelty-free, Humane Society ambassador (Justine’s clients include Fearne Cotton and Poldark’s Eleanor Tomlinson)
Irene Falcone, CEO of leading Australian beauty, health and eco-living retailer Nourished Life
Bottom row: Food and beauty journalist Samantha Hadadi
Dawn Del Russo – Fashion stylist, TV style and beauty expert (E! News, Access Hollywood)
Makeup artist and Divalicious Beauty NY writer Denise Del Russo
(Not pictured: spa, travel, lifestyle and beauty writer Michaela Deasy-Smith)
And a BIG thank you to Amazing PR who have been handling our larger shipments and helping coordinate entries
Last but absolutely not least, Liz at Green Goddess PR for your help on the press side of things for all things awards-related.
Men’s Grooming Judges
Jordan Samuels – wellbeing and beauty therapist and founder, Jordan Samuels Skincare
Men’s Grooming expert Bart @OMGBart
Arjun Sudhir, eco luxe skincare and grooming blogger
Josh and Liam, co-founders of gentlemen’s grooming hub REGAL GENTLEMAN
Thank you for all your help this year, you are THE most amazing team!!