We’ve tried, tested, critiqued and praised…and discovered some fantastic new favourites this year! It’s been a record-breaking year for entries, and here are the products that wowed the judges, which we feel sure you’ll love, too. Congratulations to everyone who made this year’s final list and thank you to everyone who took part!
For the 2017 Editor’s Choice List please scroll right to the end of the categories, where you’ll find the Editor’s Choice winners.
(Please contact Hannah – hannahbeautyshortlist@gmail.com for award logos or to request a winner’s quote).
WINNERS & FINALISTS – THE COMPLETE LIST
T H E B A B Y C A T E G O R I E S
BEST NEW BABY BRAND 2017
Little Aurelia (by Aurelia Probiotic Skincare)
BEST NEW BABY PRODUCT 2017
Little Aurelia Sleep Time Top to Toe Cream
BEST BABY BRAND – UK
Joint Winners:
Neal’s Yard Remedies (skincare)
Mogli (healthy baby food/toddler snacks)
BEST MAMA-TO-BE BRAND – UK
The Natural Birthing Company
BEST BABY BRAND – INTERNATIONAL
WINNER Weleda (Switzerland)
FINALIST: Frezyderm (Greece)
BEST ECO FRIENDLY BABY BRAND – UK
JOINT WINNERS
Neal’s Yard Remedies
Bamford Organic
BEST ECO FRIENDLY BABY BRAND – INTERNATIONAL
Weleda (Switzerland)
BEST BABY/TODDLER PRODUCT – UK
Winners
Huggies Pull-Ups®
Huggies Little Swimmers®
Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Baby Balm
BEST BABY/TODDLER PRODUCT – INTERNATIONAL
Winners
Weleda Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash
Huggies Pull-Ups®
Huggies Little Swimmers®
Finalist
SPLAT Magic Oral Care Foam
Balms, calming creams, lotions, nappies
BEST BABY RESCUE/CALMING BALM FOR IRRITATED SKIN (e.g. Eczema)
Joint Winners
Little Aurelia Comfort and Calm Rescue cream
Barefoot SOS Dry & Sensitive Face & Body Rescue Cream
Finalists
Mustela Emollient Balm
CWTCH SWS Mother and Baby Healing and Moisturising Balm
BEST BABY LOTION
Little Butterfly Dewdrops at Dawn Body Lotion
BEST BABY OIL
Winner
Little Siberica Baby Massage Oil
Finalist
Handmade Naturals Pure Baby Oil
BEST BABY BOTTOM BUTTER
Beeutiful Botty Balm
Finalist: Handmade Naturals Bottom Dream Cream
BEST “HEALING BABY BALM”
Joint Winners
EL & SO Baby Butter
Little Bunnies Organic Baby Balm
BEST NAPPY CREAM
Weleda Calendula Nappy Change Cream
Finalist
SebaMed Diaper Rash Cream
BEST ECO NAPPIES
NEW LAUNCH: Kit & Kin Eco Disposable Nappies
B A T H T I M E
BEST ALL IN ONE SHAMPOO/WASH FOR BABIES
Joint Winners
Bamford Organic Baby Hair & Body Wash
Weleda Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash
Finalists
NuSkin Epoch Baby – Hibiscus Hair and Body Wash
Kokoso Gentle Baby Wash for Delicate Skin and Hair
Seascape Les Petits Hair & Body Wash
BEST BABY BATH
Seascape Les Petits Bubble Bath
Finalists
Frezyderm Baby Bath
Little Butterfly Floating on Clouds Bedtime Bath Milk
Hip Peas Baby Bubble Bath
BEST BABY WASH
Little Aurelia Sleep Time Top-to-Toe Wash
Finalists
Kokoso Baby Wash
Hip Peas Foaming Baby Wash
BEST BABY SHAMPOO
Frezyderm Baby Shampoo
Finalist: SebaMed Children’s Shampoo
BEST BABY/TODDLER HAIR CONDITIONER
Little Bunnies Creamy Hair Moisturiser
BEST DETANGLER
Hip Peas Hair Detangler
Teeth and Travel/Sleep/Sunscreen/Decongestants
NEW: BEST BABY & KIDS’ TOOTHPASTE
Sophie La Girafe Natural Tooth Gel
Frezyderm SensiTeeth First Toothpaste
SPLAT Junior So Natural Berry Cocktail Natural Toothpaste for Kids 6-11
SPLAT Baby Natural Toothpaste
NEW: BEST BABY OR KIDS’ TOOTHBRUSH
Curaprox Baby Toothbrush
BEST BABY TRAVEL PRODUCT
Konjac Baby Sponges
BEST SLEEP-LIKE-A-BABY PRODUCT
Winners
Little Aurelia Sleep Time Pillow Mist (NEW LAUNCH)
Little Aurelia Sleep Time Bath and Massage Oil (NEW LAUNCH)
Finalist: Babyblooms Calming Inhalation Oil
Nutrition & Healthy Snacks
BEST HEALTHY SNACK FOR TODDLERS/KIDS
3 winners
Pulsin Orange Choc Chip Fruity Oat Bars
Mogli Mini Mix Coconut & Almond Bars
Holle Fruit Biscuits
BEST HEALTH SUPPLEMENT FOR KIDS
Optibac Probiotics for Babies and Children
BEST GIFT FOR BABIES/TODDLERS OR MUMS-TO-BE/NEW MUMS
Joint Winners
Bamford Organic Baby Bath & Massage Oil
Natural Birthing Company Midwife in a Box
Finalists
Easy Mom and Baby Soft and Snuggly Set
Marie Louise Maternity Hospital Bag
Micheline Arcier Essential Sleep Therapy
BEST BABY/TODDLER CLOTHING
Boody Baby Eco Clothing Stretch Jersey Blanket Wrap
Boody Baby Eco Clothing Onesie
Go Baby Go Crawling Tights
Mums, mums-to-be and the beauty categories
F O R M U M S
Skincare/Bath/Body/Healing Balms (see also “Body Saviours” categories below)
BEST NATURAL/ORGANIC BEAUTY BRAND – UK
Aurelia Probiotic Skincare
BEST NATURAL/ORGANIC BEAUTY BRAND – INTERNATIONAL
Joint Winners
Weleda (Switzerland)
Kosmea (Australia)
BEST NEW MAKEUP PRODUCT – 2017
(One of the top scoring products!)
Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream
BEST NATURAL/ORGANIC MOISTURISER
Little Butterfly London Blossoms in Spring Illuminating Day Cream
BEST NIGHT TREATMENT – UK
Caudalie Vine(Activ) Overnight Detox Oil
Finalist
Siskyn Organic Frankincense & Jasmine Night Facial Oil
Micheline Arcier L’Art De Vivre Face Cream Beaute
BEST BATH/SHOWER PRODUCT – UK
Winner
Neal’s Yard Remedies Mother’s Bath Oil
Finalists
The Handmade Soap Company Shower Gel Lemongrass & Cedarwood
The Rose Tree Organic Luxury Calming Bath & Shower Rose & Ylang-ylang
The Scottish Fine Soap Company Au Lait Milk Bath Powder
Seascape Soothe Body Wash
BEST BEAUTY BALM
Beeutiful B Rose Facial Balm
The Rose Tree Organic Luxury Marshmallow and Frangipani Balm
BEST HEALING BEAUTY BALM/CREAM
WINNERS
Kosmea Rescue Body Cream
Connock London Kukui Oil Wonder Balm
Beeutiful B-Balm
Eco and time-saving products for busy mums and mums-to-be
BEST MULTI-TASKING, TIME-SAVING BEAUTY PRODUCT
Multiple Winners
MAKEUP
Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional Primer
SKN-RG Flash Balm Makeup Remover
SKINCARE/OTHER
Kosmea Moisturising Lotion SPF30
Malee Verdure Moisturising Oil (body, hands, nails, hair)
YU-BE Moisturizing Body Lotion (body, hands, lips and feet)
Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips
BEST NEW NON-TOXIC/ECO PRODUCT FOR A NEW MUM – 2017
Joint Winners
NEW LAUNCH: CWTCH Cariad Bump, Breasts and Body Masque
NEW LAUNCH: Kit & Kin Breast Balm
BEST NON-TOXIC NAIL POLISH
(Another top ranked winner!)
Sampure Mineral Nail Polish
BEST PRODUCT TO PREVENT/DIMINISH STRETCHMARKS
3 Winners (Entries in this category were absolutely outstanding)
Siskyn Elixir Rosehip & Tamanu Scars & Stretchmark Body Oil
NEW LAUNCH: CWTCH Skincare Trysor Nourish & Restore Stretchmark Serum
Seascape Soothe Body Butter
Finalist
Fushi Really Good Stretch Mark Oil
Little Butterfly Cocoon of Bliss Stretch Mark Body Butter
BEST HEALTH SUPPLEMENT
Joint winners
Bach Original Flower Remedies Rescue Plus Clarity and Composure Orange & Elderflower Lozenges
SpaTone Apple Flavour Liquid Iron Supplement with Vitamin C
And there were strong entries in the aromatherapy categories this year – here are the winners!
BEST AROMATHERAPY GIFT FOR A NEW MUM
Bamford Organic Essential Oil Collection (Relaxation, Energy, Protection, Concentration)
Micheline Arcier Sleep Therapy Gift Set
BEST AROMATHERAPY PRODUCT (CANDLE, REED DIFFUSER, BODY OIL, ETC)
Winners
Tisserand Aromatherapy Energy Mist Coriander Lime and Orange Leaf
M BOTANICALS Rose Oud Candle
Malée Polyanthes Soy Candle
Finalists
PUR Candles Relax Lavender and Orange Candle
Tisserand Aromatherapy Sweet Dreams Pillow Mist
The Body Saviours
BEST NEW PRODUCT – NEW LAUNCH 2017
Winners
NEW: Botanico Vida Omega Oil (UK)
Kosmea Rose Glow Body Wash (Australia)
BEST BODY LOTION
Connock London Kukui Oil Hydrating Hand & Body Lotion
BEST BODY OIL
Winners
Connock London Kukui Oil Radiant Glow Body Oil
BARR Sweden Organic Snow Oil Body Oil
ELLI Mum Massage Oil
Finalists
Buff Mama Body Oil Natal Blend
Kudu Body Toning Oil
KOSMEA Rose Glow Body Oil
BEST HAND CREAM
Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream
Finalists
The Handmade Soap Co. Lemongrass & Cedarwood Hand Cream
Elixirs of Life Gardeners Life Hand Cream
BEST FOOT CREAM
Handmade Naturals Comfrey, Cocoa, Argan, Witch Hazel and Lemongrass Foot Cream
BEST NIPPLE BALM
Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm
BEST PRODUCT FOR TIRED FEET AND LEGS
Babyblooms Cooling Leg and Foot Cream
BEST PERINEUM MASSAGE OIL
Weleda Perineum Massage Oil
Natural Birthing Company Down Below Perineal Massage Oil
The “sleep is the ultimate luxury” winners!
BEST STRESS-LESS PRODUCT
Winner
Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Calming Botanical Essence with Linden Blossom, Chamomile, Camellia and Lavender
Finalist
The Handmade Soap Company Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme and Mint Candle
Shui Me Relax Reed Diffuser
BEST SLEEP THERAPY PRODUCT (aromatherapy/health/beauty)
Neal’s Yard Remedies Goodnight Pillow Mist
Finalist: Tisserand Sweet Dreams Bath Oil
Finalist: Scentered Sleep Well Therapy Balm
THE 2017 EDITOR’S CHOICE WINNERS
AEOS Biodynamic Nail & Cuticle Oil
AEOS Hydrating Refreshing Mist
All Naturals Soap Co. Pure Baby Soap
Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Miracle Cleanser
Aurelia Brightening Essence
Aveeno Baby Daily Care Baby Cleansing Milk
Bare Chic Skin Glistening Body Oil
BASQ NYC Cooling Body Bliss
BeautyPro Black Diamond Mask
Boody Baby Pull-on Pant
Caudalie Premier Cru The Eye Cream
Caudalie Vine Activ Soin Hydratant 3-en-1 Moisturiser
Cloud 9 Skin Solutions Overnight Deep Nourishing Sleep Mask
Christopher Courtney Prebiotic EcoLuxe Hand Sanitizer
CWTCH Baby Bath & Gentle Milk Wash
Eco Life Woo Bamboo Toothbrushes
Elizabeth’s Daughter The Soothing & Glossing Balm
Elixirs of Life Sweet Dreams Moisturising Cream
Ermana Soothe Mama Balm
FEISC Pink Pepper & Green Mandarin Body Wash
Fushi Organic Virgin Shea Butter
Fushi Organic Calendula Oil
Handmade Naturals Care Jelly (Balm)
Hip Peas Cradle Cap Care
Hip Peas Hair Balm
Holle Pure Fruit Pouches
Holle Organic infant goat milk follow on formula
Holle Organic Baby Weaning Oil
Holle Wholegrain Porridge
iSUN Soothing Silk Cleanser
iSUN Herbal Shea Butter
Janjira Massage Therapy Candle Grapefruit & Tangerine
Kosmea Rose Glow Body Mist
Karethic Extra Dry Skin Pure Shea Butter
Little Siberica Baby No Tears Shampoo
Little Butterfly London Blossoms in Spring Illuminating Day Cream
Malee Verdure Moisturising Body Oil
Mallow + White Blossom Unscented Lip Balm
Martina Gebhart Calendula Cream
Mogli Moothie
Mogli Tiger Biscuits
Mustela Gentle Cleansing Gel
Mustela Lait Solaire Very High Protection Sun Lotion
NATOrigin Sensitive Lips Lipstick
Natural Birthing Company Cool It Mama Cooling Body Spritz
Natural Birthing Company Pure Bliss Soothing Postnatal Compress Solution
Natural Self Fine Delicate Body Scrub
Naturally Tribal Yara Skincare Exotic Bitter Kola Scrub
Noughty Detox Dynamo (hair)
Noughty Rise and Shine Every Day Shampoo
Noughty Wave Hello Curl Defining Conditioner
Nyanga’s Brown Coconut Oil
Saaf Organic Eraser Body Oil (healing/stretchmarks)
Sanatio Naturalis Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Sanatio Naturalis Rosehip 100% Pure Carrier Oil
Seascape Les Petits Body Lotion
SebaMed Baby Mild Shampoo
Smith’s Rosebud Salve
Siskyn Organic Camellia & Safflower Hot Cloth Cleansing Oil
SoapNSkin Argan & Orange Blossom Elixir (Face, Body, Hair)
SKN-RG (Organics Range)
Smiths Rosebud Salve
SPLAT Magnolia Toothpaste
Tilia Beeswax Balm
Tisserand Aromatherapy Destress Body Oil
Tropika Mums Spa Coconut Massage Cream
Westlab Epsom Muscle Spray
Wild Oats Mama Gift Set
XYZ Smart Collagen Luxe Cream