Now in its third year, this year’s awards were mapped out prior to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. In times of uncertainty, however, Vogue beauty team firmly believe there is comfort to be found in those precious moments of self-care, from a mood-boosting sweep of mascara to a restorative LED mask, a spritz of fresh fragrance to an energising facial massage.
If you’ve voted in previous years, or pored over the results in the past, you’ll know that Vogue’s beauty team spends hours compiling a comprehensive shortlist of the very best products the beauty industry has to offer – and this year was no exception.
The categories span everything from the best of natural skincare to the products we rate for textured hair. And, this year, we’re also asking you to vote for the brands you believe are leading the way when it comes to sustainability, inclusivity, empowerment, and kindness to animals and people. After all, now more than ever, beauty can act as a confidence-enhancing force for good in a world that can seem sorely lacking in uplifting news.
Of course, the winners can only be chosen by you – so we want to know the products you absolutely cannot live without. To see the full list of nominees and vote for your favourites, click here. Voting closes at midnight on 17 May, and the results will be revealed in their August issue.