By Kimberly Nissen, The Beauty Bandit
The 2012 Australian Product Of The Year Awards has revealed some of the best products in the business. An award institution 25 years old and run in 28 countries, backed by the votes of 7,000 consumers, each product is rewarded for their innovation and quality. In the beauty category, you will find products such as Best Skincare and Best Hair Colour.
Lets take a closer look at the Top 5 Beauty Product Of The Year winners, each of who will be sporting a new logo to show off with pride.
The humidity-resistant formula keeps flyaways smooth for 24 hours, with a water-free formula that sprays on dry, giving hair grip and control without stickiness.
Why We Like It: An easy hairspray to use for great hold without the crunch.
RRP $7.99 from Woolworths, Coles, Bi-Lo, Kmart, Target, Big W, Priceline, Franklins, and selected pharmacies.
A 48-hour anti-perspirant protection while being kind to the skin. The formula prevents unsightly yellow stains on white clothes and white deodorant marks on dark clothes.
Why We Like It: Not only is it great for special occasions but perfect for daily use as well.
RRP $4.99 from supermarkets, Priceline, Myer, Target, Kmart, Big W and selected pharmacies.
The launch of Sublime Mousse transformed the home hair colour. The soft, non-drip mousse formula is as easy to apply as a shampoo and delivers natural looking permanent colour. Available in 15 shades.
Why We Like It: Dying our own hair has never been easier.
RRP $17.95 from pharmacies, department stores and variety stores.
A perfume and alcohol-free formula minimises the risk of irritations, whilst vitamin E and chamomile help protect the skin’s natural moisture barrier. NIVEA’s Active Comfort System improves the skin’s defense over time as well as soothes irritations instantly.
Why We Like It: Basic is best when treating uncomfortable skin with shaving.
RRP $7.99 from supermarkets, Priceline, Myer, Target, Kmart, Big W and selected pharmacies.
This new cream is Olay Regenerist’s most comprehensive wrinkle fighter, claiming to be able to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles in one application – without the need for drastic measures.
Why We Like It: The silky cream leaves skin feeling satin smooth.
RRP $49.99 from leading mass stores and pharmacies.