2016 Dealmoon Beauty Awards
Through all of the followers we’ve gained since Dealmoon was founded seven years ago, we continue to gain a better understanding of what people like everyday. With the help of our fans, we’ve come to make a list of some of the best skin care products. And now, we’re going to reveal the results from the Skin Care Awards poll nearly 3,000 people participated in!
Cleanser
Results
1st Place
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser is a do-it-all gel cleanser and makeup remover that takes away impurities without stripping your skin of its essential moisture. Its formula works to tone, soothe and smooth out the skin for a radiant complexion. The Soy Face Cleanser contains soy proteins that help maintain elasticity, rosewater to help calm and balance the skin, cucumber extract to aid in soothing the skin and borage seed oil to help nourish. Many people choose to combine the use of this product with the Clarisonic.
2nd Place
Purity Made Simple gently cleanses and melts away makeup in one simple step. It tones and lightly hydrates the skin all while it deep cleans pores with natural oil extracts. This cleanser leaves your skin feeling clean; it isn’t greasy and doesn’t dry out your skin either!
3rd Place
Estee Lauder Nutritious Radiant Vitality 2-in-1 Foam Cleanser
The Estee Lauder Nutritious Radiant Vitality 2-in-1 Foam Cleanser can be used two ways: a gentle foam cleanser or a deep purifying mask that you leave on for 2 minutes. This dual-action cleanser contains a blend of pomegranate nectar and nutrient-rich super-berries, leading to purified skin for a clean, fresh and radiant look.
The Dark Horse Candidate
Shiseido IBUKI Gentle Cleanser
The IBUKI Gentle Cleanser lathers into a rich foam to remove impurities and harmful excess sebum without stripping away the skin’s essential moisture. It refines texture and builds your skin’s resistance to external stressors. This cleanser cleanses thoroughly and is definitely recommended for those who prefer foam cleansers.
Toners
Results
1st Place
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence
It is completely understandable why the infamous SK-II Facial Treatment Essence is so loved. It contains over 90% Pitera, a liquid rich in vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acid. This essence helps improve the appearance of skin. Its formula gently exfoliates the face and helps moderate the skin surface renewal cycle.
2nd Place
The Albion Skin Conditioner Essential delivers moisture to damaged and rough skin, bringing out the skin’s innate luminosity and translucence. It firms the skin and gives it a healthy, rosy glow. Albion Skin Conditioner Essential contains “Job’s Tears”, scientifically known as Coix lacryma-jobi, which softens and rehydrates the skin.
3rd Place
Dr. Andrew Weil’s Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief, a non-irritating facial treatment, soothes, comforts and hydrates the skin. It’s an extra-light treatment lotion that is great for sensitive and reactive skin. This formula contains narcissus lily bulbs, optimizing the skin’s defenses to help prevent potential future damage.
The Dark Horse Candidate
Estee Lauder Nutritious Vitality8™ Radiant Energy Lotion Intense Moist
Estee Lauder’s Nutritious Vitality8™ Radiant Energy Lotion revives and refreshes the skin. The essential minerals it contains helps to protect skin from daytime dehydration and external stressors. Daily energizers amplify the skin’s natural ability to look healthy.The Pomegranate8 Complex deeply hydrates and prepares the skin to receive the product’s maximum benefits.
Lotions and Creams
Poll Results
1st Place
We have arrived at the infamous Creme de la Mer face cream. This skin cream is definitely one of the higher priced items but there are just so many great things said about it. The creator of La Mer worked for NASA and suffered severe burns on his face after a lab accident. He couldn’t find a single product that could treat his burns so he spent the next 12 years perfecting the art of bio-fermentation. Kelp is a key ingredient in this product, as it has the endless ability to regenerate. In a short amount of time, Creme de la Mer will improve firmness and reudce the visibility of lines, wrinkles and pores.
2nd Place
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is a daily face moisturizer that helps reduce moisture loss while drawing and absorbing moisture from the air. Originally used by explorers for protection during the first ascent of Greenland’s ice-covered peaks, this creamy moisturizer shields skin from environmental damage. Squalane, Kiehl’s signature ingredient, works to restore natural moisture balance.
3rd Place
Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream with Super 7 Complex
This product provides 24 hour hydration. The Super 7 Complex this face cream contains is designed to minimize and prevent visible signs of aging and boost radiance. This cream also contains lotus flower extract that creates youthful-looking skin, blue-green algae that firms the skin, hibiscus fruit extract that increases skin elasticity and figs that restore suppleness.
The Dark Horse Candidate
Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar
Philosophy’s Renewed Hope in a Jar is an anti-aging facial moisturizer that hydrates and smooths skin with exfoliating acids. This cream contains the same acids that are in a lot of the best peels, only in a lower concentration. The glycolic acid is good at reducing the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles. This lightweight cream sinks into skin and leaves the face feeling moisturized.
Eye Care
Results
1st Place
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum
The Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum erases the signs of lack of sleep and fights aging skin. This odorless eye serum is easy to apply and fast-absorbing. The product reduces puffiness and dryness around the eyes as well. A high concentration of soothing anti-irritants plus a proprietary blend of antioxidants and high levels of proven Hyaluronic Acid work together to create the optimal environment for the natural protection and repair of the delicate eye area.
2nd Place
Formulated with hematite, a magnetically-charged mineral, the La Mer Eye Concentrate helps dissolve the appearance of dark circles, discoloration and unevenness. It softens the look of lines and wrinkles as well. Healthier, smoother and luminous skin is revealed over time.
3rd Place
Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
The vitamin-rich avocado is the basis of Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment. This creamy formula replenishes the thin skin under the eyes and protects it. Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment is very hydrating and stays put. This unique texture does not migrate into your eyes.
The Dark Horse Candidate
Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate
Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate uniquely strengthens the delicate skin around the eye area and helps protect against environmental stressors that can lead to wrinkles, dark circles and other signs of aging. This highly concentrated serum creates a deeply hydrating, dewy veil that helps protect against impurities and oxidation. It is formulated with Bulgarian Rose Water to protect, strengthen and maintain healthy looking skin.
Masks
Results
1st Place
Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask
The Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask has an amazing, fresh cucumber and rose scent. It has a whipped-cream texture that feels refreshing on the skin. This product contains antioxidants that immediately reveals softer, firmer and healthier skin. The black tea helps to defend against wrinkle-cause free radicals while the lychee seed extract maintains skin’s elasticity. The Jicama root juice hydrates and nourishes while polysaccharides help smooth the skin.
2nd Place
Like most SK-II products, the key ingredient is once again Pitera, the nutrient-rich yeast product that helps with anti-aging, brightening and purifying the skin. The packet itself has quite a bit of excess serum in it, so you can feel free to massage the rest of the serum onto your neck and wherever else you choose to.
3rd Place
Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque
The Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque is formulated with Amazonian White Clay to draw out oil, dirt and toxins that clog pores. This balanced blend includes oatmeal and aloe vera to soothe and hydrate the skin.
The Dark Horse Candidate
Glamglow THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment
This powerful hydrating mask is packed with nourishing, energizing actives, including hyaluronic acid, raw honey and ginger root. The Glamglow THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment provides immediate hydration and seals in moisture to enhance skin’s radiance and suppleness. The result of this amazing mask is a healthy, glowing complexion.
Serum
Results
1st Place
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II
The Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II is a powerful antioxidant and hydrating serum. The formula contains hyaluronic acid for moisture, algae and yeast extracts for cell activity boosts and alkyl guanine transferase for brightening. This formula purifies and protect skin from pollution and provides much hydration.
2nd Place
Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate Serum
The Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate Serum stimulates the production of two proteins that plentiful in young skin. The odorless product is non-greasy and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.
3rd Place
The Concentrate is a serum that engulfs the skin in moisture. It is a thick liquid and comes with an applicator that stays dipped into the bottle. A little of the liquid goes a long way, spreading comfortably over the skin. This product is designed to soothe visible irritation and redness.
The Dark Horse Candidate
The SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is like the secret to aging. It contains multiple potent antioxidants, vitamin C, E and ferulic acid, to help prevent wrinkles and sun damage and help fade dark spots. This serum is ideal for normal, dry and sensitive skin types.
Sunscreen
Results
1st Place
Shiseido’s ANESSA is a milky sunscreen that is waterproof and suitable for any kind of activity. It protects against UVA and UVB and is proven to be sweat-resistant and sebum-proof. Unlike other sunscreens that seem to dry the skin to some degree, this product is infused with hyaluronic acid to add moisture.
2nd Place
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 42 For Face
The usual complaint about sunscreens is that they are too greasy and sticky when applying to skin. This sunscreen however is just the opposite; it instantly mattifies the skin, leaving it soft but oil-free. The milky liquid goes on like water but absorbs into the skin almost instantly. It has a very soft, pretty rose scent as well.
3rd Place
BIORE UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen
This sunscreen is a light and hydrating creamy gel. The product includes sodium hyaluronate for extra hydration, vitamin and amino acid-rich royal jelly extract to firm skin and citrus extracts to brighten. Upon contact with skin, it turns into a watery texture that absorbs easily without leaving behind a greasy, oily feel.
The Dark Horse Candidate
Drunk Elephant Umbra™ Sheer Physical Defense SPF 30
This sunscreen is unscented, which cannot be said for a majority of sunscreens. The thin white cream has an almost mousse-like texture and goes on sheer. This sunscreen goes on with the whiteness of most sunscreens, BUT it sinks in. On fair and medium-toned skin, it is scarcely noticeable but it is slightly more visible on darker-toned skin. This sunscreen goes on easily, lightly and evenly.
Makeup Remover
Results
1st Place
Lancome BI-FACIL Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover
Lancome’s makeup remover removes every trace of makeup, including the most resilient waterproof formulas. It doesn’t sting or irritate the eyes either. It’s an ideal product for people with sensitive skin and contact wearers. The remover leaves your eyes feeling nice and relaxed with no oily residue.
2nd Place
This product is one that I personally consider a holy grail. It works wonders. Bioderma Solution Micellaire is a water based makeup remover that gently cleanses the skin. Its fatty acid esters, the constituent elements of micelles, are similar to the phospholipids of the skin cell membranes and naturally help rebuild the skin's hydrolipidic film. You’re definitely getting the bang for your buck with this product.
3rd Place
Eve Lom launched her cleansing balm over 25 years ago and Vogue called it “possibly the best cleanser in the world.” Present day: It remains a favorite of skincare obsessed ladies. This product comes with a muslin washcloth to help exfoliate and get your blood flowing. It has chamomile oil to soften and soothe, clove oil for clarity (although people say clove oil is irritating), eucalyptus oil to decongest, hops oil to tone, and cocoa butter to condition your skin.
The Dark Horse Candidate
Fancl’s makeup remover dissolves and removes even the most stubborn makeup without stripping natural oil from your skin. It is formulated with the best balance of oil and cleansing ingredients, not leaving any residue. It is a clear, scentless liquid consistency that spreads easily on the face.
Mists
Results
1st Place
Caudalie is a high-end skincare brand from France that started out as a winery, which is why grapes are their staple ingredient. This 100% organic grape water comes straight from the vine and is filled with moisturizing ingredients for a fresh, dewy complexion. Caudalie Grape Water acts as both a toner and hydrator to rejuvenate your skin any time of the day!
2nd Place
This hydrating and balancing mist is sourced from the medicinal springs in Avene, France. Avene’s mist soothes redness and calms different types of skin troubles. Spritz it on as a refresher or whenever your skin is stressed. And a definite plus side to this product is that it also works to set makeup!
3rd Place
Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist
This mist is loaded with flower extracts that balances pH levels and refreshes skin. It’s ideal for hydrating and softening your skin. It is rich in rose and marshmallow, leaving the skin feeling revitalised.
New Products
Results
1st Place
The Snow Beauty Powder can be used as a face powder in the daytime and a finish to skin care at night. In the day, it adheres to the skin with a moist feeling while covering uneven skin tone and visible pores. At night, it seals the effect of skin care by wrapping the skin in a sense.
2nd Place
La Mer The New Perfecting Treatment
The Perfecting Treatment works to instantly diffuse light for a multi-dimensional radiance. You can use it in any of the following ways:
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A Perfect Beginning: Apply before moisturizing to create a luminous and glowing look
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Fresh Faced: Apply after your favorite La Mer moisturizer for a velvety soft-focus finish
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The Perfect Canvas: Smooth on before foundation and makeup application for a perfect primer
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Radiant Skin: At night, apply after your moisturizer and mask as a final step to awaken with beautifully glowing skin
3rd Place
Panasonic Beauty Premium Ion Effector EH-XT21
This new product is said to tighten the skin and deliver firm moisturizing ingredients deep into the skin.
Thank you everyone for participating in these polls! We’ve received a lot of recommendations and feedback through this. If there are any other recommendations anybody has, feel free to shoot us an email at feedback@dealmoon.com
