THE WINNERS ARE IN… MEET YOUR HAUL OF FAME FAVOURITES
We’re now pleased to announce that voting has officially closed, and the Haul of Fame winners have been revealed. Drum roll, please: these picks are the absolute best in beauty...
BEST SOCIAL TRENDSETTER
Taking social media by storm, these scroll-stopping drops give an enviable bronzy glow without the need to bask in the sun. Formulated with a chronopeptide that mimics the antioxidant benefits of vitamin D, omega-rich virgin marula and black currant seed oils, this serum delivers that just-got-back-from somewhere glow that flatters every complexion!
BEST SCALP SAVIOUR
WINNER: Christophe Robin- Cleansing Purifying Scrub With Sea Salt
The secret to a healthy mane? A healthy scalp — which is why the occasional gentle-yet-effective exfoliation should be an important step in your hair care routine. Putting scalp health in the spotlight, this salty scrub removes dirt, excess oil and product build-up. The result? A refreshed scalp and radiant lengths.
BEST GLOW-GIVING BLUSH
WINNER
Granting your wish for a radiant, lit-from-within glow, this easy-to-blend, liquid formula delivers a pop of colour that lasts all day long. A complexion-brightening staple, each shade harnesses the light-reflective power of Lumi-Blur technology that reveals a soft-focus finish.
BEST SUPER-SHIELDING SPF
Providing the ultimate protection in sun care, this broad spectrum formula is light, non-greasy and ultra-resistant to water, sweat and sand. Ticking all our sun shielding boxes and more, this is heading straight into our sunny day haul *adds to bag*.
BEST POUT PERFORMER
A multitasking marvel, this innovative 3-in-1 hybrid hydrates, coats lips in colour and delivers a high-shine finish. So, do away with the need for balms, glosses and lipsticks competing for space in your make up bag, this versatile balm delivers rich colour without compromising on hydration.
BEST CULT CONSCIOUS CHOICE
Harnessing natural oils and extracts from certified organic plants, this cream balances, soothes and strengthens skin. Creating a silky cocoon between skin and the drying effects of the elements, this rich – and we mean
BEST STATE-OF-THE-ART TOOL
A frontrunner in beauty tech, this medical-grade mask utilises LED light therapy to target blemishes and reduce the appearance of fine lines and winkles. It uses a total of 100 red LED lights (to stimulate the natural production of collagen and elastin to reduce wrinkles, sun spots, sun damage and redness) and 62 blue LED lights (which destroys bacteria and prevents future breakouts). We’re struggling to think of a reason not to snap one up…
BEST AFFORDABLE SUPERSTAR
WINNER:Cerave - Blemish Control Cleanser
There’s no need to break the bank; this gel-to-foam cleanser keeps breakouts at bay at a seriously affordable price. Infused with 2% salicylic acid and hectorite clay to absorb excess oil and minimise shine, this cleanser’s mission is clearr skin, lock in moisture and keep your skin barrier in tip-top shape.
BEST SIGNATURE SCENT
Transporting the senses to the luscious coast of Rio, this fragrance boasts notes of pistachio and almond blended with jasmine petals. Evoking a ‘holiday in a bottle’ scent, the mist provides a vibrant, long-lasting aroma and all-day freshness. We can almost hear the waves lapping against the shore...
BEST EXCLUSIVE BRAND
Only available at Cult Beauty, this dew-boosting gel is infused with vitamin C to protect and revitalise skin. Formulated with 75% water, it looks beautiful under make up for that lit-from-within look, can be used as a featherlight highlight, or on top of foundation for maximum impact. Consider us impressed.
BEST HOLY GRAIL HERO
An essential in your skin care armoury when the breakout hits, this non-abrasive, anti-inflammatory formula champions clearer complexions. Ideal for blemish-prone, oily or combination types, it’s laced with BHA salicylic acid to remove dead skin cells both on the skin's surface and within the pore.
BEST CULT NEWCOMER
A trailblazer in hair care since its inception, JVN is one of the most loved members of the
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Alice is one of Cult Beauty’s Senior Copywriters. An avid charity shop hunter, gig goer and theatre enthusiast (seriously, she’s seen everything in the West End at least twice), Alice is never without a nourishing lip balm or her handbag-sized hairbrush. Complete with an unwavering obsession with hair masks and SPF – which must be at least factor 50 – she swears by daily application of Thank You Farmer’s Water Sun Cream SPF 50. When she’s not playing defence for the Cult Beauty Netball Team, she’s probably dog-watching with friends in East London’s Victoria Park.