GLAMOUR's Beauty Power List 2020: Vote for your favourite products in our incredible beauty awards
Welcome to the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2020, celebrating the best-in-class beauty products, the brands who are embracing diversity and the inspirational beauty pros worth your follow. Who wins? That’s down to you.
Have your say in over 100 categories, with nominees selected by the GLAMOUR beauty team and a panel of experts, each one of whom has a wealth of experience and expertise within the beauty industry. Makeup artist visionary Val Garland and celebrity makeup artist Naoko Scintu lend a helping hand in deciding the finest complexion and colour products, hair stylists Charlotte Mensah, Larry King, Josh Wood and Patrick Wilson offer their hair care knowledge to whittle down the best in show and skin specialists Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe and Dija Ayodele, founder of the Black Skin Directory help decipher the best skincare solutions available to buy. Plus, we welcome a host of in-the-know dermatologists, facialists, manicurists and our favourite beauty influencers including Cher Webb, Jamie Genevieve and Bambi Does Beauty among our panel.
Each nomination on the shortlist has already been personally recommended and approved by one of our expert panelists, but now it’s over to you to decide the overall winners. Will Chanel or Byredo win your fragrance vote? Is Estée Lauder or Fenty Beauty your No.1 for full-coverage foundation? And what about the skincare solutions, hair heroes and nail essentials you swear by?
Your votes mean everything, so have your say by voting for your favourites, and don’t forget to sign up to the GLAMOUR Beauty Club to be in with a chance of winning a £250 voucher to spend at Cult Beauty, the ultimate online destination to explore up-and-coming beauty brands as well as rediscover beloved classics and insider essentials.
Want to know more about the experts behind the product nominations? Scroll down to get acquainted with the mega line-up that forms GLAMOUR's 2020 Beauty Power List panel.
Jamie Genevieve
With an engaged following of 1.3 million on Instagram, the 25-year-old social media sensation has transitioned from working on a makeup counter in Glasgow into one of the most-followed beauty bloggers in the UK. Jamie has created a BBC documentary ‘Behind the Mascara: Jamie Genevieve’ exploring her phenomenal rise to fame, and collaborated with MAC on a nude lipstick.
Val Garland
Recognised as one of the most sought-after makeup artists in the world, Val Garland first discovered makeup artistry when she was training to be a hair colourist in Sydney. Two decades on, with 444K Instagram, the London-based makeup artist, author and TV personality is Global Makeup Director for L’Oréal Paris and a contributing beauty editor at British Vogue. Last year, Val released her debut book Validated, an anthology of her career highlights. She is currently appearing as a judge on BBC’s makeup competition Glow Up.
Alexia Inge
Co-founder of the award-winning e-tailer, Cult Beauty, Alexia Inge has the covetable job of testing all the hype-worthy, niche products, but selects only the best for her website (and for us). Our beauty cabinets are eternally grateful!
Marian Newman
Marian Newman is an acclaimed nail artist and author of the definitive textbook for nail art lovers: Nailed It: Nails, Fashion, Technique. With over 20 years experience in the beauty industry, Marian has become the go-to nail technician for high end editorial shoots and advertising campaigns.
Josh Wood
Global Colour Creative Director for Redken, and founder of Josh Wood Colour, this hair guru's unrivalled expertise and stand-out catwalk colours have made him one of the most sought-after hair colourists in the world.
Dija Ayodele
An aesthetician by trade with over 10 years’ experience, Dija Ayodele - founder of the award winning service, the Black Skin Directory - is a must visit for women of colour seeking out facial treatments and advice for specific skincare needs.
Charlotte Mensah
Charlotte Mensah is an award-winning hair stylist specialising in natural afro, mixed and curly textures. Alongside her London-based salon Hair Lounge, Charlotte runs her own product line, as well as the Charlotte Mensah Academy where she hosts hairdressing workshops for young individuals in Ghana where she grew up. She also founded the L.O.V.E charity aimed at encouraging better education opportunities for young African women. During her 30 years experience in the industry, Charlotte has won over 20 accolades including ‘Afro Hairdresser of the Year’ three times at the British Hairdressing Awards.
Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe
Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe is a medical and cosmetic doctor, and the founder of aesthetics clinic SKN Doctor. Harley Street trained, the London-based doctor is a clinical expert in skincare and non-surgical enhancement, promoting a holistic and scientific based approach to skincare and non-surgical treatments.
Larry King
Through his early salon experience at 17, Larry King developed a unique understanding of hair styling across fashion and music, making him the go-to stylist for A-list celebrities and influencers. He currently has ambassadorships with Dyson and Redken as well as his own range of efficacious and luxurious haircare.
Elle McNamara
A breath of fresh air in a sea of contouring, baking and over-lining, @BambiDoesBeauty is the fresh-faced skinfluencer you need to know about. Her approach? Healthy skin is key, and makeup looks should enhance your natural beauty, not mask it.
Amanda Harrington
Queen of the boujee bronze, Amanda Harrington is the go-to tan expert for Hollywood and London’s elite (ahem, Sienna Miller). One minute with her ultra-luxe range of sunless products, and you'll see why.
Anita Bhagwandas
Anita, an award-winning beauty director, has had work published in Refinery 29, The Guardian, The Telegraph and Sunday Times Travel Magazine, and she regularly consults for global beauty brands including YSL, L’Oreal and Augustinus Bader. Previously beauty director at Stylist, Anita is currently contributing beauty editor at GLAMOUR UK.
Imarni
Imarni is a London-based manicurist, specializing in nail art, acrylic extensions, and gel manicures. She is the founder of Imarni nails salon and Imarni Nails products, and she is the current brand ambassador for Bio Sculpture Gel. Her celebrity clientele includes FKA Twigs, Hailey Bieber and Alexa Chung.
Cher Webb
Whether she is filming beauty tutorials for her 270K Instagram followers, working on set with global beauty brands or painting the faces of her A-list clients including Rita Ora and Olivia Coleman, Cher is famed for her effortless, worn-in makeup looks.
Michaella Bolder
Michaella Bolder is a leading facialist and tanning expert based in London. With over 10 years experience in the beauty industry, Michaelle has become a go-to for A-listers including Dame Helen Mirren, Naomie Harris and Olivia Munn, and directed tanning for BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Juanita Huber-Millet
Juanita is the founder and creative director of London’s most talked about nail salon, Townhouse. After a stint working at Matches Fashion, the beauty entrepreneur set up Townhouse to provide a luxury, consistently delivered nail service for the modern woman.
Naoko Scintu
For understated glam and faking flawless skin, this makeup artist's skills cannot be matched. Just ask Jodie Comer, Sophie Turner and Lily James who (among others) regularly reap the benefits of Naoko's magic touch.
Dr. Sam Bunting
Transforming the complexion of many a beauty editor (she's the insider must-see for adult acne), this cosmetic dermatologist comes highly recommended. As does her new, results-driven skincare line, Dr Sam's.
Subrina Kidd
Subrina Kidd is The Collective’s resident textured hair guru. With over 20 years experience in the industry, the London-based hairdresser regularly collaborates with global hair brands such as Aveda and directs high profile editorial shoots and catwalk shows. She has built an impressive celebrity client base including Jennifer Hudson and Leah Boleto.
Alice Du Parcq
Alice Du Parcq is a freelance beauty and fragrance writer published in British Vogue, Sunday Times Style, Red, Stylist and Stella Magazine, and a contributing beauty director at GLAMOUR UK. In 2019, the London-based journalist was awarded the Jasmin Award by the Fragrance Foundation for her highly-commended perfume content.
Patrick Wilson
Born in Liverpool, Patrick first made his mark in the hairdressing world when he was accepted onto the L’Oreal I.D Artist Programme in 2012. Since then Patrick has collaborated with global hair brands, built an unrivalled celebrity fan base and worked on catwalk shows with Chanel, Fendi and Victoria’s Secret. Patrick is also a style ambassador for Bumble and Bumble and works as a creative artist for GHD.
Dr Anjali Mahto
Dr Anjali Mahto is one of the UK’s leading consultant dermatologists and author of The Skincare Bible, a no-nonsense guide to make-up and skincare. With experience working in private clinics and the NHS, Dr Anjali specialises in acne and scarring, rosacea, moles, and anti-ageing therapies.
