Introducing the Glamour Beauty and Wellness Awards 2021 in partnership with LOOKFANTASTIC: meet the pro panel (including Abby Roberts and Val Garland) and cast your votes now!
With our beauty routines having taken on even more self care significance over the past year and evolving again with our new-found freedoms (hello again, lipstick), we're here to celebrate the best-in-class beauty products in the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2021 in partnership with LOOKFANTASTIC.
From cult skincare, performance haircare and the perfumes that you can't stop spritzing, to the brands leading the charge in the realms of innovation and sustainability, who wins is down to you.
Have your say in over 100+ categories, with nominees selected by a panel of experts, alongside the GLAMOUR beauty team. This year's panel includes a host of in-the-know hair dermatologists, manicurists and makeup pros, including makeup visionary and Glow Up judge Val Garland, celebrity MUA Sir John, beauty influencer Jamie Genevieve and TikTok star Abby Roberts. On hair, stylists Jen Atkin, Charlotte Mensah and Syd Hayes offer their haircare knowledge, and skin specialists include Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe and Dija Ayodele, founder of the Black Skin Directory, have helped decipher the best skincare solutions out there.
Each nomination on the shortlist has already been personally approved by one or more of our expert panelists, but now it’s over to you to decide the overall winners.
Remember to also sign up to the GLAMOUR Beauty Club for your chance to win a Luxury Spa Escape at Carden Park Hotel's new spa in Cheshire, with an overnight stay and spa day for two, including a Ritual Treatment, spa lunch and access to the spa garden, complete with its own all-weather Bollinger Bar. Or you could win one of two £100 LOOKFANTASTIC beauty vouchers.
Want to know more about the experts behind the product nominations? Scroll down to get acquainted with the mega line-up that forms this year's awards panel.
Abby Roberts
World renowned TikTok creator, Abby has amassed almost 17 million followers since joining the platform back in 2019. Behind some of TikTok’s most viral trends, she brings a whole new level of artistry to the game. @abbyroberts
Val Garland
Val is one of the most sought-after editorial makeup artists in the world, also known and loved as head judge on BBC’s Glow Up, giving contestants her 'Ding Dong' seal of approval. She's also global makeup director for L’Oréal Paris. @thevalgarland
Sir John
Sir John is the MUA on speed dial for the likes of Beyoncé and Joan Smalls. He's an advisory board member of the Black In Fashion Council and an ambassador with L’Oréal Paris. His commitment and passion for inclusivity has helped shape the culture of the beauty industry. @sirjohn
Jen Atkin
Celebrity hair stylist to the likes of Chrissy Teigen and Khloe Kardashian, Jen is a GLAMOUR columnist, and renowned beauty entrepreneur. She is founder of bestselling haircare line Ouai and also established the digital hair destination ManeAddicts.com. She released her first book, Blowing My Way To The Top in 2020, which chronicles her journey and shares what she learned along the way. @jenatkinhair
Jamie Genevieve
Founder of Vieve, pro makeup artist and award-winning beauty influencer Jamie is an influential voice in the digital beauty space, with a reach of nearly 3 million followers across her channels. Jamie recently completed a docu-series about her life in lockdown – Jamie Genevieve's Great Indoors for the BBC. @jamiegenevieve
Charlotte Mensah
An award-winning hair stylist, owner and artistic director of the Hair Lounge and founder of the Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil product range. Charlotte published her first book last year, Good Hair: The Essential Guide To Afro, Textured And Curly Hair, which draws on nearly 30 years of experience. @charlottemensah
Syd Hayes
An international session hairstylist and brand ambassador for Babyliss Pro, Syd ranks among the world's leading hair talents. His passion? Creating looks inspired by London’s youth-driven culture. Syd has worked on campaigns for the likes of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Valentino and also fashion shows for designers Miu Miu, Matty Bovan, Mary Katrantzou. @sydhayeshair
Dr Anjali Mahto
A leading consultant dermatologist, Dr Anjali treats patients with diverse skin concerns, helping them to create clinically informed solutions based on a holistic approach to quality skincare and lifestyle. This philosophy, along with her passion for truly effective ingredients and her years of hands-on clinical experience are all captured in her book The Skincare Bible. @anjalimahto
Alexia Inge
After honing her skills as a trends barometer, Alexia co-founded Cult Beauty, with a mission to become the most trusted beauty retailer in the world. Under her leadership as co-CEO, Cult Beauty has become the destination for beauty discovery, incubating many of our favourite indie brands. @alexia.inge
Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme
The founder and medical director of medical and aesthetics clinic, Adonia Medical Clinic. Dr Ejikeme also co-founded the UK’s first ever Black Aesthetics Advisory Board in 2020, with the mission to improve the experiences of Black and minority ethnic professionals and consumers with education on BME skin. @dr_ifeoma_ejikeme
Naoko Scintu
Naoko's talented makeup skills are much in demand by her celebrity clientele including the likes of Karlie Kloss, Jodie Comer and FKA Twigs. She has worked with brands including Armani, Dior, Balmain and Rodial and has keyed fashion shows for Emilia Wickstead and David Koma, to name a few. @naokoscintu
Michelle Humphrey
An award-winning session and celebrity manicurist, Michelle is highly sought after within the fashion and music industry and she counts Dua Lipa as a regular client. Michelle specialises in nail enhancements and is renowned for her bespoke nail art. @nailsbymh
Dr Sam Bunting
The founder of the Dr Sam Bunting + Associates Clinic, and her eponymous skincare brand, Dr Sam's. She’s passionate about making expert skincare advice more accessible through her media and TV work, as a presenter on TLC’s Extreme Beauty Disasters, Dr Sam helps demystify the beauty arena with her no-nonsense approach to skin. @drsambunting
Yolanda Cooper
A leader in sustainable beauty, Yolanda is founder of sustainable beauty brand We Are Paradoxx, a range of natural, vegan hair and body products. Her passion for sustainability led to the launch of Plastic Free Beauty Day – a day yearly dedicated to educating beauty brands, retailers and consumers on the perils of plastic pollution. @yolandacooper
Winnie Awa
A beauty entrepreneur and founder of Carra, the world’s expert-backed, one-to-one coaching platform for anyone looking to learn more about the care of Afro, curly, wavy and multi textured hair. Winnie has over 10 years' experience of building innovative consumer-tech platforms. @winnieawa
Celia Burton
A pro known for her less-is-more, skin-centric makeup look, MUA Celia loves highlighting an individual’s natural beauty with her super-flattering, modern makeup. And her skills are called on by the likes of Jodie Comer and Adwoa Aboah. She is also the European makeup artist for the cult beauty favourite, Glossier. @celiaburtonmakeup
Deborah Joseph
Editor-in-Chief of GLAMOUR UK, Deborah directed the brand’s content transition to a digital first, beauty-first brand that works 360 across print, social, video and experiential. She is also an avid beauty fan, regularly dyeing her own hair and sharing her product reviews on social. @deborah_joseph
Dija Ayodele
A highly respected skin health specialist, GLAMOUR columnist, and founder of the Black Skin Directory, which was created as a means to better connect people of colour to professional skincare. Dija also leads and owns West Room Aesthetics, a skin health destination with a focus on skin of colour. @dija_ayodele
Anita Bhagwandas
A multi-award-winning beauty and features journalist and contributor to GLAMOUR, Anita is currently writing her debut non-fiction book Ugly, which is now available for pre-order and will be published in 2022. @itsmeanitab
Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe
An award-winning medical and cosmetic doctor with a pioneering contemporary approach to beautification and aesthetics, Dr Ewoma is also founder of Skndoctor and one of our favourite sources for practical, no nonsense skincare advice on the 'gram. @drewomaukeleghe
Camilla Kay
Beauty Director and Deputy Editor of GLAMOUR, Camilla oversees beauty content across the brand's platforms, drawing on her expertise of 20+ years in the beauty world. She admits, "I've tried thousands of products over the years, so I am hard to impress, but I still love the thrill of a new beauty find!" @camilla.kay
Dr Alexis Granite
A highly sought-after dermatologist thanks to her precise and honed skills. Dr Alexis has a special interest in skin cancer detection, psoriasis, eczema and women’s dermatology including hormone related skin conditions such as acne, hair loss and pregnancy. @alexisgranite
Elle Turner
Deputy Beauty Editor of GLAMOUR, Elle features weekly in The GLAM Drop and her specialist subjects include creating must-click-on, trending hair content, investigating next-gen skincare and makeup and exploring forward-thinking sustainable beauty initiatives. @elleturneruk
Juanita Huber-Millet
Beauty entrepreneur Juanita is founder and creative director of luxury nail emporium Townhouse, with locations in Fitzrovia and Harrods. her mission to provide a premium, consistently delivered nail service that fits the modern lifestyles. @juanitahubermillet
Lottie Winter
GLAMOUR's Beauty Editor Lottie has a keen eye for makeup trends, skincare innovation and wellness movements. A self-confessed makeup obsessive, wellness enthusiast and passionate environmentalist, Lottie shares her expertise on GLAMOUR, covering everything from carbon-neutral beauty brands to the best high-performance foundations. @lotteawinter
Michaella Bolder
Master facialist, skincare and tanning expert, with over 12 years experience in the beauty industry, Michaella is known for creating a bespoke lift and glow facial treatment for each client. She's passionate about skincare education on social media and shares her sought after at home facial massage routines. @michaellabolder
Shei Mamona
Shei joined GLAMOUR in 2020 as the Beauty and Entertainment Assistant. A maths grad, she is now busy playing with lipsticks as well as writing daily beauty, entertainment content and opinion pieces. Her most recent GLAMOUR claim to fame is hosting a TikTok live with Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick. @sheimamona
Georgia Rae
London-based, manicurist Georgia specialises in natural nail health, hand care and minimalistic nail art. Her passion is elevating the manicure, from an overlooked part of our self care routine, to a luxe experience, and her work is in demand from influencers to editorial. @raelondonnails
