The LIB x CEW 2026 Beauty Awards Beauty Edits are here. As the official partner of the CEW Beauty Awards, Latest in Beauty is proud to present this exclusive edit celebrating 21 years of the UK's most prestigious beauty industry accolade.
The CEW Beauty Awards exist for one reason: to recognise outstanding product innovation and creativity across the beauty industry. Each year, over 1,500 industry professionals test and vote across dozens of categories to crown the very best in beauty, and this edit puts these products directly in your hands.
From confirmed winners to highly commended finalists, every product in these 2 boxes (worth over £500 combined!) have been CEW approved and are a part of the 2026 awards. Spanning skincare, haircare, makeup, fragrance, self-tan and wellness, these edits bring together some of the most innovative, creative and talked-about launches of the year.
LIB X CEW AWARDS EDIT 2026
Spotlight Oral Care - Anti-Stain Tooth Powder
BEST NEW GROOMING OR PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT - MASS & PRESTIGE
A clinically formulated tooth powder combining PAP and naturally derived volcanic Perlite to whiten, polish and strengthen enamel with low abrasivity and effective stain removal.
Mediheal - Collagen Ampoule Pads
*WINNER* BEST NEW SKIN PREP OR MASK - MASS
A collagen ampoule pad that firms, plumps and deeply hydrates skin. Powered by collagen, ceramide and milk protein, it improves elasticity, reduces the appearance of fine lines and leaves skin smoother and more radiant.
Weleda - Skin Food
*WINNER* BEST BEAUTY ICON - MASS
*WINNER* RESPONSIBLE BEAUTY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
A cult natural moisturiser with rosemary, chamomile, calendula and wild pansy that intensely hydrates both face and body. Beloved by makeup artists, it works beautifully under or over makeup for a dewy, glowing finish.
OSMO - Guardian Angel Humidity Veil
BEST NEW HAIR STYLING PRODUCT - MASS
A weightless, grease-free anti-humidity spray that shields hair from frizz and thermal damage with an invisible, water-resistant veil. Provides heat protection during styling and remains effective for up to three to four washes.
Ciroa - Vanilla-icious Perfume Mist
BEST NEW BRAND - MASS & PRESTIGE
A light, water-based mist with warm, creamy vanilla notes that sit delicately on the skin for a subtle, cosy scent. Perfect for a gentle refresh throughout the day.
Rimmel - Lasting Finish Lip Liner - Cappuccino
BEST BEAUTY ICON - MASS
The UK’s No. 1 Lip Liner*. Long wear formula with creamy, gliding texture gives lip shape definition that lasts all day with a seamless blend.
*Based on: Nielsen, Value Sales, L52WKS, Total Cov
Rimmel - Thrill Seeker Mascara - Cappuccino
BEST NEW EYE OR BROW PRODUCT - MASS
Take your lashes from 0 to 100 with Rimmel’s Thrill Seeker Extreme Mascara. Infused with a trio of lash-gripping waxes to create extreme volume, length & lift. The BIG tower fibre brush wraps each lash for 5X more volume.
St Tropez - Express Dark Whipped Mousse
*FINALIST* BEST NEW SUN CARE OR SELF TAN - MASS & PRESTIGE
A lightweight whipped mousse delivering a deep, natural-looking bronze tan in just three hours. Fast-drying, streak-free and dermatologically tested, with 83% of users agreeing it gives a flawless, natural-looking dark tan.
Oribe - Gold Lust Restorative Night Crème
*FINALIST* BEST NEW HAIR AND SCALP PRODUCT - PRESTIGE
A lightweight leave-in night crème with lupine flower peptides and eucalyptus extract helps repair split ends, softens strands and restores youthful shine overnight without transferring to the pillow.
Ultra Violette - Sheen Screen™ SPF 50 Hydrating Lip Balm
*FINALIST* BEST ESTABLISHED INDEPENDENT BEAUTY BRAND - MASS & PRESTIGE
A non-sticky, nourishing lip balm with SPF50, a subtle tint and high-shine finish. Made and tested under the Australian sun, with a pout-hugging applicator for effortless application.
Neal's Yard Remedies - Vegan Wild Rosehip Beauty Balm
*FINALIST* BEST NEW SKIN PREP OR MASK - PRESTIGE
An award-winning, multi-purpose vegan beauty balm with certified organic wild rosehip seed oil and plant-based waxes, that cleanses, nourishes and enhances radiance - leaving you with a supple, glowing complexion.
Philip Kingsley - Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment
BEST BEAUTY ICON - PRESTIGE
A clinically proven hair mask that restores elasticity, reduces breakage after just one use and revives frizzy, dehydrated strands. Packed with hydrolysed elastin, castor oil, olive oil and glycerin.
Shiseido - Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Eye Cream
*FINALIST* BEST NEW TARGETED SKINCARE - PRESTIGE
A reformulated eye cream with exclusive SafflowerRED technology, three times more effective on wrinkles than retinol alone. Firms and brightens immediately and visibly improves eyelid sagging after four weeks.
Manifesto - Serene Travel Pouch
BEST NEW WELLBEING PRODUCT - MASS & PRESTIGE
Powered by vegan Vitamin D3 and KSM-66® Ashwagandha, Lemon Balm Extract, and Jujube Seed Extract. These vitamin gummies help regulate hormone activity, support nervous system and mood, and improve sleep.
Hair Gain - Peptide Puff Dry Shampoo
BEST NEW HAIR STYLING PRODUCT - PRESTIGE
A non aerosol, volumising dry shampoo that absorbs grease and oil effortlessly while caring for your hair and scalp in between washes. Featuring a compact padded puff dispenser for precise application at home and on the go. Just tap, puff and refresh!
Dr.PAWPAW - Cloud Balm - Nude Blush
*FINALIST* BEST NEW LIP PRODUCT - MASS
A bouncy, air-whipped formula cushions the lips in lightweight nourishment whilst delivering a soft-focus, blurred matte finish. Multi-purpose and versatile, the gentle pink-nude shade with naturally flushed warmth can be applied to lips and cheeks.
LIB X CEW AWARDS EDIT EDITION #2 2026
TRUYU - Ultimate Brush Collection
BEST NEW BEAUTY TOOL, DEVICE OR ACCESSORY - MASS & PRESTIGE
A complete five-piece brush set engineered for smooth, streak-free application across face, cheeks, eyes and brows. Soft, durable bristles ensure effortless blending and flawless results, perfect for beginners and beauty lovers alike.
Glow For It - Brow Growth Serum
*WINNER" CEW BEAUTY AWARDS 2026 WINNING BRAND
A peptide-powered serum that works deep within the hair follicle to stimulate fuller, thicker brows. Prostaglandin-free, clinically tested and dermatologically approved, it is vegan, cruelty-free and sustainably made in the UK.
ARKIVE - The Brightside Eau De Parfum
BEST NEW NICHE FRAGRANCE - MASS & PRESTIGE
A wanderlust-inspired fragrance opening with zesty basil, lime and bergamot, blooming into frangipani and jasmine, then settling into warm vetiver, angelica root and cedarwood for a sophisticated, adventurous finish.
gróa - Lash Serum
BEST NEW EYE OR BROW PRODUCT - MASS
A prostaglandin-free, peptide-powered lash serum delivering visibly longer, fuller and healthier lashes in six weeks. Formulated with 99% naturally sourced ingredients. Dermatologically and ophthalmologists tested, with 94% of users reporting healthier lashes.
UKLASH - Tubing Mascara
*FINALIST* BEST NEW EYE OR BROW PRODUCT - PRESTIGE
An innovative polymer formula that wraps around each lash for longer-looking, lifted and volumised results without smudging. Nourishing and gentle, it removes effortlessly with warm water, with 95% of users seeing visibly longer lashes.
Drunk Elephant - Amino Rain Serum
BEST NEW SKINTELLECTUAL - PRESTIGE
An advanced hydration serum powered by 1% poly amino acid, four types of hyaluronic acid and a super amino acid complex. Clinically proven to deliver a 115% immediate boost in hydration and visibly firm skin after four weeks.
Brow Aid - Brow Boost Multi Stroke Marker – Medium
*FINALIST* BEST NEW EYE OR BROW PRODUCT - PRESTIGE
A precision multi stroke marker that delivers hyper-realistic, featherlight hair strokes for sparse or hairless brows. Waterproof and smudge-proof for 18 hours, it is safe for post-chemotherapy and post-partum use.
Ruby Hammer - Peach Cheek Colour
*WINNER* BEST NEW COMPLEXION PRODUCT - PRESTIGE
A lightweight, buildable cream blush by Ruby Hammer MBE that melts into the complexion for a natural, satin flush. Infused with macadamia seed, sunflower and castor oils to nourish and soften the skin.
Benefit Cosmetics - Benetint Rose-Tinted Lip & Cheek Stain
CEW BEAUTY AWARDS 2026 WINNING BRAND
A cult-status lip and cheek tint offering a sheer, buildable and long-lasting flush of colour. Originally created in 1976, it remains a bestselling icon first sold in the brand's original San Francisco boutique.
NEOM Wellbeing - Perfect Night's Sleep Pen
*WINNER* BEST NEW WELLBEING PRODUCT - MASS & PRESTIGE
A 100% naturally fragranced, skin-loving sleep oil blended with lavender, patchouli, geranium and nourishing botanical oils to help unwind the mind and body. 84% said it helps provide a pause to breathe, recalibrate and relax.
Dr Somji Skincare - Night Recovery Cream
BEST NEW INDEPENDENT BRAND - MASS & PRESTIGE
A night cream combining barrier repair, retinol renewal and circadian recovery technology, powered by the proprietary SOM1X complex. Formulated by Dr Munir Somji and particularly recommended following aesthetic treatments.
Check out the winning products on the CEW UK website and Instagram (@cew_uk), and keep an eye out for the special red winners seal on products in-store and online. We hope you enjoy discovering what the industry's brightest minds consider truly award worthy. SHOP NOW HERE.
