The Finalists for the 28th annual 2021 CEW Beauty Creators Awards program are in!

This year’s awards (renamed from the former Beauty Awards) focus recognition on the teams of creators behind the products being honored. This year’s finalists were selected by industry leaders and Ambassadors from more than 1,300 entries representing 600 brands.

Making an informed vote has never been easier thanks to a new Product Finalists page that provides images and product descriptions for all 2021 Finalists, as well as to links to shop the products. And, a new site houses all articles and information about the newly reimagined program, on The Beauty Creators Awards page, as well as a link to vote. Voting commences now and ends August 8. Winners will be announced November 3 at a CEW virtual event with details to come.

In a year like no other, see the Finalists now for the Hair Category, including the segments Hair Color, Shampoo/Conditioner, Styling and Tools; the Makeup Category, including the segments Eye, Lip, Face and Makeup Tools; and the Skin Category, including the segments Anti-Aging, Cleanser & Scrub, Eye Treatment, Face Masks, Lip Treatment, Moisturizer (Face). Skincare Tools and Sun Products.

And of course, we all want to know who made the cut for the Indie Category, including Indie Brand and Indie Skincare; the Men’s Grooming Category; the Nail Category; the Bath and Body Category; the Scent Category, including Men’s and Women’s Scent; and the Wellness Category, including CBD Beauty and Wellness/Beauty Wellness Supplements/Aromatherapy/Sexual Wellness.

And, for the first time, in partnership with Cheddar News, consumers can cast their vote for two awards, the Iconic Beauty Award and the Social Trend Award. Cheddar News will be airing special Business of Beauty programming later this fall timed to the 2021 Beauty Creator Awards to help amplify the voices of these creators and foster votes from consumers.

Sponsors for the 2021 Beauty Creators Awards include Firmenich, CVS Pharmacy, Financo Raymond James, QVC, Satisfyer, Presperse, NielsenIQ, NYSCC, Badger & Winters, Beauty Inc, Cheddar News, Perfect Corp./YouCam Makeup, Consultancy Media, Fairchild Media Group, Suite K, Kaplow Communications, The NPD Group and Ernst & Young.