[Aquilah]

MakeupTalk Best of 2007 Award Winners

I've tallied the votes (28 pieces of paper and 2 pens later!), and have put together the results. The top 3 picks of each category have been found!

Now, as a disclaimer, a lot of voters weren't specific while others were. So, while one voter might have answered their best mascara was "Lancome Hypnose," another voter might've only answered, "Lancome." (Noted as "non-specific.")

Also, a lot of brands/products tied with others, and so I didn't list all of the brands which tied if more than 3-4 tied... Otherwise, I'd have been writing all day LOL!

That all being said... Let's get the results!!!

Liquid Foundation
Revlon ColorStay with SoftFlex & MAC Studio Fix Fluid (tied) - 7 votes each
2) L'Oreal H.I.P., MUFE Mat Velvet +, and Prescriptives Custom Blend (tied) - 3 votes each
3) Diorskin Airflash, Lancome Teint Idole Ultra, and Laura Mercier Oil-Free (tied) - 2 votes each

Mineral Foundation
Bare Escentuals - 13 votes
2) Everyday Minerals - 6 votes
3) Monave Minerals - 4 votes

Tinted Moisturizer
Revlon ColorStay Active, Clinique (non-specific) & DuWop Revolution (tied) - 3 votes each
2) Wet 'n' Wild, Cover Girl, Neutrogena, and Laura Mercier (tied) - 2 votes
3) Various brands all received 1 vote each

Face (Setting) Powder
Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil - 8 votes
2) N.Y.C (non-specific) - 5 votes
3) MAC Blot Powder - 4 votes

Pressed Eyeshadow
MAC - 29 votes
2) Stila & Milani (tied) - 7 votes
3) NYX - 4 votes

Loose Eyeshadow
MAC Pigments - 30 votes
2) NYX Loose Pearl Eyeshadows - 10 votes
3) MUFE (non-specific) & L'Oreal H.I.P. Pigments (tied) 1 vote each

Mineral Eyeshadow
Bare Escentuals - 16 votes
2) Fyrinnae - 3 votes
3) Everyday Minerals - 2 votes

Lengthening Mascara
L'Oreal Telescopic - 5 votes
2) L'Oreal H.I.P. High Drama - 4 votes
3) Maybelline Lash Stylist & Dior DiorShow (tied) - 3 votes

Volumizing Mascara
Dior DiorShow - 6 votes
2) L’Oreal Voluminous - 5 votes
3) L’Oreal H.I.P. High Drama - 3 votes

Blush
MAC - 12 votes
2) NARS - 8 votes (Orgasm was the most popular color)
3) Milani - 4 votes (Luminous was the most popular color)

Bronzer
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish (MSF) - 7 votes
2) Tarte (Park Avenue Princess) - 5 votes
3) NARS (Laguna) & Physicians Formula (tied) - 3 votes each

Luminizer / Highlighter
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish (MSF) - 15 votes
2) Benefit High Beam - 6 votes
3) Revlon Skinlights - 4 votes

Multi-Purpose Item
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish (MSF) - 14 votes
2) NARS Multiples - 3 votes
3) Tarte Cheek/Lip Stain & Benefit Rush Hour (tied) - 2 votes each

Lipstick
MAC - 33 votes
2) Revlon - 3 votes
3) NARS - 2 votes

Lip Stain
Benefit Benetint - 11 votes
2) Urban Decay Ink Lip Stain & Revlon (tied) - 2 votes
3) Various brands all received 1 vote each

Lipgloss
MAC Lipglass - 27 votes
2) Victoria's Secret (non-specific) - 4 votes
3) L'Oreal Color Juice & NYC Liquid Lip Shine (tied) - 2 votes each

Lip Balm
Burt’s Bees - 7 votes
2) Rosebud Salve & MAC (non-specific) - 6 votes each
3) Carmex - 4 votes

Brow Product
Benefit Brow Zings - 12 votes
2) NYC Browser Set - 6 votes
3) MAC Brow Finished & Clear Mascara Gel (tied) - 4 votes each

Gel / Cream Eyeliner
MAC Fluidlines - 27 votes
2) L'Oreal H.I.P. Color Truth Cream - 5 votes
3) Stila Smudgepots & Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Liners (tied) - 3 votes each

Pencil Eyeliner
MAC Powerpoint - 5 votes
2) Revlon ColorStay - 4 votes
3) Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal, MAC Kohl Powers, Bourjois Khols & UD 24/7 Glide-On (tied) - 3 votes each

Liquid Eyeliner
MAC Liquidlast - 6 votes
2) Revlon Colorstay, Prestige & Wet 'n' Wild (tied) - 3 votes each
3) Maybelline - 2 votes

Concealer
MAC Studio Finish - 6 votes
2) Laura Mercier Secret Camoflauge - 4 votes
3) L'Oreal True Match & Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer (tied) - 3 votes each

Foundation Primer
Smashbox Photo Finish - 18 votes
2) Monistat Soothing Care Anti-Chafing Gel - 6 votes
3) Laura Geller Spackle Under Makeup Primer - 4 votes

Eyelash Primer
Maybelline Intense XXL - 5 votes
2) MAC Prep+Prime Lash & Clinique Lash Building Primer (tied) - 4 votes each
3) Shiseido The Makeup Mascara Base - 3 votes

Eyeshadow Primer
Urban Decay Potion Primer - 31 votes
2) MAC Paints - 8 votes
3) L’Oreal De-Crease - 3 votes

Facial Cleanser
Cetaphil - 5 votes
2) Oil Cleansing Method - 4 votes
3) Clean & Clear Morning Burst - 3 votes

Facial Moisturizer
Cetaphil & Oil of Olay Total Effects (tied) - 6 votes each
2) Clinique Dramatically Different - 4 votes
3) Oil of Olay Complete & Dermalogica (tied) - 2 votes each

Face Mask
Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask - 13 votes
2) Clay mask (non-specific) - 2 votes
3) Various brands all received 1 vote each

Facial Scrub / At-Home Dermabrasion
St. Ives Apricot Scrub - 7 votes
2) Neutrogena (non-specific) & Mary Kay TimeWise Microdermabrasion (tied) - 3 votes each
3) Washcloth, MAC Microfiner Refinisher, L'Oreal Refinisher & Philosophy Micro Delivery Peel (tied) - 2 votes each

Acne Treatment
Clean & Clear & Clearasil (tied) - 6 votes each
2) Neutrogena (non-specific) - 5 votes
3) Tea Tree OIl - 3 votes

Sunscreen / SPF
Aveeno (non-specific) - 4 votes
2) Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch & La Roche Posay (tied) - 3 votes each
3) Avene - 2 votes

Nail Polish Brand
OPI - 15 votes
2) Essie - 3 votes
3) N.Y.C., China Glaze, MAC & Orly (tied) - 2 votes each

Top Coat / Base Coat
Sally Hansen - 8 votes
2) OPI - 7 votes
3) Seche-Vite - 4 votes

Nail Treatment
OPI - 6 votes
2) Sally Hansen (non-specific) - 3 votes
3) Soleil, Nailtiques & Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream (tied) - 2 votes each

Body Wash
Dove (all formulas included) - 9 votes
2) Philosophy (all formulas included) - 5 votes
3) Oil of Olay, Bath and Body Works & The Body Shop (all formulas included - tied) - 4 votes each

Body Scrub
The Body Shop - 7 votes
2) Loofah - 5 votes
3) Victoria's Secret (non-specific), Homemade scrub & St. Ives (tied) - 3 votes each

Body Lotion
Bath & Body Works - 6 votes
2) Oil of Olay Quench - 5 votes
3) Victoria’s Secret & Aveeno (both were non specific) - 3 votes each

Body Spray
Victoria’s Secret (non-specific scent) - 15 votes
2) Bath & Body Works - 8 votes
3) The Body Shop (non-specific scent) - 2 votes

Perfume
Perfume oils, Philosophy Amazing Grace & Philosophy Falling In Love (tied) - 3 votes each
2) DKNY Be Delicious, Thierry Mugler Angel, Escada Magnetism, Victoria's Secret (non-specific) & Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (tied) - 2 votes each
3) Various scents all received 1 vote each

Self-Tanner
Jergens Natural Glow & L'Oreal Sublime - 4 votes each
2) Mark Instant Vacation, Banana Boat & Nivea (tied) - 2 votes each
3) Various brands all received 1 vote each

Shampoo
Pantene Pro V, Matrix Sleek Look & Matrix/Biolage (tied) - 3 votes each
2) John Frieda Brilliant Brunettes, Garnier Fructis & L'Oreal Elvive (tied) - 2 votes each
3) Various brands all received 1 vote each

Conditioner
Pantene Pro V & Matrix/Biolage (tied) - 5 votes each
2) Matrix Sleek Look - 3 votes
3) John Frieda Brilliant Brunettes & L'Oreal Elvive (tied) - 2 votes each

Straightening Balm
Kiehl's & Paul Mitchel Straight Works (tied) - 2 votes each
2) Various brands all received 1 vote each

Volumizer
Sebastian Body Double, Aussie (non-specific), Bumble & Bumble Thickening Spray & Big Sexy Hair (tied) - 3 votes each
2) Various brands all received 1 vote each

Hair Color
L’Oreal (non-specific) - 7 votes
2) Clairol - 4 votes
3) Salon color - 3 votes

Heat Protectant
CHI 44 Iron Guard - 5 votes
2) Matrix Sleek Look, Tresemme, Alberto V05 & Paul Mitchell Super Skinny (tied) - 2 votes each
3) Various brands all received 1 vote each

Flat Iron
CHI - 11 votes
2) Hot Tools - 2 votes
3) Various brands received 1 vote each

[KellyB]

Awesome job Aquilah. Thanks sweetie!!!

[jacquelyna]

Thanks!

[luxotika]

Thanks Aquilah! I bet that took forever to type!

[CellyCell]

Nice.

[Sheikah]

Thanks! Wow that is long!!

[Aquilah]

Originally Posted by luxotika

Thanks Aquilah! I bet that took forever to type!

I cheated, and copied & pasted last year's results and made the necessary changes LOL! But, it took about a good 8 hours to tally the votes

[puncturedskirt]

Thanks!. (Wow @ 8 hours!!)

[bluebird26]

Good job Aquilah

[pinkbundles]

Great job Aquilah! Thanks for all the hard work!

[MamaSara]

Holy cow!! 8 hours?! Thanks sooo much for this list! As a newbie this will surely help me out a lot! You rock!

[farris2]

Thats a lot of hard work! Thank you!