The 2011 FITNESS Beauty Awards

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The 2011 FITNESS Beauty Awards

The Best Makeup Products

6. Best Lipstick
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Ultra Lipstick ($23, elizabetharden.com). Ceramides in this formula keep lips hydrated. "It's smooth enough to feel balmlike but thick enough to prevent fading," a fan said.
Runners up:
Lancome L'Absolu Nu Lipcolor ($29, lancome-usa.com)
Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Sheer Candy ($30, yslbeautyus.com)

7. Best Lip Gloss
Nars Larger Than Life Lip Gloss ($26, sephora.com). This highly pigmented gloss outscored the competition because of what one enthusiast calls "stay-all-day shine that isn't too sticky."
Runners up:
Giorgio Armani Gloss d'Armani ($28, department stores)
Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipgloss ($6, drugstores)

$ 8. Best Mascara
CoverGirl NatureLuxe Mousse Mascara ($9, drugstores). Beeswax in this mascara stretches your fringe into a striking bend. "Two coats made my lashes look thicker than usual," a tester told us.
Runners up:
Maybelline New York One By One Volum' Express Mascara ($8, drugstores)
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Excess ($30, department stores)

$ 9. Best Eyeliner
E.L.F. Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil ($1, eyeslipsface.com). Voters were psyched about this budget-friendly liner. "I love that it's easy to apply and that the cap has a built-in sharpener," one noted.
Runners up:
Almay Liquid Eyeliner Pen ($8, drugstores)
Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner ($23, sephora.com)

$ 10. Best Eye Shadow
NYC New York Color IndividualEyes Custom Compact-Smokey Eyes ($5, drugstores). This kit is all you need to brighten your lids. "It has a diagram on the back, so you know exactly what to swipe where," a reviewer said.
Runners up:
Lancome Color Design Eye Brightening All-in-One 5 Shadow & Liner Palette ($48, lancome-usa.com)
Rimmel London Glam' Eyes Quad Eyeshadow ($6, drugstores)

$ 11. Best Nail Treatment
Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle Serum ($10, drugstores). Made with peptides and biotin, this elixir strengthens brittle nails. "It softens my cuticles and hangnails," a reader said.
Runners up:
Revlon Crazy Shine Nail Buffer ($3, drugstores)
Topshop Make Up Nail Varnish Remover ($3, Topshop stores)

12. Best Nail Polish
Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer ($19, esteelauder.com). Testers applauded the polish's flat brush for its flawless application in only three strokes. "The color dries fast and doesn't goop," one said.
Runners up:
Dior Vernis Nail Enamel ($22, dior.com)
Borghese Rapido Fast Dry Nail Lacquers ($8, drugstores)