It’s Beauty Awards time at Woman&Home and the Beauty Team, plus some of our favourite experts, are working hard behind the scenes to test all of the best beauty products on offer in South Africa.
Local and international brands have entered their products, and they’re hoping for a coveted ‘Best In Beauty’ award from us.
This is a great opportunity for beauty brands to get their hero products stamped with our seal of approval and award-winning status! This is also a fantastic way for you, the consumer, to know which products have been professionally reviewed, tested and approved by a team of experts.
This year, after the judging is done and the results are in (all to be announced in our October issue), we will be hosting
a beauty awards event, with a chance to mingle with the very best in the beauty industry.
We will also be giving away tickets to some lucky readers to attend and enjoy the night’s activities. Details coming soon.
Let’s get into the judging panel and introduce you all to the pros we have selected to do the testing, sampling, sniffing (we’re talking perfumes) and applying of all of these products…
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Leandri de Kock
Leandri de Kock is Woman&Home’s Health and Beauty Editor.
“I’m obsessed with beauty – ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you – I’ve asked (read judged) them about their sunscreen habits. I love all the new products, brands and innovations we get to explore this year, so to be a judge again is not just an honour, but a privilege,” says Leandri.
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Candice-Lee Kannemeyer
Candice-Lee Kannemeyer is a specialist beauty writer and content creator, model and public speaker.
“It’s an absolute honour and privilege to be a judge this year. I am obsessed and passionate about beauty so it’s a joy for me to try all these products, review those I don’t know, find new local and international brand and I’m loving every minute of it. It’s what I do – it’s what I love,” says Candice.
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Zesipho Mncwango
Zesipho Mncwango is a luxury brand manager and founder of The Official PerfumePlug.
“This is a full circle moment in many ways for me in my career as a Brand Manager who began in the Beauty Industry, and as a Fragrance Enthusiast & Content Creator behind SA’s Official online Fragrance platform. Honoured to share this platform with remarkable women and industry colleagues, as we recognise the most exciting and impactful brands and products shaping the Beauty Industry,” says Zesipho.
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Carishma Basday
Carishma Basday is an actress, presenter and all-round positivity queen.
“So honoured to be a judge and thrilled to be amongst such incredible women on the panel,” says Basday.
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Dr Lauren Knight
Dr Lauren Knight is a dermatologist specialising in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology across all ages.
“So excited to be a part of this powerhouse team for the event on the beauty and skin calendar! Thank you for bringing phenomenal brands to us as nominees,” writes Dr Knight.
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Danielle Weakley
Danielle Weakley is an editor, writer and inclusive wellness, beauty and empowerment advocate who also delivers a weekly newsletter (a must-read in our books).
“As a beauty-loving consumer, even I find it impossible sometimes to know what product to choose when I am staring down the packed shelves of my local beauty retailer, so I love the idea of the Beauty Awards… not just because I get to test my way through a slew of new-found gems, but that I get to share it with all of you – and hopefully help you make some perfect choices for yourself. I love uncovering new products and ingredients. The beauty industry is such a fast-moving, future-facing space – always looking to improve formulations and better solve skin problems. Naturally, it’s a real treat to experiment with what’s new,” writes Danielle.
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Jade Smith
Jade Smith is the Head of Beauty for Woman&Home.
“For a Beauty Editor, Beauty Awards season is like Christmas—our absolute favourite time of year! Unboxing, lathering, sniffing, and applying our way through a treasure trove of glorious products is what we live for. Discovering new brands, especially local gems, is the most exciting part. The South African beauty scene is buzzing, and I’m all in!” says Jade.
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