5th Annual QVC Customer Choice Beauty Awards Nominees & My Picks.

QVC has done such a great thing in celebrating beauty. They have been giving customers the chance to vote on their favorite beauty products in their QVC Customer Choice Beauty Awards. Featuring 36 categories, from Best Mascara to Best Conditioner from the most highly sought after brands, customers can vote for their favorite product nominees in hopes of having them deemed Customer Choice Beauty Award Winner. What a great way to know if a product really works.

The beauty polls open to everyone during QVC's Beauty’s Best, a 25-hour event kicking off Friday, August 23 at 11pm EST and continuing all day on August 24th.  But, because I know you all are such great beauty connoisseurs, I have a special link for you to start voting now. You can begin voting early here: http://qvc.co/EveryVoteCounts.

See also: QVC All Access Beauty

Here is a list of the nominees, organized by category. I have starred my picks-- the products I will be voting for.

Best Shampoo

WEN Cleansing Conditioner*Alterna Bamboo Volume ShampooNick Chavez Advance Volume ShampooLiving Proof Full ShampooLea Journo Hydrating Shampoo

Best Conditioner

Alterna Bamboo Volume ConditionerAlterna Caviar Moisture ConditionerNick Chavez Advance Volume ConditionerLiving Proof Full Conditioner*Lea Journo Hydrating Conditioner

Best Hair Treatment

Josie Maran Hot Oil Hair TreatmentLea Journo Hydrating MaskWEN Remoist Hydrating Mask*Alterna Overnight Hair Rescue Living Proof Targeted Repair Cream

Best Volumizing Styling Product

Living Proof Amp Instant Texture Volumizer Alterna Bamboo 48 hour Volume SprayLiving Proof Full Thickening Mousse* Nick Chavez Soft Flocker Living Proof Targeted Repair Cream

Best Smoothing Styling Product

Keratin Perfect Smoothing Treatment* Living Proof Primer Style Extend WEN Glossing Serum Alterna Blowout Cream drybar Cream Soda Smoothing Cream

Best Hairspray

Lea Journo Finishing Spray Nick Chavez Thirst Quencher HairsprayAlterna Caviar Working HairsprayCalista Fix2 High Speed Hold Spray Living Proof Flex Shaping Hairspray*

Best Hair Tool

Calista Tools Perfecter Round BrushCalista Tools Hot RollersChi Volumizing Styling IronSarah Potempa Beachwaver t3 Featherweight 2 Hair Dryer drybar Blowout Hair Dryer*

Best Skin Care Cleanser

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing GelFresh Soy Face CleanserPerricone MD Nutritive CleanserSpace NK Eve Lom Deep Cleansing TreatmentPhilosophy Purity Made Simple*

Best Exfoliator

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate*Peter Thomas Roth Instant FirmX Peeling GelOle Henriksen Walnut Complexion ScrubJosie Maran Argan Gentle Exfoliating Powder

Best Peel

Dr. Gross Alpha Beta Anti-Aging Peel PadsDr. Denese Firming Facial PadsOle Henriksen Lemon Strip Flash PeelKate Somerville Clinic-to-Go Resurfacing Peel PadsPeter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Peel PadsPhilosophy Microdelivery Vitamin C Peel*

Best Face Moisturizer

Algenist Firming Moisturizer*Perricone MD Face Finishing MoisturizerFirst Aid Beauty Ultra Repair CreamPhilosophy Hope in a JarDr. Denese Hydroshield Dream Cream

Best Eye Cream

Perricone MD Acyl-Glutathione Eyelid SerumDr. Gross Ferulic Acid and Retinol Eye Serum*Fresh Creme Ancienne Eye Cream and Travel Advanced Lip TherapyPeter Thomas Roth Laser Free Resurfacing Eye SerumOle Henriksen Ultimate Firming Eye Geltarte C-Brighter Maracuja Anti-Aging Eye Treatment

Best Neck Treatment/Cream

StriVectin TL Neck CreamDr. Denese Triple Strength Wrinkle Smoother Neck Treatment*Perricone MD Cold Plasma Sub-DbareMinerals Skincare Extra Firming Neck Cream Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Neck

Best Anti-Aging Treatment

Algenist Concentrated Serum*Perricone MD Neuropeptide Facial CreamPeter Thomas Roth NeuroliquidKate Somerville DermalQuenchDr. Denese HydroShield Face Serum

Best Retinol

Kate Somerville RetAsphereDr. Gross Ferulic Acid and Retinol Brightening SolutionStriVectin Advanced Overnight Retinol TreatmentPeter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM SerumAlgenist Firming Retinol Serum*

Best Night Treatment

Dr. Denese Triple Strength Wrinkle Smoother FacePerricone Blue PlasmaPeter Thomas Roth Firm X Night MoisturizerPhilosophy Hope In a Jar NightStriVectin Overnight Resurfacing Serum*

Best Body Cleanser

Bliss Soapy SudsKate Somerville ExfoliKate BodyL’Occitane Almond Shower OilJosie Maran Argan Body Cleansing OilPhilosophy Amazing Grace 3-in-1 Gel*

Best Lotion

bliss Marvelously Moisturizing Body ButtersL’Occitane Ultra Rich Shea Butter Body CreamFirst Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream*Josie Maran Whipped Argan Body ButterFresh Seaberry Restorative Body Cream

Best Hand Cream

bliss High Intensity Hand Cream*L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand CreamOlivella Hand CreamSanctuary Spa Everyday Hand Cream

Best Beauty Device

Clarisonic Cleansing System*Lightstim for WrinklesNuFace Trinity at Home Facial Toning DevicePMD Personal Microderm DeviceDr. Denese Clinical Resurfacing Machine

Best Body Beauty Device

Tria Beauty Next Generation Laser Hair Remover*Hairmax Lux9 Hair Growth Laser Combme Smooth Elos at Home Hair RemovalEmjoi Micro-Pedi

Best Self Tanner

Kate Somerville Somer360 Luxury Size Tanning TowelettesSt. Tropez SelfTan MoussebareMinerals Faux Tan Sunless Tannertarte Maracuja SelfTannerVita Liberata Self Tan Mousse*

Best Face Bronzer

Laura Geller Balance and BrightenbareMinerals READY BronzerIt Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores HD BronzerBobbi Brown Bronzing Powder*tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder Bronzer

Best Primer

Laura Geller Supersize Spackle Under Makeup PrimerIt Cosmetics No.50 Serum Anti-Aging Foundation PrimerMally Perfect Prep Poreless PrimerbareMinerals Prime Time Foundation PrimerSmashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer*

Best Foundation

Mally Poreless Perfection FoundationbareMinerals SPF 15 FoundationIt Cosmetics Anti-Aging Celebration Foundation*Laura Geller Baked Balance-N-Brighten SPF 15tarte Amazonian Clay Full-Coverage SPF 15 Foundation

Best Concealer

Space NK by Terry Touche Veloutee Highlighting Concealer BrushIt Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye*Mally Cancellation Concealer 3-piece Systemtarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage ConcealerLaura Geller Dream Creams Concealer and HighlighterDalton Conceal-It Concealer

Best Finishing Product

Josie Maran Argan Hydrating Liquid Finishing PowderMally Poreless Face Defender*bareMinerals READY SPF15 Touch Up Mineral VeilIt Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores HD Finishing PowderDalton Mirage Finishing Powder

Best Blush

Josie Maran Argan Color StickLaura Geller Baked Blush-N-BrightenIt Cosmetics Vitality Cheek FlushBobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact*Mally Beauty 24/7 Blush System

Best Lip Product

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF15*Mally Beauty High Shine Liquid Lipstick PenIt Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush LipstickLaura Geller Color Drenched Lip Glosstarte Lip SurgenceDalton Nude Lip Wardrobe with Collagen Tri-Peptides

Best Eye Shadow

Laura Geller Baked Sateen EyeshadowbareMinerals READY Eyeshadow*Smashbox Photo Op Eye ShadowMally Beauty Ever Color Shadow Sticks

Best Eyeliner

Mally Waterproof Eyeliner*Laura Geller Eye Rimz Three-Piece Voodoo Collectiontarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof EyelinerBobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel EyelinerIt Cosmetics No-Tug Anti-Aging Waterproof Silk Eyeliner Duo

Best Mascara

tarte Lights,Camera, Lashes! Volumizing Mascara*Mally Volumizing MascaraIt Cosmetics Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Volumizing MascaraGivenchy Phenomen Eyes MascaraLaura Geller All In One WOW Factor Mascara Duo

Best Brow

Mally Ultimate Performance Dream BrowIt Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil*Smashbox Brow Tech to Go Waterproof Brow Systemtarte EmphasEYES Waterproof Amazonian Clay Brow MousseLaura Geller Tri-Tip Applicator Brow Marker

Best Beauty Oil

Fresh Creme Ancienne ElixirPerricone MD Chia Omega-Three SerumKate Somerville Dilo OilJosie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil*Algenist MicroAlgae Oil

Best Nail Care Brand

CiatePerfect Formulabutter London*Julepnails inc.TIPS

Best Fragrance

Philosophy Amazing Grace Spray Fragrance*Dennis Basso Eau de ParfumFabulous Isaac Mizrahi Eau de ParfumPenhalogon’s Juniper Sling Eau de ToiletteTova Signature Eau de Parfum

Don't forget to vote: http://qvc.co/EveryVoteCounts

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NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation.

If you are a fan of the NARS complexion products, listen up. They have a beautiful new foundation and this is a good one. Meet NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation.

I am already a regular user of NARS Radiant Tinted Moisturizer and NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. The new Radiant Cream Compact Foundation takes the line in the direction of a more coverage product. It fills the gap in the radiant line. Who doesn't want more radiant skin and to get that with more coverage is like a dream.

The creamy foundation comes in a closeable compact of color that can pop into a larger compact, which is sold separately. It is very creamy looking, and creamy feeling as it is applied to the skin. It is very lightweight though and feels as if I am wearing a very lightweight, breathable liquid foundation offering the heavier coverage I need. I actually like to dampen the sponge and apply the color all over my face and I get a beautiful medium coverage. In areas like my forehead where I am showing a bit of hyperpigmentation, I use the sponge dry and get even more coverage. Using either wet or dry, the foundation sets to a beautiful finish in just seconds.

See also: 10 Cream Makeup Products

As I mentioned, the compact refill is closeable and it must stay snapped shut to keep the formula in tact. Even if it is popped into the larger compact, closing after use is vital.

I like that the range is full of 20 shades to match a variety of skintones. I am using Stromboli and that is the same shade that I use in the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation.

The shades from lightest to darkest:

Siberia - light with neutral balance of pink and yellow undertonesMont Blanc - light with pink undertoneGobi - for Asian skin, light with yellow undertoneDeauville - light with neutral balance of pink and yellow undertonesFiji - light with yellow undertoneCeylan - for Asian skin, light-medium with yellow undertonePunjab - medium with golden, peachy undertoneVallauris - medium with pink undertone (this is a new shade for NARS)Santa Fe - medium with peachy undertoneStromboli - medium with olive undertoneBarcelona - deeper medium with golden, peachy undertoneSyracuse - medium-dark with brown undertoneTahoe - medium-dark with caramel undertoneCadiz - medium-dark with caramel and red undertoneMacao - Medium-dark with deep yellow undertoneNew Guinea - Dark with red undertoneTrinidad - dark with warm, yellow undertoneNew Orleans - dark with yellow undertoneBenares - dark with golden undertoneKhartoum - dark with espresso undertone

NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation is available right now at NARS flagship boutiques and online at narscosmetics.com. The Foundation refills compact sells for $38.00 and the larger compact sells for $10.00. It will appear on department store counters September 1. I did see it in my local Sephora store already.

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Mascara Monday: MAC In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash.

I am addicted to thick, black lush lashes. This new mascara from MAC just does that to mine. Meet MAC In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash.

In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash features a whipped and very lightweight formula that delivers intense, blacker-than-black pigment. The over sized rubber tipped brush is designed to apply the rich pigments on lashes from root to tip. It adds volume, extends length and even creates and holds a curl. It does all this while it conditions for softness and flexibility.

See also: MAC Opulash.

I like the contoured handle of the wand and it helps to control the brush easier. The brush is the longest I have ever seen on a mascara. It really makes lashes super dark and thick. When wearing all day, I never experienced smudging, clumping or flaking.

MAC In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash is available right now at all MAC locations including Nordstrom and online at maccosmetics.com. It retails for $21.00.

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Top 10 Beauty Buys Under $10.00.

I am the first to admit that I have been a beauty snob most of my life. I discovered department store beauty while still in high school and my taste went up from there. I am so glad that I have opened my mind to drugstore products in the last few years. I can now say that some of my favorite beauty products are in fact, from mass brands that are sold in drugstores, and most under the $10.00 mark. By now you should be able to tell that I have a serious love for COVERGIRL and L'Oreal Paris, but I am also using a few other great drugstore beauty products too.

Here are my top 10 beauty buys under $10.00.

1. COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss - $5.49

2. L'Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System Moisture Conditioner - $5.99

3. Pond's Luminous Clean Wet Cleansing Towelettes - $5.99

4. COVERGIRL Clump Crusher by Lashblast Mascara - $6.99

5. L'Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System Moisture Shampoo - $6.99

6. Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow - $6.99

See also: 10 Top Skin Treats Under $10.

7. Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick - $8.49

8. Gillette Venus & Olay Razor - $8.99

9. COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Fabulous Foundation - $9.99

10. L'Oreal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain - $9.99

As I was making the list, I quickly realized that I am no longer such a beauty snob. I have so many favorite beauty products that cost under $10.00 that I think I could have filled this list with 100 items!

Check out what great beauty buys my beauty friends have on their lists:

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Top 10 Beauty Buys Under $10.00.

I am the first to admit that I have been a beauty snob most of my life. I discovered department store beauty while still in high school and my taste went up from there. I am so glad that I have opened my mind to drugstore products in the last few years. I can now say that some of my favorite beauty products are in fact, from mass brands that are sold in drugstores, and most under the $10.00 mark. By now you should be able to tell that I have a serious love for COVERGIRL and L'Oreal Paris, but I am also using a few other great drugstore beauty products too.

Here are my top 10 beauty buys under $10.00.

1. COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss - $5.49

2. L'Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System Moisture Conditioner - $5.99

3. Pond's Luminous Clean Wet Cleansing Towelettes - $5.99

4. COVERGIRL Clump Crusher by Lashblast Mascara - $6.99

5. L'Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System Moisture Shampoo - $6.99

6. Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow - $6.99

See also: 10 Top Skin Treats Under $10.

7. Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick - $8.49

8. Gillette Venus & Olay Razor - $8.99

9. COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Fabulous Foundation - $9.99

10. L'Oreal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain - $9.99

As I was making the list, I quickly realized that I am no longer such a beauty snob. I have so many favorite beauty products that cost under $10.00 that I think I could have filled this list with 100 items!

Check out what great beauty buys my beauty friends have on their lists:

Shop the Beauty Buys

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Mario Badescu Peptide Renewal Serum & Cream.

My number one skin care concern right now is aging, and everything that comes with it. I have sun damage and I am not getting any younger. I am concerned about my skin and do what I can do make it look as young as it can. Well, without turning to injections, botox, or plastic surgery. Though I am considering some botox. Soon.

In searching for some new skin care to try, I discovered this new Peptide Renewal Serum and Peptide Renewal Cream from Mario Badescu. After discovering how much I like their products last year, I couldn't wait to try this new age fighting duo.

This cream and serum combine peptides with youth-boosting botanicals to recover a firmer, contoured, more youthful appearance. I like the sound of that. They treat all those signs of aging skin that I am battling - wrinkles, sagging, uneven texture, and lack of hydration.

I have been applying both the serum and cream at night. I use a few drops of the Peptide Renewal serum and rub it over my skin and let it absorb. I follow that with the Peptide Renewal Cream. This cream is really thick and it was meant for those of us with very dry and mature skin. I am liking the way my skin is feeling with this combination. Of course it feels nice and hydrated as soon as I apply it, but I don't feel as though my skin gets as dry as it has been during the day since using. I also feel like I just look better when I wake up. I haven't used it long enough to pinpoint everything it does, but just the notice in feel and better hydration alone is enough for me to continue and keep it in my routine.

Mario Badescu Peptide Renewal Serum retails for $45, and the Peptide Renewal Cream retails for $35.00. They are available at Nordstrom and at mariobadescu.com now.

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Top 10 Beauty Items in My Beach Bag.

My beach bag is stuffed. Not only do I fill it with a big hat, flip flops, sunglasses, a towel, and stack of great magazines, I fill it with some beauty products too. I like to keep cool and comfortable at the beach and depend on a variety of beauties to get me through. Take a look at the top 10 beauty items that I carry in my beach bag.

1. Sunscreen - Sunscreen is a must. My favorite is L’Oréal Paris Sublime Sun Advanced Sunscreen SPF 50+ Lotion. Remember to apply 30 minutes before heading out into the sun and reapply every few hour or after going in the water.

2. Self-Tanner - Yes! I bring self-tanner to the beach. It is the only way to get a safe tan and I want to look like I went to the beach before I head home. I usually just apply it to my legs and face before I head home. I bring a mitt for applying it to my legs and with a makeup sponge on my face.

3. Bronzer - Like I mentioned above, I want to look the part at the beach. I sweep it on over my sunscreen and reapply if I take a dip in the water.

4. Moisturizer with SPF - I use this on my face first thing in the morning, obviously, but I  reapply as needed. I do have my favorites and you'll have to check back later this week to see my list.

5. Body Lotion - Susncreen, sun and salt can dry out the skin. I like to keep one ion hand, just in case

6. Aloe - No matter how careful you are, you can wind up getting burned. I spent some time at the beach during the recent heat wave and stayed in the water the entire time. Even with sunscreen, I got a little burn. Aloe is the best thing to soothe a burn. I pick up a generic brand from CVS and it does the trick to soothe my skin each and every time.

7. Hydrating Face Spray - When I am feeling extra parched, I spritz on a bit of Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray to quench my skin.

8. Beachy Wave Hair Spray - Beachy waves don't happy naturally, they need help. As my hair starts to unwind in the wind. I spray on some L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Beach Spray or Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray and scrunch.

9. Lip Balm with SPF - Lips are often neglected in the sun, and I apply a lip balm with sunscreen multiple times at the beach. I like Sun Bum Lip Balm that has an SPF30. My favorite flavor? Coconut!

10. Waterproof Mascara - I do; I wear mascara to the beach and sometimes need to reapply, especially if I'm heading to my favorite beach restaurant after. My latest fave is COVERGIRL Flamed Out Mascara in the water resistant version.

A press sample of the product featured may have been provided by brand or brand representative for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own. Affiliate links may have also been used in the post. Please see disclosure policy for complete information.

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