From lipstick to hand cream, HiStyle is on the hunt for the best new launches, sustainable beauty products, and handbag heroes. We’re looking for new beauty must-haves as well as classic hero products. Limited edition? Bring it on! In today’s digital age, consumers are turning to online shopping for trusted, tried-and-tested beauty brands.

The HiStyle #BestBeautyBuys25 are back, and the highly anticipated annual search is officially underway! Following last year’s tremendous success, we are thrilled to celebrate our seventh year of showcasing the very best beauty products available both in-store and online. Winning products will feature on our website in April 2025 and will also have the option to display the coveted #BestBeautyBuys25 badge.

 

 

Entry Details and Guidelines

 

Categories: We judge mass-market and luxury products in separate categories, ensuring a fair and comprehensive evaluation. Judges span a range of age groups and tastes, ensuring diverse perspectives.

Eligibility: All products must be available for purchase by 31st March 2025. You may submit multiple products, provided they meet the criteria.

How to Enter:

Email Submission:

    • Product name and corresponding category (or categories).
    • Low-resolution JPG image(s) of the product (open product shots/swatches if available).
    • Press release, including Euro price and product volume (fluid oz/ml).

 

Postal Submission:

    • One full-size sample of each product (for makeup, please include a selection of shades).

 

Deadline: Applications, including all samples, must be submitted by 15th February, 2025.

 

 

Send Samples To:

Mary-Jane O’Regan
HiStyle
2413 Euro Business Park
Little Island, Cork T45Y89
087 054 9631

Email: editorial@no1.ie

 

 

 

Categories for Consideration

 

Skincare:

  • Best Cleanser (Cream/Wash)
  • Best Exfoliator
  • Best Skin Peel
  • Best Toner/Facial Mist
  • Best Serum (Face/Eye)
  • Best Facial Oil
  • Best Day/Night Cream
  • Best Eye/Face/Neck Mask
  • Best Lip Treatment or Balm
  • Best Handbag Hero
  • Best Beauty Supplement
  • Best Facial Beauty Tool/Device 

Hair:

  • Best Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Best Treatment/Detangler/Leave-In
  • Best Curl/Volume/Styling Product
  • Best Hairbrush
  • Best for Extensions (Shampoo, Conditioner, Brushes)
  • Best Heated Tool/Hairdryer
  • Best Clip-In Extensions
  • Best Men’s Styling/Shampoo 

Body:

  • Best Shower Product (Gel, Mousse, Foam)
  • Best Body Exfoliator
  • Best Bath Product
  • Best Body Moisturiser/Oil/Firmer
  • Best Bust/Hand/Foot/Multitask Cream
  • Best Nail Polish Collection
  • Best Body Beauty Tool or Device
  • Best Deodorant 

Dental:

  • Best Toothpaste
  • Best Toothbrush
  • Best Whitening Product 

Make-Up:

  • Best Primer/Foundation/Concealer/Setting Powder
  • Best Bronzer/Makeup Palette/Eyeshadow Palette/Face Palette
  • Best Brow Product/Mascara/Eyeliner/Blush
  • Best Lipstick/Lip Gloss/Lip Liner
  • Best Highlighter
  • Best Make-Up Brush Set/Face Brush
  • Best Brush Cleanser/Beauty Blender
  • Best Dressing Table Make-Up Organizer
  • Best Cosmetic Bag/Brush Holder
  • Best Concealer 

Tan/Suncare:

  • Best Tan (Face/Body/Instant/Natural)
  • Best Tan Remover/Gradual Tan/Tanning Mitt
  • Best SPF (Face/Body/Kids)
  • Best Aftersun 

Fragrance:

  • Best Classic/Fresh/Floral/Fruity/Spicy/Seductive/Wedding/Summer
  • Best Cologne/Unisex/Celebrity/Male 

Lifestyle/Bedroom/Dressing Room:

  • Best Home Scented Candle/Luxury Scented Candle
  • Best Interior Room Spray
  • Best Reed Diffuser
  • Best Essential Oil
  • Best Pillow Spray
  • Best Lighting 

We look forward to receiving your entries and celebrating the best in beauty for 2025!