The Biggest Beauty Industry Bosses Share the Products They Can't Live Without
CEW’s Achiever Awards will celebrate these eight female leaders. Ahead of the event, each shared their top beauty tips and tricks
The event, which spotlights the accomplishments of female beauty bosses, is celebrating a milestone itself — its 50th anniversary.
Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and CEO of Moms First, will deliver the keynote at the awards luncheon on April 30 in NYC, which are presented in partnership with Dotdash Meredith (People’s publisher).
"We are incredibly proud to celebrate 50 years of trailblazing women who have shaped the industry, driven innovation, and paved the way for future generations,” Carlotta Jacobson, President of CEW, shares in a press release. "These awards are a powerful tribute to the game-changers and disruptors willing to break barriers, spark change, and leave a lasting legacy."
Ahead of the event, these leaders told People their go-to beauty tips and favorite products.
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Catherine Bomboy Dougherty
Catherine Bomboy Dougherty – Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Credit: courtesy of Clinique
Catherine Bomboy Dougherty; Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator. courtesy of Clinique
Her Title: SVP, Global Brand Integrated Communications, the Estée Lauder Companies
Her Beauty Tip: Mist MAC Cosmetics Fix+ on a sponge before blending foundation for a luminous finish.
Her Desert Island Beauty Product: Endless sun and salt air sound dreamy—but not for my skin. Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator ($30; clinique.com) is my go-to for lasting hydration.
02 of 08
Melis del Rey
Melis del Rey – Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum Credit: courtesy of Kiehl’s
Melis del Rey; Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen. courtesy of Kiehl’s
Her Title: General Manager, Health and Beauty, U.S. Stores, Amazon
Her Beauty Tip: Subscribe & Save on Amazon is basically like having a beauty fairy godmother who magically delivers your skin care before you even realize you’re running low!
Her Desert Island Beauty Product: Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen ($45; amazon.com) is my castaway companion because if I’m going to be stranded, I might as well have a flawless, protected complexion.
03 of 08
Carrie Gross
Carrie Gross – Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel Credit: courtesy of Dr. Dennis Gross
Carrie Gross; Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel. courtesy of Dr. Dennis Gross
Her Title: Cofounder and Chief Creative Officer, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Her Beauty Tip: Find a.m. and p.m. routines that work for your skin, and stick with them—consistency is key for results!
Her Desert Island Beauty Product: The Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel ($92; drdennisgross.com). It instantly polishes the skin while also enhancing long-term skin resilience.
04 of 08
Stephanie Headley
Stephanie Headley – Olay Super Cream Credit: courtesy of Olay
Stephanie Headley; Olay Super Cream With Sunscreen. courtesy of Olay
Her Title: SVP, North America Skin Care and Global Olay, P&G Beauty
Her Beauty Tip: Never underestimate the power of a great red lip color. I have a few favorites that can keep up with my marathon of meetings.
Her Desert Island Beauty Product: I would definitely need Olay Super Cream With Sunscreen ($35; olay.com). This great 5-in-1 has all the ingredients your skin craves, plus a lightweight SPF 30 that virtually disappears on the skin.
05 of 08
Amy Whang
Amy Whang – La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct SPF 70 Credit: courtesy of La Roche-Posay
Amy Whang; La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Hydra. courtesy of La Roche-Posay
Her Title: President, U.S. Maybelline NY, Garnier, Essie, L’Oréal USA
Her Beauty Tip: Wash your face with cold water in the morning. It depuffs your face from nighttime sleep and doesn’t strip your skin of its natural, healthy oils.
Her Desert Island Beauty Product: La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Hydra ($40; laroche-posay.us) for lightweight, hydrating skin protection.
06 of 08
Katie Welch
Katie Welch – Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil Credit: courtesy of Rare Beauty
Katie Welch; Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush. courtesy of Rare Beauty
Her Title: Chief Marketing Officer, Rare Beauty
Her Beauty Tip: Wear your SPF! Or at least products with SPF.
Her Desert Island Beauty Product: I’m taking Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Hope ($25; sephora.com) because the pigment will last the entire time I’m stuck on the island!
07 of 08
Heela Yang
Heela Yang – Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream Credit: courtesy of Sol de Janeiro
Heela Yang; Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. courtesy of Sol de Janeiro
Her Title: CEO and Cofounder, Sol de Janeiro
Her Beauty Tip: I love our GlowMotions Glow Body Oil for that sun-kissed look. I smooth it onto my collarbones, arms and legs, and just like that my skin has the most gorgeous glow. It’s a must for summer party prep.
Her Desert Island Beauty Product: The Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream ($36; soldejaneiro.com) is my essential for its firming and nourishing properties and its addictive Cheirosa 62 fragrance.
08 of 08
Tiffany Yizar
Tiffany Yizar – Vaseline Healing Jelly Credit: courtesy of Vaseline
Tiffany Yizar; Vaseline Healing Jelly Original. courtesy of Vaseline
Her Title: Head of R&D—Beauty and Wellbeing North America, Unilever
Her Beauty Tip: Sleeping with a silk scarf or on a silk pillowcase helps prevent hair frizz, tangles and breakage . . . for everyone.
Her Desert Island Beauty Product: The Vaseline Healing Jelly Original ($3; target.com) is my multifunctional must-have, on a deserted island or anywhere on the go!
