As the season shifts and routines reset, Beauty News NYC’s Autumn 2025 Editor’s Choice Award Roundup spotlights standout beauty brands delivering innovation, efficacy, and elevated experiences across skincare, wellness, and beauty essentials. From science-backed rituals to imaginative indie brands redefining self-care, these award-winning products earned their recognition through performance, formulation integrity, and thoughtful design.
Fable Beauty
Award Category: Most Unique Beauty Product Concept
Fable Beauty was honored for its imaginative approach to skincare, where storytelling and performance go hand in hand.
A standout example of this philosophy is The Princess Shave Oil Serum, one of the brand’s core, mainline scents. Lightweight yet indulgent, this shave oil serum helps soften skin, enhance glide, and condition during and after shaving—transforming an everyday routine into a moment of self-care. Beautifully designed and thoughtfully formulated, it captures Fable Beauty’s ability to merge creativity, functionality, and feel-good beauty into a truly unique concept.
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Kandesn by Sunrider
Award Categories: Best Under Eye Mask & Best Nourishing Lip Gloss
Kandesn earned dual recognition for its Pure Biocellulose Under-Eye Masks and Sheer Glow Dew Balm.
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The under-eye masks visibly hydrate, soothe, and refresh tired eyes—making them ideal for restoring skin after long days or disrupted sleep.
The Sheer Glow Dew Balm complements the ritual with nourishing shine and lasting comfort. Together, these products reflect Kandesn’s commitment to elevated, results-driven beauty essentials designed for everyday wear.
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LúmEnvy Skincare™
Award Category: Best Science-Based Luxe Skincare
LúmEnvy Skincare™ was recognized for bringing professional-grade inspiration into at-home skincare through advanced, science-backed formulations.
Rooted in clinical innovation, the brand focuses on enhancing absorption, radiance, and visible results—bridging the gap between medspa treatments and everyday routines.
“We created LúmEnvy Clinical (found only at medspas) last year as a more concentrated PDRN formula with five impactful ingredients to be paired with lasers and microneedling treatments,” says Giovanna McCarthy, Founder of PDO Max. “That amazing glow you get after a medspa visit should continue through to your next professional touch, and with LúmEnvy Skincare we’re giving our customers access to those high-quality ingredients and tools typically found in professional settings, so they can keep their skin glowing every day.”
This philosophy comes to life across LúmEnvy’s award-winning offerings, delivering consistent, luminous results with the refinement of luxe skincare.
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Simi Beauty
Award Category: Best Luxurious Moisturizing Cleanser
Simi Beauty’s 24K Gold Cleansing Oil was honored for delivering a luxurious yet highly effective cleansing experience.
Designed to dissolve makeup and impurities without disrupting the skin barrier, this cleanser leaves skin feeling soft, nourished, and balanced. Infused with skin-loving ingredients, it transforms cleansing into a refined ritual—particularly welcome during cooler months when hydration and comfort are essential.
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Uppy!
Award Category: Best Women-Owned Electrolyte Product
Uppy! stood out for its clean, thoughtfully formulated electrolyte tablets designed to support daily hydration without unnecessary additives.
Created by a women-owned brand committed to ingredient integrity and transparency, Uppy! offers a convenient hydration solution that fits seamlessly into modern, on-the-go lifestyles.
UPPY! makes wellness feel both accessible and intentional.
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Celebrating Autumn Excellence
The Autumn 2025 Editor’s Choice Award winners reflect Beauty News NYC’s continued commitment to spotlighting brands that combine innovation, integrity, and performance. Whether you’re refining your skincare ritual, elevating everyday routines, or prioritizing wellness, these standout products deserve a place in your seasonal rotation.
Congratulations to all of our Autumn 2025 Editor’s Choice Award winners!
