Meet the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2023 panel of experts behind the honour-worthy nominations
The GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2023 celebrate best-in-class beauty – from skincare superstars, must-have makeup and high performance haircare, to the blockbuster perfumes you can’t stop spritzing and the brands you feel are trailblazers when it comes to standout innovation and sustainability initiatives.
So it's only fitting that we enlisted the help of the industry's most influential experts to narrow down the sheer volume of products and tools with laser-like precision.
Boasting over 101 categories, the Awards provide a definitive list of the beauty products and brands you swear by. A panel of professionals – alongside the GLAMOUR beauty team – nominated each and every one for the shortlist.
This year, the panel featured a host of in-the-know hair stylists, dermatologists, manicurists and makeup pros, including Zola Ganzorigt, the nail artist behind Hailey Bieber's infamous glazed donut mani, Beyoncé's makeup artist Sir John and TikTok star Abby Roberts. Hair stylists Charlotte Mensah and Dimitris Giannetos offered their hair care knowledge, while skin specialists, such as Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme and Dr Anjali Mahto, helped to decipher the best skincare products out there.
Who wins is down to you. Vote now for your favourites in the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2023, and be in with a chance to win a luxury overnight spa escape for two at Ellenborough Park.
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Scroll down to meet every member of our prestigious panel who worked hard to ensure your next beauty buy is one of the best on the planet…
Zola Ganzorigt
The LA-based artist behind the most popular mani of the past year, Zola Ganzorigt created Hailey Bieber’s signature glazed donut mani and she’s worked her magic across the fingernails of a whole roster of A-listers including Sydney Sweeney, Christina Aguilera and Kylie Jenner. @nailsbyzola
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Award-winning makeup artist Alex Babsky is renowned for his attention to detail, whether he's creating a graphic eye or a soft glam look for the red carpet. It has earned him a loyal celebrity clientele including Florence Pugh, Jodie Comer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Naomi Campbell, Naomie Harris, Jessica Alba, Alicia Keys, Salma Hayek and Lily Collins, to name but a few. @babskymakeup
Sir John
Best known for being a world renowned MUA, creative collaborator and make-up artist for Beyoncé, Sir John has recently been appointed Kilian Paris' first brand Makeup Creative Director ever. He’s been an innovative makeup artist in the industry for over 15 years – knowledgeable beyond his years. @sirjohn
Abby Roberts
World-renowned TikTok creator, Abby Roberts has amassed more than 16 million followers since joining the platform back in 2019. Behind some of TikTok’s most viral trends, she brings a whole new level of artistry to the game. @abbyroberts
Iram Shelton
Iram Shelton’s luxurious-looking manicures are delicious and A-list approved since she’s worked with celebrities including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Sonam Kapoor, Nicola Coughlan and Addison Rae. Iram has also created signature looks for brands including Mulberry and Richard Malone at Fashion Week and she’s currently Star Resident at London’s Bulgari Hotel. @iramshelton
Daniel Martin
Daniel Martin is a sought-after New York-based makeup artist and Global Director of Artistry & Education for skincare brand Tatcha. He's known as the go-to artist for a dewy glow, while his signature is a bold, colourful eye. Daniel counts Elisabeth Moss, Jessica Biel, Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Gemma Chan as clients and famously created the wedding-day look for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. @danielmartin
Kim Truong
Hollywood’s ultimate nail technician Kim Truong, aka Kim-KimNails. With a celeb roster featuring Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Kerry Washington and Dua Lipa to name a few, Kim's known for leading the nail industry with her talented designs and innovative styles. @kimkimnails
Dimitris Giannetos
LA-based hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos started his career creating catwalk looks for the Paris, Milan and New York fashion shows. An impressive roster of celebrities including Camila Cabello, Ciara, Megan Fox, Jennifer Lopez, Amal Clooney and Meghan Trainor now seek out his voluminous blowouts and sleek, wet-look styles. @dimitrishair
Dr Anjali Mahto
A leading consultant dermatologist, Dr Anjali Mahto treats patients with diverse skin concerns, helping them to create clinically informed solutions based on a holistic approach to quality skincare and lifestyle. Her particular specialism is acne, having experienced her own skin issues from a young age and, this year, Dr Mahto opened Self London on Harley Street, the UK’s first clinic dedicated to treating acne and acne scarring. @anjalimahto
Andrew Fitzsimons
With over 15 years under his belt, Andrew Fitzsimons’ curated approach to hair has attracted a glittering client list including Kim Kardashian, JLo, Bella Hadid, Shay Mitchell and Madonna. And, having worked with dozens of hair brands to deliver his looks, Andrew created his own eponymous haircare line available in Boots. @andrewfitzsimons
Michelle Humphrey
An award-winning session and celebrity manicurist, Michelle Humphrey is highly sought after within the fashion and music industry, becoming the go-to girl for her clients (including Dua Lipa, Adele and Rita Ora) for killer up-to-date designs. Michelle specialises in nail enhancements and is renowned for her bespoke nail art. @nailsbymh
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Harriet Westmoreland
Known for the most immaculate (and we mean immaculate) nails in London, it’s fair to say that Harriet Westmoreland has shaken up the nail industry, reimagining the classics such as the French manicure with modern updates. The internationally renowned nail artist counts Zendaya and Emma Raducanu as clients, she’s the global ambassador for OPI and she’s also worked with Chanel, Miu Miu and Augustinus Bader. @harrietwestmoreland
Julia Diogo
Known as Painted By Jools on social media, Julia Diogo has single-handedly made luxury hand care an integral part of a manicure. She specialises in minimalist manicures, but never shies away from a bold, statement colour. One look at Julia’s work on Instagram and you’ll be promising to oil your cuticles four times a day. She’s currently doing a residency at Liberty London. @paintedbyjools_
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Townhouse nail salons are legendary among beauty insiders and founder, Juanita Huber-Millet, knows a thing or two about delivering on a first class next-level mani. Having launched in 2018, the brand has grown to more than 15 locations across London and the UK, making it the fastest growing beauty service business in Europe. @juanitahubermillet
Winnie Awa
Winnie Awa is a beauty entrepreneur and founder of Carra, the world’s expert-backed, one-to-one coaching platform for anyone looking to learn more about the care of Afro, curly, wavy and multi-textured hair. Winnie has over 10 years’ experience building innovative consumer-tech platforms. @winnieawa
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Aesthetician and P.O.C skin expert "The Skinfiltrator", also known as Monique Monrowe, is a respected skincare content creator and influencer in the black and P.O.C skincare space. Monique has appeared in traditional media outlets such as the Sky News, Yahoo news and skincare.com and has amassed over 100k followers on Instagram and 150k on Tiktok. @skinfiltrator
Mikai McDermott
Mikai McDermott is a multidisciplinary creative with an avid following of 200,000 across social platforms. She is a published session hair artist featured in British Vogue and Teen Vogue. She has credits from the BAFTA's, Paris Fashion Couture Week and with multi platinum recording artists (Tiffany Calver on Drake's London Tour). Through all of this, Mikai has been able to hone her expertise theoretically and practically and is now at the frontier of the digital beauty age. @mikaimikai
Debbie Thomas
There's a reason her clients have nicknamed her the ‘skin whisperer’. One of the UK’s most knowledgeable laser specialists, Debbie Thomas fuses different technologies and holistic techniques to create bespoke treatments for each client. With a passion for skin health, she is the founder of the D.Thomas Clinic, a luxury high-science beauty destination in London, where no skin issue is too big for her cutting edge treatments. @debbiethomasofficial
Tammi Clarke
Beauty influencer Tammi Clarke creates content for a loyal following of over 1.2 million, specialising in beauty tutorials and product recommendations. Tammi was named in 'The 2020 TikTok 100’, recognising her creativity on the platform. Tammi also won 'Best Beauty Influencer' at Vuelio’s 2020 Online Influence Awards and was nominated for ‘Best Influencer’ at the 2021 ASOS Awards. @MakeupByTammi
Nikki Wolff
Makeup artist and GLAMOUR columnist, Nikki Wolff has worked with some of the most iconic celebrities in the industry, racking up a loyal 2 million-strong audience on Instagram to follow her journey. Nikki’s clients include Priyanka Chopra, Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. @nikki_makeup
Heather Dapaah
Heather Dapaah is a highly respected hair stylist, afro/ textured hair educator and owner of award winning salon Her Definition. In 2021, Her Definition was listed as one of the 30 Black Owned Businesses to support. Working on TV and film productions such as Netflix and Disney+, she has tons of influence when it comes to the ever buzzing world of afro textured hair. @heatherdapaah
Helin Doski
Renowned for her beauty expertise and scientific know-how, Kurdish born TikTok creator Helin Doski has really made her mark on the UK social scene. Amassing over 2 million followers with her viral makeup trends, Helin has captivated her audience with her unique content style and creativity. @helinndoski
Letitia Sophia
Letitia Sophia is a globally recognised makeup artist and beauty influencer. She turned this passion into a profession and since then her work has been featured in titles such as the Evening Standard, The Sunday Times, and Vogue. She has also worked with brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Bobbi Brown, Max Factor and her celebrity clients include Maya Jama, Rochelle Humes and Winnie Harlow. @lletitia
Nikki Lilly
Nikki Lilly is a creator, author and television presenter. With nearly 9 million TikTok followers, 2 million YouTube subscribers, and more than 400,000 Instagram followers, she is a social media force, who is passionate about raising awareness for those who live with a visible difference or disability through beauty. Nikki was awarded the International Emmy Award in 2019 for a BBC documentary created about her life and she is the youngest ever recipient of the BAFTA Special Award. @nikkililly
Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme
Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme is the founder and medical director of medical and aesthetics clinic, Adonia Medical Clinic. She also co-founded the UK’s first Black Aesthetics Advisory Board in 2020, with the mission to improve the experiences of Black and minority ethnic professionals and consumers through education on BME skin. @dr_ifeoma_ejikeme
Charlotte Mensah
Charlotte Mensah is an award-winning hair stylist, the owner and artistic director of the Hair Lounge, and founder of the Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil product range. In 2020, Charlotte published her first book – Good Hair: The Essential Guide To Afro, Textured And Curly Hair, which draws on nearly 30 years of experience. @charlottemensah
Josephine Fel
Better known as Jus de Rose, Josephine Fel is a content creator dedicated to the complex and wonderful world of fragrance. With a master’s degree in perfumes and cosmetics from ISIPCA, Josephine draws on her in-depth knowledge to make scents enjoyable and relatable. @jusderose
Alice du Parcq
What Alice Du Parcq doesn’t know about the fragrance industry isn’t worth knowing. A beauty journalist with over 20 years’ experience, Alice draws on her expertise and passion for perfumery to create scent content that is accessible and totally joyous. @aliceduparcq
Sam McKnight
Known for his work with Princess Diana, Kate Moss, Lady Gaga and the ‘90s supermodels, Sam McKnight is hairdressing royalty and founder of Hair by Sam McKnight products. His styles have graced countless magazine covers and catwalks and he received an MBE in 2023 for services to the fashion and beauty industry. @sammcknight1
Dr Sonia Khorana
A GP with a special interest in medical and cosmetic dermatology, Dr Sonia Khorana is passionate about helping people with acne and de-mystifying dermatology for skin of colour and subtle tweakments including injectables and lasers. She has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and is the Dermatology Expert for Olay UK (P&G). @dermgp
Michaella Bolder
With over ten years experience as a facialist and tanning expert, Michaella’s expertise have been sought out by celebrities including Dame Helen Mirren, Naomi Harris and Olivia Munn. Michaella’s skin finishing skills have seen her working backstage at Fashion Week, behind the scenes on Strictly Come Dancing and with brands such as L’Oreal, St Tropez and Vita Liberata. @michaellabolder
