In the category of Big Breakthrough, whichacknowledged only 16 winners, Avène earned top honors for the Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing collection, newly launched in January of this year.

In its third consecutive year of being recognized in the Best of Beauty Awards, Avène Antirougeurs FORT Relief Concentrate for Chronic Redness has been named a winner in the category for Sensitive Skin. Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil has also been singled out as a winner in the Sensitive Skin category. And landing the distinction as Best Dry Shampoo in the Styling Product Category is KLORANE's innovation in dry shampoo for oily hair, KLORANE Dry shampoo with nettle.

Jacqueline Flam Stokes, Vice President, Retail Sales & Marketing, Avène and Klorane said, "We are so honored to have Avène and Klorane recognized for their excellence with these prestigious awards. It is especially meaningful given the high standards set by Allure's discriminating editors and highly selective panel of industry experts.”

All winning products are now eligible for the coveted Allure Best of Beauty seal, the beauty equivalent of the Gold Oscar, recognized by industry insiders and consumers alike as a sign of the product's excellence. Read all about our winners in the October 2014 issue of Allure, which hits stands on September 23, and also on allure.com.