4th Hollywood Beauty Awards Winners & Honoree, Nominee Highlights

The 4th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs) took place on February 25, 2018, at Avalon Hollywood, celebrating the behind-the-scenes artists in hair, makeup, styling, and photography across film, TV, music, and editorial. The event, hosted by radio personality Lisa Stanley, benefited the Helen Woodward Animal Center.

The show brought out a star-studded roster of celebrity presenters and guests, lighting up the stage. From powerhouse actors like Samuel L. Jackson, Danai Gurira, and Elizabeth Banks to music icons such as Smokey Robinson and Tinashe, the evening was a true celebration of glamour and artistry. Britney Spears made a standout appearance to accept the Fragrance of the Year award, while Jane Seymour was honored with the Timeless Beauty Award. Presenters also included Justin Baldoni, Kerry Washington, Marie Osmond, Kat Graham, Danielle Savre, Ali Fazal, Cheech Marin, Barbara Eden, and Kirstin Maldonado, among others, making the night a vibrant intersection of entertainment and the creative talents who shape it behind the scenes.

Honorees

• Outstanding Achievement in Special Effects Makeup: Rick Baker

• Outstanding Achievement in Makeup: Tym Shutchai Buacharern

• Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling: Gail Ryan and Camille Friend

• Outstanding Achievement in Photography: Douglas Kirkland

• Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design & Styling: Ellen Mirojnick

Special Honorees:

Fragrance of the Year – Britney Spears (Fantasy in Bloom)

The Gentleman Award – Smokey Robinson

Timeless Beauty Award – Jane Seymour

New Beauty Award – Kirstin Maldonado, Olivia Holt, Tinashe

Product of the Year – Beth Stavola (CBD For Life)

The Breakthrough Award – Desire Fragrances (Lamborghini "Invincible") & Christine Ko (Moira Cosmetics)

Beauty Enhancement Award – Dr. Babak Azizzadeh

The Innovation Award – Tamim Hamid (Theradome)

Rick Baker Makeup Award

• Nominees:

  • Anthony Nguyen

  • Matthew VanLeeuwen

  • Sarah Tanno (Winner)

Tym Buacharern Makeup Award

• Nominees:

  • Carola Gonzalez (Winner)

  • Eva Kim

  • Sir John

Gail Ryan Hairstyling Award

• Nominees:

  • Caile Noble

  • Claude Baruk (Winner)

  • Riawna Capri (Winner)

Camille Friend Hairstyling Award

• Nominees:

  • Cesar Ramirez

  • Johnny Wright (Winner)

  • Takisha Sturdivant-Drew

Douglas Kirkland Photography Award

• Nominees:

  • Eric Charbonneau (Winner)

  • Frazer Harrison

  • Katy Winn

Ellen Mirojnick Styling Award

• Nominees:

  • Marina Toybina (Winner)

  • Monica Rose

  • Robért Behar