Carlotta Jacobson, president, Cosmetic Executive Women, welcomed beauty industry professionals to a sold-out, 22nd edition of the annual CEW Beauty Insider Awards luncheon, held May 13, 2016, at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria.

See the photos in the slideshow above - and the winner's list below. All photos are by JF Productions.

The event, created in partnership with Meredith, is a celebration of beauty innovation and ingenuity, and recognizes the top products across 37 categories, including hair care, fragrance, skin care, cosmetics, bath and body, beauty devices and more.

The awards are selected by beauty industry professionals, and for more than two decades, have helped consumers identify the products and brands that will meet their needs in the marketplace. Jacobson noted that the CEW Award seal continues to help consumers select products and establish trust in the products they seek. “Thousands of beauty products are launched each year. With so many options to choose