Reader's Choice Beauty Survey
Fill out our exclusive ESSENCE beauty survey and watch for the results in the June 2008 issue

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Credit: Berry Behrendt

Welcome to our annual “Reader’s Choice Beauty Awards.”

We are looking for beauty mavens just like you—sisters of all ages who love products. On the following pages, please share with us your favorites in makeup, skin, body, fragrance, hair and nails. You do not need to fill in every single category, just the ones you know best. Please complete this ballot by March 21.

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I would like to know what is the best remedy for African American skin that is prone to break-outs. I have tried everything on the market that I see advertised, to no avail.

-Veroneque

I have often heard that men love legs more than anything... I wonder why???

-Legs for Days

I have always had a really hard time growing my hair. I have tried just about everything on the market, no joke. I started using a product called Esther Elixir from www.tresscence.com and the results have been amazing! I cannot keep a relaxer fresh enough because my hair grows just that fast. As a matter of fact, i had a relaxer two weeks ago and have to go this week for a touch up. The stylist thought it was over a month ago because the new growth was soooo thick. I encourage those with slow growing hair to try this oil- yo

-Anonymous

At the ripe age of 50 , men still find me attractive , I think it's the persona , the way I carry my self , and in a little sexy way.

But, the comments that I get from young and older

guys , are of my eyes, lips and beautiful smile , all of which I wasteased about as a child .

-Precious

Guys are always saying,`Hey,pretty eyes',so I guess my eye color is what men think are sexy....i think it is my love-every-one-no-matter-what,personality


-kgar