The Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs) recently celebrated a milestone 10th anniversary with a black-tie gala at the Avalon Hollywood, recognising the creative forces behind the scenes of film, television, music, and editorial. Often dubbed the “Oscars of Beauty,” the ceremony honoured excellence across hairstyling, makeup, photography, and design, while also spotlighting standout beauty brands and global industry changemakers.

A major highlight of the evening was the Fragrance of the Year award, presented to luxury British perfume house Clive Christian, distributed in Australia by Agence de Parfum. Known for its rich heritage dating back to 1872 and ties to the Crown Perfumery Company, the brand was recognised for its timeless craftsmanship, exquisite ingredients, and dedication to the art of perfumery. The award was presented by Shohreh Aghdashloo to Nichebox Co-founders Dino Pace and Yulia Coulon, who accepted on behalf of the brand.

“What an amazing feeling to be on this prestigious stage,” said Pace, CEO of Nichebox. “Thank you, Michele Elizabeth, Pamela Price and the whole HBA team for this priceless honour. Thank you, Yulia Coulon, for having been always by my side and setting the tone for the new era of Clive Christian. Finally, thank you to the Nichebox team for your passion and commitment that is key for this achievement.”

Other special awards on the night included:

  • International Beauty Award: Parfums de Marly – Delina, presented by Marjan Tabibzada
  • Brand of the Year: Victoria Jackson for No Makeup Makeup, presented by Jamie Kern Lima
  • Beauty Impact Award: Avery Colvert for Altadena Girls, presented by Becky G
  • Timeless Beauty Award (Presented by Galderma): Dyan Cannon, presented by Michael Nouri
  • The Gentleman’s Award: Otis Williams, founding member of The Temptations, presented by Smokey Robinson

The HBAs also honoured a diverse group of talent for their contributions to the beauty craft:

  • Mike Marino – Outstanding Achievement in SFX Makeup, presented by Stephen Dorff
  • Debi Young – Outstanding Achievement in Makeup, presented by Regina King
  • Brian Badie, Mitsuyo Takasaki, and Sanna Seppanen – Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling, presented by Jussie Smollett, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Caitlin O’Connor respectively
  • Janty Yates – Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design, presented by John Ortiz
  • Davis Factor – Outstanding Achievement in Photography, presented by Arianne Phillips

Founded in 2014, the HBAs are produced by Michele Elyzabeth, Pamela Price, and Otis Stokes, and are voted on by a panel of industry experts and the public. The event once again partnered with the Helen Woodward Animal Center, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit’s animal welfare programs and global adoption initiatives.

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