On July 7th, beauty leaders, influencers, and icons gathered high above Hollywood at Lemon Grove Restaurant atop The Aster Hotel for one of the most anticipated events of the year—The 2025 Gurus Beauty Awards, presented by Gurus Magazine. Set against a dreamy, Amalfi Coast-inspired backdrop of lemon trees, breezy linens, and golden sunlight, the awards honored the brands, products, and pioneers shaping the next era of beauty.
Photo by Robin L. Marshall.
With Derek Warburton, founder and publisher of Gurus Magazine, at the helm and executive production led by Rachel Wilson, this year’s event blended intention with luxury, offering a rare combination of authentic connection and high-wattage glamour.
Suzy Levian gift bags at the 2025 Gurus Beauty Awards. Photo by Ghost Media Photography.
Spice blends from The Blonde Italian, inspired by cherished family recipes, are on display at the 2025 Gurus Beauty Awards. Photo by Robin L. Marshall.
Cotrini gift bags at the 2025 Gurus Beauty Awards. Photo by Ghost Media Photography.
Moon d’Elle booth at the 2025 Gurus Beauty Awards. Photo by Robin L. Marshall.
From product developers to celebrity entrepreneurs, the attendees represented a cross-section of the industry’s most influential figures. Among the star-studded guest list were Emmy-winner Patricia Heaton, six-time Emmy nominee Debbie Matenopoulos, Sutton Stracke and Crystal Kung Minkoff (RHOBH), Cynthia Bailey (RHOA), Nicole Young (Netflix’s Selling Sunset), Gleb Savchenko (DWTS), Carly Hughes (American Housewife), Kearran Giovanni (Major Crimes), Tallia Storm (Recording Artist), Martín Rodriguez (Netflix’s Griselda), Tricia Connor Jackson (Actress), Jy Prishkulnik (Actress), Miia Harris (Monster High), Diamond White (The Lion Guard), Madison Brodsky (Actress), Marcel Vigneron (24 in 24: Last Chef Standing), and even Princess Sarah Jane Culbertson of Sierra Leone, alongside rising talents and brand founders, all celebrating the heartbeat of modern beauty: innovation with purpose.
Award presenter Tricia Connor Jackson, styled by Suzy Levian, jewelry and heels by Moon d’Elle. Photo by Ghost Media Photography.
Brett Freedman, recipient of the “Best in Brows” award. Photo by Ghost Media Photography.
Debbie Matenopoulos (The View), founder of Ikaria Beauty and recipient of the “Best in Skincare” award. Photo by Ghost Media Photography.
Guests explored curated experiences like red-light therapy demos by Lumara Systems, Mediterranean dolci from Luxe Bites, The Blonde Italian shared her aromatic spices straight from Nonna’s pantry, The Dolce Cart served cold custom ice treats, custom portraits by Josh Fogel, personalized bouquets by VFlowers, and jewelry styling at the Suzy Levian bar. Violinist Maury Cruz creates a sensorial escape straight from the Mediterranean.
Derek Warburton, founder and publisher of Gurus Magazine, with Host Robyn Newmark, affectionately known as the Hollywood Beauty Guru and Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Guru Magazine. Photo by Ghost Media Photography.
Glowissima, founders Cynthia Bailey (RHOA) and Dana Hill-Robinson, received the “Breakthrough Skincare Brand” award. Photo by Ghost Media Photography.
Cotrini Skincare co-founders Camilo Triana and Chris Kelsey, recipients of the “Advancement in Skincare Award.”
Award presenter, Gleb Savchenko (DWTS), with Dr. Landon McCarrol, CEO of DermKing Institute, recipient of the “Aesthetic Medicine Award.” Photo by Ghost Media Photography.
Robyn Newmark with Felicia Jorden, who accepted the “Best in Treatments” award on behalf of Purlisse.
In a flourish of creativity, artist Joey DeRuy painted a live mural of the Sorrento coastline, while Moon d’Elle’s bocce courts offered playful downtime, all within an atmosphere subtly scented by over 1,000 citrus fruits from Ayala Farms.
Patricia Heaton (Actress) presented the “Best in Brows” award to Brett Freedman.
Emmy-nominated makeup artist Darrell Redleaf presented “Best in Skincare” to Ikaria Beauty.
Sutton Stracke (RHOBH) presented “Best of Tech & Tools” to Lumara Systems.
The awards ceremony, hosted by beauty industry veteran and Hollywood Beauty Guru Robyn Newmark, spotlighted outstanding achievements in skincare, aesthetics, tools, and brand storytelling:
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Host, Robyn Newmark (Hollywood Beauty Guru), presented the first award for “Best in Treatments” to the brand, Purlisse, with Felicia Jorden accepting.
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Sutton Stracke (RHOBH) presented “Best of Tech & Tools” to Lumara Systems, with president Bill Wiedemann accepting.
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Patricia Heaton (Actress) presented “Best in Brows” to Brett Freedman.
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Tricia Connor Jackson (actress) presented “Best in Lashes” to Grande Cosmetics, with Gurus Marketing & Sales Director, Laura Pucker, accepting.
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Nicole Young (Netflix’s Selling Sunset) presented the “Advancement in Skincare Award” to Cotrini Skincare, with co-founders Camilo Triana and Chris Kelsey accepting.
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Crystal Kung Minkoff (RHOBH) presented “Breakthrough Skincare Brand” to Glowissima, accepted by founders Cynthia Bailey (RHOA) and Dana Hill-Robinson.
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Gleb Savchenko (DWTS), who was introduced by Joselli Rojas (The Authority Productions), presented the “Aesthetic Medicine Award” to the DermKing Institute, with CEO Dr. Landon McCarrol accepting.
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Emmy-nominated makeup artist, Darrell Redleaf, presented “Best in Skincare” to Ikaria Beauty, with founder Debbie Matenopoulos (The View) accepting.
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Dr. Michael K. Newman presented the “Dr. Michael K. Newman Innovation Award” to Acorn Biolabs, with CEO & founder Mike Romagnoli accepting.
Award presenter Dr. Michael K. Newman with Mike Romagnoli, CEO and founder of Acorn Biolabs, recipient of the “Dr. Michael K. Newman Innovation Award.”
Dr. Michael K. Newman with Robyn Newmark.
Each award was a testament to the creativity, science, and heart behind the brands pushing beauty forward.
Award presenter Nicole Young (Netflix’s Selling Sunset) with Cotrini Skincare co-founders Camilo Triana and Chris Kelsey—recipients of the “Advancement in Skincare Award”—joined by Gurus Magazine founder and event host Derek Warburton.
Chef Marcel Vigneron (24 in 24: Last Chef Standing) and wife Lauren Rae Levy Vigneron brought culinary flair and signature style to the citrus-hued carpet at the 2025 Gurus Beauty Awards. Photo by Robin L. Marshall.
Madison Brodsky styled by Suzy Levian jewelry. Photo by Ghost Media Photography.
As the sun began to set, Derek Warburton shared a touching behind-the-scenes moment: every décor element had been sourced from vintage and thrift shops, nearly all marked “Made in Italy.” In a nod to sustainability and sentiment, guests were encouraged to take a piece of the setup home, transforming the décor into keepsakes.
Attendees left with rose gold gift bags from Suzy Levian Jewelry, filled with thoughtfully selected products from Peter Thomas Roth, Neon Hippie, The Blonde Italian, Glowissima, Purlisse, Essence Essential Oils Rings, Kevin Murphy Hair, Cotrini Skincare, Moon d’Elle, Ikaria Beauty, Brett Freedman Brows, and more.
Actress Kearran Giovanni (Major Crimes) wearing a gorgeous handmade headpiece by Marie Galvin Fine Millinery at the 2025 Gurus Beauty Awards. Photo by Ghost Media Photography.
Actress Carly Hughes (American Housewife) tries on a stunning handmade headpiece by Marie Galvin Fine Millinery, specially designed for the 2025 Gurus Beauty Awards. Photo by Ghost Media Photography.
Host Robyn Newmark, the Hollywood Beauty Guru and Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Guru Magazine, brought elegance and sparkle to the citrus-hued carpet at the 2025 Gurus Beauty Awards. Photo by Robin L. Marshall.
