We’re reaching the end of our Glamour Beauty Awards reviewing phase, and before we announce our runner-ups and winners - we decided to sit down with some of our judges to hear more about their experience on being part of the judging panel.
MEET GLAMOUR’S MANAGING AND SYNDICATION EDITOR: WALTER HAYWARD
GLAMOUR: What did you enjoy most about being a judge for the Beauty Awards?
WALTER HAYWARD: I really enjoyed being exposed to more brands. I saw some brands that I’d never seen or heard of before, especially South African brands. So, the exposure to the industry has been great.
GLAMOUR: How has this experience and exposure to the beauty industry changed your perception of skincare and makeup?
WALTER HAYWARD: I’ve learned that your skincare routine doesn’t have to be super intense. My friends have a 10-step skincare routine - which is wild. I’ve found that I can reduce mine to 3 steps which has made it much easier to keep up with that routine and see results much quicker.
GLAMOUR: Are there any new steps/products that you’ll be incorporating into your skincare routine going into the future?
WALTER HAYWARD: I’ve been hesitant to use a toner but with this experience, I’ve started to use it more often. So I plan on incorporating that more into my skincare routine going forward.
GLAMOUR: What are you looking forward to doing this holiday?
WALTER HAYWARD: This holiday I plan on doing as little as possible - but with my friends.
GLAMOUR: One item on your Christmas wishlist.
WALTER HAYWARD: I would love the new iPhone 15 Pro Max. But that’s like a couple hundred thousand so that will probably stay on my “wishlist” because it’ll remain a wish.
