Deadline Extended! Enter Now for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards

The Early Bird and Final Entry deadlines have been extended for the 2026 Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards!

New Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 15, 2025
New Final Entry Deadline: Oct. 15, 2025
Finalists announced: Feb. 2, 2026
Winners announced: May 2026 (details forthcoming!)

Submit your entry today!

Featuring two new sub-categories — acne/compromised skin and hair/scalp treatments — the awards honor the scientific acumen, formulating skill, intuition and vision of innovators involved throughout the cosmetics and personal care product development process. 

Learn more here.

Entry fees for 2026:
$350 Early Bird (through Sept. 15, 2025)
$550 Regular (final deadline: Oct. 15, 2025)

Congratulations to the 2025 C&T Allē Awards Winners

Congratulations to the 2025 C&T Allē Awards winners. Check out the Winners Page to see who rose to the top!

We received a record number of entries, and the competition was fierce — so just being a finalist warrants recognition.

What are the C&T Allēs? 

The C&T Allē Awards, presented by C&T and parent company Allured Business Media, bring behind-the-scenes ingenuity in cosmetics and personal care R&D into the spotlight. 

The Allēs honor the scientific discipline, formulating skills, resourcefulness and creativity of innovators throughout the cosmetic product development process — from ingredient suppliers and finished product manufacturers, to test method/tool designers, digital tech developers and more.

Check out our awards submission site for more details!

Judging 

Entries are rated by an esteemed panel of industry experts based on the supporting documents provided by entrants. Parameters reviewed include (where relevant): Novelty, Effectiveness, Sustainability, Safety/Stability, Practicality and Ease of Use, Relevance and Significance to the Industry.

Submit your entry today!

Questions?

Entries: For questions regarding C&T Allē Awards entries, please contact Rachel Grabenhofer, managing scientific editor, Cosmetics & Toiletries, at [email protected] or 1-630-344-6072.

Reception tickets/tables/logo licensing: For questions regarding C&T Allē Awards reception tickets or logo licensing, please contact:

• Jolly Patel, new business development manager, at [email protected] or 1-630-344-6061; or
• Kim Jednachowski, new business development manager, at [email protected] or 1-630-344-6054.