Enter Now: The 2026 Portal is Open

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards portal is now open for submissions! 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 Aug. 1, 2025)
$550 Regular

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.

Market Your Success: Logo Licensing

C&T Allē Award winners and finalists are profiled in the magazine, online, in e-newsletters and on the major socials. As a participant, you are encouraged to share your success across your own networks!

In addition, winners and finalists can promote their C&T Allē Awards recognition by licensing the 2025 awards logo.

C&T Allē Awards Finalist or Winner* logo kit (1-year license)
= $2,995 (note new pricing for 2025)

C&T Allē Awards Finalist or Winner* logo kit (unlimited license)
= $4,995 (note new pricing for 2025)

For additional questions regarding C&T Allē Awards logo licensing, please contact a member of our sales team:
Jolly Patel, [email protected] or 1-630-344-6061
Kim Jednachowski, [email protected] or 1-630-344-6054

The 2022 Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Awards brought behind-the-scenes ingenuity in cosmetics and personal care R&D into the spotlight

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, Practicality/Utility, Sustainability, Safety/Stability, Quality of Design, Relevance and Significance.

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.

Dinner tickets/tables/logo licensing: For questions regarding C&T Allē Awards dinner tickets, tables 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.