The Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards bring behind-the-scenes beauty innovation into the spotlight - ranging from cosmetic ingredients and formulas, to testing methods and tools, digital technologies and consumer beauty devices.
We are mere days away from announcing this year’s winners at our exclusive awards luncheon. The C&T Allē Award winners will be announced at an exclusive, red carpet-style awards reception in New York City celebrating all of the finalists and their innovations.
Event Details
Date: May 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: SECOND, 849 6th Ave, New York City (Midtown)
Attire: From business casual to full-on glam, the choice is yours.
Arrive when the doors open at noon to walk the red carpet, mingle with colleagues and make new connections. A celebratory lunch and drinks will be served, during which formal winner announcements will be made. The reception will conclude at 3:30 PM.
Below we have listed the finalists in each category. Congratulations to the 2026 finalists, and stay tuned for the winners announcement on May 18!
(Editor's note: Some original entry categories were grouped for display purposes below, but note that all entries were judged based on the original category to which they were submitted. Entry types and categories were determined per the entrant's discretion. See the Allē Awards website for more information.)
Base Ingredient: Acne/Compromised Skin Care and Wellness
Gelee Ice Smoothing Serum Stick, Presperse
Pickmulse, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant
Zenakine, Croda Beauty
Base Ingredient: Anti-aging and Skin Care
Azafran Vaniluxe SB 62, Azafran Innovacion Ltd.
EcoFlexy Rheo, Cellugy
EZLite-SF, Sunjin Beauty Science
Mindera, Symrise A.G.
Natrineo CR8, Croda Beauty
Peauvita, Core Biogenesis
Plantasens Emulsifier HP 49, Clariant
Sunsil-LUX150H, Sunjin Beauty Science
Base Ingredient: Color Cosmetics and Sun Protection
Aristoflex Sun, Clariant
Eastman Esmeri CC1N10, Eastman Chemical Company
Harmonie NatuVel Gel, Momentive
Base Ingredient: Hair Care and Scalp Treatments
Dexcare CD-2 Polymer, Dow Chemical Company
Elevance Elite Bio65, Advancion
Elevance Ultra, Advancion
Natursol EMI Rev, SNF Personal Care
Purelift Dry Scalp Refresher 2.0, Presperse
Rheance D50, Evonik
Cosmetic Active: Acne/Compromised Skin Care
Bioactive Totarol, Hyperganic Biogroup
iVC MGA, Seiwa Kasei Co., Ltd.
Pureblome by Triplobiome Technology, Provital
Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate (The Ordinary), DECIEM
Newleks at Adobe Stock
Cosmetic Active: Anti-aging
Activated Silk 27P-⍺, Evolved By Nature
Activated Silk 8A-⍺, Evolved By Nature
Aethelis Granata ExoCell, Naolys
Angel-Eye EFX, Vantage Specialty Chemicals
Bacillus Lysate, Delavie Sciences
Bioactive Totarol, Hyperganic Biogroup
EcoPep, Oat Cosmetics
Ilumys, Greentech
Kaligen, Kalichem
LunaRose, Mibelle Biochemisty
TensylPro, Biocogent
Vitaguard A, BASF
Cosmetic Active: Bath/Body, Wellness, Nutricosmetics
Lumenato, Lycored
PrimaColl, Geltor
Rice Bran Ferment, Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.
YouSIA, TS-Biotech
Cosmetic Active: Hair/Scalp Treatments
Adesilnat, Exsymol
BLH308 Botanical Complex, Bomme Corporation
DandErase, Givaudan Active Beauty
Eterwell Hair, DSM-Firmenich
KeraBio K31, Croda Beauty
Polymeric Malassezia Inhibitor, Beauty Hi-Tech Innovation Co., Ltd.
Purakan, Mane Kancor
SymLash Xtreme, Symrise AG
TRI-K DensiFoll, TRI-K
Cosmetic Active: Skin Care and Sun Protection
100% Fermented Rose Hip Seed Oil (The Ordinary), DECIEM
Activated Silk KDF-β, Evolved By Nature
Bioactive Totarol, Hyperganic Biogroup
BioEssence K2 MK-7, Sino Lion USA
Ferulishield Hemp, Midwest Bioprocessing Center
Galguard Prebiotive, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd.
MorinGuard, Lipoid Kosmetik AG
SalSphere Even Skin, Salvona Technologies LLC
SkinLipix HydraShield, Evonik
Superoxide Dismutase 3 Enzyme Mist (NIOD), DECIEM
TRI-K NiaPure, TRI-K Industries, Inc.
Ziamozome, Dr. PONG Skin Research Lab Co., Ltd.
Devices, Tech and Testing
Corneocyte Nanotexture Analysis with High-Speed Dermal AFM & AI, Loretta
GreenChemFinder, The Green Chemist
Mirae 4-in-1 LED Face Mask, Shiny Brands Group Co., Ltd.
Standardized Scoring Method to Assess White Cast of Mineral Sunscreens and Enhance User Compliance Across Skin Tones, Good Molecules LLC
Finished Indie Formula: Acne/Compromised Skin Care
Acne Clarifying Serum, Fourest Co., Ltd.
Bia Eczema Relief Lotion, Codex Labs Corp.
The Manuka Ritual Blemish Kit, Rejencia
Finished Indie Formula: Anti-aging and Skin Care
Bakuchiol Super Elixir Facial Oil, San Margo
Dr. Pong ActiveIN Auto-Booster Serum Series, Dr. Pong Skin Research Lab Co., Ltd.
Andrey Cherkasov at Adobe Stock
Finished Indie Formula: Bath, Body and Hygiene
Azarine Eau de Toilette Zero Gravity, PT. Wahana Kosmetika Indonesia
Glorioso Botanical Intimate Oil, San Margo
Finished Indie Formula: Hair Care and Scalp Treatments
Bomme Revitalizing Scalp Toner & Shampoo, Bomme Corporation
Scalp Reset Shampoo, Divi Official
Finished Indie Formula: Nutricosmetics and Wellness
Bomme Root Renewal Supplements, Bomme Corporation
XOMD Skincare, XOMD Skincare
Finished Indie Formula: Sun/Light Protection
Dr. Pong B.L.U.E Color Tuning Whitening Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++, Dr. Pong Skin Research Lab Co., Ltd.
Tavi Cica RES-Q10 AdapTint Sun Shield SPF 50 PA++++ Chameleon-like Color-changing Sunscreen, PT Paragon Technology and Innovation
Finished Mass Formula: Acne/Compromised Skin Care
Good Molecules 10% Azelaic Acid Treatment, Good Molecules, LLC
Wardah Radiant Resurfacing Serum, Paragon Technology & Innovation
Finished Mass Formula: Anti-aging
GF 15% Solution (The Ordinary), DECIEM
Wardah Lift Regenerating Serum, Paragon Technology & Innovation
Finished Mass Formula: Bath, Body, Nutricosmetics and Wellness
Hand + Body Powder Wash (LOoPHA), DECIEM
Finished Mass Formula: Color Cosmetics and Sun Protection
Azarine Glow Kiss Sunscreen Lipbalm, PT. Wahana Kosmetika Indonesia
Azarine Invispore Primer Sunscreen SPF 50 PA ++++, PT. Wahana Kosmetika Indonesia
Laboré BiomeProtect Acne & Oil Correct Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++, PT Paragon Technology and Innovation
Tavi Cica RES-Q10 Water Break Sun Shield SPF 50 PA++++, PT Paragon Technology and Innovation
Wardah Active Protection Sunscreen Serum, Paragon Technology & Innovation
Wardah Moist Dew Tint, Paragon Technology and Innovation
Finished Mass Formula: Skin Care
Azarine Invisipore Primer Sunscreen SPF 50 PA ++++, PT. Wahana Kosmetika Indonesia
Azarine Supreme Glow Brightening Moisturizer, PT. Wahana Kosmetika Indonesia
Kahf Bright Revitalizing AminoGel Face Wash, Paragon Technology and Innovation
Laboré LactoNADB3 Multi-Pigmentation Brightening Serum, PT Paragon Technology and Innovation
Wardah Firm & Lift Essence Toner, Paragon Technology & Innovation
Wardah Plump & Firm Gel Moisturizer, Paragon Technology & Innovation
Finished Prestige Formula: Acne/Compromised Skin Care and Wellness
Intimate 3-in-1 Lubrication of Water, Bruxa Pty Ltd.
Ivapur Aknebiome Serum, Ivatherm
Finished Prestige Formula: Anti-aging
ABC De In+ense Cream, Labrains SIA
Longeva, Ayuna
Longitivity Regenerative, Protecting Safe Night Serum Crème, Innovantase R&D Services LLP
Nectar – Neuroglow, Ayuna
Finished Prestige Formula: Hair/Scalp Care
Erhair Lashbooster Multi-Peptide Lash & Brow Serum, Genero Pharmaceuticals
NAMA Comforting Shampoo for Dry & Sensitive Skin, Nama Cosmetics
Finished Prestige Formula: Skin Care and Sun Protection
Kizen 3-in-1 Complete Facial Moisturizer, Suntory Wellness America
Nectar Lip & Eye, Ayuna
RAD Shield Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, Environ
Ingredient Blend: Anti-aging
Beekman 1802, Milk RX, Rexosome Complex, Beekman 1802
VOL.U.LIFT GLP-1 4D Skin Rebound Complex, VOL.U.LIFT powered by Image Skincare
Ingredient Blend: Color Cosmetics and Sun Protection
HEVen Light Shield, Esencias Moles S.A. (EMSA)
Isolan DisperPlus, Evonik
LexFeel SunLight MB, Inolex
inessa Adobe Stock
Ingredient Blend: Hair Care and Scalp Treatments
369Lab Lipid Bond, Moonshot Biotech Pte. Ltd. Singapore
AC Curezyme, Active Concepts and Curie Co.
Ingredient Blend: Skin Care
Citrolatum P, P2 Science
Laboré LactoNADB3, PT Paragon Technology and Innovation
Tucum-HA EFX, Vantage Specialty Chemicals
Wardah 5% Glycolic Acid, 3% Maltobionic Acid, 2% Succinic Acid and Adenosine Peel, Paragon Technology & Innovation
Prototype Product/Chassis: Acne Care, Bath/Body and Wellness
Caramelt Lollipop, Gattefossé
Amazonian Butter to Oil, Vantage Specialty Chemicals
Day Mode Hero Concealer SPF 50+, Solésence
Prototype Product/Chassis: Anti-aging and Skin Care
Day Mode Hero Concealer SPF 50+, Solésence
Dermalsync, Etichub
Different Yolks for Different Folks, Azelis US Personal Care
MicroSperse Petrolatum Lotion, Leading Edge Innovations
Prototype Product/Chassis: Color Cosmetics
Day Mode Hero Concealer SPF 50+, Solésence
Serum Foundation (Medium Shade), Gattefossé
Prototype Product/Chassis: Hair Care and Scalp Treatments
Dualité Molécul’hair, Curie Co., P2 Science and Capsum
Rev'Infusion All-In-One Hair Treatment, SNF Personal Care
Scalp Oil, The INCI Lab Ltd.
Spraycation Micellar Scalp Refresher, Glenn Corporation, An Azelis Company
Prototype Product/Chassis: Sun/Light Protection
BounSeaHaus Sun Stick, Azelis US Personal Care
Day Mode Hero Concealer SPF 50+, Solésence
Fast Flow Sun Fluid SPF 50, Inolex
Sun Milk Spray SPF 50, Next Step Laboratories
