The stage is set and the countdown has begun. In-cosmetics Global has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 Awards, celebrating leading advancements in personal care ingredients and cosmetic science. With one week until the event at RAI Amsterdam, held April 8-10, 2025, the excitement is brewing as the organizers prepare to honor innovation, sustainability and forward-looking technologies.
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The stage is set and the countdown has begun. In-cosmetics Global has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 Awards, celebrating leading advancements in personal care ingredients and cosmetic science. With one week until the event at RAI Amsterdam, held April 8-10, 2025, the excitement is brewing as the organizers prepare to honor innovation, sustainability and forward-looking technologies.
Recognizing Excellence in the Industry
This year’s awards and after party, sponsored by Kenvue, spotlight the most innovative contributions across seven categories, including:
- the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards (Actives and Functionals),
- the Green Ingredient Award,
- the Kenvue Trusted Science Award,
- the Rising Star Award,
- the Makeup Bar Award and
- the Sensory Bar Award.
Commenting on the shortlist, Roziani Zulkifli, event director of in-cosmetics Global, said: “We’re thrilled to unveil this year’s shortlist for the 2025 in-cosmetics Global Awards and extend our sincere thanks to our sponsor, Kenvue, for their continued support. We want to thank our judges who invest significant time into reviewing each entry to be able to shortlist and ultimately crown the leading suppliers and products at the show..."
Innovation Zone Finalists
Here’s a closer look at this year’s awards categories and the ingredients that have made the shortlist. Cosmetics & Toiletries and Global Cosmetic Industry are proud to be the exclusive media sponsors for the hotbed of ingenuity represented in the Innovation Zone.
Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award - Active Ingredients
- Algaktiv - Algaktiv Exometics G
- Ashland - Collapeptyl Biofunctional
- Croda Beauty Actives - Zenakine
- DSM-Firmenich - Eterwell Hair
- Evolved By Nature - Activated Silk 8A-α
- Givaudan Active Beauty - DandErase
- LipoTrue - Cellaigie
- Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant - Melicica
- Mibelle Biochemistry - PAmelioSense
- Mibelle Biochemistry - PhytoCellTec Exosomes
- Normactive - Rosecocktail HC
- Odycea - Blue Algae
- OQEMA - BlockAcne
- Shanghai Coachchem Technology Co., Ltd. - Anallerg - NFA
- Robertet - Damasty
- Solabia Group - Pro-Longevia
- TS-Biotech - YouSIA
- Uniproma GmbH - Arelastin P / Arelastin W
- Vytrus Biotech - Clarivine - Fasting for Skin Longevity
Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award - Functional Ingredients
- AE Chemie - Aecothick GKL
- Calyxia - Calyfeel Gel 100
- Colonial Chemical - ColaQuat SME DG
- ERCA Wilmar - Wilsol SPF Booster
- Evolved By Nature - Activated Silk Hydrogels
- Galaxy Surfactants - Galguard Prebiotive
- Grant Industries - Gransense TC-55X/C
- IOI Oleo - Softisan 650
- Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant - Pickmulse
- Lucid Colloid - Catcol SF-23 Gold
- Roquette Beauté - Beauté by Roquette ST 305
- Symrise - Mindera
- White Tiger Ground - WTGPhLA Kimchi Filtrate Organic Preservative
Kenvue Trusted Science Award
Celebrating scientifically backed ingredients addressing unmet consumer needs with sustainable and ethical practices:
- Croda - Luceane Ashleigh
- Evonik - Rheance D50
- Givaudan Active Beauty
Green Ingredient Award
Recognizing ingredients that embody sustainability:
- AAK - Lipex SheaLuxe TR
- Agrimer - SeaCalm
- AmphiStar - AmphiCare
- Evolved By Nature - Activated Silk KDF-β
- Givaudan Active Beauty - DandErase
- Lipoid Kosmetik AG - MorinGuard
- Lubrizol - Sensomer Cassia 115 Polymer
- Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant - Pickmulse
- Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant - Melicica
Rising Star Award
Celebrating innovative newcomers making waves in the cosmetics world:
- Evolved By Nature
- Exolitus
- Gaia Tech AG
- Institute Dr. Schrader
- Labskin Limited
- Mane Kancor Ingredients Pvt Ltd
- Melt&Marble
- NoPalm Ingredients
- Transactiva
- White Tiger Ground LLC
Finalists and judging for the Makeup Bar and Sensory Bar awards will be announced on site.
Discover the Winners at the Awards Ceremony
The winners will be announced at the in-cosmetics Global Awards and After Party on Tuesday, April 8, from 18:00 to 19:30 at RAI, Amsterdam. Don’t miss this celebration of some of the industry’s brightest advancements in personal care ingredients and cosmetic science.
For more information and event details, visit the in-cosmetics Global website.
