The submission portal for the 2026 Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards is now open! Check it out at: https://alleawards.com/live2026.
These prestigious awards celebrate groundbreaking advances in cosmetics and personal care product development, honoring the scientific expertise and creativity behind the industry’s most innovative products and technologies.
Beauty Innovation Abounds — Enter Now
“I'm thrilled to declare the 2026 submission site open!" shares Rachel Grabenhofer, managing scientific editor, C&T and awards program manager. "Our celebration issue for the 2025 winners is nearly out the door (be sure to check out May!) so it's time to look ahead to 2026 — and we've already seen numerous strong contenders this year. Get your entries in now while they're fresh in your mind."
Entry types include:
- Ingredients – Active or Base
- Ingredient Blends
- Prototype Products/Chassis
- Finished Formulas – Indie, Mass or Prestige
- Test Methods/Tools
- Digital Technologies - Consumer or Industry Users
- Cosmetic Beauty Devices
Learn more at https://alleawards.com/live2026.
Fresh Categories for 2026
Fresh product categories introduced for 2026 include acne/compromised skin care and hair/scalp treatments, to separate specialized entries from those that are more universal. "Other sub-categories may eventually be divided out, but we've seen a lot of focus in these two areas, so we wanted to highlight them," Grabenhofer explained. "We've also folded previous natural and microbiome focused categories into the existing ones, considering these themes cross categories."
Product categories for 2026 ingredient, blend and formula entry types are:
- Anti-aging
- Acne/Compromised Skin Care (new in 2026!)
- Bath, Body and Hygiene
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair/Scalp Care
- Hair/Scalp Treatments (new in 2026!)
- Nutricosmetics
- Skin Care
- Sun/Light Protection
- Wellness
Elevate Your Game to the Global Stage
It’s time to elevate your innovations to the global stage. Submit your entry today and join a community of beauty pioneers who are shaping the future of the industry.
Enter now at https://alleawards.com/live2026.
