The 2026 Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards are officially open for entries — and ingredient suppliers are at the center of this year's spotlight.
If your company is developing next-generation actives, multifunctional base ingredients, ingredient blends and/or prototype formulas, enter now for your chance to shine and gain the recognition you deserve!
Honoring excellence in beauty and personal care innovation, the C&T Allē Awards celebrate the science behind the products — from concept to consumer.
This prestigious program recognizes the critical role suppliers play in moving the beauty industry forward with novel solutions, responsible innovation and high-performance technologies.
Check out our growing list of winners!
Supplier-focused Entry Types Include:
- Active Ingredient – Products designed to deliver targeted biological effects in skin, hair, body, etc., formulas (see full list of product categories).
- Base Ingredient – Products providing functional support in formulations without imparting intended biological activity.
- Cosmetic Ingredient Blends – Synergistic ingredient systems that elevate formulation performance.
- Prototype Products/Chassis – Pre-commercial product concepts that demonstrate ingredient capabilities or formulation expertise.
In addition, we recognize many suppliers have dedicated significant resources to design test methods and substrates to demonstrate the efficacy of their materials.
To honor these efforts, we offer a separate entry type:
- Test Methods/Tools – Innovative protocols, platforms, substrates, AI tools, etc., developed to test the efficacy, safety or stability of products.
Expanded Categories for Ingredients, Blends and Prototypes
Entries for ingredients, blends and prototype formulas are further divided into the following product categories:
- Anti-aging
- Acne/Compromised Skin (New for 2026!)
- Skin Care
- Bath/Body/Hygiene
- Hair/Scalp Care
- Hair/Scalp Treatments (New for 2026!)
- Color Cosmetics
- Nutricosmetics
- Sun/Light Protection
- Wellness
Additional Entry Types: Finished Formulas, Cosmetic Beauty Devices and Digital Tech
In addition to the described entry types and categories, where relevant, suppliers can enter commercial finished formulas, beauty devices and/or digital technologies. These are defined as follows.
- Finished Formulas – Commercially available products, divided by market tier: Indie, Mass, Prestige.
- Cosmetic Beauty Devices – Mechanized tools developed for at-home use by beauty consumers for cosmetic and/or personal care purposes.
- Digital Technologies – Apps, platforms and digital systems for either consumers or industry professionals
Why Submit?
Winners will be recognized across C&T’s global platforms, featured in exclusive editorial coverage and honored during the live C&T Allē Awards dinner (details forthcoming). This is your opportunity to demonstrate your company's leadership, innovation and impact on the science of beauty.
Key Dates and Fees
- Entry Deadlines/Fees
- $350 Early Bird fee (deadline: Sept. 15, 2025)
- $550 Standard fee (final deadline: Oct. 15, 2025)
- Finalists Announced: February 2026
- Awards Ceremony: tbd - Spring 2026
See the awards website for full details on eligibility, judging and logo licensing.
