Beauty marketers and manufacturers: Are you advancing the art and science of cosmetics and personal care design?
Whether you're a global marketer, manufacturer or contract manufacturer, the 2026 Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards are your opportunity to shine and gain recognition for formulating excellence.
Join our growing list of winners!
Submissions are now open to honor finished formulas that demonstrate true innovation, efficacy and market relevance.
Finished Formula Definitions and Market Targets
Finished formulas refer to commercially available, optimized cosmetic and personal care products — including those brought to market through contract manufacturing.
These entries will be evaluated based on their intended market target, as defined by the entrant:
- Indie: Boutique-style, often handcrafted formulas aligned with specific values such as clean, vegan, or organic. Typically mid-priced and positioned for niche audiences.
- Mass: Broad-market products at lower price points, often distributed through chain or “big box” retailers.
- Prestige: High-end, luxury-positioned products sold through specialized or premium retail channels.
Product Categories
Entries for formulas, regardless of their market target, 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
Eligibility, Dates and Fees
Formulas launched between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2025 are eligible.*
Finalists will be featured on Cosmetics & Toiletries platforms and recognized at an exclusive awards event celebrating scientific excellence in beauty (details forthcoming).
- Entry Deadlines/Fees
- $350 Early Bird fee (deadline: Aug. 1, 2025)
- $550 Standard fee (final deadline: Sept. 19, 2025)
- Finalists Announced: December 2025
- Awards Ceremony: tbd - Spring 2026
*Some exceptions can be made for entries previously NOT submitted; contact the organizers for details.
Additional Entry Types: Ingredients, Blends, Prototypes and Test Methods/Tools
In addition to the described marketer/manufacturer entry types and categories, where relevant, companies can enter cosmetic ingredients (active or base), cosmetic ingredient blends, prototype products/chassis, digital tech, commercial devices and/or test methods and tools. See the awards website for full details.
