The 2026 Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards are now accepting submissions from commercial beauty device developers.
The C&T Allē Awards bring behind-the-scenes beauty innovation into the spotlight — covering everything from cosmetic ingredients and formulas to testing methods, digital technologies and, as mentioned, consumer beauty devices.
Submit your device and gain recognition as a leader in next-gen beauty technology.
Commercial Beauty Devices Defined
For the C&T Allēs, commercial beauty devices are considered electronic tools or gadgets designed for personal use by individuals in their own homes to enhance appearance, especially skin and hair.
Commercially available on the market, these devices deliver treatments traditionally offered only in professional salons or clinics — but are manufactured and marketed for safe, effective consumer operation without a professional aesthetician or therapist.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), their primary functions include improving skin aesthetics, addressing aging concerns, facilitating hair removal, and providing other beauty treatments.
Example Devices
A variety of advanced technologies power these devices, including radiofrequency, LED light therapy, microcurrents, lasers and more. Compared to professional-grade machines, at-home beauty devices are generally less powerful but designed for safety and ease of use.
Specific examples of consumer beauty devices include:
- Facial cleansing brushes,
- LED light therapy masks and wands,
- Microcurrent devices,
- Hair removal devices and
- Facial steamers.
Gain Recognition and Visibility
For companies developing such innovative commercial beauty devices, the C&T Allē Awards offer a unique opportunity to gain recognition and visibility within the beauty industry. Whether your device supports anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, hair care or other personal care goals, the awards celebrate your role in advancing accessible beauty technology.
Entries are open now. Submit your commercial at-home beauty device and join the leaders shaping the future of consumer beauty solutions.
Eligibility, Dates and Fees
Commercial devices first 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: Sept. 15, 2025)
- $550 Standard fee (final deadline: Oct. 15, 2025)
- Finalists Announced: February 2026
- 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, Finished Formulas, Test Methods/Devices and Digital Tech
In addition to the described cosmetic beauty device entries, where relevant, companies can enter cosmetic ingredients (active or base), cosmetic ingredient blends, prototype products/chassis, digital tech, test methods/tools and/or finished formulas.
See the awards website for full details.
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 reception (details forthcoming). This is your opportunity to demonstrate your company's leadership, innovation and impact on the science of beauty.
