The 2026 C&T Allē Awards, presented by Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) and Allured Business Media, are giving pioneers in beauty innovation more time to polish and perfect their entries.
How? By extending deadlines to help participants put their best, most innovative work forward. Submit your entry today.
Extended 2026 C&T Allē Awards Submission Deadlines and Timeline
The new 2026 C&T Allē Awards submission deadlines and timeline are as follows.
Early Bird: extended to Sept. 1, 2025
Final Submissions: extended to October 15
Finalists Announced: Feb. 1, 2026
Winners Announced: May 2026
“We recognize the exceptional efforts and dedication that go into every submission,” said Rachel Grabenhofer, ELS, managing scientific editor of C&T. "By extending these deadlines, we aim to ensure that all participants have adequate time to refine their entries and showcase their most impactful and innovative work.”
The 2026 C&T Allē Awards honor standout achievements across all segments of beauty — from ingredient breakthroughs to product design and digital innovation. Winners gain industry-wide visibility, thought leadership credibility, and prime networking opportunities.
See the awards website for additional details.
Eligibility, Dates and Fees
Entry types including cosmetic ingredients, formulas, blends, prototypes, testing tools, digital technologies and commercial beauty devices launched or implemented between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2025 are eligible.*
Finalists will be featured on Cosmetics & Toiletries platforms and recognized at an exclusive red carpet-style awards reception 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)
*Some exceptions can be made for late 2024 launches NOT previously submitted; contact the organizers for 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 spotlight your company's leadership, innovation and impact on the science of beauty.
See the awards website for additional details.
