On April 14, 2026, winners of the 2026 in-cosmetics Global Awards were announced, celebrating the industry’s biggest achievements in cosmetic science. The judging panel, made up of experts from around the industry, selected nine winners.
“This year’s entries showcase remarkable innovation and a clear vision of where our industry is heading,” said Andy Mather, event director of in-cosmetics Global. “We’re proud to celebrate our winners and acknowledge their achievements across every category. We extend our gratitude to this year’s judges for their insight and dedication, and to all entrants for the outstanding standard of submissions.”
Congratulations to the winners!
in-cosmetics Global 2026 Awards
Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Active
- Gold: CALNEURIN SENSE, RAHN AG
- Silver: SHISOME, NAEMOS
- Bronze: Peptid4 Light MB, Chemyunion; EXOVIVE LIFT, dsm-firmenich
Innovation Zone Best Functional Ingredient
- Gold: ViscoPure, PolymerExpert
- Silver: Solagum X+, SEPPIC
- Bronze: RHEANCE Soft GO, Evonik
Taste Bar Award
- Food: Curcushine gummies, Lubrizol
- Beverage: AceRoselle, Symrise
Rising Star Award: Antarka
Green Ingredient Award
- Gold: ALPAFLOR NEUROSMOOTH, dsm-firmenich
- Silver: PrimalHyal NeuroYouth, Givaudan Active Beauty
- Bronze: eternight bifunctional, Ashland
Make Up Bar Award
- Gold: OleoVeil Care, Solabia Group
- Silver: Oilkemia 7S Polymer, Lubrizol
- Bronze: Flower Blush, J. Rettenmaier & Söhne
Sensory Bar Award
- Gold: Next-Gen Suncare, ALPOL Cosmetique
- Siver: Magic Capsule Gel and Serum, H&A Pharmachem
- Bronze: Natural & Minimalistic Baby Care, Alchemy Ingredients
Kenvue Trusted Science Award: Melicica (Honey), Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant
