The awards are fully virtual and open to companies worldwide. You can enter here.
The Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards (CBIAs) are designed to spotlight the scientific, technical and operational breakthroughs shaping product development, from ingredients and formulation to packaging, manufacturing, testing, technology, sustainability and regulation.
Unlike traditional awards focused on finished products, the CBIAs put the spotlight on the companies and solutions behind the scenes, celebrating innovation where it begins.
A credibility-first awards programme for the beauty supply chain
Built for suppliers, manufacturers and technical innovators, the Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards take a credibility-first approach to industry recognition.
Entries are assessed by an independent judging panel made up of senior experts from across formulation science, packaging, sustainability, digital innovation, regulation and market intelligence, ensuring each submission is evaluated with real-world context, technical rigour and commercial relevance.
Judging panel and categories
Each category below is evaluated by a dedicated expert judge with hands-on experience in their field:
- Best Active Ingredient Innovation – Dr Barbara Brockway, Scientific Advisor, Barbara Brockway Consulting
- Best Functional Ingredient Innovation – Tumi Siwoku, Product Development Director, MsTumi
- Best Primary Packaging Innovation – Frederic Dreux, Global R&D Packaging Director – Skin Care, Prestige & Packaging Sustainability, Unilever
- Best Secondary Packaging Innovation – Nick Vaus, Partner & Creative Director, Free the Birds
- Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Victoria Brownlie, Chief Policy & Sustainability Officer, British Beauty Council
- Technology & Digital Innovation – Guive Balooch, Head of Augmented Beauty & Open Innovation, L’Oréal Group
- Regulatory & Compliance Excellence – Emma Meredith, Director-General, CTPA
- Contract Manufacturing Partner of the Year – Fiona Glen, Managing Director, The Red Tree
- Testing, Safety & Efficacy Innovation – Stewart Long, CEO, Cutest
- Rising Star Supplier Award – Andrew McDougall, Director of Beauty & Personal Care Research, Mintel
Shortlist judges
In addition to category judges, the following experts will help review and score entries across all categories:
- Daniela Ciocan – Founder & CEO, Access Beauty Insiders
- Jo Allen – Editor, Cosmetics Business magazine and Trend Report
- Julia Wray – Former Editor, Cosmetics Business & Beauty Journalist
- Lynsey Barber – Science Writer, Cosmetics Business
- Simon Pitman – Founder of Pitman Comms and Partner at Access Beauty Insiders
Who should enter the Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards?
The awards are open to companies operating across the cosmetics and personal care supply chain, including:
- ingredient suppliers
- packaging developers
- contract manufacturers
- testing and compliance specialists
- technology and digital solution providers
- sustainability-focused innovators
Entries should demonstrate measurable impact, technical excellence and clear relevance to product development in the beauty industry.
The programme is fully virtual and accessible worldwide, with the support of our sponsors Croda, epl Global, Nuon Medical and Tosla Nutricosmetics.
Entries close on 8 May
With the final days remaining until the entry deadline, companies are encouraged to submit their innovations now to avoid missing out on recognition in this inaugural programme.
Early entrants will benefit from increased visibility among judges and industry peers, with winners gaining exposure across Cosmetics Business channels. Submit your entry here.