Following the great success of the first two editions, Provital proudly presents the 3rd edition of ‘The Rising Stars Challenge’. As in previous editions, the contest is exclusively open to students of cosmetic formulation at any level, from anywhere in the world.
Our Rising Stars Challenge celebrates creativity, knowledge, and originality in the cosmetics sector, with a focus on caring for people and the planet. Through our ‘Do Care’ philosophy, we support international cosmetic students, giving them the opportunity to grow and make a real impact in this industry.
As in previous editions, students are challenged to create a formula that includes the Provital ingredient assigned to them. Creativity, originality, and cosmetic knowledge will once again be the key criteria used by the jury to evaluate each proposal. This year’s jury is made up of experienced professionals from different areas of the industry, experts who are genuinely committed to guiding and inspiring the next generation of formulators.
As in last year, the contest will be divided into two phases:
Phase 1: Presentation of the project
All students must present their formula following the instructions below:
- The formula must contain at least 90% natural-origin content.
- Packaging is completely open, although sustainable proposals will be positively valued.
- The product format is also open to the candidate’s choice, with minimalist formulations being positively valued.
The jury will first evaluate the proposals and select one finalist for each of the 11 product subcategories from our CareActives and CareMotives. These 11 finalists’ formulations will be featured in Rising Stars’ materials and on Provital’s social media.
The same jury will then choose the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from among these 11 finalists, regardless of their subcategory.
Phase 2: Creation of the formula
The 11 finalists will have the opportunity to further develop their formulas, allowing the jury to evaluate additional parameters such as stability, texture, and color, among others, before selecting the overall winner of this contest phase.
The official language of the contest is English, and registration is totally free. The 3 winners of the 1st phase and the one from the 2nd phase will receive a diploma, a monetary award, and a gift from Misceo.
Registration will open on January 12th , 2026, and will remain open until June 22nd, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent! All information is available on Provital’s website
