Sustainable Ingredient

This award gives recognition to new ingredients with sustainability features that make a significant difference to cosmetic / personal care products. The sustainable ingredient makes a difference in some of the following areas:

• Lower Environmental Impact: Reduced environmental footprint which can be via production method, processing techniques, application, etc.
• Source: The feedstock or raw materials have sustainability credentials
• Ethical & Social Features: this can be through ethical partnerships local sourcing, social premium, etc.

2026 Finalists (listed in alphabetical order)

ÄIO Fermira™ RedOil
Amika Regenerative Nilotica Shea
Cellugy EcoFLEXY Rheo
Deep Blue BioTech Ocean Pure HA™
Eastman Esmeri™ CC1N10
Kensing Regenyl
Minasolve O-LEEN 26

The winners will be announced at the awards reception on 27th October in Paris.

Eligibility:

• Ingredient brings sustainability benefits
• Current applications in cosmetic / personal care products
• Launched within the last three years

Judging Criteria:

• Application: How it improves the sustainability profile of cosmetic or personal care products.
• Market Relevance: The ingredient meets the needs of customers & the market
• Innovation: Some innovation involved
• Impact: Makes a significant difference in terms of environmental, social, and / or ethical impact

Benefits:

• Industry Recognition: Get wider recognition of your sustainability credentials
• Competitive Advantage: Stand out from your rivals by highlighting your sustainability award
• Marketing: Communicate your winning achievement to distribution partners and customers.
• New Customers: Garner new customers by communicating your sustainability award

2026 Key Dates:

• Open to Entries: June
• Entry Deadline: 18th Sep
• Finalists Listed: 2nd Oct
• Winners Announcement:  27th October (Sustainable Beauty Awards Reception)

In 2025, the gold winner was Lucas Meyer Cosmetics PICKMULSE™
The silver winner was BioTara Tucuma Butter.