Entries are now open for The Beauty Awards 2026. Now in its 25th Silver Anniversary year, the awards celebrate the best in beauty - bringing together 800+ guests from press, retail and industry for one unmissable night. Headline-sponsored by Boots, the ceremony will take place on 23 November 2026 at the HAC, London EC1.

Super Early Bird pricing is set to £176 per category and runs until 18 May. Early Bird pricing of £200 runs from 19 May to 16 June, and the standard rate of £235 applies from 17 June to 31 July. Entries close 31 July.

There are 28 awards across five categories, plus the 25th Anniversary Beauty Icon - a judge-nominated award selected from the pool of participating brands. 

Categories:

Skincare

• Cleansing Champion
• Skin Hydration Hero
• Top Toner (NEW)
• Miracle Mask
• Facial SPF Saviour (NEW)
• Eye Care Champion (NEW)
• Sensational Serum
• Targeted Skin Saviour

Make-up

• Best Eye Make-up Product (NEW)
• Best Beauty Accessory
• Best Lip Product (NEW)
• Best Face Make-up Product (NEW)
• Hands and Nails Hero (NEW)

Body

• Scent Sensation
• Tanning & Suncare Sensation (NEW)
• Everyday Hero
• Oral Care Champion
• Bath and Body Breakthrough
• Wellness Essential
• Best Collab or Celebrity-Endorsed Product (NEW)

Haircare

• Haircare Champion
• Heat Protection Hero (NEW)
• Styling Superstar
• Targeted Hair Treatment (NEW)
• Electrical Hair Hero (NEW)

Grand Prix

• Best Beauty Tech (NEW)
• New Beauty Breakthrough
• Best Beauty or Grooming Innovation

To enter the awards and for more information, visit thebeautyawards.co.uk.