The team behind the Free From Skincare Awards have announced the launch of the Free From Gift Awards, a standalone auxiliary award which will run from September to November.

Awards director, Alex Gazzola has said: “For years, the Free From Skincare Awards have been dedicated solely to individual cosmetics and their performance, but entrants regularly ask us whether they can submit a gift box, beauty set or other skincare collection.”

Timed to coincide with the run-up to Christmas, the Awards seek boxes and sets of between two and six items, at least half of which must be skincare products meeting the same criteria of the Free From Skincare Awards. Categories include:

• Face Care
• Bath & Body Care
• Soap Bars
• Men’s Grooming
• Vegan Gifts
• Sleep & Serenity
• Luxury Gifts

“Although testers and judges will be looking for the usual attributes of efficacy, clear labelling, skin benefits, value for money and more, there will be an additional focus on the gifting aspect. Is the box or set a great gift to give? Or to receive? This is what we’ll be asking and looking for.”

The Awards are open for entry until the 27 September, with the announcement of winners expected in early November. To find out more, see freefromgiftawards.co.uk.