Winners have been announced for the inaugural Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards 2026. 

The Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards (CBIA) recognise and celebrate the most important innovations driving progress across the global cosmetics and personal care supply chain. The B2B-focused programme is dedicated to rewarding the companies whose expertise and creativity underpin every successful beauty product.

Who are the winners of the Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards 2026?

Best Active Ingredient Innovation
Naemos, SYNATIS

Best Functional Ingredient Innovation
CPL Aromas, AromaHydro

Best Primary Packaging Innovation 
Nuon Medical Technologies, Skin Analyzer with Ion Introduction

Best Secondary Packaging Innovation
Curtis Packaging, Pearls of Packaging

Sustainability Initiative of the Year
Croda Beauty, Biodegradability Initiative

Technology & Digital Innovation
iRoma Scents, Intelligent Fragrance Discovery Platform

Regulatory & Compliance Excellence
Innospec, FINSOLV

Contract Manufacturing Partner of the Year
Solésence Beauty Science

Testing, Safety & Efficacy Innovation
Symrise, Next-Generation Risk Assessment of Octane-1,2-diol

Rising Star Supplier Award
Viablife

For more information, visit cosmeticsbusiness.com.