LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Beauty Innovation Awards, an independent recognition platform honoring outstanding companies, products and services across the beauty industry, today announced its featured winners in the 2026 awards program. This year’s honorees represent innovative work across skincare, haircare, makeup, bath and body, beauty tools, personal care and more.
Beauty innovation continues to respond to changing consumer expectations, with brands developing products that combine thoughtful design, performance and user-focused experiences. The 2026 winners reflect the range of ideas shaping the industry, from everyday beauty essentials to specialized products and emerging approaches to personal care.
“Beauty innovation is about understanding what people need from the products they use every day and finding new ways to meet those needs,” said Travis Grant, Managing Director of the Beauty Innovation Awards. “This year’s featured winners demonstrate creativity, care and a strong commitment to improving the beauty experience. We’re pleased to recognize their achievements and congratulate all of the 2026 Beauty Innovation Awards winners.”
The annual program recognizes innovation across categories including Bath & Body, Hair, Makeup, Men’s Grooming, Skin, Tools & Brushes, Specialty & Emerging, Inclusivity & Representation, and Beauty-From-Within.
The 2026 Featured Winners are:
Bath & Body
Toothpaste Product of the Year: Keeko Oral Care
Deodorant Product of the Year: Ursa Major
Hair
Hair Oil Product of the Year: Keraplant Scalp Oil, Lisap Laboratori Cosmetici
Kids Hair Product of the Year: Evereden
Scalp Care Product of the Year: Hair Infusion System™, Microfollic
Scalp Health Product of the Year: Scalp Cooling Serum, K-HEADSPA
Styling Product of the Year: HUFS Ocean Foam, HUFS
Skin
Acne Treatment Innovation of the Year: MDacne, MDalgorithms
After Sun Product of the Year: PASH Rescue & Repair Lotion, Pash Skin Protection
Anti-Blemish Product of the Year: MATH Scientific
Cleanser Product of the Year: Soniclear Sonic Cleansing System, Michael Todd Beauty
Face Mask Innovation of the Year: Concentrated Renewing Face Mask, CIMOR
Night Cream Product of the Year: Renew & Firm Eye Serum, Replere
Personalized Skin Care Product of the Year: Nuvane, MDalgorithms
Skin Care Innovation of the Year: The Micro Infusion Pigmentation System™ For Melanin-Rich Skin, Seranova
Teen Skin Care Product of the Year: Mango Cyrus, Reset Cosmetics
Menopause Skincare Product of the Year: Sonicsmooth Pro, Michael Todd Beauty
Peptide Skincare Product of the Year: The Éclat Serum, Beauty by VRAI
Eye & Targeted Treatments
Under-Eye Care Product of the Year: Smoothies™ Cooling and De-Puffing Under-Eye Patches, Smoothies
Lip
Balm Product of the Year: Poppy & Pout
Lip Oil Product of the Year: e.l.f. Cosmetics
Make-up
Eyebrow Product of the Year: L’Oreal
Powder Product of the Year: Huda Beauty
Skin Tint Product of the Year: Kylie Cosmetics
Nail
Nail Care Product of the Year: Pink Mask
Nail Polish Product of the Year: Kester Black
Lash and Brow
Lash Growth Serum of the Year: Advanced Eyelash Enhancer, Hawrych MD
Tools & Brushes
Hair Tool Innovation of the Year: Jewell Clip
Skincare Tool Product of the Year: Therabody
Professional and Salon
Med Spa Product of the Year: ExoScript MD™, ADOREYES
Clean and Green Beauty
Natural Ingredients Innovation of the Year: Siren Natural Deodorant, Fable Beauty
Global Beauty Heritage
J-Beauty Product of the Year: Blue Green Lift Mask Pro, YA-MAN
Inclusivity & Representation
Hyperpigmentation Treatment of the Year: Radiance Glass Serum, Ludient
Specialty & Emerging
Beauty-for-Menopause Product of the Year: RejuVenating Moisturizer, Visha Skincare
First-Time Founder Brand of the Year: Maison D’Vue
Waterless Beauty Product of the Year: TriActive Concentrate, BIOYOND
Beauty-From-Within
Adaptogen Beauty Supplement of the Year: Puredia
Beauty Supplement of the Year: Nature’s Way
Beauty Education & Community
Beauty Brand Education Program of the Year: Beauty Barrage
Leadership
Beauty Innovation of the Year: The Body Refresh, Kaia Naturals
About The Beauty Innovation Awards
Part of Independent Innovation Awards organization, a global market intelligence and recognition program within the most competitive consumer categories, The Beauty Innovation Awards honors the most outstanding and innovative companies, services, and products within the rapidly expanding Beauty industry. The Beauty Innovation Awards provides public recognition for the achievements of beauty industry companies and products, including Bath and Body, Make-up, Skin, Retailers and Services, and more. For more information visit: www.beautyinnovationawards.com.
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Travis Grant
Beauty Innovation Awards
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