The winners of the in-cosmetics Global 2025 Awards were announced on Tuesday, March 8, during a ceremony and after party at the end of the first day of the trade show.

Winners were selected across eight categories:

INNOVATION ZONE BEST FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS

GOLD - Pickmulse, by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant
SILVER - Galguard Prebiotive, by Galaxy Surfactants Ltd.
BRONZE - WTGPhLA Kimchi Filtrate Organic Preservative, by White Tiger Ground LLC

INNOVATION ZONE BEST ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

GOLD - Pro-Longevia, by Solabia Group
SILVER - Clarivine, by Vytrus Biotech
BRONZE - PhytoCellTec Exosomes, by Mibelle Biochemistry

GREEN INGREDIENTS

GOLD - Pickmulse, by Clariant by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
SILVER - LIPEX SheaLiquid TR, by AAK
BRONZE - Melicica, by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant

KENVUE TRUSTED SCIENCE AWARD

Luceane, by Croda

RISING STAR AWARD

Evolved by Nature

MAKE-UP BAR AWARD

GOLD - OleoShine Green, The Future of Natural Radiance, by PolymerExpert (Solabia Group)
SILVER - Long-lasting, natural, & transformative beauty, by Daito Kasei Europe
BRONZE - Pearlescent serum tablets, by JRS

SENSORY BAR AWARD

GOLD - Sensory Boost, by Azelis Group NV
SILVER - Be Your Beauty, by Chemyunion
BRONZE - S3D Reverso, Youth Renewal Complex, by Givaudan Active Beauty

SUSTAINABLE STAND AWARD

Laboratoires Expanscience

Also read our preview of the in-cosmetics Global 2025 trends and innovations: Cosmetic Ingredients 2025.