More than 100 cosmetics suppliers across the globe hoped their development would be named an in-cosmetics Global 2017 award winner.
This year’s ceremony was hosted by President of CEW UK Caroline Neville who presented two new awards, the Make-up Bar Award and the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Flash Cosmetics Pitch.
"Innovation from raw materials is the basis of creativity in the market place for finished products,” said Neville.
“Without the technical, savoire-faire many of the products that delight consumers today would not exist."
The full list of winners at the in-cosmetics Global awards.
Best ingredient
Winners:
.@AshlandInc takes GOLD for the #Innovation Zone Ingredient Award. Its FiberHance BM solution came out on top in a close-knit competition pic.twitter.com/kfZ7GailxO
— in-cosmetics (@incosmetics) April 5, 2017
- Laboratoires Expanscience - Passioline
- Ashland - FiberHance BM Solution
Passioline is a concentrate of the maracuja fruit juice. According to the judges, it has shown remarkable efficacy in tissue repair, cell regeneration and anti-inflammatory properties that help it smooth any kind of skin imperfections.
FiberHance BM Solution is a patented ingredient designed to strengthen and repair internal hair fibers by creating additional bonds within the hair structure.
Runner-up:
- Gattefossé
- Lipotec
- Hallstar
- Inter Actifs – Aceto Corporation
- Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
Sensory award
Winner:
- Biesterfeld - Body & Seoul
Body & Seoul is a formulation kit containing seven products, such as a cleansing oil and overnight lip mask, that have been influenced by Asian trends.
Runner-up:
- Emulfeel
- Evonik
The Make-up Bar Award
For most innovative developments in colour cosmeticsIntroducing our amazing new cosmetic glitter range http://t.co/UXnvxwWH8I 💖 pic.twitter.com/PTnC1rMfCE
— Ronald Britton (@RonaldBrittonUK) November 26, 2014
- Ronald Britton - Bio-glitter
Bio-glitter is based on a biodegradable film that is certified compostable. It does not contain genetically modified materials or materials obtained from genetically modified organisms. It also offers highly reflective properties as a conventional glitter.
Runner-up:
- Lubrizol
- Nikkol Group
Johnson & Johnson Innovation’s Flash Cosmetics Pitch
Winner:
- Nuritas
A digital biotech company from Ireland impressed the judges with its discovery of peptides from natural plant sources using artificial intelligence and DNA analysis.
A digital biotech company from Ireland impressed the judges with its discovery of peptides from natural plant sources using artificial intelligence and DNA analysis.