The BeautyMatter Awards honor the thinkers, makers, and doers in our community whose work pushes boundaries, raises the bar, and defines the future of beauty. Businesses from the entire global beauty ecosystem—from the largest multinationals to high-growth indies, from brands to suppliers—are recognized. Now in its fourth year, the BeautyMatter Awards have become a benchmark for excellence, and the ultimate accolade for businesses operating in beauty everywhere. Your next big achievement starts here.

The BeautyMatter Awards honor the thinkers, makers, and doers whose work pushes boundaries, raises the bar, and defines the future of beauty. On December 7, we put all of them in one room.

For the first time, we will celebrate with Cocktails & Conversations held in a storied space designed by Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson that demonstrates smart business and great design go hand in hand.

One night. One room. The people shaping the industry.

WINNERS FIND OUT WHEN THE ROOM DOES.

Cocktail Reception 6pm - 7:30pm

Dinner & Awards 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Cocktail Attire

THE 2026 FINALISTS

Not a popularity contest, and you cannot buy your way to a win. Finalists and winners are selected by an independent group of industry leaders based solely on the quality of their entries. Judging is underway. Finalists across 90+ categories are announced September 9.

THE VENUE + TICKETS

THE POOL AND THE GRILL

The Seagram Building · 99 East 52nd Street, New York

For the first time, we will celebrate the BeautyMatter Awards with a dedicated Cocktails & Conversations format event held in New York City. The Pool and The Grill at The Seagram Building was the birthplace of the power lunch and where a generation of New York's most consequential deals were closed. It's a room built for gravitas and glamour in equal measure, making it the perfect stage for beauty’s biggest night.
‍
Tickets open September 9, the same day finalists are announced.

Early (Through Oct 9)

Regular

The Pool
Awards Dinner (Seated)

$1,300

$1,450

BeautyMatter members receive 10% off.

THE 2026 FINALISTS

Not a popularity contest, and you cannot buy your way to a win. Finalists and winners are selected by an independent group of industry leaders based solely on the quality of their entries.

SEE THE FINALISTS

SPONSOR THE NIGHT

One room. Three hours. The decision-makers of the global beauty ecosystem, in a space that has been closing deals since 1959. A limited number of ceremony partnerships are available.

INQUIRE

HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT

The BeautyMatter awards reflect the entirety of our community. A comprehensive annual survey of the best work across the global beauty and wellness ecosystem. Whether you are part of the beauty and wellness ecosystem, from multinationals to independents, brands, retailers, agencies, service providers and suppliers- there is an award that recognizes the work you're doing to move our industry forward. Making the Awards.
‍

Merit is the only currency. Judged purely on the work. Not a popularity contest, and you can't buy a win.
Built for every size of company. Ambition, not budget, determines who competes.
Winning includes trophy, seals, marketing toolkit, and platform coverage.

WHY APPLY?

The awards embrace and reflect the entirety of our community. If you are part of the beauty ecosystem—from multinationals to independents, from brands, retailers, and agencies to service providers and suppliers—there is an award that will recognize the work you’re doing to move our industry forward.

Winning is an opportunity to build awareness and gain recognition for the extraordinary work you and your team are doing. Become part of BeautyMatter history and elevate your work to a global audience.

HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT.

There are a lot of award programs out there―but the BeautyMatter Awards are different.

1. We provide a level playing field for recognition based purely on the merit of the entry. At BeautyMatter, it's not a popularity contest, and you cannot buy your way to a win.

2. We’ve designed our entry process and fees to be accessible to organizations large and small. Groups applying for multiple awards will receive a 10% discount on subsequent entries.

3. Creating value for our BeautyMatter community is our North Star. Premium and Professional Members are entitled to a 10% discount on applications. Please email for your unique discount code. info@beautymatter.com

4. There are no hidden charges for winners. Once you’ve paid your entry fee, you are done. Finalists and winners will receive a full suite of marketing tools to share their accomplishment. There are no additional charges for the trophy, winner/finalist seal usage, or awards coverage on the BeautyMatter platform.

This means that the BeautyMatter Awards are a comprehensive annual survey of the best work across the global ecosystem of beauty.

WHO CAN ENTER THE BEAUTYMATTER AWARDS?

Global organizations, large and small, engaged in the beauty and wellness industry are eligible to enter.

WHAT DO WINNERS RECEIVE?

• Seal to be used in marketing materials, on your website, on product packaging, etc. Unlike other awards programs, there are no additional fees to use the seal.

• A toolkit of marketing assets designed for you to highlight your achievement.

• Exposure in email marketing and editorial coverage on the BeautyMatter platform.

• Social media amplification across the BeautyMatter ecosystem.

• BeautyMatter Award monument.

WHAT DO FINALISTS RECEIVE?

• Seal to be used in marketing materials, on your website, on product packaging, etc. Unlike other awards programs, there are no additional fees to use the seal.

• A toolkit of marketing assets designed for you to highlight your achievement.
• Exposure in email marketing and editorial coverage on the BeautyMatter platform.

• Social media amplification across the BeautyMatter ecosystem.

THE CATEGORIES

Ten awards. Ten disciplines. One night.

The list runs from ingredient suppliers to the founders on magazine covers, from packaging engineers to the students who haven’t graduated yet. We believe a category list is a statement about what matters, and ours says the best work does. An independent panel decided which. Nobody has been told the outcome.

PRODUCT

Bodycare (Moisturizer)
Bodycare (Treatment)
Bodycare (Wash/Scrub)
Color Cosmetics (Complexion)
Color Cosmetics (Eye/Brow)
Color Cosmetics (Lip)
Color Cosmetics (Nail)
Color Cosmetics (Palette)
Color Cosmetics (Tool)
Fragrance
Fragranced Product
Home Fragrance
Haircare (Accessory/Tool)
Haircare (Conditioner)
Haircare (Shampoo)
Haircare (Styling)
Haircare (Treatment)
Hybrid Product
Men's Product
Personal Care
Skincare (Acne)
Skincare (Eye/Brow)
Skincare (Moisturizer)
Skincare (Scrub/Cleanser)
Skincare (Tool)
Skincare (Treatment)
Suncare
Wellness (Food + Beverage)
Wellness (Supplements)
Wellness (Tool)
Wellness (Topicals)
Youth Product
Product Collaboration

MARKETING

Best Community Engagement
Best Content Activation
Best Event
Best Influencer Campaign
Best Loyalty Program
Best New Category Launch
Best Performance Marketing Campaign
Best Product Launch Campaign
Best Strategic Collaboration
Best Use of Social Media
Best Virtual Activation

DESIGN

Best Ad Campaign
Best Brand Identity
Best Gift Set Concept
Best Product Packaging Design (Brands)
Best Spatial Design
Best Sustainable Packaging Design (Brands)

RETAIL

Best Amazon Storefront
Best Indie Retailer
Best Pop-Up
Best Retail Activation
Best Service Concept
Best TikTok Shop

INNOVATION

Best Breakthrough Beauty Brand
Best Breakthrough Packaging (Suppliers)
Best Breakthrough Technology (Ingredient)
Best Breakthrough Technology (Omnichannel)
Best Breakthrough Technology (Supply Side)
Best Breakthrough Wellness Brand
Best Use of Technology (Brands)
Deal of the Year

IMPACT

Best Impact Initiative
Best Supply Side Impact Initiative
Best Sustainability Breakthrough

AGENCY

Best Creative Agency
Best Digital Agency
Best Marketing Agency
Best Public Relations Agency
Best Social Media + Influencer Agency

SOLUTION PROVIDERS

Best Business Service Provider
Best Logistics Solution
Best Ingredient Supplier
Best Packaging Supplier
Best Technology Solution Provider
Best Contract Manufacturing

VISIONARIES

Changemaker of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Investor of the Year
Executive of the Year
Leadership Team of the Year
Marketer of the Year
Product Developer of the Year
Company of the Year*
Person of the Year*
Retailer of the Year*
*Nominees and winners chosen by committee.

STUDENT AWARDS

Future Founder
Emerging Marketer
Emerging Science Innovator
Emerging Creative

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AWARDS

THE JUDGES

We believe everyone should have a fair shake at winning industry awards. For that reason, we made a foundational commitment that judging would be transparent and done by a panel of independent judges selected for their diversity of experience, deep category knowledge, and insatiable curiosity.

The independence and caliber of the judges gives the BeautyMatter Awards unprecedented credibility and reach. To maintain the integrity of the process, judges commit to confidentiality and recusing themselves from judging any awards if they have an affiliation with any entrants.

MEET THE JUDGES

ONE NIGHT. THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY.

THE 2027 AWARDS

Same standard, same independent panel, same level playing field.

Submissions open April 9, 2027.

NOTIFY ME

One Night. The entire Industry.

WINNERS FIND OUT WHEN THE ROOM DOES.

Heading 1

Heading 2

Heading 3

Heading 4

Heading 5

Heading 6

One night. One room. The people shaping the industry.

WINNERS FIND OUT WHEN THE ROOM DOES.

THE 2026 FINALISTS

THE VENUE + TICKETS

THE POOL AND THE GRILL

THE 2026 FINALISTS

SPONSOR THE NIGHT

HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT

WHY APPLY?

THE CATEGORIES

Ten awards. Ten disciplines. One night.

THE JUDGES

ONE NIGHT. THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY.

THE 2027 AWARDS

NOTIFY ME

One Night. The entire Industry.