Solabia won gold in the active ingredients category at the in-cosmetics Global awards in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for Pro-Longevia.
The French company was commended for its use of green biotechnology coupled with strong scientific support.
The silver award went to Vytrus Biotech for Clarivine, a 100% natural active ingredient designed to enhance skin cellular longevity and activate the skin's regeneration processes.
Mibelle Biochemistry won bronze for PhytoCellTec Exosomes, which increases exosome production by mesenchymal stem cells inside the skin.
In the functional ingredients category, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant took home the gold for Pickmulse, a natural emulsifier that redefines the sensory experience.
Galaxy Surfactants was awarded silver for its Galguard Prebiotive, which is a 100% green antimicrobial preservative derived from bio-renewable sources.
The bronze award was presented to White Tiger Ground for WTGPhLA Kimchi Filtrate Organic Preservative, an effective anti-microbial and sanitising ingredient.
The Green Ingredient Award, in collaboration with Ecovia Intelligence, honours ingredients that have a meaningful environmental or social impact.
Taking the title for this year’s Gold accolade was Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant for Pickmulse.
AAK won Silver for Lipex SheaLiquid TR, a naturally derived, eco-friendly liquid shea emollient.
Melicica by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, also took home the Bronze Award for its holistic approach to optimising the skin’s natural repair process.
The Kenvue Trusted Science Award recognises innovative and effective modern ingredients that consumers can rely on for their daily care.
Croda took the title for Luceane, this award-winning ingredient slows down the ageing process by five years after just one month of application, resulting in a reduction of skin fatigue signs and radiance improvement.
The Rising Star Award celebrates first-year exhibitors, highlighting their advanced products and ingredients while acknowledging their solution-driven approaches.
This year saw Evolved by Nature awarded for its impressive presence at the show. Evolved by Nature is a life sciences company that creates high-performing, sustainable ingredients for skincare and beauty through biotechnology.
In the Make-up Bar Award, PolymerExpert, part of Solabia Group took the top title for its OleoShine Green – The Future of Natural Radiance, which offers ultra-radiant shine and optimised adhesion.
DAITO KASEI EUROPE took Silver for Long-lasting, natural, & transformative beauty, whilst JRS took Bronze for its Pearlescent serum tablets for reconstitution.
In the Sensory Bar Award category, cosmetic product manufacturer Azelis Group NV was awarded Gold for its innovative Sensory Boost.
Chemyunion a raw materials manufacturer which integrates nature and science, took Silver for its Be Your Beauty innovation.
Bronze was awarded to Givaudan Active Beauty and its S3D Reverso - The youth renewal complex.
The Sustainable Stand Award was awarded to Laboratoires Expanscience for its sustainability creditentials and efforts to minimise carbon emissions.
Roziani Zulkifli, Event Director of in-cosmetics Global, said: “This year’s award entries have highlighted an incredible commitment to advancing cosmetic science. We are extremely proud to celebrate these innovators first-hand and acknowledge their achievements in each category. Our acclaimed judges were impressed by the remarkable amount and quality of entries this year.
“We extend our gratitude to our sponsor, Kenvue, for its support, and to everyone who joined us this year to celebrate, and to all entrants. But most importantly, congratulations to all of our 2025 winners - your contribution to cosmetic science is not unnoticed, and we look forward to seeing your innovations make an impact across the industry in the years to come.”
