One of the defining characteristics of today’s beauty industry is the variety of brands bringing new products to market. Alongside household names are independent businesses developing innovative formulations, sustainable packaging and new approaches to green beauty. Many of these brands now compete for recognition in the same awards programmes, creating a level playing field where products are judged on quality rather than company size. The Global Green Beauty Awards has ref

Medik8, Tata Harper, Weleda, Delilah and The Organic Pharmacy have very different brand identities, product ranges and approaches to beauty. Yet all have received Gold awards from the Global Green Beauty Awards. We are going to look into some of the reasons why these different brands won gold with their green and clean beauty products. From brand wins to packaging wins to their ingredients, each brand has looked at how they can be more eco in their own way. Although these wi

Ocean-Safe Beauty: Why It Matters for Consumers and the Environment Ocean-safe beauty is receiving increasing attention as consumers become more aware of the impact products can have beyond the bathroom shelf. The Global Green Beauty Awards introduced the Best ‘Ocean Safe’ Product category to recognise brands considering not only how products perform, but also their relationship with the wider environment. The 2025 winners approached the category from very different direction

“Clean beauty” is one of the most talked-about terms in the beauty industry, yet there is still no universally accepted definition of what it means. For some consumers, clean beauty is about avoiding certain ingredients. For others, it is about choosing products that prioritise transparency, sustainability, ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility. While there may not be a single definition, most people would agree that clean beauty is about making more informed and

Sustainable packaging has become one of the biggest conversations in beauty over the past few years. While ingredients and formulations still matter hugely to consumers, packaging is now playing an increasingly important role in how brands are viewed and how products are purchased. Refill systems, recyclable materials, biodegradable packaging and plastic-free products are becoming far more common across skincare, haircare and wellbeing, with many beauty brands rethinking not

New for 2026: Soil Association Collaboration Announced Last year’s Global Green Beauty Awards saw a wide mix of beauty brands recognised across skincare, haircare, fragrance, wellbeing and sustainable beauty, from established international names through to smaller independent brands. Among the winners was Paul Mitchell, which received Gold for Best Green Haircare Brand. Long associated with professional salon haircare, the brand’s recognition reflected the growing focus on su

Entries open for 2026 global green beauty awards Green beauty and natural beauty have changed hugely over the last few years. What was once seen as a niche part of the industry has become far more mainstream, with customers paying much closer attention to ingredients, packaging and how products are made. Refillable packaging, sustainability claims and certifications are now part of everyday beauty conversations, and many brands are finding that customers expect more than just

Common Questions Brands Ask When Entering the Global Green Beauty Awards As brands prepare entries for the Global Green Beauty Awards, there are a few practical questions that come up every year. Understanding how entries are assessed and how categories work can help brands choose the best approach before submitting. One of the most important things to understand is category choice. For single product entries, it is important to choose carefully, as each product can only be e

Entries for the 2026 Global Green Beauty Awards are now open. The awards recognise green, clean, natural, organic and vegan beauty across skincare, haircare, makeup, wellbeing and personal care. Products are assessed on performance alongside how genuinely they align with their green category, with judging designed to reflect real-world formulation and use. Previous Global Green Beauty Awards winners include internationally recognised brands alongside independent and specialis

Haircare Winners from the Global Green Beauty Awards Haircare is one of the most competitive areas within green beauty, with brands expected to deliver results while meeting higher standards around formulation and responsibility. Looking at previous Global Green Beauty Awards winners provides a clear picture of the level and breadth recognised across natural and green haircare. Past winning entries span professional salon brands, natural specialists and widely recognised reta

Preparing Your Entry for the 2026 Global Green Beauty Awards As brands begin planning for beauty awards 2026, many are reviewing which products best represent their work and how to prepare a strong, honest entry. The Global Green Beauty Awards are product-led, with judging focused on both performance and how genuinely a product fits within its green category. Looking at previous winners gives a clear sense of what judges respond to. Past Gold-winning brands include internatio

A Guide to Selecting Categories in the Global Green Beauty Awards Choosing the right categories is an important part of entering the Global Green Beauty Awards, and it’s something many brands spend time thinking about. With categories covering natural, organic, vegan and sustainable beauty, most products will fit into more than one area, and selecting the most relevant ones helps ensure entries are judged in the right context. A good starting point is to look at what the prod

Global Green Beauty Awards Partner with Soil Association Certification for the 2026 Awards The Global Green Beauty Awards are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Soil Association Certification , introduced for this year’s 2026 awards through a dedicated category recognising excellence in certified beauty. As a specialist awards programme focused on eco, natural, organic and vegan beauty, the Global Green Beauty Awards recognise products that demonstrate genuine innov

Every year we begin to notice certain patterns long before they appear on retail shelves. One of the unexpected joys of running the Global Makeup Awards, the Global Green Beauty Awards and the Universal Beauty Awards is that we often get to test products months before the wider public even hears about them. Because of this, the ingredients that shaped our judging tables in recent seasons are often the same ingredients that later shape the beauty year ahead. With beauty awards

A closer look at award-winning skincare from the Universal Beauty Awards 2026 Alongside brands that achieved multiple awards across a full routine, several individual skincare products also stood out in the Universal Beauty Awards 2026 for their formulation, ingredients and clarity of purpose. Among them were winners from Sagrada BioSkincare, Reluminate Beauty and Sand & Sky, each taking a slightly different approach to skincare. Sagrada BioSkincare Sagrada BioSkincare is a n

With judging complete for the Universal Beauty Awards 2026 which was announced on 1st February, , looking back across the process shows that Gold-winning decisions were rarely about novelty. Instead, judges consistently responded to products that were clear in purpose, performed reliably and felt relevant to real routines. Across categories, a few recurring considerations came up again and again during discussion. In make-up, products that delivered dependable results without

Best Supplements 2026: Trends and Winners from the Universal Beauty Awards The supplements categories in the Universal Beauty Awards 2026 revealed some of the most interesting shifts we have seen in beauty and wellness in recent years. What was once a smaller segment of the awards has become one of the fastest growing and most competitive, reflecting how closely beauty, health, and lifestyle are now connected. As organisers, one of the things we find most fascinating about ju

With the Universal Beauty Awards 2026 now announced, several products stood out during judging for doing exactly what they promised and doing it well. Across categories, judges consistently responded to clarity, performance and products that felt genuinely usable rather than overcomplicated. Here are some of the entries that left a strong impression with the judging panel. Skincare Nu Skin’s ageLOC Tru Face Line Corrector was noted for its targeted approach to anti-ageing. J

What the Global Green Beauty Awards Look for When Judging Entries As the green beauty industry continues to grow, clarity around how products are judged has never been more important. At the Global Green Beauty Awards, the judging process is designed to be transparent, balanced and grounded in how products perform in the real world. With entries for the 2026 awards opening on 1 May, it is helpful for brands to understand exactly how entries are assessed. Across all product ca

The beauty industry is evolving rapidly, and sustainability has become more than a trend—it’s now a core expectation. Across every...