24 Hour Priority Judging Window Now Open for the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards

24 Hour Priority Judging Window Now Open for the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards

The Universal Beauty Awards has opened a special 24 hour Priority Judging Window for brands preparing to enter the 2026 competition. This short allocation period is designed to support brands who prefer to have their entries processed before the busiest stage of our judging schedule.

This window is open from today until midday tomorrow (UK time). Any entry submitted during this period, along with all entries already received, will be positioned earlier within our internal judging workflow. This does not influence results, which remain based solely on product performance, innovation and suitability for purpose.

The Priority Judging Window simply ensures that your entry moves into assessment sooner, ahead of the high-volume period in December.

The Universal Beauty Awards are recognised for celebrating excellence across skincare, haircare, cosmetics, body care, beauty tools and wellness. Many brands choose to submit their entries well in advance of the deadline to secure early confirmation that their products have been assigned and prepared for review. This 24 hour window provides an opportunity to do exactly that.

Entry information, category details and submission requirements are available on our website. Brands may enter multiple categories and can submit products across any area of beauty or personal care. The judging panel evaluates every product independently, focusing on performance, user experience, formulation quality and overall value to consumers.

The final deadline for entries is 20 December. Brands that enter during the Priority Judging Window will receive the same full evaluation as all other entrants, but their submissions will be placed earlier within the internal assessment queue.

This short window is particularly useful for brands planning their end-of-year schedules or aiming to secure early administrative processing before the December rush. It also provides clarity and peace of mind for teams who prefer to manage their award submissions ahead of peak industry activity.

For full details on how to enter the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards, please visit the enter page on the website.