Entries Now Open for the Universal Beauty Awards, Leading Beauty Awards 2026

Entries are now open for the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards, one of the leading beauty awards 2026 for brands seeking recognition for new launches in skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance and wellness. The Universal Beauty Awards give beauty brands a clear route into an independently judged competition, with results based on hands-on testing rather than public voting.

The awards are run by the team behind the Global Makeup Awards and the Green Beauty Awards, two established events recognised for highlighting high-performing formulations and emerging innovations. Together, these competitions form a respected platform within the beauty industry and are frequently referenced by brands, PR teams and retailers.

Past winners across our awards portfolio reflect the calibre and diversity of entries. Recent highlights include Reverse Life High Strength Marine Collagen Supplement, AMORY LONDON Negative Ion Blowdryer, VOYA Indulgent Sea Marine Bath Salts, Avant Skincare Deluxe Hyaluronic Acid Vivifying Face and Eye Night Cream and DefineMe Barbie Eau de Parfum. These winners represent both boutique independents and well-known global names.

Judging for the Universal Beauty Awards is carried out by beauty writers, product testers and industry specialists who evaluate each entry in real routines over several weeks. There is no voting stage. Every product is assessed on formulation, performance, user experience and design. This approach makes the Universal Beauty Awards one of the most trusted beauty awards 2026 for brands seeking genuine, expertise-led evaluation.

The awards welcome global brands of all sizes. This includes new launches for 2026, bestselling hero products and specialist or niche formulations that would benefit from wider exposure. Categories span skincare, makeup, haircare, male grooming, bodycare, sustainable beauty, fragrance and wellness.

If your team is preparing launches for next year or looking for a reliable beauty awards platform to support PR, retail positioning and digital marketing, entries for the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards are now open on our website. Entry deadlines and category information can be found in the application section.

A new awards season is beginning and we look forward to seeing the next wave of standout formulations and ideas shaping beauty in the year ahead.