Inside the Global Green Beauty Awards 2026

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 good results from a product. They want transparency too.

The Global Green Beauty Awards were created to celebrate brands working across natural beauty, organic skincare, sustainable beauty and eco-conscious cosmetics, with entries now officially open for the 2026 awards.

Why Green Beauty Awards Matter More Than Ever

As the beauty industry becomes more competitive, awards can help brands stand out, particularly within the growing natural and sustainable beauty space. Consumers are increasingly looking for trusted recommendations and recognisable third-party recognition before trying new products.

The Global Green Beauty Awards recognise excellence across skincare, haircare, fragrance, body care, supplements, wellbeing and beauty tools, alongside several new categories introduced for 2026. Previous winners have included brands such as AVON, Rituals, Paul Mitchell, Weleda and INIKA Organic, as well as many smaller independent beauty brands.

One brand that really stood out in last year’s green beauty awards was Tata Harper. The brand received Gold for its Brightening Eye Gel in the Best Natural Eye / Brow Product category, as well as another Gold for the Water-Lock Moisturizer in the Best Refillable Product category. It also picked up Bronze for Best Sustainable Beauty Brand in the 2025 global green beauty awards last year .

What made those wins interesting was how well they reflected where the industry is heading. Natural beauty is no longer only about ingredients. Packaging, refill systems and wider sustainability efforts now matter just as much. Products are expected to perform well while also considering their environmental impact, and that balance is becoming increasingly important across both luxury and independent beauty brands.

There is also a new collaboration for the 2026 Global Green Beauty Awards with the Soil Association, including the introduction of the Best COSMOS Certified Beauty Product category, which will be judged by the Soil Association themselves. As certifications become more important within organic beauty and clean beauty, categories like this are likely to become increasingly valuable for brands.

For many brands, natural beauty awards and sustainable beauty awards can be genuinely useful for PR, retailer conversations and social media, particularly for newer companies trying to build visibility in a crowded market. Finalists receive complimentary digital finalist logos, while winners receive complimentary digital winner logos and e-certificates.

To make things easier for international entrants, product samples can be sent to either UK or EU submission addresses.

Key dates:

• Entries close: 17th August 2026

• Winners announced: 28th September 2026

You can view the categories and entry information here.