The Jury of The Global Beauty & Wellness Awards (GBWA), headed by Nadja Swarovski, has this year honored 39 winners and 89 finalists from across the beauty, organic food and hotel industries. The selection was made from 325 global entries.
This year’s nominees in the cosmetic products categories were judged on ingredients, sustainability, usability, innovation and packaging. The highest number of nominations came from L’Oréal, Lavylites and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, while winning products came from both big brands such as Estée Lauder and L’Oréal and niche or emerging brands suchs as Herbivore, Kate McLeod, Byredo, Dr Barbara Sturm, brands Endota, Lavylites, Orpheus, Aeos.

"It was a pleasure and a great insight to judge the GBWA 2020, and to witness the continuous innovation of beauty brands embracing sustainability in their use of organic and toxin free ingredients and recyclable packaging, while celebrating creativity and addressing customer needs. This year’s winners will be an inspiration to the wider beauty and wellness industry," commented Nadja Swarovski.
Headed by Nadja Swarovski, Board Member of Swarovski, the GBWA independent jury includes:
– Aseem Puri, International CMO at Unilever;
– Henrik Mansson, Board Member of Icehotel;
– Anne Dimon, President and CEO of the Wellness Tourism Association;
– Marco Monfils, Ex Chief Marketing Officer, Reckitt Benckiser;
– Ivana Pur, Founder of Living Pur;
– businessman and property investor Arie Yom-Tov;
– and leading social media influencer, blogger, photographer and designer Ana Linares.
And the winners in the beauty category are:
The Global Beauty & Wellness Awards 2020 - Winners for cosmetics and personal care brands and companies
WINNER | COMPANY | CATEGORY |
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Orpheus Resurrection Allinone Serum | Orpheus Skincare | Most Sustainable Skincare Product |
Supreme Renewal Advanced Serum | Dr Irena Eris | Most Innovative Facial Serum |
ORNIEDIC balancing facial cleanser | Image Skincare | Most Innovative Facial Cleanser |
The Ordinary Buffet | The Ordinary | Most Innovative Cosmetics |
Lavyl Auricum | Lavylites | Most Innovative Anti-Pandemic Cosmetics |
Lavylites EXYOL Gemma Prevent | Lavylites | Most Innovative Anti-Aging Crème |
(Corporate) | Fenty | Fastest Growing Cosmetics Company |
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Match Stix Matte Skinstick | Fenty | Best Skincare Product |
(Brand) | Herbivore | Best Organic & Natural Corporate Brand |
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Foundation | Estée Lauder | Best Make-Up Product |
Fenty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation | Fenty | Best Make-Up Product |
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation | MAC | Best Make-Up Product |
Sisleya L’Intégral Anti-Age La Cure | Sisley Paris | Best Ingredient Anti-Aging Cream |
Foaming Face Wash | Kylie Jenner | Best Face Wash |
Vitamin C Active Brightening Face Oil | Korres | Best Face Oil Product |
Skin Caviar Liquid Lift | La Prairie | Best Cosmetic Product |
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil | DCH | Best Cleansing Oil |
Gypsy Water Body Cream & EdP | Byredo | Best Body Cream |
Clow Drops | Dr. B 5trum | Best Anti-Aging Serum |
endota Organics Deep Hydration Face Moisturiser | endota | Most Sustainable Face Moisturizer |
Lavyl Auricum Brand Category (Auricum & Auricum Sensitive) | Lavyiites | Fastest Growing Cosmetics Brand |
Daily Stone | Kate McLeod | Best Organic & Natural Cosmetic Product |
endota Natural Clear Zinc SPF 50+ | endota | Best Natural Sur care Product |
AEOS youthful boost face cream | AEOS energised organics | Best Natural Product |
Aura Botanica Baume Miracle | Kerastase from L’Oréal | Best Natural Body Cream |
Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil | Clarins | Best Ingredient Skincare Product |
Babyology Natural Baby Wash and Shampoo | Ficosota | Best Ingredient Baby Shampoo |
Stellar Mask | Alleven | Best Emerging Cosmetics |
A full list of winners and finalists in all categories can also be found at www.thegbwa.com/news/gbwa-2020-results/