The winners of the Innovation Awards 2026 were unveiled at an exclusive gala evening attended by leading figures from the global packaging industry, on Wednesday, 4th February, on the eve of the Paris Packaging Week show.

A total of 31 awards, 33 certificates of excellence and 2 special prizes were presented across four categories (PCD Innovation Awards, PLD Innovation Awards, ADF Innovation Awards & Packaging Première Premium & Luxury Awards), celebrating excellence, creativity and boldness in packaging design and development.

At this year’s edition, the PCD Innovation Awards once again highlighted the most innovative packaging in the perfume, cosmetics and personal care sectors and presented no fewer than 12 awards. The selected projects share a common focus on responsible and premium sensory experiences. Each product transforms an everyday gesture into an immersive ritual by combining refined design, sustainable materials and technical innovation in the service of aesthetics and performance. Whether an ergonomic mascara, a fragrance with micro-sensory bubbles or a refillable cream jar, each pack reflects a premium and conscious approach designed to extend the user experience while respecting the environment.

PCD Innovation Awards winners:

Personal care and haircare (Premium)
Award : Mircea

Make-up (Premium)
ward : Mascara Pradascope, L’Oréal

Limited Edition Pack: exceptional products <2000 pieces
Award : J’adore Diamonds of dreams, Parfums Christian Dior
Award : Les récoltes Majeures 2025, Parfums Christian Dior
Award : Rouge Millésime, Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Skincare (Premium)
Award : Darphin Stimulskin Plus Sculpting Cream Jar (TNT), Darphin / TNT Group
Award: Orchidée Impériale – The Longevity Cream – Complete Exceptional Care – 50 ml, Guerlain

Fragrances (Women)
Award : EDP Eau Splendide, Chanel
Award : Jil Sander, Coty

Limited Edition Pack: products sold on the market > 2000 pieces
Award : Libre Vanille Couture, L’Oréal
Award : L’Or de Vie Le Grand Cérémonial Millésime 2024, Dior

Personal care and haircare (Mass Market)
Award groupé : Ushuaia restage / Nouveau Dop, L’Oréal

As far as the ADF Innovation Awards are concerned, one thing was made clear: true innovation lies in optimizing every component to cut environmental impact while maintaining peak performance.