The winners of the 2026 Sustainable Beauty Awards were announced in Paris on 27 October, recognising innovations in sustainable beauty products, ingredients, packaging and responsible sourcing. Organised by Ecovia Intelligence, the awards presented Gold and Silver distinctions across six categories.
In the New Sustainable Product category, Wella won Gold for Supernatural Color, a hair colour range containing over 90% ingredients of natural origin, with packaging designed for recyclability. O’right received Silver for its PRO BioAir Invisible Dry Texturizing Spray, which uses a renewable propellant derived from forestry residues.
Kensing took Gold in the Sustainable Ingredient category for Regenyl, a 100% upcycled glycolipid biosurfactant produced through microbial fermentation using by-products from its vitamin E manufacturing process. Amika received Silver for its Regenerative Nilotica Shea, sourced through a partnership with a women-led supplier in Uganda.
In Sustainable Packaging, Gold went to Guerlain for the refillable packaging of its Orchidée Impériale skincare range, featuring a glass jar and a refill made from 90% cellulose. Unilever received Silver for TRESemmé shampoo and conditioner bottles made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.
The Sustainability Pioneer (Raw Materials) award recognised Egyptian company Hashem Brothers for its ethical jasmine sourcing and responsible procurement programmes, while Primavera Life received Silver for its Jatamansi Project in Bhutan, combining biodiversity conservation with community development.
In the Sustainability Pioneer (Other) category, the EcoBeautyScore Association won Gold for its science-based environmental assessment system for beauty products. ADA Cosmetics International received Silver for its Refillution circularity solutions for the hospitality sector.
Finally, Estonian start-up ÄIO received Gold in the Sustainability Start-up category for transforming low-value industrial and agricultural by-products into functional fats and oils. Deep Blue BioTech won Silver for Ocean Pure HA™, produced using photosynthetic biomanufacturing.
The awards reception took place alongside the European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, held in Paris on 27–28 October. “I would like to congratulate all the winners. Their innovation and leadership are helping to drive the transition towards a more sustainable beauty industry,” said Amarjit Sahota, founder of the Sustainable Beauty Awards.
