The global beauty industry is constantly evolving, driven by innovation, sustainability, and technology. A key event shaping its future, the Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Awards, will be held during Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna from March 21-24, 2025. Often called the “Oscars of Beauty,” this competition recognises groundbreaking products and services, offering insight into upcoming trends.
Now in its 7th edition, the awards—organised with BEAUTYSTREAMS—celebrate excellence across the cosmetics sector, from supply chain advancements to finished products. With over 800 submissions across 17 categories, a jury of industry experts has selected three finalists per category, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and environmental impact. Year after year, the Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Awards solidify their status as a benchmark for the industry’s future.
The Finalists: A Showcase of Excellence
The finalists of the 2025 edition of the Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Awards will be on display at the Centro Servizi of the exhibition centre throughout the event. This provides industry professionals in attendance with a unique opportunity to explore the most innovative and trendsetting products emerging from the latest editions of Cosmoprof events in North America, Asia, and India.
The selected products span various categories, including fragrance, haircare, makeup, skincare, personal care, and sustainability. Some of the standout finalists include:
Fragrance: Alerasia Scented Candle “Pesca e Cortese” – GEFCOM (Pad. 30 Stand E30, Italy), Eau de Parfum Enjoy! – SevenKIDS – Laboratorios Natuaromatic (Pad. 16 Stand F21a, Spain), and ROUTINE PARIS GAMES SONG – ROUTINE PARIS (Pad. 16 Stand D14, France).
Green & Organic: Aloe Vera Cubes Naturae Cosmetic – BIOFACTORIA NATURAE ET SALUS (Pad. 21 Stand H4A, Spain), Fresmy Peach Toothpaste Tablets for Kids – Fresmy (Pad. 16 Stand D18, Estonia), and Regenerative Beauty – Microbiota Air Vitality – N&B (Pad. 20 Stand C59-D62, Italy).
Hair Products: Águas do Rio Express Straightening – Brazilian Secrets Hair (Pad. 25 Stand C76, Brazil), 9.4.1 Exogrow Booster Lotion – DSD DE LUXE – BEAUTE MEDITERRANEA/ROFERSAM (Pad. 14 Stand B12, Spain), and Probio-6 Melanocell Shampoo – SONIMEDI (Pad. 22B Stand 45, South Korea).
Men’s Grooming: Captain Fawcett’s ‘Bianco Classico’ Beard Butter – BOTTEGA DELLA BARBA (Pad. 37 Stand B7, Italy), The Razor Starter Set – Lilac – Fler (Pad. 36 Stand A4, Italy), and NOBE Cooling Care Awakening Eye Serum – NOBE (Pad. 14, Finland).
Sustainability: ECO-PULSE™ Centella – Kolmar Korea (Pad. 15 Stand E28-F27, South Korea), MEADOW KAPSUL™ – Meadow (Pad. 20 Stand E26, Sweden), and All in All – OMNICOS GROUP (Pad. 15 Stand A16-B15, Italy).
These finalists represent the cutting edge of the beauty industry, showcasing new technologies, sustainable innovations, and consumer-driven solutions that promise to redefine the sector.
A Prestigious Jury and a Highly Anticipated Ceremony
The winners will be selected by a multidisciplinary jury comprising opinion leaders, buyers, brand owners, retailers, and press members. The jury will be able to evaluate products both online and on-site during a dedicated testing session scheduled for March 19.
Confirmed jury members include influential figures from across the beauty industry, bringing diverse expertise and global insights:
- Lina Alsamkari – CEO, Al Hanan, UAE
- Ukachi Anonyuo – Global Vice President, Estee Lauder, USA
- José Luis Ortega Burstein – Director, Private Labels & International Purchases – Femsa Health, Femsa Salud, Chile
- Marta Caramelli – Beauty Lead, Vanity Fair, Italy
- Agustin Castagnet – Gerente Comercial, Probeco, Uruguay
- Valentina Debernardi – Beauty Editor, Special Projects, Esquire & Harper’s Bazaar, Italy
- Mohamad Madi – Group President, Madi International, UAE
- Nicole Musco – Director Global Product Development, Jane Iredale, USA
- Jan Nientiedt – Director Global Partner Program, Parfümerie Douglas Deutschland, Germany
- Valerie Obaze – Founder of R&R Skincare, UK
- Richard Purvis – CEO, Skinmoderne, USA
- Mohamed Saleh Hamid/Salwa – CEO, CHERIBE, Chad
- Jayan Sathyan – Group Head-Beauty, Lulu Group, UAE
- Demi Shi – Head of Brand Partnerships-Douyin E-Commerce Global, Bytedance, USA
- Marina Testino – Director of Strategic Partnerships, Earth Partner, Italy
- Lauren Vanney – Beauty Editor, Cosmopolitan Middle East Magazine, UAE
- Ankit Virmani – Director, Esskay Beauty Resources, India
- Leigh-Anne Wagner – Managing Franchise Executive, The Sorbet Experience, South Africa
Their collective expertise and insights will determine the 17 category winners.
The Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Awards 2025 winners will be unveiled during a prestigious awards ceremony on March 21. This year, the event will return to the Centro Servizi within the exhibition centre, making it more accessible for all participating companies and enhancing networking opportunities among industry professionals.
