Are you a visionary, trailblazing beauty brand revolutionizing your category?

On March 26, the Future of Beauty Awards will celebrate exceptional founders of innovative brands products and technology that are transforming the beauty industry.

The Future of Beauty Awards serves to honor and celebrate the visionaries and trailblazers who have shaped the beauty industry through their creativity, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit. By recognizing their achievements, the award aims to inspire others and further promote innovation and excellence within the beauty industry.

Award Winners will receive:

  • Brand exposure at our live ceremony

  • Speaking opportunity

  • Future of Beauty Awards badge recognition

  • Media coverage

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Key Dates:

January 27, 2025

Submissions open, beauty brands apply now!

February 21, 2025

Submissions close. Our panel of industry experts will review all applications.

March 26, 2025

Winners will attend our prestigious Future of Beauty Awards ceremony live at the sophisticated Genesis House in New York, where they will co-host a live panel on their contribution to the industry.

2025 Categories:

  • Clean Beauty Brand of the Year

    Recognized for its commitment to of ethical and sustainable beauty, our Clean Beauty Brand of the Year sets a new standard in purity and efficacy to deliver transformative skincare and cosmetics without compromise.

  • The Science of Scent

    For its mastery in blending scent artistry with scientific precision, the Science of Scent Award will be honored to a brand who has integrated cutting-edge research with olfactory expertise, they've crafted fragrances that evoke emotion and captivate the senses, setting a new standard for scent innovation.

  • Mane Mastery

    The Mane Mastery Award recognizes exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding innovation and leadership in the field of haircare. This award celebrates founders who have revolutionized the industry through groundbreaking products, technologies, or business models that have had a significant impact on consumers, professionals, and the industry as a whole.

  • Best K-Beauty Brand

    This award recognizes a leading K-Beauty brand that exemplifies excellence in skincare, cosmetics, and innovation. The winning brand must demonstrate a commitment to high-quality products, unique formulations inspired by Korean beauty traditions, and a forward-thinking approach to beauty trends.

  • Cosmetics Excellence

    The Cosmetics Excellence award honors a brand, product line, or innovation that has set a new standard in the cosmetics industry. This recognition celebrates exceptional quality, creativity, and effectiveness in makeup products, encompassing categories such as foundation, eye makeup, lip products, and more. The recipient demonstrates innovation in formulation, design, and user experience while maintaining a commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and consumer well-being.

  • Most Efficacious Skincare Brand

    This Most Efficacious Skincare Brand award award celebrates the skincare brand that consistently delivers exceptional, science-backed results, setting the benchmark for efficacy in the industry. The winning brand is recognized for its innovative formulations, proven performance, and dedication to addressing diverse skin concerns.

  • Best of Beauty Tech

    The Best of Beauty Tech award recognizes a brand, product, or innovation at the forefront of the intersection between technology and beauty. This award honors groundbreaking advancements that enhance the beauty experience, whether through cutting-edge devices, personalized beauty apps, AI-driven solutions, or other tech-enabled innovations.

  • Beauty with Purpose

    The Beauty with Purpose Award recognizes the outstanding efforts of beauty brand founders who have not only created successful products but have also made significant strides in promoting social impact and positive change within their communities. This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, ethical sourcing, and philanthropy in the beauty industry.

Our 2024 Winners

Meet our 2024 winning brands, including Naomi Watts' Stripes, Wendy Iles' Iles Formula, and Molly Sims' YSE Beauty. This year, it could be you.

  • Clean Beauty Brand of the Year

    Garance Doré
    Founder & CD

    Doré is modern French Pharmacy Skincare with products that are EWG Verified, Plastic Neutral and clinically effective for sensitive skin.

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  • Ben Watts Photography

    Breakthrough Brand of the Year

    Naomi Watts
    Founder & CCO

    Stripes is for women (and people) 35-55+, experiencing symptoms due to hormonal changes. Stripes offers science backed skincare, vaginal care, haircare, and supplements.

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  • Most Efficacious Skincare Brand

    Molly Sims
    Founder

    YSE Beauty, founded by Molly Sims, is a clinically proven and dermatologist-tested line of skincare essentials for the multi-hyphenate woman.

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  • Best Use of New Technology

    Sophie Bai
    Founder & CEO

    B.A.I. Biosciences is a new generation biotechnology company with over 20 patented technologies in medical and cosmetic dermatology.

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  • Clean Cosmetics Excellence

    Toni Ko
    Co-Founder

    Fashion meets clean, skin-loving beauty at an affordable luxury price.

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  • Social Impact Advocate

    Mary A Stephenson
    Founder & CEO

    GLAM4GOOD is a leading non-profit that repurposes unused merchandise to address clothing and self-care insecurity in America

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  • The Science of Scent

    Malaika Jones
    Founder & CEO

    BROWN GIRL Jane is an award-winning fine fragrance brand anchored in heritage, wanderlust, and exceptional artistry.

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  • The Science of Scent

    Tai Beachamp
    Co-Founder & CBO

    BROWN GIRL Jane is an award-winning fine fragrance brand anchored in heritage, wanderlust, and exceptional artistry.

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  • Beauty With Purpose

    David Yi
    Co-Founder & CEO

    good light is a personal care brand that believes in beauty beyond the binary. Our brand ethos is all about creating a more robust skin barrier with products that will nourish, strengthen, and restore.

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  • Best K-Beauty Brand

    Charlotte Cho
    Founder

    Founded by Charlotte Cho, Then I Met You is sensorial skincare born from Korean innovation and time-honored rituals.

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  • Global Innovator

    Pritika Swarup
    Founder

    Prakti revitalizes skin with modern Ayurvedic beauty & wellness solutions. Prakti empowers women to embrace their beauty through holistic self-care.

    Learn more

  • Mane Mastery

    Wendy Iles
    Founder

    ILES FORMULA

    Iles Formula is a collection of luxury, high performance haircare products formulated for all hair types and textures.

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Genesis House is an oasis in the heart of New York City that offers all who walk through its doors the opportunity to relax, indulge and explore Korean culture and community, culinary excellence, and innovative architecture and technology.

FAQs

  • May I enter more than one brand per category:

    • Yes, you must complete a separate entry form for each brand you enter.

  • May I submit a brand into more than one category:

    • Yes, you must complete a separate entry for each category.

  • Who can enter the awards?

    • Any brand executive or agency representative over the age of 18 may enter.

  • May I edit the entry form after I submit:

    • No, once you submit the form, it will be visible to the judging committee.

  • When will the honorees be announced?

    • The winners will be notified by Monday, March 3.

  • Are winners required to attend:

    • Applicants should be available to attend the Future of Beauty Awards in NYC on March 26 to be featured on stage.  Travel costs will need to be covered by the applicant.

  • Where will the Awards ceremony take place?

    • The Future of Beauty Awards will take place on Wednesday, March 26 at 5:30pm at Genesis House in New York City.