The European Cosmetic Prize stands as the industry’s premier recognition of excellence, honoring outstanding achievements across five distinct categories. This comprehensive archive documents the evolution of cosmetic innovation through its winning entries, showcasing the industry’s advancement in scientific achievement, consumer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility.
Previous Awardees
Best Cosmetic Brand Winners
| Year | Brand |
| 2024 | Cellexia |
| 2023 | Garnier |
| 2022 | Dove |
| 2021 | Nivea |
| 2020 | L’Oréal |
2024 Winners
Grand Prize Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Cellexia Deep Wrinkle Filler Gel |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Dior L’Or de Vie La Cure Millésime 2024 |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Cellexia Deep Wrinkle Filler Gel |
| Consumer Choice | Medik8 Crystal Retinal |
| Sustainability & Safety | Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer |
Silver Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler [+Hyaluronic Acid] Serum |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Glow Hub Mushroom Infusion Serum |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Vichy Neovadiol Meno 5 Bi-Serum |
| Consumer Choice | Cerave Hydrating Cleanser |
| Sustainability & Safety | Kjaer Weis Cream Blush |
Bronze Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Cream |
| Consumer Choice | Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask |
| Sustainability & Safety | RMS Beauty “Un” Cover-Up Concealer |
2023 Winners
Grand Prize Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Day Cream SPF 40 |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Lancaster Total Age Correction Amplified Anti-Age Serum |
| Consumer Choice | Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara |
| Sustainability & Safety | Evolve Organic Beauty Hyaluronic Serum 200 |
Silver Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Skinceuticals P-Tiox Wrinkle-Modulating Peptide Serum |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | La Mer The Revitalizing Hydrating Serum |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Avène DermAbsolu Recontouring Serum |
| Consumer Choice | Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist |
| Sustainability & Safety | BYBI Beauty Bakuchiol Booster |
Bronze Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream Ultra Rich |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Dr. Barbara Sturm The Better B Niacinamide Serum |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | SVR Densitium Bi-Serum |
| Consumer Choice | Elf Halo Glow Liquid Filter |
| Sustainability & Safety | Ethique Eco-Friendly Solid Face Serum |
2022 Winners
Grand Prize Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Clarins Double Serum |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Augustinus Bader The Serum with TFC8® |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Filorga Time-Filler Intensive Serum |
| Consumer Choice | Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector |
| Sustainability & Safety | Pai Skincare Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil |
Silver Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Cashmere Cream |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Guerlain Abeille Royale Advanced Youth Watery Oil |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Bioderma Pigmentbio C-Concentrate |
| Consumer Choice | Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick |
| Sustainability & Safety | Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil |
Bronze Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Timeblock Anti-Aging Supplement |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Serum |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | ISDINCEUTICS Melaclear Serum |
| Consumer Choice | La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50+ |
| Sustainability & Safety | UpCircle Coffee Face Scrub Citrus Blend |
2021 Winners
Grand Prize Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Super Facialist Hexapeptide-9 Anti-Aging Advanced Extra-Firming Serum |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1% |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Neostrata Skin Active Tri-Therapy Lifting Serum |
| Consumer Choice | The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% |
| Sustainability & Safety | The Body Shop Shea Butter Richly Replenishing Hair Mask |
Silver Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | CHLITINA Timeless Youthful Complexion Series |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum |
| Consumer Choice | Weleda Skin Food |
| Sustainability & Safety | Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream |
Bronze Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Drunk Elephant Protini Powerpeptide Resurf Serum |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum |
| Consumer Choice | Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water |
| Sustainability & Safety | Neal’s Yard Remedies Wild Rose Beauty Balm |
2020 Winners
Grand Prize Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Lavylites EXYOL Gemma Prevent |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Vytrus Biotech’s KANNABIA SENSE |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum |
| Consumer Choice | L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation |
| Sustainability & Safety | Aveda Shampure Nurturing Shampoo Bar |
Silver Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Clariant’s Prenylium™ |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Symrise’s SymEffect™ Sun |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel |
| Consumer Choice | Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water |
| Sustainability & Safety | Lush Naked Shower Gels |
Bronze Award Winners
| Category | Awardee |
| Innovation in Anti-Aging | Mibelle Biochemistry’s Alpine Rose Active |
| Breakthrough Ingredients | Henry Lamotte Oils’ Paradise Nut Oil (Magdalena River Nut Oil) |
| Clinical Excellence Prize | Obagi Professional-C Serum 15% |
| Consumer Choice | Batiste Dry Shampoo |
| Sustainability & Safety | REN Clean Skincare Evercalm™ Global Protection Day Cream |
Legacy of Excellence
This archive represents more than a collection of winners; it documents the cosmetics industry’s journey toward increasingly sophisticated and responsible innovation. Each year’s recipients demonstrate exceptional achievement in their respective categories while contributing to the broader advancement of cosmetic science and development. Through these recognized innovations, we see the evolution of the industry’s commitment to scientific excellence, consumer satisfaction, and environmental stewardship.
Impact and Future Directions
The collective achievements archived here showcase the dynamic nature of cosmetic innovation and its increasing sophistication in addressing complex challenges. As new technologies emerge and consumer expectations evolve, these winning innovations continue to set benchmarks for excellence across all aspects of cosmetic development. The European Cosmetic Prize’s comprehensive recognition program ensures that progress in one area enhances rather than compromises advancement in others, promoting balanced innovation that benefits all stakeholders in the cosmetics industry.
