New Date: May 2026!
Deadlines Extended!
Enter Now for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards
The Early Bird and Final Entry deadlines have been extended for the Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards!
New Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 15, 2025
New Final Entry Deadline: Oct. 15, 2025
Finalists announced: Feb. 2, 2026
Winners announced: May 2026 (details forthcoming!)
About the C&T Allēs
The C&T Allē Awards bring behind-the-scenes beauty innovation into the spotlight. The Allēs — presented by C&T, the leading B2B cosmetics R&D media brand and parent company Allured Business Media — honor the scientific acumen, formulating skill, intuition and vision of innovators involved throughout the cosmetics and personal care product development process.
2026 Allēs Eligibility and Entry Deadlines
Eligible entries for the 2026 C&T Allēs include innovations launched or implemented any time during the 2025* calendar year.
*Exceptions can be made for late 2024 launches that have not previously been submitted. Contact the organizers for more details.
Submission Deadline Countdown:
Entry Types and Requirements
Entry types for the 2026 C&T Allēs include:
- Cosmetic ingredients and blends,
- Prototype and finished formulas,
- Test methods/tools,
- Digital technologies and
- Cosmetic beauty devices.
Each entry requires:
- Submitter’s contact information
- Entry name, 100-word description and INCI disclosure (if relevant)
- Supporting documentation
- Entry fee:
$350 Early Bird (extended deadline! Sept. 15, 2025)
$550 Standard*
*Note that invoiced entries must be paid before they will be accepted for judging.
Judging
- Entries are rated by members of our esteemed panel of experts based on the supporting documents provided.
- Please be sure to provide complete documentation for your best chance at winning - missing information will lower your ratings.
- Finalists will be notified and publicized across all C&T media platforms by February 2026.
- Winners will be announced at the exclusive awards reception in May of 2026 (details forthcoming).
Market Your Success
The C&T Allē Awards winners and finalists will be profiled in the magazine, online, in e-newsletters and on the major socials.
As a participant, you are encouraged to share your success across your own networks.
In addition, winners and finalists can promote their C&T Allē Awards recognition by
licensing* the 2026 awards logo.
See our Sponsor/Logo Licensing page for more information.
*Additional fee
Gain Visibility – Sponsorships Available
Sponsorships are available for the C&T Allē Awards dinner, promotional materials, notifications and more.
See our Sponsor/Logo Licensing page for more information.
