In-cosmetics Asia 2026 Announces 20 Ingredient Award Finalists
Twenty personal care ingredients are shortlisted across functional and active categories, with winners to be named at a Bangkok ceremony on November 3.
In-cosmetics Asia 2026 Finalists Revealed
Twenty personal care ingredients have been selected as finalists for the in-cosmetics Asia 2026 Innovation Zone awards. These nominations span two key categories: functional and active ingredients. A panel of 12 independent industry specialists will evaluate these shortlisted innovations.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Bangkok on November 3, where the winners will be announced. This event highlights advancements in cosmetic raw materials, showcasing new developments that address evolving industry needs and consumer preferences across the Asian market.
Functional Ingredient Nominees
The functional category includes ten shortlisted ingredients from prominent suppliers. These nominees are Elementis with Spraymulse - Alchemy, Ashland presenting Effisin Em Natural Multifunctional, and BASF offering Emulgade Verde PE. Clariant is recognized for Eclipsogen CAP Duo Z, while Dow introduces Dowsil EL-9400 Hybrid Elastomer Blend.
Evonik's TEGO Filmstar BST1, Gattefossé's Protecticire MB, and Givaudan's SensoTrue DM5 also made the list. Completing this category are SAES Chemicals with Coffea Regenera and Seppic's Solagum X+. These ingredients aim to enhance the performance and texture of personal care formulations.
Active Ingredient Nominees
The active category also features ten shortlisted ingredients, focusing on efficacy and biological benefits. BASF is nominated for NeoHelix Regenerate, and DSM-Firmenich for Glycare SK Renew. Givaudan's PrimalHyal NeuroYouth and LipoTrue's Glintarine are also finalists. Naemos enters with Synatis, Sethic with Illumeta, and Solabia with Bloomlight.
Viablife Biotech presents BioNia. Vytrus Biotech secured two nominations in this category: Ignilyte and Toleroxyl. These innovations represent the forefront of scientific research in developing ingredients that deliver specific benefits to skin and hair.
Innovation Zone Spotlights New Research
The Innovation Zone is a central feature at in-cosmetics Asia, dedicated to showcasing novel personal care ingredients. This year's exhibition will highlight 120 innovations that have been launched within the last eight months. Sarah Gibson, event director of in-cosmetics Asia, noted that suppliers are demonstrating diverse approaches to common formulation challenges.
She added that new research into skin aging, alongside advancements in ingredient sourcing, development, and application technologies, is particularly evident. This focus on scientific backing provides Asian beauty brands with crucial insights into future product development and ingredient procurement strategies for both regional and international markets.
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