ABOUT THE 2026 BEAUTY AWARDS

The CEW Beauty Awards were launched in 2006 to recognise outstanding product innovation and creativity. Voted for by over 1,000 CEW members in the UK – industry professionals and experts in the field of beauty – the CEW Beauty Awards are recognised as one of the most coveted awards in the industry. The CEW Beauty Awards recognise the ‘best in class’ launches of the year along with tried and tested iconic products, across multiple categories.

Entering the CEW Beauty Awards gives you the chance to raise the profile of your brand, and have your product recognised as a Beauty Insiders’ top pick for the year. Due to our independent status, the Awards receive extensive media coverage across multiple channels.

Our CEW Beauty Awards Product Demonstration Event and Winners Announcement Lunch are two of the most highly anticipated events in the Beauty Industry calendar. Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase your product in front of top beauty professionals, retailers and media, and win a coveted CEW Beauty Award.

Full details on the 2026 opportunities will be given upon confirmation and completion of entry.

Entries for the 2026 Beauty Awards are now open!

THE PROCESS / TIMELINE

November 19th- BEAUTY AWARDS OPEN FOR ENTRIES
We will be open for entries into the 2026 CEW Beauty Awards from 19th November until 6th February 2026. Please submit your completed applications by our closing date to ensure your product or brand is in with a chance of winning one of our coveted awards!

 6th February – BEAUTY AWARDS CLOSED FOR ENTRIES
Entries for the 2026 CEW Beauty Awards will not be accepted after 6th February. So if you are planning to enter, then please make sure your completed application is submitted prior to this date.

05 March 2026 – PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION EVENT
One of the most highly anticipated events in the Beauty Industry calendar, the 2026 Product Demonstration Event. Demonstrators… Showcase your product in front of hundreds of industry professionals and experts. Don’t forget, it is the CEW members who vote for our Beauty Awards winners, so this is your chance to let your product shine! Guests… Discover the latest, most innovative products recently launched. Connect with brand experts about their newest offerings, and decide on your favourite picks for the year. Attendance is a requirement to receive products for testing.

W/C 16th MARCH – 20th APRIL

CEW members – this is your opportunity to have your say! Vote for your favourite products of 2026. In order to submit your choices, please pick a product or brand in each category. We have extended the voting period for 2026 to allow more time for testing than ever before. Best of luck to all who have entered!

W/C 20th APRIL VOTES CLOSE
Once the votes have been counted, we will announce which entries have been shortlisted within each category. Time to start preparing for the Winners Announcement Lunch.

19th June 2026 WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT LUNCH
Attend our lunchtime Awards ceremony, and be the first to learn which products and brands will be taking home a coveted CEW Beauty Award. If you have been shortlisted as a finalist, please note that you must have a brand representative present at the lunch in the event that you should be required to accept an award on stage.

Enter the 2026 Beauty Awards

Criteria and Categories

The Process

Enter The Awards