The 2026 Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards are officially underway, and this year’s entries — pioneering the future of cosmetics and personal care — will be evaluated by an impressive group of industry-renowned cosmetic scientists, formulators, product development leaders and academics.
Known for honoring the most visionary breakthroughs in cosmetic R&D, the Allē Awards shine a spotlight on beauty innovation at every stage of development: from lab bench to finished product. To ensure every submission is rigorously and fairly evaluated, a wide-ranging panel of experts has been assembled, whose credibility and influence span the global personal care landscape.
“Entrants to the C&T Allē Awards are shaping the future of beauty,” said Rachel Grabenhofer, managing scientific editor, C&T, and awards manager. “We’ve selected some of the most respected authorities in our industry to ensure these trailblazing contributions are judged with the depth and discernment they deserve.”
Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Award Jurors
See the Allē Awards judges page for complete bios.
- AJ Addae, Founder, SULA Labs
- Birnur Aral, Ph.D., Founder, Advisory x Birnur Aral
- Gabriella Baki, Ph.D., Director of Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Undergraduate Major, Associate Professor, University of Toledo
- Sudhir Baswan, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Open Innovation, Amway Corp.
- Julie Bianchini, Ph.D., Associate Director, R&D, Cleansing & Acne Lead, Kenvue
- Mark Chandler, President, ACT Solutions Corp.
- Gabriela Daniels, Program Director: Science, Scientific Program Committee University of the Arts London; Hon. Lecturer, University College London; and Chair, Society of Cosmetic Scientists, UK
- Kelly Dobos, Cosmetic Chemist and Professor, University of Cincinnati and Consultant
- Marie Drago, Chief Creative Office, Gallinée Microbiome Skincare
- Angela Eppler, Ph.D., R&D Head of Formulation, ChapStick, Suave Inc.
- Amber O. Evans, Ph.D., Technical Director, House of Cheatham, LLC
- Tomonobu Ezure, Ph.D., Visiting Professor, Kobe University; Fellow, Shiseido Co., Ltd.
- Mindy Goldstein, Ph.D., Founder, Dr. Mindy Goldstein Consulting
- Bettina Gruber, R&D Innovation Scientist - Skin Care, Grupo Boticário
- Mauricio Guzmán Alonso, Senior Formulation Scientist, Belcorp
- Greg Hillebrand, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Cosmetic Science, University of Cincinnati
- Shilpi Jain, Founder, Skinveda
- John Jiménez, Senior Researcher, Belcorp
- Helen Knaggs, Ph.D., Head of Global Product Research and Development, NuSkin Enterprises
- Danilo Lambino, Founder, Formulae8
- Stephanie Lee, CEO and Founder, Selfmade
- Nattaya Lourith, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Cosmetic Science, School of Cosmetic Science, Mae Fah Luang University
- Lorne Lucree, Founder and CEO, Stealth Consumer Health + Wellness
- Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., Associate VP, Skin Care Development, Research & Innovation, L’Oréal USA
- Jennifer Marsh, Ph.D., Vice President, Victor Mills Society, and Research Fellow, Procter & Gamble
- Irwin Palefsky, President and CEO, Cosmetech Labs
- Crystal Porter, Ph.D., Executive Director, Association of Professional Trichologists, and President, Mane Insights
- Les Smith, Ph.D., Chief Scientific and Regulatory Officer, La Perla, and Founder, LCS2 LLC Consulting
- Akshay Talati, R.Ph., President, Society of Cosmetic Chemists, and Chief Innovation Officer, Supergoop!
- Gill Westgate, Ph.D., Founder and Director, Gill Westgate Consulting
- Amy Wyatt, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Cosmetovigilance, CHANEL
- Tao Zheng, Ph.D., Executive Director, SPF & Makeup Charter Innovation, The Estée Lauder Cos.
What C&T Allēs Jurors are Evaluating
Entries will be assessed across seven critical dimensions:
- Novelty
- Effectiveness
- Sustainability
- Safety & Stability
- Practicality & Ease of Use
- Relevance
- Significance to the Industry
Finalists will be revealed in February 2026, with winners honored at a red carpet-style reception in May 2026 (details forthcoming).
About the C&T Allē Awards
Presented by Cosmetics & Toiletries and Allured Business Media, the Allē Awards celebrate scientific rigor, formulation excellence and bold innovation driving the future of personal care. They recognize not only what’s new — but what’s next.
For more details on the judges and submission process, visit: www.AlleAwards.com/live2026
