THE COSMETIC VICTORIES 2026
The 11th edition of The Cosmetic Victories competition is officially launched!
Each year, this must-attend event for cosmetic research and innovation highlights the most promising scientific results for the industry.
🌿 2026 Theme: “Scientific progress powering sustainability in the cosmetics sector”
For the first time, the competition is built around a theme.
Your applications must align with this topic, emphasizing the key role of science in driving the sustainable transition of the cosmetics industry.
🎯 Competition objectives:
- Highlight scientific research results with strong potential for application in the cosmetics industry.
- Reward outstanding research in cosmetics and inspire other researchers to explore this sector.
- Accelerate the transfer of research to the market.
🏅 Two prizes awarded by international juries
- Academic Prize: for researchers, PhD students, and young graduates presenting fundamental or collaborative research addressing the new technical challenges of the sector
- Industrial Prize: for project leaders, start-ups, and SMEs conducting innovative research applicable to the cosmetics industry
These projects must contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and demonstrate already-addressed technical challenges.
🎁 The winners will benefit from:💡 Scientific recognition for their research work
- 🌍 International visibility through global media coverage
- 🧪 Acknowledgment from the cosmetics industry
- 💶 A €10,000 prize
- ⚙️ Validation of the industrial potential of their research
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your research on the international stage.
✨ Apply now at thecosmeticvictories.com
📅 Application deadline: January 31, 2026
Contact: fpaulmier@cosmetic-valley.com
This event is supported by the COSMETIC VALLEY endowment fund and organized in partnership with the Global Cosmetics Cluster and ESSEC Business School.