Nourish Beauty & Skincare Awards USA - 2026
The Benchmark for Functional Beauty Innovation
Launched in 2024, the Nourish Beauty & Skincare Awards extend our commitment to holistic wellness beyond what we consume to what we apply to our skin. Our independent panel of qualified nutrition professionals evaluates products that genuinely enhance skin health—combining cosmetic excellence with functional benefits backed by science and clean formulation.
Our focus is on natural, functional beauty and skincare products that deliver specific benefits beyond basic cosmetic improvements through active, proven ingredients. We celebrate innovations that enhance both aesthetic appearance and skin health, backed by scientific evidence and clean formulation.
9 Specialized Categories
Choose the category that best fits your product. Each entry is judged independently.
- Body Care (Body moisturizers, body oils, exfoliants, targeted body treatments)
- Makeup (Facial cosmetics, eye products, brow enhancers, lip products, natural makeup solutions)
- Nourishing Skincare (Facial serums, oils, moisturizers, toners, hydrating treatments)
- Problem Skin Solutions (Products targeting specific skin concerns including acne, rosacea, eczema, sensitive skin conditions)
- Cleansing & Treatment (Facial cleansers, treatment masks, chemical and physical exfoliants, skin peels)
- Hair & Grooming (Shampoos, conditioners, treatments, styling products, scalp care, shaving products, hair removal solutions)
- Hand, Foot & Nail Care (Hand creams, foot treatments, natural nail polishes, cuticle care, nail strengtheners)
- Sun Care & Self Tan (Sun protection, after-sun care, natural self-tanning products, sun damage prevention)
- Fragrance & Wellness (Natural perfumes, aromatherapy products, sleep/relaxation mists, mood-enhancing scents)
Timeline and entry fees
- Enter: from January 6, 2026
- Entries close: Apr 24, 2026
- Send samples: April – May
- Judging: from July
- Results: October
- Judged in the US
Entry process
- Complete the registration form provide your contact details, select your products and categories.
- Complete the PIF – product information form. You will be asked to give details about your product for our team and the judges. You will receive the link to the form following your entry. If you’d like to see the form before, please email support@nourishawards.org for a preview.
- Send your samples. We request 6 units of each product entered to be sent to Florida in April.
- Results will be published in October
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH FULL JUDGES’ EVALUATION REPORT, WINNERS LOGO (IF PRODUCT WINS) AND WINNERS CERTIFICATE (PDF).
LAST DAY TO ENTER (COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM)
APRIL 24, 2026
Time is allocated to finish PIF files, edit applications and send samples.
The Nourish is not just another award
The Nourish Beauty & Skincare Awards USA recognise the most innovative and high-quality natural skincare, functional beauty, cosmetics and make-up products on the US market, evaluated by a panel of qualified nutrition professionals and wellness experts. Products are assessed for ingredient integrity, formulation quality, safety, effectiveness and overall product performance.
Judging criteria include:
- ingredient quality and responsible sourcing
- absence of harmful or controversial ingredients
- skin feel, texture and sensory experience
- product effectiveness and performance
- formulation balance and ingredient synergy
- innovation in natural beauty and skincare formulations