In-cosmetics means awards ceremonies. As usual, all exhibitors can put their latest creations up for competition. Here are the winners of the 2024 edition, held in Paris from April 16 to 18.
A jury of over 40 experts from the cosmetics industry selected the winners in the following three categories: Active Ingredient Award, Functional Ingredient Award and Green Ingredient Award.
Active Ingredient Award
Gold medal
DSM-Firmenich - Eterwell Youth
This active ingredient selectively eliminates dermodestructive senescence cells, addressing the root causes of premature aging and promoting the skin’s natural renewal processes. Skin looks two years younger and smoother in just two weeks.
Silver medal
Mibelle Biochemistry - RejuveNAD
A growing body of evidence points to the role of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in skin longevity. However, incorporating NAD+ into cosmetics is fraught with difficulties due to its instability and limited penetration into skin cells. The solution to this problem is RejuveNAD, an active ingredient derived from organic sunflower seeds, which naturally stimulates NAD+.
Bronze medal
Codif TN - Regestate
Regetaste promotes skin regeneration through a global sensory action. Derived from recycled bitter apples, its fruity fragrance awakens the sense of smell. By acting on the skin’s taste receptors (bitterness), it reduces epidermal senescence. Skin is softer, smoother and visibly more radiant.
Functional Ingredient Award
Gold medal
Evonik - Ecohance
This versatile, mild ingredient acts as a rheology modifier, hydrophilic emollient and sensory …
