Arte of Beauty
Innovation Excellence Awards

Showcasing pioneering ideas and next-generation innovations shaping the future of beauty.

The Arte of Beauty Innovation Excellence Awards category celebrates cutting-edge advancements that are transforming the beauty industry. Whether through clean ingredients, refillable systems, packaging innovation, or beauty tech integration, this category is for game-changing ideas.

Eligible participants include R&D teams, packaging designers, beauty tech developers, and brand innovators creating future-forward solutions.

Share your breakthrough. Enter now to be recognized for innovation shaping the future of beauty.

Innovation Excellence Categories

MI26001. Best Beauty Innovation
MI26002. Best Beauty Breakthrough
MI26003. Best New Beauty Breakthrough
MI26004. Best Breakthrough Technology
MI26005. Best Skincare Innovation
MI26006. Best Makeup Innovation
MI26007. Best Haircare Innovation
MI26008. Best Hybrid Beauty Product
MI26009. Best Sustainable Product Innovation
MI26010. Best Clean Beauty Innovation
MI26011. Best Inclusive Beauty Innovation
MI26012. Best Beauty Device or Tool Innovation
MI26013. Best Men’s Grooming Product Innovation
MI26014. Best Teen or Youth Beauty Innovation
MI26015. Best Sensitive Skin Innovation
MI26016. Best Anti-Aging Innovation
MI26017. Best SPF or Sun Care Innovation
MI26018. Best Fragrance Product Innovation
MI26019. Best Waterless or Minimalist Innovation
MI26020. Best Green Packaging Innovation
MI26000. New Category

Deadlines & Fees

The Arte of Beauty Awards keeps entry fees straightforward and accessible for global professionals. A $30 annual administrative fee applies to your first entry each year and covers essential processing, printing, and mailing costs.

You can submit as many entries as preferred, making it easy and straightforward for beauty brands, product creators, and marketing professionals to showcase your work internationally.

2026 Entry Period Early Bird
(Sep 8, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025)
Regular
(Nov 14, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025)
Final
(Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026)
Final Extension
(Jan 16, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026)
Professional 1st Entry $209 $219 $239 $249
Additional Category $149 $159 $179 $189
Additional Entry $209 $219 $239 $249
Leadership 1st Entry $295 $355 $395 $415
Leadership Additional Category $205 $265 $305 $325
Leadership Additional Entry $295 $355 $395 $415
Results Announcement: Apr 10, 2026

* Fees are non-refundable. Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant or by the Arte of Beauty Awards for entrant's failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded.

* Multiple entries must be submitted at the same time as your first entry in order to be counted as "additional category". An entry submitted at a later time will be counted as a "first entry".

PROJECT DATE
Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.

Winner's Benefits

Benefits / Winning Level Category Winner
of the Year
Platinum
Winner
Gold
Winner
Silver
Winner
2026 Maia Statuette YES / / /
Seasonal Features on Winners Highlight Section YES / / /
Listed in Official Winner Press Release YES / / /
Priority Features on Arte of Beauty Awards e-Newsletter YES YES / /
Spotlighted Winner Article on Media Partner Site - Muse.World YES YES / /
Dedicated Social Media Post YES YES YES /
Access to Marketing & Promotional Materials YES YES YES YES
Exclusive Access to Winner's Interview YES YES YES YES
Dedicated Winner's Profile / Page YES YES YES YES
Eligible to Purchase Maia Statuette YES YES YES YES
Winner Certificate YES YES YES YES
Digital Winner Badge YES YES YES YES

Submission Details

Submit your entry online in FOUR easy steps:

Step 1
Tap the "My Account" button to register your username and password. If you are already a member, tap "Log In."
Step 2
Complete the short online entry form. Don't forget you can enter each work in more than one category.
Step 3
Upload your entry* to the system.
Step 4
Click “Checkout” to process your entry fees.

Eligible entries must have been launched, published, or carried out from January 1, 2021 onwards.

For example, Product Excellence entries should demonstrate excellence in performance, effectiveness, and innovation, with product ranges submitted together and supported by renderings or performance visuals.

For general categories, entries should provide images, a logo, a website link, and a review source, with optional materials such as marketing content, demo videos, certifications, ingredient details, and testimonials.

For Visionary and Leadership Excellence, entries should include materials that highlight leadership impact and achievements, supported by testimonials, media features, or press coverage.