The Beauty & Crystal Water Awards Announces the Winners of its Founding Edition 2026

Over 170 shortlisted nominations. Five continents. One independent international jury.

The Beauty & Crystal Water Awards (BCWAwards) has officially announced the winners of its Founding Edition 2026, recognising outstanding achievements across cosmetics, beauty devices, dietary supplements, organic foods, bottled waters and water filtration solutions.

The inaugural edition attracted more than 170 shortlisted nominations from five continents, reflecting the growing international demand for transparent, independent recognition based on quality, innovation and long-term product integrity.

Celebrating Excellence Across Six Categories

Following a comprehensive independent evaluation, the international jury recognised:

• 13 winners in Cosmetics & Personal Care
• 6 winners in Home-Use & Professional Beauty Devices
• 10 winners in Dietary Supplements & Organic Foods
• 5 winners in Bottled Waters
• 2 winners in Water Filtration Solutions

Beyond the official winners, the jury also presented several BCWA Jury Recognition Awards to products demonstrating exceptional innovation, outstanding performance or remarkable quality that deserved special international recognition.

International Brands Among the 2026 Winners

The Founding Edition welcomed both globally recognised brands and innovative emerging companies.

Among this year’s winners are internationally respected names including:

• La Roche-Posay – Cicaplast Baume B5+
• Weleda – Oat Repair Hair Care
• Kaminomoto – Hair Growth Accelerator
• KIKO Milano – Maxi Mod Mascara
• Therabody – TheraFace PRO
• FOREO – BEAR 2
• CurrentBody Skin
• Brita Elite Filter System
• Evian Natural Mineral Water
• Antipodes Water
• Pocari Sweat

The jury also recognised innovative products from companies including Cleverfy, Vedic Lab, Cincom, m2, Vital Proteins, Melrose Organic, Ippodo Tea, Four Sigmatic, Clearly Filtered and many others.

Independent Evaluation

Every nominated product underwent a structured assessment conducted by BCWAwards’ multidisciplinary international jury.

Depending on the category, evaluations considered criteria including:

• Product performance
• Innovation
• Ingredient quality
• Sustainability
• Consumer relevance
• Packaging and design
• Market credibility

The assessment process is conducted independently and without sponsor influence, ensuring equal opportunities for both established global brands and innovative emerging companies.

Building the Future of Independent Recognition

The BCWAwards was established to celebrate products that deliver genuine value through innovation, scientific credibility, sustainability and real-world performance.

The organisers believe that independent recognition not only supports consumer confidence but also helps outstanding brands differentiate themselves in increasingly competitive international markets.

“We are deeply grateful to every participating company. Their trust, commitment and exceptional products have made the BCWAwards Founding Edition a truly international programme,” said the BCWAwards Management Team.

The Journey Continues

While the Founding Edition Product Awards has concluded, submissions remain open for the BCWA Brand Excellence Awards – Summer Round until 31 July 2026.

Unlike the Product Awards, Brand Excellence recognises the strength, consistency and long-term positioning of an entire brand rather than an individual product.

The next BCWA Product Awards will officially reopen on 1 December 2026, welcoming a new generation of innovations from around the world.

About BCWAwards

The Beauty & Crystal Water Awards (BCWAwards) is an independent international recognition platform honouring excellence across cosmetics, personal care, beauty devices, dietary supplements, organic foods, bottled waters and water filtration solutions.

All submissions are evaluated by a multidisciplinary international jury through a transparent, structured assessment process focusing on innovation, quality, sustainability, safety and long-term product and brand integrity.

Media Contact

Luna Somely
Awards Program Lead
📧 luna@thebcwawards.com