The 56th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna Bologna was once again the world's beauty capital, with over 255.000 beauty professionals from 150 countries and 3.128 companies from 65 countries representing more than 10.000 brands.
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna celebrated the best beauty products of 2025 with the seventh edition of the Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards, in collaboration with the international agency Beautystreams.
Winners of the 2025 Cosmopack Awards
Packaging Winner: Design and Materials
FR & Partners SA
COMPlux
Featuring self-sanitizing technology, this compact powder uses shortwave ultraviolet (UVC) light to disinfect the sponge inside. This action eliminates bacteria from the sponge, which is stored in a disinfection chamber separate from the product. When you open the compact powder, UVC light exposure automatically stops for your safety. The makeup container is refillable to promote sustainability. It's also made with recyclable materials and features a low-power UVC module. It can be charged between uses using a USB cable.
Hair Care Formula Winner
Colep Consumer Products
Earth Couture AirStyle Nitrogen-Powered Hairspray
This nitrogen-infused aerosol hairspray allows styling without silicones, microplastics, or traditional propellants. Its formula uses advanced plant-derived styling agents, biodegradable polymers, bio-based fixatives, and an eco-friendly propellant system to deliver curl hold and 24-hour frizz control. Housed in a 100% PCR aluminum container, it is designed for a precise, even, and fine spray, minimizing environmental impact.
Skin Care Formula Winner
Passage SA Cosmetics Laboratory
AI-activated blue light hand cream
In this formula, blue light transforms from an enemy of the skin into a conduit for DNA repair. The hand cream contains microalgae, whose enzymes are activated by blue light, thus initiating the skin's DNA repair process. The enzymes within the microalgae are CPD photolyase, which is activated by blue light to repair cellular DNA; and phycocyanin, a blue pigment that acts as an antioxidant. Along with this, there's a polysaccharide extract derived from quinoa seeds, for anti-aging and lifting benefits, whose 3D structure molds to the skin's surface. The cream's fragrance has been created using AI.
Winner of Make Up Formula
Chromavis Fareva
Sheer Dream Vegan Creamy Makeup Remover
In this formula, nail polish remover is reinvented as a solid balm product, whose semi-solid texture melts upon contact with the nail, dissolving the polish while nourishing and protecting the nails. Its ingredients include a network of natural waxes that gradually release a 100% natural solvent for thorough, gentle polish removal without weakening its structure. The balm also contains avocado oil and vitamin E to hydrate, repair, and strengthen nails. Its pen format makes it ideal for travel and practical.
Technological Innovation Winner
Kolmar Korea
CAIOME (cosmetic AI + microbiome)
This AI skin diagnostic device uses bio-optical technology along with AI algorithms to analyze the skin microbiome and provide personalized skincare recommendations. With a five-minute analysis, the device uses UV and cross-polarized light imaging to analyze the skin microbiome. The skin is examined using a swab and a pen device, which connects to the CAIOME platform. The pen device “visualizes” the diagnostic kit and analyzes the data. The analysis also takes into account the individual's skin type, environment, and lifestyle. The device's AI processing of real-time biomarker data can create a personalized skincare formula. To do this, the system integrates with Kolmar's database to create formulas based on each individual's microbiome profile.
Sustainability Winner
Kolmar Korea
Centella ECO-PULSE™
This organic Centella asiatica extract is produced using a pulsed electric field (PEF) process, certified by Korea's Low-Carbon Green Growth Act for its sustainable and environmentally friendly technology. This method reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions by 22,4% and works by applying a non-thermal, high-voltage pulse process in a short time. This creates an extract with higher concentrations of the four key components of Centella asiatica—madecassic acid, asiatic acid, madecassoside, and asiaticoside—compared to traditional thermal extraction. This process also enhances the extract's calming effects.
