The ceremony for trade show Beautyworld Middle East Awards took place at a gala dinner on Monday night at the Address Sky View hotel in Dubai.
The awards recognized innovation in 13 categories, covering fragrance, make-up, skincare, haircare, beauty tech and marketing campaigns. Some 59 finalists were shortlisted for the awards after receiving 150 entries.
Around 400 beauty and fragrance industry executives attended the event.
The ceremony also honored Symrise Perfumer Maurice Roucel, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Roucel has worked in the fragrance industry for 50 years.
BW Confidential was media sponsor of the trade show’s awards, and also took part in the jury to select the award winners.
The winners were:
Breakout Star Product of the Year – Beauty: Radiance Enhancer Essential Oil Blend 50ml by Emulsion Cosmetics
Breakout Star Product of the Year – Fragrance: Club de Nuit Sillage by Armaf
Conscious Beauty Brand of the Year: Eyecha Lashes
Consumer Fragrance of the Year: Club de Nuit Intense Man by Armaf
Cult Classic of the Decade: Luna 3 by Foreo
Up-and-coming Influencer of the Year: Nisrine Daou
Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year: Vatika Voices Campaign by Dabur
Homegrown Brand of the Year: Hindash Cosmetics
Innovation of the Year – Beauty Product: Detox Cleansing Powder by Beauté Mediterranea
Innovation of the Year – Digital Innovation: AirParfum
Niche Fragrance of the Year: Kayali Déjà Vu White Flower 57 Eau de Parfum by Kayali
Innovative Packaging of the Year: The “Saint Germain Des Près” coffret by Cosfibel Group
Perfumer of the Year: Dalia Izem from Givaudan