ABA23 Entry Criteria
The Attracta Beauty Awards are rich in professional expertise and beauty wisdom, always keen to educate and promote the concept of slow beauty, sustainability, inclusivity and ageless beauty. Products are only awarded that are highly effective, science backed, eco-conscious and designed to show respect for the planet and people of all ages.
The Awards are independent and not sponsored by any beauty brands.
This year we will be hosting our unique Haute-Beauty Ceremony for the top 10 outstanding winners.
Entering the Awards as an expert or with your products gives you the opportunity to maximise visibility of your brand, stand out from the competition and get your products judged by a team of leading professional industry
Experts, Doctors, Make-Up, Nail and Hair Artists.
If your product becomes a winner, it's truly the best and got the highest score from the judges.
We are delighted to announce The GLASS Magazine is our online media partner this year.
Global Editor in Chief - Caroline Simpson
“The GLASS magazine is delighted to support The Attracta Beauty Awards which we consider to be the best of its kind as they are independent and all the judges are leaders in their fields”
Calendar dates
Entries open
jan
4th
Entry Closure Date
April
4th
Winners Announcement
July
4th
How to Enter
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Only send full sized products to test.
The categories are divided up between the judges as per their expertise.
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A brand may enter products into any of the detailed categories listed below.
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Closure date for Brands and Experts to enter is April 4th
Products have to arrive with the judges April 24th latest
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Finalists Announcement - June 8th
Winners Announcement - July 4th
Top 10 Winners Ceremony - July 4th
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Payment fee & process on Entry Form page
Enter 1, 2, 3 or 4 products
Enter a Treatment or Spa Salon
Enter as an Expert
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All products entered must comply with cosmetic laws and be compliant with relevant UK legislation and UK and EU cosmetic regulations.
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Clearly label each entry; include product name, price and category to be judged under, on the entry form
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Click on the Entry Form button to start your entry and view the entry payment process in full
*The ABA Entry Criteria is now a 1 stage Payment Process*
The Category Listings
Skincare
judged under the umbrella-term
Affordable | Luxury | Natural | Cosmeceuticals
Best Foam/Gel/Cream Cleanser
Best Cleansing Balm
Best Cleansing Oil
Best Cleansing Soap Bar
Best Micellar Water
Best Eye Makeup Remover
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Best Facial Toner
Best Facial Essence
Best Facial Exfoliator
Best Hydrating Face Mask
Best Treatment Face Mask
Best Biodegradable Sheet Mask
Best Skin Primer
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Best Antioxidant/Vitamin Serum
Best Hydrating Serum
Best CBD Serum
Best Blemish Product
Best Pigmentation Product
*Best Retinol Serum*
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Best Moisturiser
Best Facial Oil
Best Night Moisturiser
Best Night Facial Oil
Best Eye Cream
Best Eye Mask
Best Neck & Décolletage Cream
Best Hydrating Lip-balm
*There will be limits on entry into this category*
Makeup
Best Foundation for Skin Radiance
Best Concealer for lasting Cover-Ups
Best Face Powder for Concealing Shine
Best Facial Mist for an Expensive Glow
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Best Luminizer for Skin Radiance
Best Bronzer for Tanning & Contouring
Best Blusher for a Vibrant Glow
Best Eyebrow Product for Beautiful Eyebrows
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Best Eye-pencil | Liner for Dramatic Eyes
Best Eyeshadow Palette for Mesmerising Eyes
Best Mascara for Long & Luscious Eyelashes
Best Lipstick Colour
Best Lip-gloss for a Luxurious Sheen
Nails
Best Nail Polish
Best Nail Oil
Best Nail Varnish Remover
Best Hand & Nail Cream
Hands & Body
Best Body Wash
Best Body Exfoliator
Best Body Oil
Best Body Moisturiser
Best Hand Wash
Best Hand Sanitiser
Sun Care & Tanning
Best SPF - Face | Body
Best SPF - Lips
Best Self Tan - Face | Body
Fragrance
Best Fragrance
Best Home Fragrance
Best Candle
Best Makeup Brushes
Best Makeup Brush Cleanser
Best Eyebrow Tweezers
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Best Gadget for Nails, Hair, Skin or Makeup
Best Innovative Technology or Beauty App
Best Hair, Beauty or Wellness Accessory
Gadgets & Tools
Health & Wellbeing
Best Vitality Supplement
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Best Facial Treatment
Best Advanced Facial Treatment
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Best Body Massage Treatment
Best Advanced Body Treatment
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*Treatments have to be assessed in London*
2 judges will attend
No Injectable treatments are accepted
Email for details to confirm availability for this category
Beauty Experts
Best Facial Expert
Best Advanced Skincare Expert
Best Body Massage Expert
Best Eyebrow/Eyelash Expert
Best Hair Salon Expert
Best Nail Salon Expert
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*Experts have to be based in London*
2 judges will attend
No Injectable treatments are accepted
Email for details to confirm availability for this category
Hair Care
Best Shampoo for Dry or Damaged Hair
Best Shampoo for Colour Treated Hair
Best Shampoo for Textured & Curly Hair
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Best Conditioner for Dry or Damaged Hair
Best Conditioner for Colour Treated Hair
Best Conditioner for Textured & Curly Hair
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Best Leave-In Treatment for all Hair Concerns
Best Hair Smoothing Product
Best Hair Volumizer Product
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Best Styling Product for all Hair Styles
Best Heat Protect Product
Best Electrical Tool for Hair Styling
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Best Cover Up for Root Touch Ups
Best Hairspray for all Hair Styles
Best Dry Shampoo
Category Details
We use umbrella-terms for some categories, only for ease of assigning products.
All cosmetic products on the Uk and EU market are regulated and must comply to the cosmetic product regulations.
International brands who enter must comply with the relevant cosmetic product regulations for that country.
Products must be available to purchase in the Uk or online.
Natural or Cosmeceutical are not regulated terms under the UK or EU Cosmetic Product Regulation.
Brands who enter from outside this market must ensure their product aligns with approved cosmetics regulation.
It is essential that the brand details the umbrella-term they categorise their product to be, on the entry form.
Skincare backed by science is essential. The judges will be looking to only award the best and most effective products.
Descriptive Umbrella-Terms
Affordable: under £25.00
Luxury: over £25.00
Natural brands
Cosmeceutical brands
*Products tested on animals will NOT be accepted*
The Attacta Beauty Awards reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to reject any entry that it deems inappropriate and nullify any stage of recognition if Human Rights violations have occurred at any stage of a product's production or packaging.
We only accept multi-level marketing brands if they are registered with The Direct Selling Association UK.
*We do not accept collagen drinks*
*Best Socially Responsible Brand Award*
The Attracta Eco-Beauty Award logo is specifically for brands who are creating beautiful, effective products and who are driven by a genuine desire, love and respect for our planet and it's people, of all ages. This Award recognises brands who have shown inclusivity and consistent leadership in the pursuit of working tirelessly towards pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the beauty care industry; a brand that displays an outstanding commitment in the field of ethical and ecological resource extraction. They source with respect their ingredients that come from biodiversity and promote conservation. They are always endeavouring to reduce their plastic and carbon footprint and seeking ways to recycle efficiently that protects our planet.
Brands have to enter 4 products to be considered for this award.
send products to
The Attracta Beauty Judges.
Details of where to send entries will be sent directly to the beauty PR or Brand on receipt of payment.
Products will be judged and scored comprehensively on; effectiveness, eco-friendliness, packaging, usability and innovation.
As professional experts working with clients daily they are qualified and experienced to judge for all skin, nail and hair types.
Please note the Judge's decisions are final. No correspondence will be entered into.
If you withdraw your entry, we are able to provide a full refund up to 28 days from your initial entry payment.
If you withdraw your entry after the final entry date of April 4th, 2023, we are unfortunately unable to refund your entry fee.
Once a product is entered, the judging process starts immediately allowing the professional experts to test the entires over a period of several weeks to ensure the best and most effective products are awarded.
Entered products must be sent to 4-5 judges maximum, depending on the category.
*Two judges will be allocated to attend for any treatment and expert assessment to ensure a balanced and fair judging process*
The Winners are those that score the highest marks and feedback according to our criteria.
