Entry Criteria - ABA24
We're back, better than ever, Even more determined to award only the best entries of 2024.
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 and designed to show respect for the planet and people of all ages. The Awards are independent and not sponsored by any beauty brands.
Will your brand be one of the top 10 elite winners to get presented with our bespoke framed certificate at this year's prestigious
Attracta Haute-Beauty presentation Ceremony on July 4th?
Our 2 stage entry fee is inclusive of logo usage, the winners award certificate, opportunity to be considered for the Attracta Eco-Beauty Award, IGTV live interview for 2 outstanding new brands and invite to the Attracta Haute-Beauty presentation ceremony.
Every brand has an opportunity to get invited to this special presentation ceremony, if they reach the highest scoring .
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 will announce our online media partner in the coming weeks.
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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Closure date for Brands and Experts to enter is April 4th
Products have to arrive with the judges April 18th latest
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Finalists Announcement: May 8th
Winners Announcement: July 4th
Haute-Beauty Ceremony: July 4th
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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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A brand may enter products into any of the detailed categories listed below.
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Payment fee & process on Entry Form page
Enter 1, 2, 3 or more products
Enter as an Expert
Enter a Treatment or Spa Salon
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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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Click on the Entry Form button to start your entry and view the entry payment process in full
*The ABA Entry Criteria is a 2 stage Payment Process this year*
The Category Listings
Skincare
judged under umbrella-terms
Affordable | Luxury | Natural | Cosmeceutical
Best Cream or Milk Cleanser
Best AHA - BHA - PHA Cleanser
Best Cleansing Balm or Oil
Best Cleansing Soap Bar
Best Micellar Water
Best Eye Makeup Remover
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Best Facial Toner or Essence
Best Hydrating Face Mask
Best Treatment Face Mask
Best Biodegradable Sheet Mask
Best Skin Primer
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Best Hydrating Serum
Best Antioxidant/Vitamin Serum
Best Hyaluronic Serum
Best Peptide/Ceramide Serum
Best Blemish Product
Best Pigmentation Product
Best Barrier Repair product
Best Multi-Tasking Product
*Best Retinol Serum
*There will be limits on entries into this category
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Best Day 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 or Oil
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Best Affordable Skincare Brand
Best Luxury Skincare Brand
Best Natural Skincare Brand
Best Skincare Expert Brand
3 products have to be entered for this consideration
Makeup
Best Foundation for Skin Radiance
Best Foundation Stick
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
Best Contour Stick
Best Blusher for a Vibrant Glow
Best Cream Blusher for a Healthy Flush
Best Eyebrow Product for Beautiful Eyebrows
Best Eyebrow Gel - Conditioner
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Best Black Eye-pencil | Liner for Dramatic Eyes
Best Eyeshadow Palette for Mesmerising Eyes
Best Black Mascara for Long & Luscious Eyelashes
Best False Eyelashes
Best Lip-Liner
Best Matte Lipstick
Best Moisturising Lipstick
Best Lip-gloss for a Luxurious Sheen
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Best Makeup Brushes
Best Makeup Brush Cleanser
Best Tweezers
Best Eyelash Curler
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Standout Makeup Brand of 2024
3 products have to be entered for this consideration
Nails
Best Nail Polish
Best Top Coat
Best Press-On Nails
Best Nail Oil
Best Nail Polish Remover
Best Hand & Nail Cream
Hands & Body
Best Body Wash
Best Body Exfoliator
Best Hair Remover
Best Body Oil
Best Body Moisturiser
Best Hand Wash
Best Multi-Tasking Body Product
Sun Care & Tanning
Best SPF - Face | Body
Best SPF - Lips
Best Self Tan - Face | Body
Fragrance
Best Fragrance
Best Home Fragrance
Best Candle
Best Diffuser
Best Gadget for Nails, Hair, Skin or Makeup
Best Innovative Technology or Beauty App
Best Hair, Beauty or Wellness Accessory
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Best Electrical Tool for Hair
Best LED Light for Skin Health
Best Skintech Toning Device
Best Hightech Beauty Tools
Gadgets & Tools
*Health & Wellbeing
Best Facial Treatment
Best Advanced Facial Treatment
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Best Body Massage Treatment
Best Advanced Body Treatment
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Best Holistic Wellness Spa
Best Advanced Innovative Wellness Spa
*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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No injectable treatments are accepted
*Experts & Treatments - Central London based
2 judges will attend
Email for details to confirm availability for these categories
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 Hair & Scalp Treatment
Best Hair Health Product
Best Smoothing Product
Best Volumising 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
Best Hair Fragrance
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Standout Haircare Brand of 2024
3 products have to be entered for this consideration
Male Self-Care
Best Facial Cleanser
Best Facial Exfoliator
Best Hydrating Face Mask
Best Treatment Face Mask
Best Eye Cream/Mask
Best Treatment Serum
Best Moisturiser
Best Sun Protection
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Best Shaving Product
Best After-Shave Product
Best Bath or Shower Product
Best Body Oil for Instant Hydration
Best Body Moisturiser
Best Hand & Nail Cream
Best Fragrance
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Standout Male Beauty Brand of 2024
3 products have to be entered for this consideration
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 via 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.
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
Cosmeceutical: skincare expert brand
*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.
*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 3 or more 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, 2024, 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. Products must be sent to 4-5 judges maximum.
*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.
