Attracta Beauty Awards - Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 2026
1. Eligibility
Entry is open to beauty experts, wellness locations, brands and manufacturers of beauty, hair, makeup, skincare, fragrance, home tech and health products available to consumers in the United Kingdom. Attracta Beauty Awards reserves the right to reject any entry deemed unsuitable or that does not meet eligibility criteria.
2A. Entry Process
Entry is a three-stage process and each stage needs to be completed to progress, as detailed on the Entry Form page.
Entries open on 8th January and close 8th April - late entries will not be accepted. Each product must be submitted individually. Brands may enter multiple products, including more than one product per category. Entries will only be accepted if submitted correctly and in full, with the entry fee paid at the same time. Judge details and delivery addresses will only be shared once payment is confirmed. Judges can only be contacted in relation to sending product. Address details are confidential and only to be used to send products entered into the Awards.
2B. Refund Policy
All entry fees and Stage 2 Media Bundle fees are non-refundable once paid, regardless of whether a brand is shortlisted or decides to withdraw from the process.
3. Product Samples
Upon entry, entrants must supply 3–5 product samples per entry, free of charge, by the stated deadline. Experts must arrange treatment services for 2 judges. Failure to supply samples may result in disqualification. All samples are non-returnable and may be used for judging, photography, editorial or promotional purposes. Brands entering from outside the UK covers all custom duties and postal charges to include returns if required. Brands entering from outside the UK must send samples via DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms. ABA will not be responsible for, nor pay, any customs duties, taxes, or handling fees. Any items held in customs due to unpaid fees will be considered 'not received' and may result in disqualification without refund.
4. Images & Supporting Materials
A high-resolution cut-out image of each product must be uploaded as part of the entry process. Images must:
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Be supplied on a white or transparent background in PNG format
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Show the product only (no outer packaging)
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Be a minimum of 1MB in file size
5. Judging
Products are allocated according to expertise and evaluated independently by industry experts. Judging criteria include performance, innovation, longevity and overall quality. All judging decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
6. Categories
Attracta Beauty Awards reserves the right to amend category names, move products into alternative categories, or create sub-categories where appropriate, to ensure fairness and relevance.
7A. Health Supplements & Ingestible Products
By entering health supplements, vitamins, minerals or other ingestible products, entrants confirm that all products are safe for consumer use as directed, compliant with all applicable UK laws and regulations, and carry all required warnings and allergen information. Testing is for editorial/judging evaluation only and does not constitute medical advice or endorsement. Attracta Beauty Awards accepts no liability for any adverse effects. Any product raising safety or compliance concerns may be excluded from the Awards.
7B. Experts & Wellness Centres
By entering as a beauty expert or wellness centre, entrants confirm and warrant that:
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All treatments and services provided for judging purposes are carried out by suitably qualified and insured practitioners;
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The expert or wellness centre is fully compliant with all applicable UK health, safety and industry regulations, including but not limited to relevant licensing, hygiene standards and professional codes of practice;
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Any treatments, advice or information provided to judges during the judging process are for editorial/judging evaluation purposes only and do not constitute medical advice or professional endorsement of any kind.
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Attracta Beauty Awards accepts no liability for any adverse effects, injury, loss or damage arising from treatments or services received by judges in connection with the Awards.
* Judges attend expert and wellness centre visits entirely of their own free will, having agreed to participate in the judging process. Attracta Beauty Awards accepts no responsibility whatsoever for judges attending such visits or for any outcomes arising therefrom. Any product, treatment or service raising safety or compliance concerns may be excluded from the Awards at Attracta Beauty Awards' sole discretion
8. Accuracy of Information
Entrants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is accurate, complete and not misleading. Entrants warrant that their entry does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights and agree to indemnify Attracta Beauty Awards for any loss arising from a breach of this warranty. Attracta Beauty Awards accepts no responsibility for incorrect information supplied by entrants.
9A. Intellectual Property & Publicity
By entering, entrants grant Attracta Beauty Awards the right to use product names, descriptions, logos and images for editorial, promotional and Awards-related purposes across print, digital and social media, including coverage in ABA-26 magazine. All Attracta Beauty Awards logos, artwork, content and website design are the intellectual property of Attracta Courtney / Attracta Beauty Awards and must not be altered, cropped or used commercially without prior written permission. Some winning product visuals maybe featured by our online media partners - this is at their discretion and their discretion only. The Attracta Beauty Awards have no say on what winning products are finally chosen by our media partners, if they decide to feature some of the winners on their platform. Some links are used to promote merit winners.
If you provide any product or portrait photo to the Attracta Beauty Awards for showcasing on our webpages or our media partner, you confirm that you have permission from any person in the photo to do so and that you own or have the authority from the owners of the copyright in this imagery to allow us to use the images on our website and social media channels. Please note, by submitting imagery, the Entrant provides a full and irrevocable indemnity to Attracta Beauty Awards against any third-party copyright infringement claims, including legal costs.
9B. Awards Ceremony Intellectual Property & Publicity
Finalists and Guests who attend the Awards Ceremony grant Attracta Beauty Awards the right to use any photography or video from the event for promotion on their website, social media channels and media marketing.
10. Awards Logos & Seals
Use of Awards logos and winner badges is permitted in perpetuity across all international territories provided the product design or formula remains unchanged. However, a clear distinction is made between
Accreditation and Commercial Licensing:
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Accreditation & Media Bundle: The standard fee (e.g., £350 for 1–2 products) grants the brand the right to use the official ABA Finalist/Highly Commended/Winner/Haute-Beauty Winner seal for all owned and organic marketing. This includes your brand website, email signatures, organic social media posts, and editorial PR/media kits. Brands must only use the specific seal for which they have been authorised (e.g., a 'Finalist' may not use a 'Winner' seal). ABA reserves the right to publicly revoke any award and demand the immediate removal of all branding if these terms, or the integrity of the Awards, are breached.
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Commercial Usage & Extended Licensing: Any use of the seal for commercial promotion in paid-for advertising spaces incurs an additional commercial usage fee. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Paid Print/Digital Ads: Full-page magazine advertisements or paid trade press features.
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Broadcast: TV commercials, shopping channel segments (e.g., QVC), or cinema advertising.
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Out-of-Home: Billboards, digital signage, or transit advertising.
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Production: Physical ABA Seals and high-resolution commercial assets must be ordered through our approved providers. Instant disqualification will apply if any brand prints or replicates seals independently without written authorisation.
Commercial fees are bespoke and based on campaign reach. For a tailored quote regarding paid advertising, please contact info@attractabeauty.com.
11. Data Protection & Privacy
By entering, entrants consent to their name, company name and email address being stored and processed by Attracta Beauty Awards for the purposes of:
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Administering the Awards
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Communicating shortlist, finalist and winner information
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Notifying entrants about future Attracta Beauty Awards
Personal data is processed in accordance with Attracta Beauty's Privacy Policy. Entrants may request deletion of their data at any time by contacting info@attractabeauty.com. Data will not be sold or disclosed to third parties without consent. Payment is processed securely via Invoice or PayPal.
12. Winners & Announcements
All Finalists, Highly Commended and Winners will be announced on the Attracta Beauty Awards website and across linked social media platforms. Finalists will be notified on 4th June and invited to attend the Attracta Haute-Beauty Presentation Ceremony, when the Highly Commended and Winners are revealed. The top 10 highest scoring Winners will be presented with a framed Attracta Haute-Beauty award certificate and will have an opportunity to speak when they accept the certificate. All winners will receive their Attracta Beauty Awards certificate at the ceremony. A representative from each Finalist brand entry must be available to attend in person to collect the award, incase they are announced as a top 10 winner. All logos will be released after the ceremony. Entries from outside the Uk who cannot attend will be informed after the ceremony when logos and certificates are released. Certificates that have to be posted will incur the standard Royal Mail fee which will be paid by the brand. Digital certificates can be sent with no charge.
13. Liability
Attracta Beauty Awards accepts no responsibility for lost, delayed or damaged entries or samples. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Attracta Beauty Awards shall not be liable for any loss, damage or disappointment arising from participation in the Awards. Attracta Beauty Awards (ABA) acts solely as an evaluation platform. We do not provide product safety testing. Entrants retain full product liability. To the extent permitted by law, ABA’s total liability for any claim arising from an entry shall not exceed the amount of the entry fee paid by the brand for that specific product
14. General
Attracta Beauty Awards reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions or cancel the Awards if circumstances beyond its control make this necessary. ABA reserves the right to postpone or move the Awards Ceremony to a digital format due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (Force Majeure), including but not limited to health emergencies, industrial action, or venue unavailability. In such instances, no refunds for entry or accreditation fees will be issued as the judging and digital promotion process remains intact. These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any such dispute. We may revise these terms at any time — please check this page regularly during the entry period.
Questions? Contact us at info@attractabeauty.com
General Policy & Disclaimers
Product Evaluation & Testing Products featured on our website and social media channels are either purchased independently or provided by brands for entry consideration into the Attracta Beauty Awards. All products listed across the ABA platforms have undergone a rigorous testing and evaluation process by our independent judging panel. These listings serve as a professional resource for the brands and practitioners within our community.
Consumer Safety Notice
Skin biology is unique to each individual, and hypersensitivity or allergic reactions can occur with any topical application. We strongly advise consumers to seek professional guidance from brand consultants or skincare specialists before purchase. A skin patch test is always recommended, particularly for specialist or active formulations. Attracta Beauty Awards acts solely as an evaluation platform and accepts no liability for individual skin reactions.
Digital & Media Assets
External Links This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. Attracta Beauty Awards does not endorse, represent, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or security of any external sites. Accessing third-party links is done entirely at the user's own risk.
Intellectual Property: Imagery & Video All visual content—including videos, photography, artwork, and illustrations—is either the exclusive property of Attracta Beauty Awards or used with express permission from the featured guests and artists. The unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution of any ABA media assets is strictly prohibited. Written authorisation must be obtained from Attracta Beauty Awards and the respective copyright owners prior to any use. We are committed to protecting the integrity of the creative works shared on this platform.
Privacy Policy (2026)
Attracta Beauty Awards is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our entrants in compliance with current UK data protection standards.
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Data Collection: We only collect relevant personal information—such as name, professional title, and contact details—necessary to facilitate your entry and provide our services.
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Third-Party Processing: We may utilise trusted platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack) for marketing communications. We do not sell or disclose your personal data to third parties without your explicit consent.
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Your Rights: Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of your data. To protect your security, we may require identity verification before processing such requests. Please contact info@attractabeauty.com for all data-related enquiries.
Payments & Cookies
Secure Transactions Entry fees are settled via Direct Bank Transfer (as detailed on your invoice) or via PayPal, our secure third-party payment provider. Entries are only validated once funds have cleared in full.
Cookie Policy The Attracta Beauty Awards website currently does not use cookies. We strive for total transparency regarding data collection and security. For any further questions regarding our digital policy, please contact us directly.
Conclusion:
Finalists, Highly Commended, and Winners may use our official accreditation logos across international territories for organic marketing, PR, and point of sale for the life of the product, provided the formula remains unchanged. Any usage for paid commercial promotion (including TV, Billboard, and Paid Digital Advertising) is subject to the Extended Licensing terms outlined in Section 10 above.
The Attracta Beauty Awards reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to reject any entry at any time that it deems inappropriate. Any sponsorship or collaboration will be clearly detailed on this website or the Attracta Beauty Awards Instagram page.
Entrants warrant that their entry and the Product Information is accurate, complete, and not in breach of any third-party intellectual property rights and that they will indemnify us for any loss, damage, or liability arising should this turn out not to be true. Entrants warrant that they have complied with all applicable laws and governmental regulations relating to the products entered into the ATTRACTA BEAUTY AWARDS.