Cosmoprof India Awards
Discover the winners of the 2025 editions of Cosmoprof India Awards
Hair & Nail Products
Hydrify Gloss Mist- 3TENX
Streamline Beauty India Pvt Ltd (India)
www.3tenx.com; IG: @3tenxindia; In: @3tenx; Pinterest: @3tenx India
3TENX Hydrify Gloss Mist was born from the idea of achieving effortless “glass hair” with more than 10 benefits in one bottle. Developed through consumer insights and salon testing, it blends science and nature with hero ingredients like Raspberry Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Keratin, and Collagen. The name “Hydrify” reflects deep hydration, while “Gloss Mist” conveys instant shine. This lightweight formula meets modern needs, offering heat, UV, and frizz protection with a weightless, non-greasy finish. Designed for all hair types, it delivers brilliance with every spray. Recently, it was shortlisted at the GRAZIA INDIE BEAUTY AWARD 2025.
With its multiple benefits – spanning enhanced shine, smoothness, and protection, acting as a gloss, leave-in conditioner, frizz controller, hydration sealer, and heat protectant, all while providing a glass-like finish – jurors pronounced this hair product as “[aligning] perfectly with current trends in glossy hair, lightweight styling, [protection,] and care.” Among the formula’s ingredients are raspberry seed oil to lock in moisture and shield from UV damage; jojoba oil to protect against heat damage; keratin to repair and restore hair’s natural structure; and collagen to boost hair strength and elasticity. Developed with consumer insights and salon testing, the panel also pointed to the product’s proven claims. In third-party tests, the mist demonstrated a 62% increase in hair manageability; a 71% increase in hair shine; a 62% increase in hair smoothness; an 84% reduction in hair frizz; and an 80% reduction in hair dryness. The mist is designed for all hair types, and for use both at home and in salons. It can be used before styling, as a style finisher, or for a hair refresh. One juror billed the mist as an “interesting multi-use product [that] can replace many products, [in turn] saving time and being more sustainable.”
Personal Care, Body Care Products, Fragrance
Dr. Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Kojic Acid Turmeric Spra
BRAND501 Corp. (South Korea)
www.drmelaxin.us/products/peel-shot-spray; www.melaxin.com/product/detail.html?product_no=1509&cate_no=73&display_group=1; IG: @dr.melaxin_global; Tiktok: @dr.melaxin.official
Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Kojic Acid's formula gently exfoliates the skin to boost the absorption of 99 high purity Kojic Acid and Turmeric helping deliver smoother brighter and more refined results The exfoliation process removes buildup and rough texture allowing the brightening ingredients to work more effectively on dull areas It provides targeted care for dark spots and strawberry skin helping fade discoloration while softening bumpy uneven patches The treatment is also suitable for areas prone to darkening including elbows knees underarms and the back of the neck promoting a more even tone and healthier looking skin.
“Finally, the focus is on issues such as body acne [and] strawberry skin,” said one juror in praise of this skin-brightening body care product. The formula brings a skin care approach to body care with 99% high-purity kojic acid and turmeric extract which act together to even the skin tone rapidly and effectively. The formula also spotlights a gentle exfoliating complex composed of the AHA citric acid and the PHA gluconolactone for safe resurfacing, while allowing the active ingredients of kojic acid and turmeric extract to penetrate deeper without irritation.
Indeed, jurors liked that the product combines “high potency ingredients in a mist format.” It’s also infused with a multivitamin blend of B complex, C and E vitamins to restore the skin barrier, smooth skin texture, and support lasting radiance.
The panel additionally appreciated the fine mist texture, calling it “convenient” and noting that it “[reaches] all body parts easily.” The formula, which is sprayed onto dry skin, rubbed in, then rinsed with water, combats dark spots, body acne, rough texture, and uneven tone in a single treatment. “A product that I can imagine I would easily…integrate in my day-to-day self-care ritual,” said one juror.
Skin Care Products
LYLYL Green Apple No-Sebum Sunstick SPF50+ PA++++
REWIND LAB (South Korea)
www.lylyl.co.kr
Clinically tested LYLYL Green Apple No-Sebum Sunstick delivers matte, sebum-free, antioxidant-rich sun protection in a portable, hygienic twist-up stick for all-day comfort and flawless skin.
When assessing this sun protection stick infused with sebum-absorbing powders and antioxidant-rich green apple extract, jurors liked how it represented innovation both in the sun care and acne care categories, noting that it offers “unusually strong sebum control benefits.” Fusing long-lasting UV protection with a matte finish, the stick’s ingredients include quercetin-rich green apple extract to defend against free radicals and skin aging while the sebum-absorbing powders reduce skin oiliness by up to 122%.
And the stick’s mineral-based formula, with both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, offers broad-spectrum SPF protection. The panel pointed out that the product captures “trendy ingredients, benefits, [and] usage matching [a] Gen Z attitude.” The stick offers a mess-free application, feels light and non-sticky on the skin, and is infused with a green apple fragrance. It’s also hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic and is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Timeline
29 October 2025
Platform Opening
11 February 2026
Deadline to purchase contest participation
13 February 2026
Entries closing
12 March 2026
Finalists Announcement
23 March 2026
Deadline for Receiving Products
27 March 2026
Awards Ceremony
Winners Announcement