Weleda scoops two CEW Beauty Awards!

The CEW has revealed its 2026 winners, and announced Weleda Skin Food as the recipient of the Best Beauty Icon Award and also the worthy winner of the Responsible Beauty Award for Excellence.

It is remarkable that in an industry driven by new product development, Skin Food has reached 100 years with its original formulation unchanged. Today, it is more popular than ever – with a tube sold every 6 seconds – and is recommended by 99% of UK make-up artists and found in their kits. But the real beauty of Skin Food is its inclusivity: it is universally loved.

Best Beauty Icon Award – Weleda Skin Food

01 Best Beauty Icon

Aneurin Smith, Managing Director Weleda Cosmetics, commented:

“It’s such a thrill to see a century-old product still winning prestigious awards and being recognised as best in class. Thank you to the hundreds of discerning CEW members who all voted. Weleda Skin Food is one of the most iconic beauty products on the market, still made to its original formulation, still sustainable, still delivering results, still relevant. This industry award really celebrates Skin Food’s success and marks the incredible journey of this iconic multi-tasker”.

Responsible Beauty Award for Excellence – Weleda

02 Responsible Beauty

The CEW Responsible Beauty Awards, sponsored by Givaudan for the 15th year, recognise a beauty product, brand or product line that has most significantly moved towards the goal of improved sustainability. The Awards aim to encourage steps towards greater sustainability within the beauty industry.

The award has evolved into 2 categories: the Responsible Beauty Award for Excellence, to recognise consistence performance in sustainability, and the Responsible Beauty Award for Innovation, to recognise strong product innovation.

Jayn Sterland, Country Manager Weleda UK, added:

“It’s no easy feat running a sustainable business for a century, if anything it gets harder to demonstrate breakthrough progress that impresses judging panels! We are delighted to have our steadfast commitment to sustainability recognised by CEW and sponsors Givaudan, because it gives us the opportunity to shine a light on our brand values for our customers and retailers, and to keep responsible beauty firmly on the agenda”.

About the CEW Beauty Awards

First launched in 2006 and celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, the CEW Beauty Awards are known as the Oscars of the beauty industry, and recognise outstanding product innovation, creativity, and industry talent. These awards are highly coveted because they are voted exclusively by over 1,000 knowledgeable industry professionals and beauty experts (the CEW membership).

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