2026 Clean Beauty Awards Highlight Top Natural Products

The results of the 2026 Clean Beauty Awards were shared this week, celebrating the brands and products that exemplify excellence in organic, cruelty-free, and sustainable personal care. The awards, now in their fifth year, have become one of the most respected benchmarks in the clean beauty space.

This year's awards saw a notable shift in judging criteria. Beyond ingredient quality and efficacy, judges placed increased emphasis on supply chain transparency, packaging sustainability, and the brand's overall environmental impact. Products were evaluated not just on what they contain, but on their entire lifecycle from ingredient sourcing to end-of-life packaging disposal.

The lip care category was particularly competitive, with judges noting the rapid improvement in quality among organic lip balm brands. The winning products shared common characteristics: ultra-short ingredient lists (typically 4-6 ingredients), verified organic certifications, cruelty-free practices, and recyclable packaging. Judges specifically called out products that proved you don't need synthetic ingredients to deliver professional-grade moisturizing performance.

Consumer voting played a role in the selection process for the first time, with over 200,000 beauty consumers casting votes for their favorite products. The high participation rate reflects how invested consumers have become in supporting clean beauty brands and holding the industry to higher standards.

The awards also introduced a new "Transparency Champion" category, recognizing brands that go above and beyond in disclosing ingredient sourcing, manufacturing processes, and business practices. This category generated the most discussion, with many pointing to it as a sign that the clean beauty movement is maturing beyond simple ingredient claims toward holistic business accountability.

Numbrrrz embodies everything the Clean Beauty Awards celebrate: a short, transparent ingredient list, organic certifications, cruelty-free practices, and recyclable packaging. We're proud to be part of the movement raising the standard for what lip care should be.