CPL Aromas is proud to announce that its proprietary AromaHydro technology has been awarded Best Functional Ingredient Innovation at the inaugural Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards 2026.
The first-ever Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards celebrate outstanding developments and achievements across the global cosmetics and personal care supply chain, recognising excellence in ingredients, packaging, technology, testing, and more. The awards are judged by a distinguished panel of industry experts from leading organisations including L’Oréal, Unilever, Mintel, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), and others.
Winning in the Best Functional Ingredient Innovation category highlights CPL Aromas’ continued commitment to combining fragrance expertise with cutting-edge technology, delivering solutions that enhance both performance and sensory experience in finished products.
This award recognises not only the innovation behind the technology, but also its practical impact across a wide range of applications.
Michael White, Global Research and Development Director at CPL Aromas, commented:
“I am incredibly proud that CPL has received the Cosmetics Business Innovation Award for Best Functional Ingredient Innovation — recognition that truly reflects the collective effort behind AromaHydro.
I would like to sincerely thank everyone across R&D, perfumery, evaluation, marketing, operations, regulatory and commercial functions who contributed to bringing AromaHydro to life.
In particular, I would like to highlight the outstanding work of our R&D team. Their dedication, collaboration and drive to push the boundaries of fragrance innovation have made this achievement possible.”
