2026 Beauty Awards Product Submissions

A globally loved 345 Relief Cream is formulated to help treat and prevent blemishes and breakouts while supporting overall skin balance. Designed for acne-prone and sensitive skin, it delivers targeted care without compromising hydration or barrier integrity.

The lightweight gel-like texture absorbs quickly, providing non-comedogenic moisture that won’t clog pores or contribute to congestion. Hypoallergenic tested and fungal acne safe, it is suitable for daily use on breakout-prone skin.

Powered by a 3-4-5 ingredient complex featuring PDRN and carefully selected blemish-care, soothing, and barrier-supporting ingredients, the formula helps calm active breakouts, reduce visible redness, and promote clearer-looking skin over time.

Our Acne Control Moisturizer is your go-to for clear, calm, and balanced skin. The
oil-free, ultra-lightweight formula is designed to hydrate without heaviness, making it
perfect for sensitive or breakout-prone skin.
Powered by our Patent pending Clearamide Complex™, Salicylic Acid, and
Bakuchiol, it helps unclog pores, reduce redness from acne or dry skin, and dry out
active breakouts, all while keeping your skin barrier healthy and protected.

NEW CeraVe Blemish Barrier Patches distinguish themselves from others on the market as the first hydrocolloid patches developed with dermatologists, with three essential ceramides and niacinamide to actively deliver beneficial ingredients to the lesion site. In addition to reducing redness, they actively restore the skin barrier and soothe the skin around it to maintain barrier integrity. The patches also help to reduce the risk of post-acne marks due to picking and absorb excess oil in just 3 hours upon application. Each set includes two sizes with tapered edges that are virtually invisible on all skin tones.

Effaclar A.Z. Gel is a fast-absorbing acne treatment formulated with azelaic acid and 1.2% salicylic acid to target breakouts, post-acne marks, and early signs of aging. It penetrates pores to clear and prevent blemishes while helping improve skin texture and elasticity.

Treat adult acne the effective way with Neutrogena Evenly Clear Acne Gel Moisturizer. This lightweight, fast-absorbing gel moisturizer combines 0.5% Salicylic Acid to treat and help prevent breakouts with 2% N-Acetyl Glucosamine to visibly fade the look of post-acne marks and improve skin clarity. Clinically proven, in just 1 week, users see an improvement in pimple size, skin smoothness, and radiance. With continued use, post-acne marks appear diminished while 24-hour hydration helps strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier. The non-greasy formula absorbs quickly, leaving oily, acne-prone skin feeling soft, balanced, and refreshed without clogging pores.

This next-generation acne treatment combines the maximum strength available over-the-counter 2% Salicylic Acid with an adapalene-inspired retinoid. The Salicylic Acid unclogs pores, removing the buildup of dead skin and impurities, allowing the skin to heal. The advanced retinoid works to smooth and perfect the skin texture without irritation or dryness. This lightweight gel cream texture is pH-optimized for gentleness, feels nourishing, and helps prevent new acne pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.

Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides is a daily clarity serum formulated with 10% niacinamide to help smooth skin and balance complexion in just 7 days. Clinical results showed a 35% reduction in visible imperfections after 4 weeks and a 26% decrease in pore size, leaving skin looking more even and refreshed. The lightweight formula absorbs quickly and layers into any routine. Alongside niacinamide (vitamin B3), Crystalide™ peptide supports a more luminous finish, while N-Acetyl Glucosamine enhances visible smoothing. 1% Zinc PCA helps keep excess oil in check, and hyaluronic acid delivers hydration for a comfortable, supple feel. In consumer testing, 94% agreed the formula felt gentle on skin.* *Based on clinical and consumer studies.

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Hit refresh with our soothing & bacteria-fighting Hypochlorous Acid Spray—your skin’s daily defense against breakouts, irritation, and redness.

The fine mist spray is perfect for quick refreshes throughout the day, fighting post work-out bacteria, and while traveling. It's an all-over anti-bacterial cleanse—no sink required.

A dermatologist favorite, Hypochlorous Acid mimics white blood cell compounds to fight bacteria and soothe skin. It calms, clarifies, and supports your skin barrier while being alcohol-free & gentle enough for all skin types.
Alcohol-free
Acne-safe
Clinically-tested
Non-irritating
Non-comedogenic

NEW CeraVe Acne Clay-to-Foam Cleanser is a multi-use clay face wash that conveniently provides 3 acne treatments in 1 product—a daily cleanser, a weekly mask, and an overnight spot treatment. This versatile innovation is formulated with glycerin to boost hydration and kaolin clay to absorb excess oil, unclog pores and treat acne marks. As a daily cleanser, it provides consistent maintenance therapy to prevent new lesions while managing existing ones. As a mask, the extended contact time allows the clay to absorb excess oil and the salicylic acid to penetrate clogged pores. The spot treatment targets emerging lesions, potentially preventing their full development.

Meet the 2-step Blemish Recovery Mask designed to support skin’s natural renewal process and promote clearer-looking, revitalized skin with the help of powerful extracts. First, our Microcrystal technology serum helps activate the skin’s surface and prepare it for improved absorption. Then, a hybrid gauze-to-gel sheet mask infused with Cica Exosomes delivers calming hydration while sealing in the Microcrystal serum. Experience visibly smoother, balanced, replenished skin with this targeted ritual.

This lightweight toner delivers treatment-level results, while leaving skin feeling calm & hydrated —making it easy to use consistently to support clear skin.

Formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid, this toner exfoliates inside the pores to clear buildup and congestion that can lead to breakouts. Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide help calm visible redness, smooth uneven texture, and support a more balanced, even-looking complexion, while Zinc Hyaluronate provides lightweight hydration to keep skin feeling balanced & refreshed—not tight or stripped.

Whether you’re actively managing breakouts or maintaining clear skin, Doing the Work fits seamlessly into your routine as a second step after cleansing—doing the work to keep your skin clear & calm

This dual-action
cleansing sponge infuses the skin-plumping power of hyaluronic
acid into a convenient, all-in-one format designed to cleanse,
exfoliate, and deeply hydrate, and prevent breakouts/blemishes in a single step.