The 2026 Industry Beauty Award WINNING Products: Hair, Skin, Nails - Vol.1
Every year, the Industry Beauty Awards celebrate the products that have truly impressed the experts, recognising the innovations, formulas and launches that have stood out in one of the world's most competitive industries. This year, BeautyShelf was incredibly proud to be shortlisted in the Digital Retail category, giving our founders, Charlotte and Jess, a front-row seat (and behind-the-scenes access) to one of beauty's biggest nights.
While everyone else was celebrating the winners, Charlotte and Jess were already on a mission: finding out exactly which products took home the trophies. From breakthrough skincare and cult haircare to beauty tools and makeup favourites, they rounded up every award-winning product worth adding to your routine.
The best part? You don't have to hunt them down yourself. Every product featured below is available on BeautyShelf, where you can compare prices across your favourite retailers, discover the best place to buy, and save your favourites to your wishlist for later. Whether you're treating yourself today or building your next beauty haul, we've made shopping the industry's best even easier.
Because award-winning beauty deserves award-winning shopping!
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PHILIP KINGSLEY Elasticizer Booster - The Winner of the ‘Icon Haircare’ Award
PHILIP KINGSLEY Elasticizer Booster
An intensive pre-shampoo conditioning treatment that deeply nourishes and strengthens hair, helping to improve elasticity, reduce breakage and restore softness. The rich formula replenishes moisture, leaving hair smoother, healthier-looking and more resilient after every use.
Best for: Dry, damaged, colour-treated or over-processed hair that's prone to breakage and in need of a serious moisture boost.
DR.ALTHEA 345 Relief Cream -Winner of the ‘Skincare Cleanse & Moisturise’ Award
DR.ALTHEA 345 Relief Cream
A lightweight yet deeply nourishing moisturiser designed to calm, hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier. Formulated with soothing ingredients to reduce the appearance of redness and irritation, it delivers long-lasting hydration without feeling heavy, leaving skin soft, balanced and comfortably replenished.
Best for: Sensitive, irritated or dehydrated skin, as well as anyone looking to soothe redness, support their skin barrier and achieve a healthy, hydrated glow.
Nails.INC 1-Step Gel It’s Topless 4-in-1 Nail Polish- Winner of the ‘Nail: Mass’ Award
Nails.INC 1-Step Gel It’s Topless 4-in-1 Nail Polish
Get a glossy, salon-worthy manicure in just one step with this innovative 4-in-1 nail polish. Acting as a base coat, colour, strengthening treatment and high-shine top coat, it delivers rich pigment and a gel-like finish without the need for a UV lamp, helping nails look polished, smooth and chip-resistant for longer.
Best for: Anyone who wants a quick, fuss-free manicure with long-lasting shine, minimal steps and a professional-looking finish at home.
K18 HeatBounce - Winner of the ‘Haircare: Luxe/ Prestige’ Award
K18 HeatBounce
A lightweight heat protectant powered by K18's peptide technology to help shield hair from heat damage while maintaining strength, softness and bounce. Designed to protect against styling tools without weighing hair down, it helps reduce frizz, smooth the hair cuticle and keep strands looking healthy and resilient.
Best for: Anyone who regularly heat styles their hair and wants to protect against damage, reduce frizz and maintain strong, healthy-looking hair.
SHARK Beauty SilkiPro Straight - Winner of the ‘Technology’ Award
SHARK Beauty SilkiPro Straight
Designed to deliver sleek, smooth styling with less heat damage, the Shark Beauty SilkiPro Straight uses advanced technology to straighten hair efficiently while helping to minimise frizz and enhance shine. Its precision styling plates glide effortlessly through the hair, leaving it looking silky, polished and healthy with every pass.
Best for: Anyone looking to achieve smooth, straight styles with lasting shine while reducing frizz and helping to protect hair from unnecessary heat damage.
THE INKEY LIST Exosome Hydro-Glow Complex - Winner of the ‘Skincare Treatment: Mass’ Award
THE INKEY LIST Exosome Hydro-Glow Complex
A lightweight, glow-boosting serum designed to deeply hydrate, support skin renewal and enhance radiance. Powered by innovative exosome technology, it helps improve the look of dull, tired skin while strengthening the skin barrier for a smoother, plumper and healthier-looking complexion.
Best for: Dull, dehydrated or lacklustre skin, and anyone looking to boost hydration, strengthen their skin barrier and achieve a radiant, healthy glow.
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