The seventh annual FreeFrom Skincare Awards are now open for entries, with a brand new logo, and plans for a new standalone networking event to be held alongside the winners’ presentation in July. The awards, which celebrate products ‘free from’ some of the allergens and other ingredients many consumers avoid, have fourteen categories, including Family Skincare (sponsored by longstanding supporters NATorigin), Hair Care (sponsored by Awards partners Formula Botanica) and Hard Soaps (sponsored by Bare & Beyond).

The organic, asymmetric logo and playful font is designed to reflect both the natural qualities of the awards and the friendliness of the awards team; while the July event will aim to bring together entrants, beauty writers, cosmetics buyers, awards sponsors and other industry figures for networking and talks — and to hear the announcements of winners. 

There is no voting: all entries are rigorously tested for one month by four independent testers, after which their detailed feedback is used to draw up a Shortlist, announced in May. Judging sessions with expert panels are then held in June to decide winners.

Nominations close on 18th March.