The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) held its annual Cosmetic Innovator of the Year (CITY) Awards reception during the Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas last week. 

“It is ICMAD’s great honor to recognize these fine innovators in segments from cosmetics, fragrances and hair and body care to marketing, packaging and accessories. Our industry will be stronger for their contributions and we look forward to the winners’ using the CITY Award as a platform for expanding their influence in the multibillion-dollar beauty industry,” said Pamela J. Busiek, President and CEO, ICMAD.

The 2015 CITY Award Winners were announced 14 categories, Here they are – congratulations!

Product Innovation

Product Color Cosmetic: Cover FX, Contour Kit

Product Facial Skincare: COOLA Suncare, COOLA SPF 30 Organic Makeup Setting Spray

Product Bath & Body/Fragrance: Liberta Company, Baby Foot Socks Set

Product Haircare: Living Proof, Inc, Perfect Hair Dry (PhD) Night Cap Overnight Perfector

Product Accessories & Tools: FOREO, ISSA Revolutionary Electric Toothbrush

Package Design Innovation

Package Color Cosmetics: Stowaway Cosmetics, Stowaway Cosmetics

Package Facial Skincare: Iontera, Inc, FlashPatch™ Eye Gels

Package Bath & Body/Haircare: amika, amika Un.Done Texture Spray

Package Fragrance: Terra Continens, Eau De Parfum- Esprit Kanak

Package Accessories & Tools: Artis LLC, Artis Elite Mirror Collection

Marketing/Advertising Innovation Print

Print:  amika, amika sexture campaign

Social Media/ Grass Roots Marketing:  NYX Cosmetics, 2014 NYX Cosmetics FACE Awards

Member’s Choice Product: Lisa Hoffman Beauty, Brazilian Begonia Fragrance Bracelet

Member’s Choice Package: Nanokeratin Systems Inc, REPLENISH Colour Preserving Mask