The Laura Marshall Memorial Award for Innovation
The Laura Marshall Awards has now closed.
The finalists will be announced in September 2018.
An independent panel of judges including an end consumer, academic, industry body, product developer and the SCS President will select 6 finalists which will be on display at SCS Formulate where the final decision will be made by the visitors to the exhibition who will each have the opportunity to cast one vote. Finalists will be assisted to create a show-board to promote and explain their innovation at the exhibition and we encourage finalists to promote their innovation.
‘The SCS’ Laura Marshall Memorial Award for Innovation recognises innovation within the Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry.
Voting
Voting takes the form of a token to be placed in your chosen finalist’s display in the award zone in the exhibition hall. At the end of the first day the votes will be counted and the award presented at the SCS Annual Dinner.
Criteria for Judging
How does the product live up to the innovation claimed? i.e. the texture, the appearance, the feel, the science, the principle etc., in written claim. Impact of Innovation. Is the Innovation clear to the consumer?
Innovation
The Innovation encompasses all aspects of the industry from the latest formulation to new test methods, an innovative packaging format, electronic advances and beyond.
The Judges
Each entry will be located a unique number and company names will not be seen by the judges. The judges of the Laura Marshall awards will be formed of an independent panel including an end consumer, academic, industry body, product developer and the SCS President.
2017 Finalists
LOVE DOWN BELOW – INTIMATE POST SHAVE BALM
Love Down Below, Surfachem’s latest technical concept focuses on intimate care. Historically, intimate care is an application area dominated by niche, medicinal products, designed predominately just for women. Surfachem’s market research has identified that there is a… Read more »
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MAKE UP REMOVER STICK
The Make Up Remover Stick is a melting balm with an oily residual film that is rinse-off. The formulation features a self-emulsifier system. Make-up removal has been tested on 8 different products (lipstick, eyeshadow, foundation, eyeliner), waterproof… Read more »
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MASKERADE
Maskerade is a customizable, biodegradable mask made from a sustainable cold process pectin, which is then allowed to dry and can then be cut to the required shape. It has been claim tested and has been shown… Read more »
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SKIN PROTECTING UV FLUID SPF 50
As an inorganic filter only formulation, this innovative Skin Protecting UV Fluid SPF 50 satisfies some difficult criteria to produce a globally applicable system. The combination of ingredients has attained an exceptionally light, sensory, transparency on the… Read more »
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SUNSORY REBOUND BALM-IN-GEL SPF 20
The distinctive bouncy texture of Sunsory Rebound Balm-in-Gel SPF 20 takes sun care textures to an entirely different level. The buttery formulation applies easily, leaving the skin soft and conditioned. This unique emulsifier-free formulation was achieved by… Read more »
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SUPERFRUIT SPLASH TINT
This Superfruit Splash Tint is a lip and cheek make-up product that is naturally derived and releases water upon application that instantly refreshes the skin whilst delivering key oil- and water-soluble active benefits in a unique way…. Read more »
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