The Laura Marshall Memorial Award for Innovation
The Finalists for 2018
An independent panel of judges including an end consumer, academic, industry body, product developer and the SCS President have selected 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.
2018 Finalists
Agrana
Wash time will never be the same again. Use this dissolving soap which gently fizzes in the hand when water is applied. Alternatively it can be added into a bottle and when allowed to dissolve for 5… Read more »
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Ashland
Be selfie-ready through the decades with rapid eye rescue with Optimage™ microgel. Being life-ready means being selfie-ready through the decades at a moment’s notice. Optimage™ SF microgel provides both rapid and long-lasting improvement in the appearance of… Read more »
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Chemlink
TimeMachine Cream is the brand new revolutionary plant-powered formulation from Chemlink Specialities Ltd. Using sustainable ingredients with a focus on low environmental impact, TimeMachine’s efficacious properties include: · Anti-pollution (endogenous and exogenous) · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory ·… Read more »
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IMCD
Rain of Smoothness In line with the skin care minimalist concept, Rain of Smoothness, gives priority to simplicity, creating a unique aqua-veil sensation when applied to skin. It utilises 6 smart ingredients (10 INCI components in total)… Read more »
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Safic Alcan
Redness, puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles of the eye area are all effects of stress, environmental exposures and good ole’ aging. Fear not, we’ve got the perfect solution. Introducing our novel and eco-conscious jelly patches – Baggage… Read more »
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Solvay
Push the sensorial boundaries of your cleansers with this facial Cleansing Oil Gel. Skin Care Oils has a growing popularity driven by consumers’ enthusiasm to adopt new rituals, especially those inspired by eastern culture. Although oils are… Read more »
Visit Website‘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 allocated 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.
