Formula Botanica is celebrating a monumental achievement as graduates from the world’s leading online organic cosmetic formulation school secure an astounding 96 awards at the 2025 Beauty Shortlist Awards.
This sweeping success spans across multiple categories, everything from Best Age-Positive Brand to Best Sustainable Skincare and Best Blue Light Protection Product, demonstrating that independent beauty brands can stand shoulder to shoulder with global industry giants.
Since its founding, Formula Botanica has trained over 21,000 students in 193 countries, empowering them to create natural, organic, and sustainable beauty brands.
Among the big winners were:
- OKOKO Cosmetiques, which won in multiple categories, including Inclusive Beauty Brand of the Year and Best Blue Light Protection Beauty Product.
- Kyushi, awarded for its botanical face oils, winning Best Face Oil – Age 30+ and Best Beauty Product for Menopause.
- Wildcrafted Organics, which took home wins for Best Bakuchiol Serum and Best Face Mask – Detox.
- SunLux, which dominated the SPF category with multiple wins, including Best Sun Protection Brand.
Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier, a biologist, Chartered Environmentalist and global advocate for sustainable beauty, expressed her pride in this extraordinary achievement: “Seeing so many of our graduates win in such diverse categories proves that indie beauty is thriving. These brands are leading the way in sustainability, innovation, and high-performance natural formulations. We are so proud to support and educate the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs.”
The school’s graduates are proving that natural and organic cosmetics can be just as effective, luxurious, and award-worthy as mainstream beauty brands, shaping the future of the beauty industry.
This year’s Beauty Shortlist Awards winners demonstrate that a new era of beauty entrepreneurship is here, driven by passionate, purpose-led founders who are redefining what it means to create high-performance, planet-friendly skincare and haircare.
To learn more about Formula Botanica and how it helps beauty entrepreneurs build award-winning brands, visit https://formulabotanica.com
