The Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award honours the best ingredients submitted to Innovation Zone, launched within 8 months of the show, judged by a panel of international and Korean experts. To qualify, these active and functional ingredients must combine innovative science and product features in a way that offers substantial benefits to manufacturers and end-users, surpassing existing counterparts.

The K-Beauty Standout Award recognizes leading skincare and makeup innovations for their global impact and popularity, shaping trends worldwide. Winning products, highly sought after by beauty enthusiasts, set new standards in the industry. Expert judges will evaluate the entries, and the winner will also be chosen based on preferences of on-site visitors.