The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD) is a trade association representing the interests of 700 independent cosmetic manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.
Its yearly CITY awards aim to identify and reward innovation among these smaller cosmetics companies. This year, nine companies received awards for their innovative formulations, packaging designs and marketing ideas at a ceremony on June 11 in New York.
On presenting the awards, ICMAD President David Schieffelin, said: “The CITY Awards represent dedication, effort and creativity by members of ICMAD and recognizes the innovations that independent companies bring to the beauty industry. For me, the CITY Awards represent everything that makes our business so dynamic.”
The award winners are listed below:
- Personal Care Product: MY YOUTHFUL SMILE by It Cosmetics, Seattle, WA.
- Color Cosmetic Product: ZAP&HIDE, by Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Ltd., Great Barrington, MA.
- Professional Skin Care Product: SUKISPA PROFESSIONAL BIO-RESURFACING FACIAL PEEL, by Suki, Inc., Northampton, MA.
- Mass Skin Care Product: LINDI FACE WASH, by Lindi Skin, Ardmore, PA.
- Personal Care Package Design: NUMBER 4 HIGH PERFORMANCE HAIR CARE, by Bureau Number Four, Carson, CA.
- Color Cosmetic Package Design: LASH CONTROL, by U. Control Packaging, LLC, White Plains, NY.
- Skin Care Package Design: CELL CEUTICALS SKIN TREATMENTS SYSTEM KIT, by CellCeuticals Skin Care, Inc., Los Angeles, CA.
- Print Advertisement--Trade or Consumer: "GLIDE LINER SAMPLE" AD, by Xtreme Lashes, Spring, TX.
- Website Innovation: www.AskELF.com, by J.A. Cosmetics (e.l.f. - eyes, lips, face), New York, NY.