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BUDAPEST, Hungary, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The Jury of The Global Beauty & Wellness Awards, headed by Nadja Swarovski, has

this year honored 39 winners and 89 finalists from across the beauty, organic

food and hotel industries.

The world's premier independent beauty and wellness awards made its selection

from 325 global entries coming from well-established to boutique brands,

reflecting the evolution and innovation of the beauty and wellness industry.

This year's nominees in the cosmetic products categories underwent analysis and

were judged on ingredients, sustainability, usability, innovation and

packaging. The highest number of nominations came from L'Oreal, Lavylites and

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, while winning products from both big brands such as

Estee Lauder and L'Oreal and niche independents Herbivore, Kate McLeod, Byredo

and Dr Barbara Sturm, or emerging brands Endota, Lavylites, Orpheus, Aeos.

Nadja Swarovski commented: "It was a pleasure and a great insight to judge the

GBWA 2020, and to witness the continuous innovation of beauty brands embracing

sustainability in their use of organic and toxin free ingredients and

recyclable packaging, while celebrating creativity and addressing customer

needs. This year's winners will be an inspiration to the wider beauty and

wellness industry."

Nominees in the Hotels category were judged on their differentiation, unique

wellness and general service offers, ambiance, and media and visitor feedback.

This year's winners ranged from luxury resorts to affordable lodgings. German

baby food manufacturer Holle was the overall winner in the organic foods

category.

The Global Beauty and Wellness Awards (GBWA) is a fully independent

organization which recognizes outstanding achievements in brand innovation and

sustainability across the cosmetics, personal care, organic food, food

supplement and hotel industries – sectors which offer a major contribution to

global wellbeing.

Its independent jury, headed by Nadja Swarovski, Board Member of Swarovski,

includes Aseem Puri, International CMO at Unilever; Henrik Mansson, Board

Member of Icehotel; Anne Dimon, President and CEO of the Wellness Tourism

Association; Marco Monfils, Ex Chief Marketing Officer, Reckitt Benckiser;

Ivana Pur, Founder of Living Pur; businessman and property investor Arie

Yom-Tov; and leading social media influencer, blogger, photographer and

designer Ana Linares.

A full list of winners and finalists can be found at:

www.thegbwa.com/news/gbwa-2020-results/

About the Global Beauty & Wellness Awards (GBWA)

The GBWA are the world's premier independent awards honoring and recognizing

the outstanding performance of companies, products and services in the beauty,

cosmetics, personal care, wellness, fitness, organic food and hotel industries.

Its prestigious jury, headed by Nadja Swarovski, Board Member of Swarovski, is

made up industry authorities and the voting process is fully independent and by

secret ballot free of sponsor influence.

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