18 Awards. 11 Brands. What the Buduaar 2026 Results Tell You

Buduaar is not an editorial pick. It is not a sponsored shortlist. It is the largest consumer beauty vote in the region -- 15 years running -- where the winners are decided by the people actually using the products.

In 2026, Gemer Wholesale's portfolio walked away with 18 awards across 11 brands.

That is not just a number to put in a press release. It is a reading of the market. These are the products that real consumers chose above everything else available to them. When you stock them, you are not guessing what your customers want. You already know.

What the Buduaar Ilulemmik Means in Practice

The Buduaar readership is the core beauty consumer in this market -- informed, brand-aware, and increasingly ingredient-literate. When a product wins a Buduaar Ilulemmik, it has been put in front of that audience and chosen.

For retail buyers, that changes the in-store dynamic. The product arrives with a recognition your customers will recognise. Conversations start from a different place. The question shifts from "what is this?" to "where can I get it?"

Here is every winning brand, every winning product, and the retail case for each.

 

Cocunat (3 wins)

Cocunat had the strongest single-brand night at Buduaar 2026. Three products winning across three different categories is not coincidence -- it reflects a brand with genuine depth across its range, not a single hero product propping up a catalogue.

Clinical Exosomes Pro-Aging Facial Serum Cocunat's move into clinical biotech territory. Exosome-based skincare sits at the frontier of what high-performance at-home skincare can deliver, and this product is positioned for the consumer who has already exhausted conventional serums and is looking for the next level. For retailers, this is the kind of product that converts a browsing skincare customer into a committed one -- the category pulls her in, the clinical credibility keeps her.

Happy Hair Vitamin Gummies Hair health supplements continue to outperform expectations across pharmacy and beauty retail formats. The gummy format consistently outperforms capsules on repeat purchase -- lower friction, better compliance, and a format that photographs well on shelf. Cocunat's entry wins on both the brand's clean credential and the consumer trend running behind it.

Beauty Tan Serum Self-tanning has moved from seasonal to year-round in the region, driven by consumer preference for skin health over UV exposure. Cocunat's Beauty Tan Serum brings the clean beauty positioning the brand is known for to a category that is still largely dominated by conventional formulations. The differentiation is genuine and easy for staff to communicate.

VT Cosmetics (2 wins)

PDRN Capsule Cream PDRN -- polynucleotide -- is one of the most clinically credible ingredients crossing from aesthetic medicine into consumer skincare right now. VT Cosmetics has built its PDRN range with enough scientific grounding to justify the positioning, and the Capsule Cream is the entry point for the consumer who has heard the word but has not yet committed. For retailers, this is a product that rewards shelf education: a staff member who can explain PDRN has a compelling conversation to have.

PDRN Reedle Glow Ampoule The Reedle Shot technology was already validated by the Buduaar jury last year. The PDRN Reedle Glow Ampoule extends that recognition into the PDRN category, which signals sustained momentum rather than a single-year spike. Customers who have already tried the Reedle Shot range are a warm audience for this product, and new customers entering through the PDRN trend are a natural fit.

Sisters Aroma (2 wins)

Smart Intimate Gel Vetiver The intimate wellness category is performing across multiple retail formats and is no longer limited to pharmacy. Sisters Aroma has built genuine credibility in this space through clean formulations and transparent ingredient work. The Vetiver variant adds a sensory dimension that differentiates it clearly within the brand's own line. For retailers, intimate wellness is a category with strong repeat purchase and lower competition on shelf than skincare or makeup.

Perfume Sugar Porn Sisters Aroma extending into fragrance demonstrates a brand with serious range ambition. Sugar Porn winning at Buduaar -- a category with no shortage of competition -- is a signal that the brand's consumer base is following it into new territory. For retailers already carrying Sisters Aroma, this is a natural add. For those new to the brand, a fragrance winner is an accessible entry point for a customer who might not have engaged with the body care range first.

TirTir (1 win)

Mask Fit Red Foundation TirTir's Mask Fit Red Foundation was awarded Buduaar Beauty Favourite in its first year of eligibility in the region -- and it has now won again. That is not a surprise to anyone who has watched the category, but it matters for retail buyers because it signals durability rather than debut momentum. The customer who came for the cushion, upgraded to the foundation, and is now staying. For retailers, this is a product that holds its position without promotional support.

Medicube (1 win)

PDRN Pink Peptide Serum Medicube continues to demonstrate that its range goes beyond the Age-R Booster device. The PDRN Pink Peptide Serum winning confirms consumer appetite for the brand's skincare line -- which creates the cross-sell opportunity that makes Medicube commercially interesting beyond the device category alone. A customer who comes in for the device and leaves with the serum is a repeat purchase customer. Buduaar recognition accelerates that path.

Jvone Milano (2 wins)

Filler Dream Lip Gloss Jvone Milano's lip positioning continues to strengthen. The Filler Dream Lip Gloss is a product built for the consumer who wants visible plumping and a high-gloss finish without a clinical procedure. That is a large and growing segment. The brand's accessible price point means it sits within reach of a broad customer profile, and gloss formats are strong performers in impulse and gifting contexts.

Volume Multiplier Lamination Mascara The lamination mascara trend has moved from social content into mainstream purchase behaviour, and Jvone Milano's entry wins on both the trend alignment and the performance case. Two Buduaar wins in the same year confirms that this is not a brand with one strong SKU -- it is a brand building genuine category breadth in makeup.

HH Simonsen (2 wins)

Hot Air Brush The hot air brush category has continued to grow as consumers look for tools that simplify their routine without compromising results. HH Simonsen's Hot Air Brush is built to the same standard as the brand's broader hair tools range -- which means it arrives with the quality credibility that Nordic consumers already associate with the name. For retailers building out their hair tools category, this is a brand with a proven track record and two Buduaar wins to back it up.

HybridAir Styler 3in1 The multi-function styler is the category direction -- consumers do not want four tools when one does the job with better results. HH Simonsen's HybridAir Styler 3in1 winning confirms the market appetite for exactly this format. Higher average order value, genuine utility, and a product that generates conversation because it visibly outperforms the tools customers already own.

MOOD (2 wins)

Silver Specific Hair Conditioner MOOD's silver hair care range taps into a consumer shift that has been building for several years: more people are choosing to embrace silver and grey rather than cover it, and they are looking for products formulated specifically for that choice rather than general colour-care. The Silver Specific Hair Conditioner serves an underserved customer who has often had to compromise on product quality. For retailers, this is a range with a clear and loyal buyer.

Intense Repair Mask Hair repair continues to be one of the most consistent performers across the professional and retail segments alike. MOOD's Intense Repair Mask winning at Buduaar confirms consumer validation alongside the professional positioning. For retailers whose customers already respond to hair treatment products, this is a natural addition alongside the Silver range.

Dr. Althea (1 win)

345 Relief Cream Dr. Althea sits in the clinical K-beauty space with genuine dermatological backing. The 345 Relief Cream is formulated for sensitive and reactive skin -- a growing category as consumers become more aware of barrier health and more cautious about ingredient exposure. Winning a Buduaar Ilulemmik in the skincare space is a strong signal that the consumer base for clinical soothing skincare is there, and active.

SoBio Etic (1 win)

Moisturizing Micellar Water SoBio Etic's Moisturizing Micellar Water winning confirms that clean certified skincare continues to find its audience in the region. The micellar water category is a routine staple -- high frequency of use, strong repeat purchase. A clean certified option with a Buduaar win is a credible addition for any retailer with an eco-conscious customer base.

Nordics Natural (1 win)

Remineralization Toothpaste Ultra White with "liquid enamel" Oral care has become a beauty category. Consumers who are ingredient-literate about their skincare are extending the same standard to their oral routine, and Nordics Natural is positioned precisely for that consumer. The remineralization and liquid enamel positioning gives retail staff a functional story to tell that goes well beyond whitening. For pharmacies and health-oriented beauty retailers, this is the category evolution worth getting in front of early.

18 Awards. A Clearer Picture of What Sells.

Buduaar's 15th consumer vote did not just produce a trophy list. It produced a roadmap.

K-beauty is holding its ground and advancing -- PDRN, Reedle technology, clinical biotech actives. Clinical clean beauty is finding a broad consumer base. Hair tools and hair care are performing across multiple formats. Wellness and oral care have crossed into beauty retail territory.

All 18 winning products are available through Gemer Wholesale for the Baltics and Scandinavia.

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