Lubrizol Celebrates Multiple Award Wins in Paris

• Lubrizol earns multiple global innovation awards at in-cosmetics^® Global 2026 in Paris, highlighting breakthroughs in beauty and nutraceutical ingredients
• Standout winners-Oilkemia™ 7S polymer, Curcushine™ microcapsules, and Eyeseryl^® All In peptide-are recognized for sustainability, performance, and science-driven formulation
• The awards spotlight emerging trends shaping the future of beauty, including inner beauty, green chemistry, and AI-supported ingredient innovation

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Lubrizol is proud to announce that several of its innovative ingredients were recognized with prestigious awards last week in Paris, during in cosmetics^® Global.

Among the highlights, Oilkemia™ 7S polymer earned Silver at the in cosmetics^® Makeup Bar and Gold at the BSB Innovation Awards in the Functional Ingredient category. Launched this week in Paris, Oilkemia™ 7S polymer is a powerful and versatile biodegradable rheology modifier for oil-based systems, delivering exceptional thickening efficiency, clarity, suspension, and stability. Its pleasant, non-tacky sensory profile makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including Skin Care, Sun Care, Makeup, Hair Care, and Skin Cleansing.

Lubrizol also celebrated a major milestone in nutraceutical innovation. Curcushine™ microcapsules were awarded Best Nutra Ingredient in the Inner Beauty Zone. This recognition is particularly significant, as it coincides with the inaugural year that in cosmetics^® Global has introduced nutraceutical ingredients within the show. Curcushine™ microcapsules is a potent microencapsulated natural curcuminoids extract, designed to help rejuvenate the skin from within, reinforcing Lubrizol's commitment to science backed beauty from the inside out.

Completing this exceptional awards lineup, Eyeseryl^® All In peptide received Bronze at the BSB Innovation Awards in the Active Ingredient category. Presented during in cosmetics^® Global, Eyeseryl^® All In peptide is a multifunctional and sustainable hexapeptide developed in line with Green Chemistry principles. Featuring a dual action mechanism targeting PAR 1 attenuation and seven facial soft tissues, including ligaments, it provides reinforced structural support for a rejuvenated eye contour appearance. Its development was supported by AI enhanced discovery, underscoring Lubrizol's forward-looking approach to innovation.

in cosmetics^® Global aims not only to promote innovation, but also to celebrate the technologies that power trend led, high performance beauty formulations across the industry, including color cosmetics and from this year nutraceuticals. Its awards recognize groundbreaking ingredients that leverage cutting edge science to unlock new product features and consumer benefits. The BSB Innovation Awards, presented annually by Beratungs und Servicebüro (BSB), a leading German cosmetics consultancy, honor outstanding achievements that shape the future of the cosmetics industry.

These multiple recognitions reaffirm Lubrizol's dedication to delivering high performance, sustainable, and science driven solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global beauty and nutraceutical markets.

About The Lubrizol Corporation

Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Every day, the innovators of Lubrizol strive to create extraordinary value for customers at the intersection of science, market needs and business success, driving discovery and creating breakthrough solutions that enhance life and make the world work better. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has global reach and local presence, with more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices and more than 7,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit https://www.Lubrizol.com.