2026 is shaping up to be yet another great year for Formula Botanica with brand-new content, major events, and plenty of exciting projects on the horizon.

But before we look ahead, we wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on 2025 and what made it so special – not to look back for nostalgia’s sake, but to show you what’s possible when you enrol in our award-winning courses and are supported by a global community that genuinely wants you to succeed.

Here’s a look back at some of the 2025 Formula Botanica highlights, alongside a few of the incredible community wins that inspired us along the way. And who knows? You might be featured next!

Formula Botanica in numbers – 2025 highlights

2025 has been an incredible year for Formula Botanica, the world’s leading online organic cosmetic formulation school.

Our mission is to teach the world how to formulate, and in 2025, we took another meaningful step towards that goal by continuing to share free, practical education for formulators at every stage. Last year, we:

Improving our free content & educational materials

But that’s not all! In 2025, we also continued to invest in how we teach and how we support our students throughout their learning journey.

Last year, we hosted over 50 student support sessions, practical workshops, and webinars to help our students throughout their studies and beyond. We also created 11 new Mini Labs for our CPD membership platform, The Lab at Formula Botanica, covering timely industry topics such as acids, AI, and biotech.

One major highlight was teaching pet skincare formulation for the very first time – a long-requested topic from our community.

In 2025, the Formula Botanica team also attended key industry events and cosmetic trade shows to help our students stay ahead of emerging industry trends and keep providing the best and most up-to-date education possible.

Revamping our award-winning formulation courses

One of our proudest achievements of the past year was definitely the revamp of our award-winning Advanced Diploma in Organic Cosmetic Science, which followed the update of our foundation Diploma in Organic Skincare Formulation two years ago.

Regularly reviewing and updating our courses is part of our commitment to delivering the highest standard of education for formulators and beauty entrepreneurs worldwide, and we hope you can take part in them too!

Another major achievement happened in November 2025, as we hosted our first-ever Global Meetup Week.

For the first time ever, Formula Botanica students, graduates, and our team met face-to-face at events happening all around the world. It was an extraordinary week and a memory we’ll always treasure.

We loved seeing our community connect face-to-face, form new friendships, and share their passion for formulation and indie beauty. This just goes to show what an amazing community you can be part of once you enrol in our award-winning courses.

You can read the full recap of this week here:

Global Meetup Week 2025: Celebrating Formula Botanica’s first-ever global meetup!

Talking about our students, we wanted to shine a light on our amazing community.

For many of our students, 2025 was a year of big milestones – completing courses, submitting final projects, graduating, and stepping confidently into the next phase of their formulation or entrepreneurial journey.

One of the most exciting community achievements was our graduates’ winning over 96 awards at the Beauty Shortlist Awards across different categories, including sustainability, innovation, and formulation excellence. You can read more about this amazing accomplishment here:

Beauty Shortlist Awards 2025 – Formula Botanica graduates win an incredible 96 awards

When you join our courses, you automatically become part of this supportive, award-winning community. And who knows? In the future, your formulations could be celebrated on the global stage too!

Formula Botanica student & graduate wins in 2025

Here’s just a glimpse of what our students and graduates achieved last year – proof of how inspiring and transformative our courses can be:

Graduation & milestones

Photo courtesy of Courtney Ellington

• Blanca Parra Gonzalez completed the Diploma in Organic Skincare Formulation and gained the confidence to create safe, effective skincare for her sensitive skin.
• Kirsten L. Randolph graduated with distinction and launched her neurocosmetic-inspired brand, Sensorella Naturale Body Care®.
• Astrid Van Embden just submitted her final project and is preparing to launch her brand, Earth & Aether, in 2026.

And so much more!

Photo courtesy of Greta Tepshi

“Completing my course with Formula Botanica has given me the confidence and necessary knowledge to make plans for the future – not just for my business but also for myself.”— Blanca Parra Gonzalez, Formula Botanica Graduate

Brand launches & personal milestones

Photo courtesy of Annjulie Hébert

For many graduates, 2025 was also the year they turned their ideas into action, whether through launching their first product or product range, or taking meaningful steps towards growth:

• Sunčica Petrićević launched her first facial oil serum and built a loyal customer base before partnering with a contract manufacturer.
• Francesca Trenta launched her brand inspired by Mediterranean herbs, with prickly pear at the heart of her formulations.
• Tanya Kadiyska started her entrepreneurial journey with Casa Botanya and a signature face balm.
• Josephine Eneje launched Dame Jo!, describing it as a deeply transformative experience.
• Dr Hajo Morralana launched Hafro Natural Skin Care and self-published a book about her entrepreneurial journey (see image below).
• Annjulie Hébert fulfilled a ten-year dream with the launch of her natural haircare brand, Bloum.
• Lana Suranova launched multiple products for her brand BIOYOND Natural Skincare.

Photo courtesy oaf of Dr Hajo Mursana

“Seeing my own skin transform using products I created myself has been profoundly meaningful. The most rewarding part has been hearing customers describe my work as ‘magic.’” — Lana Suranova, Formula Botanica Graduate

If you’d like to find out more about our inspiring graduates and their brands, check out our amazing Graduate Gallery.

Awards & industry recognition

Image courtesy of Pooja Bhimra

In 2025, our graduates also won multiple awards and gained recognition from the beauty industry:

• Pooja Bhimra received a commendation at the Beauty Shortlist Awards and an invitation to the inaugural Vogue India Beauty Awards.
• Chioma Clara Adagbusi launched a three-product Glow Reset System and was shortlisted for the Flourish Africa Grant for Female Entrepreneurs.
• Rebecca Martin won both the Janey Lee Grace Platinum Awards and the Free From Skincare Awards.
• Suzanne Soto Davies had her brand named Best Eco-Friendly Haircare Brand 2025 – Canada by the Global Excellence Awards.

“Receiving this award means so much to me — not just for my brand, but because it reflects my commitment to creating products that truly make a difference.” — Suzanne Soto Davies, Formula Botanica Graduate and Student Mentor

This shows how transformative our award-winning courses can be –not only for you, but also for the people around you. By learning to formulate and eventually launching your own brand, you’re not just changing your life: you’re inspiring others along the way, and making a real difference in the world.

And who knows? You could be next on the global stage, receiving awards for your beauty products.

What’s next + where you fit in

We hope you enjoyed this 2025 retrospective! Last year was an amazing year for Formula Botanica, both as a school and a community.

2026 is already shaping up to be another exciting year, full of new content, events, and opportunities to learn, grow, and connect – and we want you to be part of it.

If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own natural skincare or haircare products, or even running your own business, you’ve come to the right place. Our award-winning courses are designed to guide you every step of the way, from making your first formulation to launching the beauty brand of your dreams.

Take the first step today: join our free training and discover just how empowering – and life-changing – formulation can be.

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Ariane is Formula Botanica’s Content Creator and an active member of the student community. She has worked as a professional journalist, blogger, copywriter and editor before joining Formula Botanica full-time in 2024.