ENERGY&FRESH is a laureate of the Love Cosmetics Awards 2026.

This is a special moment for us. Energy & Fresh by handy lab. has been awarded the Love Cosmetics Awards 2026 in the Moments of Pleasure category – an accolade given to cosmetics that not only effectively nourish but also make everyday moments simply more enjoyable.

This award particularly delights us, because from the very beginning of creating the brand, we believed that cosmetics could offer much more than just visible effects. They can improve mood, accompany us every day, and remind us that even a few seconds dedicated to oneself matter.

Love Cosmetics Awards – recognizing brands that create unique experiences

Love Cosmetics Awards is a competition that acknowledges innovative brands and products meeting contemporary consumer needs. The jury considers not only the effectiveness of cosmetics but also their quality, functionality, aesthetics, and the emotions they evoke during daily use.

The Moments of Pleasure category demonstrates that skincare doesn't have to be a complicated routine. Sometimes, all it takes is a product we reach for several times a day, which makes even a brief moment into a moment just for ourselves.

That’s why we are extremely pleased that Energy & Fresh by handy lab. has been recognized by the jury.

Why did we create Energy & Fresh?

Since the inception of handy lab., we wanted to design cosmetics that keep up with the pace of modern life.

Today, most of us operate in constant motion. Work, meetings, travel, duties, and an active lifestyle mean we have less and less time for elaborate skincare rituals.

It was from this observation that the idea of creating a hand cream that would be fast, effective, and always at hand was born.

Thus came Energy & Fresh – a cosmetic designed to be used anywhere: at the desk, in the car, at the airport, in a café, or between meetings.

Effective care encapsulated in a modern formula

Although design is the first thing that catches the eye, what's inside always remains the most important.

Energy & Fresh contains as much as 99% natural ingredients, and its vegan formula has been developed to provide intense hydration without leaving a greasy residue.

The composition includes ingredients that support the skin of the hands every day:

• mango butter responsible for nourishment and smoothing,
• olive ceramides supporting the reconstruction of the hydrolipid barrier,
• sweet almond oil helping to maintain proper hydration levels,
• a complex of herbs including arnica, ginseng, sage, and rosemary, which supports skin regeneration and restores a fresh look to hands.

The light consistency ensures that the cream is absorbed instantly, allowing you to return to your daily activities almost immediately after application.

More than just a hand cream

At handy lab., we often say that we create not only cosmetics but also beauty gadgets.

What does that mean?

These are products that combine effective care with modern design and functionality. We want cosmetics not to end up at the bottom of a makeup bag but to be a constant presence in daily life.

That’s why the packaging of Energy & Fresh has a compact, geometric form that stands out from classic hand cream tubes.

It's a cosmetic that looks just as good on a desk, in a handbag, or while traveling. Aesthetics are not an afterthought for us – they are part of the experience.

Design that encourages reaching for the cosmetic

More and more often, we choose products that simply give us pleasure.

This also applies to cosmetics.

Beautiful packaging, pleasant texture, convenient application, or refined details make us much more willing to use the product every day.

That’s why, when designing Energy & Fresh, we devoted as much attention to the appearance of the packaging as to its formula.

Because we believe that the best hand cream is one you genuinely want to reach for.

Patchouli Mood – a scent that stays with you longer

Cosmetics affect more than one sense.

Scent can improve mood, evoke memories, and turn an ordinary act into a pleasant ritual.

The Patchouli Mood composition was created with this in mind.

It's not just the scent of hand cream, but an element of the entire product experience – subtle, distinctive, and memorable.

What is dopamine beauty?

One of the biggest trends in recent years is dopamine beauty.

This approach assumes that cosmetics should evoke positive emotions and improve well-being. What matters is not only the effectiveness of the action but also the color, form, scent, texture, and the pleasure derived from daily use.

Alongside it, the everyday wellness trend is also developing, which shows that well-being is built by small rituals performed every day.

This is precisely where Energy & Fresh fits in – a hand cream that cares for the skin while also making even a short work break a moment just for yourself.

Love Cosmetics Awards 2026 Jury Commentary

*"Modern beauty increasingly builds its value around everyday experiences. The jury recognized handy lab. for creating a product that combines effective care with the emotional dimension of use. Energy & Fresh perfectly aligns with the dopamine beauty, everyday wellness, and design-led beauty trends, showing that even a small cosmetic like hand cream can become part of a lifestyle. It's a product that cares for hands but also provides a small dose of pleasure every time you reach for it."

This justification perfectly reflects the idea that guided us during the creation of Energy & Fresh.

From the beginning, we wanted to design a product that would be more than just a cosmetic. A product that would become part of everyday life and encourage self-care even when we only have a few seconds.

This award motivates us to continue our work

The Love Cosmetics Awards 2026 is a huge honor for the entire handy lab. team.

It shows that modern skincare can effectively meet the needs of contemporary consumers – combining natural ingredients, effective action, functionality, design, and emotions.

These are precisely the kind of cosmetics we want to create in the future as well.

Because we believe that daily skincare doesn't have to be an obligation. It can be a small ritual that improves mood, adds energy, and reminds us that it's worth finding a moment for ourselves – even on the busiest day.

We thank the Love Cosmetics Awards jury for this exceptional recognition and all the people who choose handy lab. cosmetics every day and are part of our story.