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November 13th, 2025

Bath & Body Works Wins Best Home Scent at the CEW Beauty Awards

What You Should Know

  • Bath & Body Works was honored at the CEW Beauty Awards in New York City, represented by Chief Merchandising Officer Betsy Schumacher and a cross-functional team spanning product development, design, merchandising, marketing, and communications. 

  • Its award-winning product, Book Loft 3-Wick Candle, was recognized as Best Home Scent for its innovation, quality, and consumer appeal. 

  • This achievement highlights the brand’s collaborative spirit and commitment to delivering trend-forward, high-quality products that delight consumers and set industry standards. 


Bath & Body Works is proud to share its recognition at the 2025 CEW Beauty Awards—a celebration of innovation, creativity, and excellence across the beauty industry. This year, the team was honored to be nominated in four distinct categories and thrilled to be awarded Best Home Scent for its Book Loft 3-Wick Candle

A Night of Industry Excellence 

Hosted by Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), the annual Beauty Awards bring together over 1,000 industry professionals to spotlight the most innovative products in skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair, and more. With more than 270 finalists, the event is a testament to the power of creativity and the impact of beauty brands on consumers’ lives. 

Bath & Body Works was proudly represented at the event by Chief Merchandising Officer Betsy Schumacher and a cross-functional team spanning product development, design, merchandising, marketing, and communications. Their presence underscored the brand’s collaborative approach to innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional products to consumers. 

Four Award-Nominated Products 

Named finalists across four distinct categories, each nominated product reflects a commitment to quality, trend-forward innovation, and consumer delight: 

  • Home Scent: Book Loft 3-Wick Candle 
    Inspired by the cozy nostalgia of #BookTok and autumn afternoons spent curled up with a favorite novel, the Book Loft 3-Wick Candle delivers a room-filling fragrance experience. With notes of crisp bergamot, neroli, and cozy woods, this candle evokes the warmth and comfort of collegiate days. Its decorative lid and highly giftable design have made it a standout. 

  • Lip Treatment: Champagne Toast Lip Scrub 
    The Champagne Toast Lip Scrub is a celebration in a jar—fruity, sweet, and sparkling, with notes of vintage champagne, citrus, and juicy raspberry. Made with nourishing jojoba oil and beeswax, it leaves lips soft and smooth, making self-care feel like a special occasion. 

  • Men’s Grooming: Beard Oil 
    Men’s Beard Oil is formulated for all facial hair types and dermatologist tested, delivering softness and manageability with a fresh, calming scent of lavender and sage. Infused with coconut oil and vitamin E, it’s a modern grooming essential that reflects the brand’s dedication to scent with benefits. 

  • Personal Care Product: Champagne Toast Hand Sanitizer Spray 
    The Champagne Toast Anti-Bacterial Hand Spray combines effective cleansing with a sparkling, fruity scent. Infused with aloe and essential oils, this lightweight spray leaves hands feeling clean, nourished, and beautifully fragranced—perfect for life on the go. 

A Win for Teams and Consumers 

Winning at the CEW Beauty Awards is a reflection of the passion, creativity, and dedication of associates, partners, and loyal customers. From concept to shelf, each product is crafted with care and inspired by the moments that matter most. 

As Bath & Body Works celebrates this achievement, it remains committed to listening to consumers, pushing for creativity and innovation, and delivering products that delight and inspire.  

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