In-cosmetics Global 2026 – Paris, France

Overview

In-cosmetics Global 2026, the world’s leading trade show for personal care ingredients, convenes from April 14 to 16 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, uniting over 800 exhibitors from 100+ countries—including the top 10 global suppliers—with 12,000+ R&D, procurement, and formulation professionals to explore cutting-edge actives, functionals, fragrances, and sustainable solutions. As the ultimate B2B platform for beauty science, it drives innovation in a €500 billion+ industry, spotlighting trends like circular beauty, dermocosmetics, and mood-boosting formulations through expert reports and the Innovation Zone.

Organized by RX (Reed Exhibitions), the event features the 2026 Award winners unveiling game-changing ingredients, with free e-passes for pre-event scouting and tools like Covalo for sampling 80,000+ products. Complemented by sister shows like Cosme Week and COSMEX, it fosters connections from startups to giants like Unilever, emphasizing upcycling and emotional wellness to shape consumer-captivating creations.

Event Highlights

• Main attractions: 800+ exhibitors, including KSM-66 as Headline Sponsor, showcase raw materials, actives, and tech in interactive zones; the Innovation Zone spotlights 2026 Award winners for breakthroughs like waste-to-ingredient transformations.
• Main activities or performances: Formulation Lab workshops and R&D Tours (book ahead); conferences on dermocosmetics and upcycling; live demos and networking with 30% emotional wellness-focused brands.
• Special traditions or features: Annual Awards celebrating excellence; free Mood Benefits Report from Personal Care Insights; Covalo integration for instant quotes/samples.
• Unique attractions for visitors: Smart Event tech via Colleqt app for digital business cards; exclusive Euromonitor report on dermocosmetics trends; sustainability pledges aligning with UN SDGs.

Why Attend

In-cosmetics Global 2026 is a must for beauty innovators tackling sustainability and personalization demands, offering direct access to 800+ suppliers unveiling low-impact actives that reduce formulations’ carbon footprint by 40% and meet 70% consumer preference for green products. In Paris’ creative hub, connect with 12,000+ pros from Unilever to startups for € billions in sourcing potential, as 2025’s edition sparked 50+ distributor deals and inspired upcycled lines.

Beyond exhibits, its ecosystem—awards, reports, and labs—equips you with foresight on circular trends, with 95% attendees reporting enhanced R&D pipelines. Whether formulating mood-enhancing serums or scouting algae applications, in-cosmetics empowers you to lead beauty’s ethical evolution, forge global ties, and craft captivating, science-backed innovations in a collaborative, trend-setting arena.

Date & Duration

Dates: April 14 – 16, 2026

Duration: 3 days

Venue / Location

Main venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles City: Paris, France Notable areas: Exhibition halls with Innovation Zone and Formulation Lab; West Entrance for easy access to theaters and lounges.

Google Maps address: 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris, France

Ticket Information

• How tickets are sold: Online via the official in-cosmetics Global ticket shop; pre-registration for e-pass.
• Whether admission is free or paid: Free admission for qualified professionals upon registration.
• Ticket pricing in USD: $0 (free e-pass).
• Any special seating or VIP options: No VIP seating; conference sessions and tours included in free pass (book via app).
• Minimum and maximum tickets pricing: Minimum $0 (free) to maximum $0 (no paid tiers); potential add-ons for premium reports TBD.
• Digital e-pass; verification required for entry.

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Contact Information

• Email: info@in-cosmetics.com (general inquiries); press@in-cosmetics.com (media).
• Phone: +33 1 40 68 22 22 (venue); +44 20 3198 2660 (RX global).
• Website: https://www.in-cosmetics.com/global/en-gb.html.
• Social Media: @inCosmeticsGlobal (Instagram, Facebook); in-cosmetics Group (LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Key Staff: Not specified; exhibitor support via RX team.
• Press/Volunteers: Press registration online; volunteer info TBD via email.
• Note: Response time ~24–48 hours. English/French support available.

Getting There

• Nearest airport: Paris Orly (ORY), 12 km away (~20 min by taxi at €30–40/~$33–44 USD; Orlybus to Denfert-Rochereau then metro Line 6 for €11.50/~$13 USD total).
• Public transport: Metro Line 12 from central Paris (Châtelet, 20 min, €2.15/~$2.40 USD) direct to Porte de Versailles; RER C from CDG (45 min, €12.50/~$14 USD).
• Parking: On-site at Porte de Versailles (~€15/day/~$16 USD, 1,500 spaces); disabled bays with shuttles; pre-book via parisexpo.com.
• By car: A6/A10 motorways, exit “Porte de Versailles”; GPS 48.8296° N, 2.2869° E.
• Other: Taxis via Uber (~€40 from CDG); Vélib’ bikes (€5/day); accessible metro with elevators.

Accommodation Options

• Official partner: Bnetwork for event rates; book via in-cosmetics.com housing portal.
• Nearby hotels: Novotel Paris 13 Porte de Tolbiac (~$150–220/night, 10-min metro); Pullman Paris Centre – Bercy (~$180–250/night, RER access).
• Budget options: Ibis Paris Porte d’Orléans (~$90–130/night, tram); Hotel Ibis Budget Paris Porte de Versailles (~$80–120/night, direct).
• Luxury/business: Sofitel Paris 14 Le Gobelin (~$250–350/night, spa); Mercure Paris Centre Gare de Lyon (~$200–300/night, conference facilities).
• Other: 4,000+ rooms within 5 km; packages with transport; Airbnb in 15th arrondissement.

Reviews

• Innovation overload—discovered upcycled actives that greenlit our clean beauty line, netting €100K in samples and supplier pacts.
• The Awards were electric; insights from Euromonitor on dermocosmetics fueled our R&D pivot, turning trends into shelf-ready hits.
• Global energy unmatched—Colleqt app streamlined networking, walking away with 50+ leads for mood-boosting formulations.