The global cosmetics and personal care industry will once again converge in Amsterdam from April 8 to 10, 2025, for in-cosmetics Global, the world's leading event dedicated to personal care ingredients. Taking place at RAI Amsterdam, the 2025 edition promises to be an unmissable hub for innovation, collaboration, and scientific discovery.
A Platform Where Beauty Begins
Celebrating over three decades of industry leadership since its inception in 1990, in-cosmetics Global continues to serve as the ultimate meeting point for personal care creators, ingredient innovators, and cosmetic professionals. With science at its core and beauty in the making, the event showcases the latest breakthroughs that shape the future of personal care products worldwide.
2024 Success Sets the Stage for a Bigger 2025
The 2024 edition, held in Paris, achieved record-breaking numbers:
1) 12,939 unique visitors (a 14.8% increase from 2023)
2) 1,028 exhibitors across two exhibition halls (a 13.1% growth)
3) Visitors from 63 countries facilitated nearly 200,000 business connections
4) High-calibre participation in the in-cosmetics Global Awards, reflecting strong product innovation across the sector
These impressive figures underline the critical role of in-cosmetics Global as a business catalyst and innovation driver for the industry.
A Comprehensive Industry Cross-Section
Exhibitors at in-cosmetics Global 2025 will include:
1) Raw material and ingredient manufacturers
2) Fragrance houses
3) Distributors
4) Testing and regulatory specialists
5) Lab equipment providers
6) Business consultancies
Leading suppliers such as Ashland, BASF, Dow, dsm-firmenich, Evonik, Lubrizol Life Science, and Syensqo will be present alongside emerging niche players, representing more than 60% of participants from Europe, and strong representation from Asia Pacific, the Americas, and beyond.
Visitors will include R&D specialists, formulators, and decision-makers from global beauty giants such as L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, Unilever, Clarins, and Beiersdorf, among others.
By sector activity:
Finished product manufacturers & indie brands (34%)
Distributors (24%)
OEM/ODM/Private Label (9%)
Ingredient manufacturers (10%)
Fragrance and testing specialists, consultants, and more
By job function:
Development and formulation (29%)
Business development and sales (33%)
Marketing, purchasing, manufacturing, and consultancy (38%)
Why Attend?
For attendees, in-cosmetics Global 2025 offers:
1) Direct access to new and established international suppliers
2) A chance to discover innovative ingredients and techniques
3) Insights from leading industry experts
4) Opportunities to compare formulations and discuss solutions
5) The ability to stay ahead of market trends
A Vision for the Future of Beauty
Organized by the in-cosmetics Group, the event is part of a broader initiative to connect over 1,800 suppliers with 40,000+ global cosmetic professionals through both in-person and online platforms. The event's mission is to empower the personal care community with tools, knowledge, and partnerships to drive product innovation and adapt to rapidly evolving consumer needs.
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Venue: RAI Amsterdam
Address: Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates & Times:
8 April 2025: 09:00 – 18:00
9 April 2025: 09:00 – 18:00
10 April 2025: 09:00 – 17:00