/Health-conditions/Beauty-wellness — The annual In-cosmetics Global event will take place between 8 -10 April at the Amsterdam RAI convention centre and this year’s show will introduce a new Testing & Regulation Forum, in partnership with testing methods experts Skinobs.
The new forum will gather regulations experts to discuss the latest updates in compliance and specialised sessions will focus on longevity testing, anti-pollution efficacy, beauty and the law, and more.
Event director for In-cosmetics Global, Roziani Zulkifli, commented: “we will be placing greater emphasis on exploring the industry’s testing and regulatory processes, as this area becomes increasingly important across various regions.”
Ingredients innovation
Many of the industry’s key innovators and suppliers will exhibit at this year’s event, including BASF, Ashland, Evonik, Provital, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant and Symrise.
Dedicated country pavilions from the UK, France, Brazil, China and Spain, will showcase localised ingredients.
Plus, the innovation zone will return to display over 197 new personal care ingredients launched over the last six months, with companies such as Algaktiv S.L., DSM Nutritional Products Europe AG, Sappi Biochemtech B.V., and Provital all debuting new ingredients in 2025.
Expert speakers on industry trends
Kicking off the expert talks, Euromonitor International’s beauty and consumer health consultant Emilie Hood will discuss how beauty brands can communicate effectively with consumers about innovation.
A host of other expert speakers will discuss topics such as ingredient trends, dermocosmetics, the science of hair care, biotechnology, consumer needs in the fragrance category, digital transformation, Gen Z beauty consumers, and more.
There will also be a panel session on how dermatological influence and science-led innovation are redefining skincare.
Focus on sustainability
The Sustainability Zone is back after it launched last year, and it will feature the latest advancements in green beauty – from sustainable sourcing to eco-friendly formulations and regulatory updates.
The forum will again be curated by Dr Barbara Olioso, who is CEO of The Green Chemist Consultancy. Topics on the agenda include Life Cycle Analysis (LCAs), natural silicone alternatives, sustainable packaging, and methods to minimise carbon emissions.
A pavilion of exhibitors will be on hand to help companies enhance their sustainability operations and credentials, reduce environmental impact, and understand more about certifications, while a special display area will showcase the latest advancements in sustainable personal care.
The theatre will also host presentations from industry pioneers, such as AAK, Clariant, Hallstar Beauty, AmphiStar, Eurofragance SLU, and more sharing their strategies on how to transform business structures for more sustainability.
There will also be a spotlight on upcycling where innovative companies will show how byproducts like coffee grounds and fruit can be transformed into sustainable cosmetic solutions to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly beauty.
A host of technical seminars
This year’s programme will offer 120 expert-led technical seminars, and an additional theatre has been added to accommodate the increase. These sessions offer practical insights and specifications backed by scientific data to enhance product development strategies.
The Formulation Lab, which is led by award-winning cosmetic scientist, Lorna Radford, is set to offer hands-on workshops.
To accompany the testing and regulations forum, there will also be a Testing, Regulation & Lab Zone, in partnership with Skinobs, which will share solutions to ensure the safety, stability, and shelf-life of personal care products. It will also provide insights on the latest trends in lab equipment and measuring devices.
A Fragrance Zone will showcase new aromas, fragrance delivery systems, and formulation processes, and highlight key fragrance trends from the global market.
A Sensory Bar will feature transformative textures and product formats for moisturisers, haircare, fragrances, and lipsticks, while a Make-Up Bar will give visitors a hands-on experience testing a wide range of colour cosmetics.
And finally, there will be guided R&D tours to offer expert-led insights into key trends in neurocosmetics, skin screening, and femcare.