Launched as Personal Care Ingredients Asia (PCIA) by Step Exhibitions. Initially a peripatetic event that moved around Asia, including Malaysia, South Korea, China, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. Acquired by RX Global in 2006. Rebranded in-cosmetics Asia in 2008 and has remained at Bangkok ever since (with exception of 2009 in Singapore). 2024 event drew 13,103 unique visitors and featured 637 exhibitors from 37 countries.