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IN-COSMETICS GLOBAL 2026 PREVIEW
most inspiring initiatives achieved through responsible sourcing and green chemistry, featuring companies including Provital, Cargill, Green Oleo, Evolved By Nature, Origin by Ocean and Swedish Algae Factory. Further, the Theatre, with its programme curated by Dr Barbara Olioso, Founder of GreenChem Finder, will deliver focused sessions with actionable insights from The Body Shop, BioTara, AAK, Sonneborn and other leaders in sustainable beauty. The Sustainability Zone’s Forum will deliver
keynote sessions on responsible product design, ingredient lifecycles, microbiome science, product decarbonisation and more with insights from the leaders of Ecocert, Schrödinger, FairWild Foundation, Seppic and System Skin.
Innovation Zone: The launchpad for new ingredients Sponsored by Ashland and partnered with Mintel, the Innovation Zone returns as the global industry’s leading showcase for new cosmetic ingredients. This year, it sets a new benchmark with nearly 250 newly launched ingredients, many of which will be revealed to the market for the first time. All featured innovations will be contenders for the prestigious Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award, presented at the official awards ceremony on the evening of 14 April.. Full details of this year’s Innovation Zone will be revealed soon.
World-class education and expertise Visitors to the 2026 event will gain access to more than 230 educational sessions, covering scientific research, market intelligence, formulation best practices, sustainability and testing and regulatory developments. Some of the key learning stages will include the Marketing Trends Theatre with consumer insights and market forecasting from leaders such as Estée Lauder, COSMAX, K18, BEAUTYSTREAMS, Euromonitor and others. The
FORMULATION LAB PREVIEW
The 2026 Formulation Lab programme at in- cosmetics Global, in partnership with Personal Care Magazine, sponsored by Brenntag and supported by Enkos Developments and IKA, will showcase some of the most forward-thinking and innovative sessions designed for today’s cosmetic scientists and R&D formulators. Over 20 exclusive, closed sessions will offer hands-on opportunities to refine formulation skills, explore new ingredient technologies and apply advanced techniques across personal care applications. Overseen by Lorna Radford, managing
director of Enkos Developments, official technical advisor for in-cosmetics Global and editorial board member of Personal Care Magazine, the Formulation Lab programme will be led by senior experts from leading suppliers including Brenntag, IOI Oleo, Elementis, Stepan, SNF, Symrise, IMCD France and more.
Technical Seminars, sponsored by Azelis, will offer in-depth cosmetic science and ingredient innovation sessions, and the Formulation Lab, sponsored by Brenntag, will offer closed workshops for R&D professionals to refine hands-on skills. The R&D Tours, exclusive and guided
innovation walks, will feature companies Mibelle Biochemistry, Natura-Tec and Symrise to explore advances in exosomes, longevity and skin sensitivity. In addition, the Testing & Regulation Forum will offer 11 expert-led sessions featuring Skinobs, 2Open Beauty, Sequential, Mérieux NutriSciences, Wynngate Consulting and others. To see the full 2026 show programme and details on sessions, visit the website here. Additional experiential areas across the show will include the Makeup Bar, a boutique-style space showcasing the latest pigment and colour cosmetics technologies from companies such as Eastman, IMCD France, Miyoshi Europe, Elementis and others. With half of global consumers conducting
extensive research before purchase, product value is increasingly shaped by sensory experience, functionality and design. The Sensory Bar, sponsored by Kumar Organics, will offer visitors an
interactive space to explore the feel, performance and sensorial impact of ingredients and formulations, featuring innovations from Cargill, Adina, Barentz and IFF, and providing a hands-on opportunity to see how ingredient technologies can elevate overall product performance. Andy Mather, event director of in-cosmetics
Global, said: “The beauty industry is at a pivotal point, expanding beyond traditional personal care into wellness, inner beauty and nutraceutical innovation. Brands are under immense pressure to move faster from concept to commercialisation, and in-cosmetics Global sits at the heart of the value chain. “in-cosmetics Global supports innovation from
lab to launch, by connecting science, ingredients, formulation expertise and manufacturing - all in one global platform. Our focus for 2026 is on helping businesses develop smarter products, accelerate launches and drive sustainable growth in an evolving market.” in-cosmetics Global 2026 will take place on
14-16 April at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France. To register to attend, visit
https://www.in-
cosmetics.com/global/en-gb/
register.html.
Designed to support the event’s lab-to-launch ethos, the 2026 sessions will span natural and sustainable formulation strategies, multifunctional ingredient systems and next-generation hybrid emulsions. They will also explore advanced SPF and UV
protection technologies and the growing role of natural and upcycled ingredients. Formulators across all regions will have the opportunity to
gain practical insight from some of the industry’s foremost technical specialists.
Sustainability and natural origin ingredients A focus of the 2026 Formulation Lab programme is the industry’s move towards sustainable and natural formulation strategies. ‘Less is More: Achieve Versatility with Multifunctional
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