IN-COSMETICS ASIA 2026 PREVIEW 21
Trends, technologies and formulations shaping Asia
Ivan Rahal-Guillaume – RX Global
From biotechnology and skin longevity to multisensory beauty and the rapid rise of fragrance, Asia Pacific’s personal care industry is entering a new phase of innovation, and the latest developments will take centre stage when in- cosmetics Asia returns to BITEC, Bangkok on 3-5 November. Across the show floor and educational
programme, the event will bring together ingredient suppliers, formulators, R&D specialists, marketers, and brand leaders to explore the technologies, trends and practical expertise shaping the region’s next generation of personal care. With more than 770 exhibitors expected at
this year’s event, visitors will have access to an expanding choice of ingredients, technologies and formulation solutions. But as innovation accelerates, R&D teams are under pressure to identify the developments worth investing in, shorten formulation timelines, control costs and respond quickly to changing consumer expectations.
IFSCC President to analyse more than 800 new research papers One of the clearest views of where cosmetics science may be heading will come from Robert H.A. McPherson, President of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC). His keynote, Future Signals: The Science
Shaping Beauty Tomorrow, will draw on more than 800 newly published research papers. McPherson will analyse them collectively to identify recurring keywords, research areas and the themes gaining momentum. The session will also examine award-winning
papers for their potential effect on ingredients, formulations, testing strategies and product development. With contributors spanning multinational businesses, suppliers and brands, it offers a unique opportunity to see where industry and academic research will be heading next. Future Signals: The Science Shaping Beauty
Tomorrow takes place in Technical Seminar Theatre 2 on Wednesday 4 November from 12.45-13.15.
Skin longevity raises the bar for evidence Skin longevity is becoming more prominent, and brands will need to translate the idea into outcomes that consumers can understand and trust. In Thailand, 72 % of Gen Z consumers place high importance on taking proactive steps to protect their future appearance, according to
www.personalcaremagazine.com
Mintel. For formulators, this raises questions around resilience, long-term skin health, and how benefits should be measured. In the Marketing Trends Theatre, L’Oréal
Research & Innovation’s research director, Rodrigo De Vecchi, will present ‘The Longevity Revolution: From Medical Science to the Future of Beauty’. The Technical Seminars will take the discussion into product development through ‘Decoding Beauty Longevity: A Three-Layer Framework for Skin Protection, Resilience and Well-Being’, led by Reza Jahangiri, R&D Manager & PhD Candidate in Medical Biotechnology for Complife Group. The theme will also be visible on the show
floor. Bloomage will present Biomeet-MarineDNA and examine how biotech-derived actives can support skin ageing through cellular repair and the promotion of skin regeneration. Meanwhile, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant will introduce LightYears[IR1.1], a concept focused on skin longevity.
Biotech opens up new ingredient possibilities Biotechnology is widening the options available to formulators. It can provide new sources of high- performance ingredients, improve consistency and offer access to materials that may be difficult to obtain through conventional methods. The global biotech ingredients market size was
valued at $2.5 billion in 2025, with Asia Pacific emerging as the fastest-growing region. Investment in cosmetics research and biotechnology is helping suppliers turn scientific advances into ingredients with practical beauty applications.
This is particularly visible in South Korea and
Japan. South Korean cosmetics research spending reached KRW 1.5 trillion ($1.1 billion) in 2024, an increase of 16.3% year on year while Japan’s established expertise in fermentation continues to support new approaches to ingredient development. Visitors to in-cosmetics Asia will be able to
compare several of these approaches. Greentech will present its Letilys technology, Algaktiv will showcase microalgae-derived alternatives, and Ichimaru Pharcos will introduce new fermentation-based actives including Rice Bran Ferment developed to help protect skin from seasonal changes. The significance of this work reaches outside
the region, as products and technologies developed in response to the needs of consumers in South Korea, Japan and China are increasingly informing beauty development in other markets. However, understanding that influence requires a closer look at the differences between countries, rather than treating Asia Pacific as one beauty market. On Wednesday 4 November, Chloe Bang,
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