In-Cosmetics
In-cosmetics Group operates four annual B2B trade exhibitions (Global, Asia, Korea, Latin America) connecting 1,000+ personal care ingredient suppliers with cosmetic researchers, formulators, and brand buyers, supplemented by digital sourcing, content, and awards programs under RX Global.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What In-Cosmetics does
In-cosmetics Group is a portfolio of four annual B2B trade exhibitions for the personal care ingredients industry, operated by Reed Exhibitions Limited (RX), a private limited company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 678540) and part of the RX Global/RELX family. The events connect ingredient suppliers and manufacturers of raw materials, fragrances, lab equipment, and testing/regulatory solutions with researchers, formulators, and buyers from personal care brands. Flagship events are held in Barcelona (Global), Seoul (Korea), São Paulo (Latin America), and Bangkok (Asia), with the Korea edition entering its tenth year in 2026 and Global scheduled for Barcelona in April 2027.
The platform layers specialized show zones (Innovation Zone, Sensory & Make-Up Bar, Formulation Lab, R&D Tours, Inner Beauty Zone, Sustainability Zone, Spotlight on Upcycling) over a digital infrastructure that includes the in-cosmetics Connect Blog, Covalo x in-cosmetics online ingredient-sourcing marketplace, the R&D Club membership program (~600 cosmetic R&D specialists), and digital tools such as the Lead Manager App and Colleqt QR smart-badge system. The group operates an extensive content and awards franchise (Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award, Green Ingredient Award with Ecovia Intelligence, Kenvue Trusted Science Award, Rising Star Award, Sustainable Stand Award, plus regional awards at Asia and Latin America editions).
Revenue is generated predominantly through exhibition booth fees paid by 1,000+ ingredient suppliers exhibiting at the Global event, supplemented by multi-tier sponsorship of specialized zones (Ashland for Innovation Zone, AAK for Sustainability Display, DSM for Sensory Bar), registrations, and digital advertising across a 24,000+-contact database. Visitors pre-register for free before a published deadline; a €70 per-person fee applies for late or on-site registration. Pricing is therefore a two-sided model: paid by exhibitors/sponsors, with free or near-free demand-side access designed to maximize buyer traffic. The company operates without disclosed VC funding and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of RX Global within the RELX corporate group, with no subsidiaries of its own identified.
In-Cosmetics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- In-Cosmetics
- Legal name
- Reed Exhibitions Limited
- Website
- https://in-cosmetics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- In-cosmetics Group operates four annual B2B trade exhibitions (Global, Asia, Korea, Latin America) connecting 1,000+ personal care ingredient suppliers with cosmetic researchers, formulators, and brand buyers, supplemented by digital sourcing, content, and awards programs under RX Global.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
In-Cosmetics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Personal Care Trade Shows
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms (BPAMAGAD)
Keywords
Where In-Cosmetics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
In-Cosmetics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Exhibition and Event Revenue: Revenue is generated through exhibition fees charged to ingredient suppliers and manufacturers who exhibit at events, along with sponsorship packages, digital advertising opportunities, and registration fees for visitors (late/on-site registration).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Free pre-registration (before deadline) |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Late/on-site registration |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels11 records
In-Cosmetics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
In-Cosmetics Group organizes world-leading B2B trade exhibitions connecting producers and suppliers of raw materials, fragrances, lab equipment, testing, and regulatory solutions with researchers, formulators, and buyers from personal care brands. The portfolio spans four regional events — Global (Barcelona), Asia (Bangkok), Korea (Seoul), and Latin America (São Paulo) — together with the Covalo x in-cosmetics online ingredient sourcing platform and supporting digital tools, educational programming, and award programs.
Product overview
In-Cosmetics is a portfolio of world-leading trade events for personal care ingredients, consisting of four regional events (Global, Asia, Korea, Latin America) that connect ingredient suppliers with researchers, formulators, and buyers from personal care brands. The events feature specialized zones including the Innovation Zone for new ingredient launches, Sensory & Make-Up Bar for texture and pigment experiences, Formulation Lab for hands-on training, R&D Tours for trend exploration, Inner Beauty Zone for nutricosmetics, and Sustainability Zone for eco-friendly ingredients. Supporting the events are digital tools (Lead Manager App, Colleqt QR Code), the Connect Blog content platform, R&D Club membership program, and industry reports such as the Nutricosmetics Ingredient Index. The company operates under RX (Reed Exhibitions) and hosts annual events in major global cities including Barcelona, Bangkok, Seoul, and São Paulo.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- in-cosmetics Asia: Second largest event in the group, serving the Asia Pacific region, held in Bangkok, Thailand
- in-cosmetics Korea
- in-cosmetics Latin America
- in-cosmetics Global
Products and services
- in-cosmetics Global
Quantifiable outcome
- 273% increase in interest for in-cosmetics Asia 2025
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use In-Cosmetics
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
In-Cosmetics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
In-Cosmetics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Storm CommunicationscoreOfficial PR agency for in-cosmetics Group handling press releases, media relations, promotional opportunities, and press registration for events. Contact: [email protected] or +44 (0)20 7240 2444.
- Ecovia IntelligencecoreIntelligence partner for the Green Ingredient Award, focusing on sustainable ingredients and beauty industry sustainability standards.
- THE GOOD PILL CocoreStockholm-based global certification company for supplements and nutricosmetics. Inner Beauty Zone Partner providing Certified Contents and Certified Partner certifications.
- AshlandcoreSponsor of the Innovation Zone at in-cosmetics Global, the premier area showcasing new personal care ingredient launches.
- MintelcoreResearch Partner providing Mintel Live Demos in the Innovation Zone, presenting key trends and products shaping the beauty industry with data and expert analysis.
- Cosmetics & ToiletriesminorExclusive Zone Media Partner for the Innovation Zone.
- Global Cosmetic IndustryminorExclusive Zone Media Partner for the Innovation Zone.
- DSM Nutritional Products EuropecoreFeatured Sponsor of the Sensory Bar, showcasing innovative textures and sensory experiences in personal care formulations.
- Expression CosmetiquesminorCollaboration partner for the Sensory Bar experience.
- Expression CosmetiquesminorCollaboration partner for the Sensory Bar experience at in-cosmetics Global.
- The Green Chemistry ConsultancycoreIntelligence Partner for the Sustainability Zone, curating the forum and providing expertise on sustainable cosmetic development.
- AAKcoreSponsor of the Sustainability Display, dedicated to responsible sourcing showcase.
- Euromonitor InternationalminorIntelligence source referenced for sustainability and market trend data in the beauty industry.
- Business FrancecorePartner organization for the French Pavilion at in-cosmetics Global. Contact: Rosalie Madec.
- DIT (Department for International Trade)corePartner organization for the UK Pavilion at in-cosmetics Global. Contact: Leigh Rolfe.
- ABIHPECcorePartner organization for the Brazilian Pavilion at in-cosmetics Latin America. Contact: Stephen Guthartz.
- Beauty Cluster SpaincorePartner organization for the Spanish Pavilion at in-cosmetics Global, offering all-inclusive exhibition packages. Contact: Lisa Zitelli.
- PromPeruminorPartner organization for the Peruvian Pavilion at in-cosmetics Global.
- Centre de Promotion des Exportations (Tunisia)minorPartner organization for the Tunisian Pavilion at in-cosmetics Global.
- SkinobsminorPartner organizing the Boost Your Test feature in the Testing, Regulation & Lab Zone.
- RX (Reed Exhibitions) GlobalcoreParent company operating in-cosmetics Group. RX Global is the organizer of the events with registered office at Gateway House, 28 The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1DN, UK.
- Institute of Personal Care ScienceminorProvider of free online training modules for R&D Club members.
- CovalocoreCovalo x in-cosmetics platform for online ingredient discovery and sourcing, complementing the live event experience.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
In-Cosmetics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- HPCI (Home and Personal Care Ingredients) India: HPCI India is a regional personal care ingredients exhibition serving the Indian market. It overlaps with in-cosmetics in serving global suppliers seeking emerging market exposure, particularly across South Asia.
Broad incumbents
- Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna: Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is the largest global beauty trade show covering finished cosmetics, packaging, and supply chain. While broader than in-cosmetics (which is ingredients-only), it overlaps on the personal care value chain and is organized by BolognaFiere.
- Cosmoprof Asia: Cosmoprof Asia is the leading beauty trade show in Asia, covering finished products and the supply chain. It overlaps with in-cosmetics Asia for personal care brand buyers, though it covers the broader cosmetics industry rather than ingredients specifically.
- Informa Markets Beauty: Informa Markets organizes numerous beauty and personal care events worldwide including PCHi, Beautyworld, and Cosmoprof North America. It is the principal global competitor to RX Global's events portfolio and competes with in-cosmetics for both exhibitors and buyers.
Direct peers
- Cosmetorium: Cosmetorium is a Spanish personal care ingredients trade show serving the Iberian and Southern European market. It competes with in-cosmetics Global for European exhibitor and visitor share, particularly around formulation and innovation themes.
- NYSCC Suppliers' Day: NYSCC Suppliers' Day is the largest personal care ingredients event in North America, organized by the New York Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. It competes directly with in-cosmetics for global ingredient suppliers seeking North American brand exposure.
- IFSCC Congress: The IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists) Congress is a scientific conference for cosmetic chemists globally. It competes with in-cosmetics for the cosmetic scientist and R&D audience, particularly around formulation science and education.
- PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients): PCHi is the leading personal care ingredients trade show in China, organized by RX Global's competitor Informa Markets. It directly competes with in-cosmetics Asia and in-cosmetics Korea by serving the same supplier and formulator base across Asia.
- SEPAWA Congress: SEPAWA Congress is a major European event for the detergents, cosmetics, and fragrance industries. It overlaps with in-cosmetics Global on the cosmetics ingredients side and serves a similar European supplier and formulator audience.
Others
- Cosmetics & Toiletries (Allured Media): Cosmetics & Toiletries is a leading B2B media brand covering personal care ingredients and formulation, already a media partner of in-cosmetics' Innovation Zone. It represents an adjacent ecosystem player competing for content, audience, and advertiser attention in the same ingredient community.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
In-Cosmetics social profiles
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Valuation estimate
In-Cosmetics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
In-Cosmetics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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In-Cosmetics M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about In-Cosmetics
What does In-Cosmetics do?
In-Cosmetics Group organizes world-leading B2B trade exhibitions connecting producers and suppliers of raw materials, fragrances, lab equipment, testing, and regulatory solutions with researchers, formulators, and buyers from personal care brands. The portfolio spans four regional events — Global (Barcelona), Asia (Bangkok), Korea (Seoul), and Latin America (São Paulo) — together with the Covalo x in-cosmetics online ingredient sourcing platform and supporting digital tools, educational programming, and award programs.
Is In-Cosmetics a public or private company?
In-Cosmetics is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was In-Cosmetics founded?
In-Cosmetics was founded in 1990. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is In-Cosmetics based?
In-Cosmetics is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does In-Cosmetics make money?
One revenue line is on record: exhibition and Event Revenue.
Who are In-Cosmetics's main competitors?
HPCI (Home and Personal Care Ingredients) India is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Cosmoprof Asia and Informa Markets Beauty. Direct peers are Cosmetorium, NYSCC Suppliers' Day, IFSCC Congress, PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) and SEPAWA Congress. Cosmetics & Toiletries (Allured Media) is listed as an others.
Does In-Cosmetics have an API?
No public API is recorded for In-Cosmetics.
What industry is In-Cosmetics in?
In-Cosmetics's product category is Personal Care Trade Shows. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHABAB, Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers, with a secondary code of BPAMAGAD, B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms.