In-Cosmetics

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.

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

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

• Personal care trade shows
• Cosmetic ingredient exhibitions
• B2B event organization
• Beauty industry events
• Trade show services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core 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

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Storm CommunicationscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial 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 IntelligencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntelligence partner for the Green Ingredient Award, focusing on sustainable ingredients and beauty industry sustainability standards.
• THE GOOD PILL CocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStockholm-based global certification company for supplements and nutricosmetics. Inner Beauty Zone Partner providing Certified Contents and Certified Partner certifications.
• AshlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Innovation Zone at in-cosmetics Global, the premier area showcasing new personal care ingredient launches.
• MintelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch Partner providing Mintel Live Demos in the Innovation Zone, presenting key trends and products shaping the beauty industry with data and expert analysis.
• Cosmetics & ToiletriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive Zone Media Partner for the Innovation Zone.
• Global Cosmetic IndustryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive Zone Media Partner for the Innovation Zone.
• DSM Nutritional Products EuropecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured Sponsor of the Sensory Bar, showcasing innovative textures and sensory experiences in personal care formulations.
• Expression CosmetiquesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Sensory Bar experience.
• Expression CosmetiquesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for the Sensory Bar experience at in-cosmetics Global.
• The Green Chemistry ConsultancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntelligence Partner for the Sustainability Zone, curating the forum and providing expertise on sustainable cosmetic development.
• AAKcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Sustainability Display, dedicated to responsible sourcing showcase.
• Euromonitor InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntelligence source referenced for sustainability and market trend data in the beauty industry.
• Business FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization for the French Pavilion at in-cosmetics Global. Contact: Rosalie Madec.
• DIT (Department for International Trade)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization for the UK Pavilion at in-cosmetics Global. Contact: Leigh Rolfe.
• ABIHPECcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization for the Brazilian Pavilion at in-cosmetics Latin America. Contact: Stephen Guthartz.
• Beauty Cluster SpaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization for the Spanish Pavilion at in-cosmetics Global, offering all-inclusive exhibition packages. Contact: Lisa Zitelli.
• PromPeruminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization for the Peruvian Pavilion at in-cosmetics Global.
• Centre de Promotion des Exportations (Tunisia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization for the Tunisian Pavilion at in-cosmetics Global.
• SkinobsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organizing the Boost Your Test feature in the Testing, Regulation & Lab Zone.
• RX (Reed Exhibitions) GlobalcoreOthersParent 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 ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of free online training modules for R&D Club members.
• CovalocoreTechnology or IntegrationCovalo x in-cosmetics platform for online ingredient discovery and sourcing, complementing the live event experience.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional 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

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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