From April 8 to 10, 2025, in-cosmetics Global returned to Amsterdam with its most international edition to date — reaffirming its place as the leading global event for personal care ingredients. Hosted across eight vibrant halls, the show welcomed 10,849 unique visitors and recorded over 21,000 total visits, with 84% of attendees coming from outside the Netherlands, a clear sign of its growing global influence.
A total of 1,069 exhibitors from 65 countries presented their latest innovations, spanning active ingredients, functional materials, biotech advances, and sustainable technologies. Attendees explored 211 new ingredients in the Innovation Zone, made over 206,000 business connections, and took part in rich programming that included regulatory forums, sensory experiences, and award showcases.
🌍 Global Collaboration & Trend-Setting Innovation
This year’s event highlighted a series of powerful industry trends:
- Mind-beauty convergence: with neurocosmetics and psychodermatology at the forefront
- Longevity & slow aging: showcasing bio-hacked, regenerative actives
- Medspa-inspired beauty: clinically proven, ethical ingredients meeting rising consumer standards
- Scalp care & hair wellness: with a surge in ceramide and anti-fungal technologies
- Exosome innovation: biotech solutions for targeted skin repair and cellular rejuvenation
As noted by many attendees, the show continues to offer an unmatched space for discovery, networking, and strategic insight, connecting indie brands and global giants alike.
🏆 2025 Awards: Celebrating Excellence
This edition also saw a record number of submissions for the in-cosmetics Global Awards, with winners including:
- PRO-LONGEVIA® by Solabia Group (Gold, Active Ingredient)
- Pickmulse™ by Lucas Meyer/Clariant (Gold, Functional Ingredient)
- OleoShine® Green by PolymerExpert (Gold, Green Ingredient)
- Luceane by Croda Beauty (Sensory Bar Award Winner)
These recognitions reflect the sector’s push toward efficacy, sustainability, and innovation-driven performance.
📍 What’s Next
Following this success, in-cosmetics Global 2026 will take place in Paris from April 14 to 16, 2026 — set to offer an even broader stage for the intersection of science, creativity, and market-leading formulation.
For more information, visit www.in-cosmetics.com/global
