Organized by Cosmetic Valley, the world’s leading fragrance & cosmetics network and coordinator of the French industry for over 30 years, this12th edition will welcome 260 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, including Germany, Belgium, China, South Korea, Spain, United States, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Turkey. They will present their innovations to more than 5,800 decision-makers from 70 countries.

This year will be held under the theme “Regenerations – Act for Positive Impact”. From regenerative agriculture and next-generation ingredients to product design, resource optimization and scientific breakthroughs, the trade show will highlight the solutions reshaping the cosmetics value chain and paving the way for a new generation of innovations.

"With Regenerations, Cosmetic 360 celebrates innovation that goes beyond preserving existing resources. It is about restoring ecosystems, renewing materials, regenerating skin, reinventing industrial models and creating a lasting positive impact. Regeneration opens a new chapter for our industry: one where beauty gives back more than it takes away," says Franckie Béchereau, Director of Cosmetic 360.

Throughout the event, the Regenerations theme will be showcased through five prospective zones, a conferences programme with international experts, an innovation route including exhibitors in link with the theme, and a special "Regenerations – Jury’s Favourite Award" presented at the Cosmetic 360 Awards.

The "Regenerations" conferences programme

6 major sessions over 2 days:

  • Trends - Reimagining beauty through regenerations
  • Raw materials - The living power of regenerative ingredients
  • Formulation - Designing formulas that restore and renew
  • Packaging - Beyond circularity: reinventing materials, rethinking impact
  • Testing & analysis - Decoding regeneration: from ambition to proof
  • Industry & processes - From impact reduction to value creation

What’s new for the 2026 edition

A nutricosmetics zone

With the global nutricosmetics market expected to reach €300 billion by 2030, the new Nutricosmetics Zone will explore one of the cosmetics industry’s fastest-growing opportunities.

Visitors will discover the full value chain, from innovative ingredients with Roelmi HPC, formulation and manufacturing with Phytéo, regulatory expertise with Pharmanager Development, to marketing and business strategy with Nutrikéo.

Anticipation capsule - Biotechs 2045 opus 2 by Greentech

Greentech, a pioneer in ethical biotechnology, will unveil the second chapter of its Biotechnologies 2045 foresight project.

Through an immersive future projection experience, visitors will discover visionary cosmetic innovations inspired by tomorrow’s scientific, technological and societal advances.

The Innovative Menu by IBG x Centdegrés

This collaborative concept brings together market experts, brand strategists, designers, engineers, product developers and industrial partners around a single table to accelerate decision-making and create truly distinctive innovations.

Beauty Tech Chartres Garden

The Start-up Village will feature 38 emerging companies, offering pitches, networking opportunities and business meetings designed to support the next generation of beauty innovators.

An international showcase

The event will feature Korean and Chinese collective pavilions, with innovations from Asia. A C-Beauty Zone, will showcase trendy Chinese brands.

Cosmetic 360 will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Global Cosmetics Cluster, the first international network dedicated to the fragrance and cosmetics industry, bringing together 17 clusters worldwide to foster cooperation, innovation and sustainable development.

Cosmetic 360 will again welcome international delegations, from Thailand, Morocco, Oriental Beauty Valley, United-States, Italy, Spain and more.

Cosmetic 360 will also feature

  • Five major companies: Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, LVMH Recherche, Technature and Proya
  • A dedicated Research Zone bringing together leading academic and scientific institutions
  • A Start-up Village featuring 38 innovative companies
  • A Factory Zone showcasing live industrial demonstrations and manufacturing technologies.
  • The Cosmetic 360 Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, 14th October, rewarding the best innovations showcased on the trade show, by a jury composed of members of the professional trade press.

Cosmetic 360 Week: Gala evening at La Maison de L’Amérique Latine

As every year, Cosmetic 360 invites its participants to extend their professional exchanges in a friendly atmosphere during an exceptional private evening, held on Wednesday, October 14, as part of the Cosmetic 360 Week.

For this 12th edition, industry key players are invited to an immersive evening at La Maison de L’Amérique Latine. Let yourself be captivated by the rhythms of Bossa Nova, Baião and Samba!

This exceptional evening offers a unique opportunity to reconnect, exchange ideas and foster collaborations.

Don’t miss this unique evening, places are limited!