In-Cosmetics Paris 2026

Location: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Booth number: 3F70
Mintel will be in the Innovation Zone (3rd floor)

In-cosmetics Global is the leading international event for personal care ingredients, bringing together suppliers, manufacturers, formulators, and decision-makers to connect, learn, and innovate.

Across three days, attendees explore new ingredients, sourcing opportunities, and technical insights while building high-value relationships across the global cosmetics community.

With its focus on science, innovation, and sustainability, it’s an essential destination for professionals across R&D, procurement, formulation, marketing, and regulatory teams looking to stay ahead in a fast-moving market.

Visit the Mintel Demo Area near the Mintel stand in the Innovation Zone for nine live demonstrations, with three sessions per day across 14–16 April.

Demo schedule

Beauty with receipts: designing sensory signatures that consumers believe… instantly
Day 1 – 14 April | 13:00–13:45

In a world where consumers make up their minds in the first few seconds, the future of beauty won’t be defined by molecules alone, but by the moments that make those molecules believable. This session explores the rise of Sensorial Synergy, where touch, scent, temperature, texture and subtle sensorial cues act as powerful proof points long before clinical results emerge.

Beauty’s human revival: from algorithms to empathy
Day 3 – 16 April | 11:30–12:15

As digital saturation and AI-driven perfection dominate the beauty landscape, a new era is emerging — one centred on human creativity, authenticity, and empathy. Discover how brands are breaking free from algorithmic sameness, reframing imperfection as a luxury, and using technology to enhance rather than replace the human touch.