K-Beauty growth fuels in-cosmetics Korea 2025 expansion

1 APRIL, SEOUL: in-cosmetics Korea, the only exhibition in Korea dedicated to personal care ingredients, has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 event. Taking place from 2-4 July 2025 in Hall C at the COEX, Seoul, South Korea, the event is where personal care innovators and creators come together.

Seoul, long a destination for beauty services, last year became the top exporter of cosmetics to the US, overtaking France, according to the US International Trade Commission. In the same period, Korea’s total cosmetics exports hit US$10.2 billion, up from US$7.5 billion in 2020, according to the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Against this backdrop, the 2025 edition will see significant expansions, including a larger show floor and the introduction of new themes and feature zones. These additions will give attendees even more opportunities to explore innovations, connect with exhibitors, and stay ahead in the evolving market.

In addition to the expanded show floor, the brand-new Inner Beauty Ingredient Zone will spotlight the growing nutricosmetics trend, featuring collagen, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins that enhance beauty from within.

Designed to facilitate discovery of commercially-proven personal care ingredients, the event, which attracts over 85% of attendees from outside of the country, is also expected to welcome over 13,000 attendees from China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, India, the United States, Taiwan, and beyond. This includes R&D scientists, researchers, formulators, business development professionals, distributors, manufacturers, marketers, contract manufacturers, and private-label cosmetic brands.

Additionally, the K-Beauty Zone will evolve with a new theme, K-Beauty on Bioengineering, which will showcase biotech-driven formulations, microbiome science, exosome technology, fermentation advancements, and wellness adaptogens.

in-cosmetics Korea 2025 will also welcome a lineup of 65 new exhibitors, offering attendees fresh perspectives on emerging trends.

Sarah Gibson, Exhibition Director of in-cosmetics Korea, said: “Korea is no doubt a global beauty powerhouse, shaping and inspiring trends worldwide. With China and the US amongst the biggest markets tapping into K-Beauty, in-cosmetics Korea 2025 reflects this rapid growth and global influence. This year, the event will be bigger, more innovative, and more interconnected than ever, evolving alongside the industry itself. Science is at its heart, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Seoul for a very exciting edition.”

in-cosmetics Koreatakes place at Hall C in the COEX, South Korea, from 2-4 July 2025. The event is co-located with InterCHARM, providing a 360-degree beauty journey from personal care ingredients to finished products. To register to attend, please click here.