15 JULY 2026: As beauty brands respond to evolving consumer expectations, accelerating ingredient innovation, and increasing supply chain uncertainty, the cosmetic science industry is once again turning its attention to in-cosmetics Asia.
Returning to BITEC Bangkok from 3-5 November 2026, in-cosmetics Asia, organised by RX, will bring together suppliers, scientists, formulators and product developers from across Asia Pacific.
Home to more than 30% of the global beauty and personal care market, the region has become a global innovation hub[1], driven by demand for clinically proven, science-led products across key markets including China, Japan and South Korea.
As APAC’s leading event for personal care ingredients, in-cosmetics Asia provides a platform to discover emerging technologies, exchange expertise and build the partnerships driving tomorrow's diversified beauty innovations.
Where the industry meets what’s next
Celebrating its 17th edition, in-cosmetics Asia 2026 is set to be its biggest event yet. With a 10% increase in exhibitors, 770+ companies will showcase the latest ingredient and formulation breakthroughs across longevity, multisensory beauty, biotechnology and next-generation cosmetic science.
Across the Marketing Trends Theatre, Formulation Lab, Technical Seminars, The Creators’ Forum, and Ask the Experts networking sessions, industry leaders will share the latest innovation, formulation and market developments. Attendees will be able to explore topics covering subjects including Halal Beauty with Ecovia Intelligence, the Influence of AI with Covalo, Chinese Beauty Trends with Asia Cosme Lab and Haircare and Skincare Trends with Mintel.
What’s new for 2026
One of the most exciting additions for 2026 is the launch of the Fragrance Zone, reflecting the rapid growth of Asia Pacific's US$5 billion fragrance ingredients market. The dedicated Zone will explore the multiple facets of fragrance through immersive experiences and the show's first-ever Fragrance Awards.
Visitors can discover and test fragrance prototypes at the interactive Scent Bar, and explore the Evolution of Fragrance, an immersive experience tracing fragrance’s origin, its role in beauty today and the innovations shaping its future.
Fragrance is just one part of a wider shift towards multisensory product development. Brands are creating formulations that engage consumers through texture, fragrance, colour and emotional wellbeing. Mintel calls this “Sensorial Synergy[2]”, identifying sensory experience as a core driver of product development and consumer demand. Reflecting this, in-cosmetics Asia 2026 will spotlight the multisensory ingredients and technologies enabling formulators to create products that resonate on both a functional and emotional level.
Sarah Gibson, Event Director at in-cosmetics Asia, said: “Asia Pacific is shaping the future of beauty. From South Korea’s leadership in biotechnology to Japan’s pioneering work in fermentation science, the pace of innovation is redefining what’s possible in personal care.”
“Home to around 60% of the world’s population and set to become the world’s largest consumer market within the next decade, Asia Pacific has never been a more exciting place to discover emerging ingredients, technologies and trends.
in-cosmetics Asia brings the industry together to turn those innovations into the next generation of beauty products.”
in-cosmetics Asia will take place from 3-5 November 2026 at BITEC, Bangkok. It will be co-located with COSMEX, ASEAN’s leading manufacturing, packaging and OEM/ODM exhibition for personal care and dietary supplement products.
Visitor registration will open in August. For more information, visit here.
