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Cosmoprof 2026: results of the confirmed edition

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site-industries-cosmetiques Promotional image for Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2027. Dates and event categories are listed, with a close-up of a woman's face in the background. The event will take place in Bologna, Italy, from March 18 to 21, 2027.

The 57th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna recorded positive results, with over 255,000 cosmetics industry professionals taking part.

The 57th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna closed its doors on March 29, 2026, confirming its status as the must-attend event for the global cosmetics industry. More than 255,000 professionals from over 150 countries and 3,104 companies from 68 countries, representing over 10,000 brands, strengthened the position of the beauty sector.

An international beauty hub

For four days, Bologna established itself as an international beauty center, welcoming a qualified community of buyers, distributors, retailers and professional operators. The high quality of visitors, combined with strong international participation, confirmed the effectiveness of the welcome programs and networking tools, facilitating targeted meetings and concrete business opportunities throughout the supply chain. Key industry players invested in Cosmoprof to develop new partnerships, strengthen established relationships and identify emerging trends.

A valuable edition for the sector

Cosmoprof continues to serve as a leading platform for the sector, fostering connections, business opportunities and growth in global markets, while making a tangible contribution to the development and strengthening of the entire cosmetics supply chain. Enrico Zannini, General Manager of BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, commented: « The beauty sector continues to demonstrate an extraordinary capacity for resilience, even in a complex and constantly changing geopolitical context, confirming its strength and dynamism on a global scale. "

He also added: « The results of this edition underline the cosmetics industry's ability to respond rapidly to challenges, maintaining high levels of innovation, competitiveness and networking capacity. "

The support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, together with the ITA - Italian Trade Agency, has also been fundamental to the 2026 edition, contributing to the presence of highly qualified buyer delegations from key markets. Collaboration with Cosmetica Italia - the Personal Care Association - also continues, enhancing the excellence of the Italian supply chain in an increasingly competitive and dynamic global context.

The next edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will take place from March 18 to 21, 2027, with new initiatives and solutions increasingly focused on supporting the evolution of the global cosmetics industry.

New Nourishing Lip Serum SPF40

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site-industries-cosmetiques Three black-capped bottles of Odacité SPF 40 Nourishing Eye Serum are arranged vertically on a red surface, with bright liquid droplets and a puddle of water around them.

Odacité launches Nourishing Lip Serum SPF40, a sun protection product adapted to lips, which are often neglected in sun care routines. This serum combines sun protection and nourishing care, while offering a modular shade.

Nourishing Lip Serum SPF40 combines broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, nourishing care and an adjustable veil of color to moisturize and enhance lips in a single step. Its light, velvety texture offers a luminous finish, while providing immediate comfort, softness and a plumping effect, keeping lips visibly smooth and youthful against the effects of the sun.

Product properties

At the heart of the formula, a nourishing complex enriched with squalane and vitamin E helps strengthen the skin barrier and preserve lips' natural moisture, ensuring smoother, softer lips and long-lasting hydration. What's more, it offers protection against environmental aggressors and a natural plumping effect. The formula is clean, vegan and dermatologically tested, designed for everyday use, even on sensitive lips.

Nourishing Lip Serum SPF40 is available in three modular shades: Bubblegum, Jazz Berry and True Nude. Each shade can be applied alone for a natural effect, or layered to intensify color. This product takes sun protection a step further by integrating it into the make-up routine, transforming an essential gesture of protection into a moment of care and beauty.

BASF ushers in a new era in collagen science

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site-industries-cosmetiques A smiling, curly-haired woman in a brown sweater rests her head on her hands. Beside her are drops of transparent liquid and a glass dropper on a light blue surface. A blue plus icon appears above her head.

BASF presents two new cosmetic actives at in-cosmetics Global: NeoHelix Regenerate and SkinNexus Collag3n.

BASF announced the launch of two new cosmetic actives, NeoHelix Regenerate and SkinNexus Collag3n, at in-cosmetics Global in Paris. These innovations reflect an integrated approach to skin rejuvenation. NeoHelix Regenerate is a precision peptide that enhances the skin's natural repair mechanisms for adaptive collagen renewal. At the same time, SkinNexus Collag3n redefines the concept of collagen banking by introducing a bio-identical collagen III fragment.

NeoHelix Regenerate: an intelligent peptide for skin regeneration

NeoHelix Regenerate represents a significant advance in the field of targeted skin rejuvenation. This peptide is designed not only to support collagen, but also to reinforce the skin's communication and self-repair mechanisms, which are essential in the face of the effects of time and daily stress. In fact, it is particularly active in damaged areas of the skin.

An in vivo study measured the efficacy of NeoHelix Regenerate on biopsies from five women aged 60-70, demonstrating a 41 % reduction in damaged collagen after 56 days of application. In addition, levels of hyaluronic acid in the body increased by 65 % over the same period. Results also indicated visible improvements in skin thickness, tone and forehead wrinkles, outperforming a competing peptide benchmark.

SkinNexus Collag3n: a new approach to collagen banking

With SkinNexus Collag3n, BASF introduces a recombinant collagen III fragment, responding to growing consumer interest in proactive collagen banking solutions. This ingredient is obtained using a biotechnological yeast fermentation process, and is distinguished from traditional products by its 100 % sequence, identical to that of human collagen.

In a 3D dermis model, SkinNexus Collag3n promoted an environment conducive to collagen balance, showing respective increases of +48 % collagen I, +82 % collagen III and +71 % collagen V. In clinical studies with women aged 53 to 70, topical application measured improvements in skin tone and a visible reduction in wrinkles after four weeks, outperforming a market collagen benchmark used at ten times the concentration.

Evonik presents a new visual identity at in-cosmetics Global 2026

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site-industries-cosmetiques Serene landscape depicting a river flowing through a valley with pink blossoming trees and lush vegetation; mountains and a partly cloudy sky are in the background.

Evonik reveals a refreshed visual identity and will be showcasing innovative ingredients at in-cosmetics Global in Paris from April 14 to 16, 2026.

Evonik will be unveiling its latest innovations at in-cosmetics Global, to be held in Paris from April 14 to 16, 2026. This year, Evonik's stand adopts a fairytale theme, showcasing a bold new visual identity as well as recent developments in active ingredients, cosmetic ingredients, delivery systems and formulation expertise. Sustainability and biotechnology, pillars of Evonik's portfolio, will also be highlighted. Flagship products include Tego Filmstar BST1, an ancient biobased and biodegradable film designed to enhance SPF performance, and Sphinohance Clear, a glycolipid-ceramide fusion for transparent formulations for skin, hair and scalp care.

New visual identity unveiled

Evonik's new visual identity for its Beauty and Personal Care sector will be presented at the show, reinforcing its positioning as a preferred partner for sustainable specialized solutions, with a holistic ingredient portfolio for cosmetic formulations. The new branding creates an atmosphere of magical elements, positioning Evonik as a company that anticipates needs and transforms them into reality.

Evonik's stand brings its new visual identity to life through three contemporary tales. Each story highlights how Evonik helps beauty brands meet changing consumer expectations for science-based claims, sustainability and a superior sensory experience.

The Secret of Silk Reflection illustrates biomimetic actives such as skin-identical ceramides, collagen polypeptides and hyaluronic acid, as well as advanced delivery systems. These solutions respond to growing consumer demand for products that boost skin resilience and reduce the visible signs of aging and environmental stress.

The Mirror of Emotions focuses on the need for the industry to elevate sensory and emotional engagement in beauty products. This tale features natural emulsifiers, velvety emollients, sensory enhancers, and a new concept of colorful “MakeUp Magic” cosmetics with fairytale-inspired formulations.

Le Jardin Céleste de Demain highlights Evonik's commitment to helping brands navigate towards more sustainable formulations. These innovations include glycolipid biosurfactants, traceable botanicals and eco-optimized ingredients.

Evonik will also be presenting technical seminars on various topics during the event:

- technical seminar: The Beauty of Fusion - SPHINOHANCE Clear (April 14, 11:55am-12:25pm, Theater 2) - presentation in the sustainability zone: Discover the Power of ECOHANCE (April 14, 13h45-14h15, Sustainability Theater) - technical seminar: SPF Excellence Fueled by Nature: TEGO FILMSTAR BST1 (April 14, 14h20-14h50, Theater 3)

Cosmogen presents the first gua sha-inspired foundation brush for Clarins

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site-industries-cosmetiques Two make-up brushes with dark brown bristles and metal handles are placed face to face, at an angle, the bristles almost touching, on a plain white background.

Cosmogen has designed an innovative foundation brush inspired by the gua sha for Clarins, combining performance and a lifting gesture.

Cosmogen puts its application expertise at the service of Clarins Double Serum foundation, designing a specific, innovative brush inspired by the gua sha, combining make-up performance and lifting gestures.

Foundation brush features

Designed with synthetic fibers of different lengths and a wooden handle from sustainably managed forests, this brush with its gold ferrule engraved with the logo offers even, modulable, streak-free application. Tested by a panel of 59 women over 14 days, it delivers significant results: 98 % reported improved make-up results and 95 % observed a visible lifting effect.

Launch of Skin Booster Bio-Fermented Serum by ÄIO and tilk!

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site-industries-cosmetiques A bottle labeled "Skin Booster" with a dropper of red-tinted oil sits next to a container of wood chips. The text reads: "Skin Booster with ÄIO RedOil.

ÄIO and tilk! announce the launch of their first commercial product: a bio-fermented serum enriched with RedOil, based on ingredients derived from fermentation.

Estonian biotech company ÄIO and natural cosmetics brand tilk! launch their first commercial product together: Skin Booster Bio-Fermented Serum, containing RedOil, a functional ingredient derived from fermentation, produced from recovered organic by-products and rich in antioxidants, carotenoids and essential fatty acids. This RedOil offers skin renewal benefits similar to those of retinol, without causing irritation, while supporting skin barrier function, hydration and resilience to environmental stresses.

An innovative project

" As a scientist, I started this journey with a bold idea: to produce better fats and oils without relying on agriculture. In just four years, we've built the technology, scaled it up, secured partnerships, and now we're bringing our ingredients into real products you can buy. This is a huge milestone for our team and our investors, »says Dr. Nemailla Bonturi, co-founder and CEO.

The product is now available via the tilk! e-boutique, marking one of the first examples in the European Union of oils derived from secondary-stream fermentation being used in a commercialized cosmetic product.

Gattefossé presents Silkaress, a bio-inspired active ingredient derived from silk

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At in-cosmetics Global, Gattefosséunveils Silkaress, a new active ingredient designed to protect skin in the face of environmental change.

Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it has become a daily reality, transforming our environment, our habits, and even our skin. As weather conditions become unpredictable, humidity levels fluctuate and air conditioning causes rapid temperature variations, skin is forced to adapt to a new normal. For the beauty industry, this represents both a challenge and an opportunity.

Market trends and research

" The market is evolving towards beauty products capable of adapting to the climate, focusing on skin resilience rather than simple protection. The unpredictability of stress factors requires the development of formulas capable of adjusting to individual lifestyles. Over the past few years, our research team has been addressing this new chapter with one question in mind: how can we help skin not just survive, but thrive in an era of environmental volatility? »asks Laurie Canel, Product Marketing Manager, Active Cosmetics.

Inspiration and innovation

Gattefossé researchers have studied living systems capable of dynamic protection. A striking example is the delicate interaction between silkworms and white mulberry leaves (Morus alba), the origin of the silk cocoon. In sericulture, silkworms feed exclusively on white mulberry leaves, whose richness in key nutrients gives silk its softness and protective properties. Inspired by this natural bioconversion, Gattefossé sought to reproduce this phyto-structural sophistication by integrating white mulberry leaves into a supramolecular extractive system called NaDES.

" Living systems have developed remarkable strategies to adapt, protect and survive in constrained environments. Through exploratory work combined with our solid expertise in phytochemistry, bioprocessing and skin biology, we have developed a bio-inspired phytocomplex with exceptional protective capacities. The use of AI, in particular bioinformatics, has enabled us to better characterize the activation pathways of this ingredient in skin cells, with particular emphasis on the post-translational phosphorylation process. »explains Lucie Couturier, R&D Manager, Active Cosmetics.

Results and applications

By combining phosphoproteomics with bioinformatics analysis, proteomics and tissue engineering, Gattefossé reveals that Silkaress is able to significantly modulate protein phosphorylation in keratinocytes, a key mechanism of cellular adaptation. By activating signaling pathways essential to the cohesion and vitality of the epidermis, Silkaress enhances the skin's resilience, supporting its ability to cope rapidly with climatic variations and preserve the integrity of the cutaneous barrier.

In clinical studies carried out on volunteers of Caucasian origin with dry, sensitive skin, Silkaress demonstrated its ability to restructure the skin's micro-relief and homogenize hydration. The result is a silky, protective effect comparable to silk, and a deep sense of comfort and well-being. Silkaress offers softer, smoother, protected skin for a wide range of applications: climate-adaptive skincare, daily protection products for outdoors, cocooning skincare and comfort-oriented formulas.

In search of premium-quality white mulberry leaves, Gattefossé travelled to the Cévennes National Park biodiversity reserve in southern France, the historic cradle of French sericulture. The company's partner, Sericyne, is dedicated to revitalizing this emblematic regional industry, with a particular focus on traceability, ethics and sustainability. Certified organic, Silkaress is a signature ingredient, combining performance, naturalness and a deep connection with French know-how. It is designed to meet the expectations of cosmetics brands in terms of uniqueness and sustainability. Silkaress will be presented on the Gattefossé stand 3G80 at in-cosmetics Global Paris.

Act Beauty presents its new brush collection

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site-industries-cosmetiques A set of six make-up brushes in various shapes and sizes, with white handles and gold accents, arranged on a white tray. Two double-ended brushes are placed in front of the tray.

Act Beautyunveils Aura, Bold Totem and Travel Kabuki, three ranges of innovative brushes for make-up and body care.

Act Beauty presents Aura, a brush designed for applying skincare and make-up to the body. Its rounded shape and dense, velvety fiber are designed to hug the contours of the body, ensuring even coverage of formulas on large areas such as the décolleté, arms, back and legs.

Bold Totem: Innovation in design

Bold Totem embodies Act Beauty's desire to break away from make-up brushes with uniform handles, with a collection in which each piece is defined by a specific form and function. Volumes are structured and contrasted, alternating curved and angular lines within a defined aesthetic universe. Matte finishes are accentuated by gold details, embellished with touches of metallic blue and pink, creating a unique visual identity.

Travel Kabuki: Practicality and aesthetics

Travel Kabuki stands out for its practicality, thanks to its retractable format and nomadic sheath. Meticulously crafted, these pieces combine application performance and aesthetic appeal, characteristics dear to Act Beauty.

The brushes in the collection are adapted to specific uses - foundation, blush powder, loose powder, powder, highlighter, kabuki or eyeshadow - all with a distinctive graphic signature.

Shared governance: the Wauters Group's innovative model

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site-industries-cosmetiques Three adults, two men and one woman, stand in an industrial or office environment, with equipment and monitors visible in the background. They look towards the camera. The image is filtered blue.

The Wauters Group, a key player in the luxury packaging sector, has introduced a unique governance model based on three-way collaboration. This system aims to reinforce innovation and the durability of know-how, while integrating realities on the ground.

Since the creation of its holding company in 2015, the Wauters Group has moved towards a governance model consisting of three managers. Éric and Thierry Wauters, representing the fourth family generation, collaborate with Rachel Praicheux, President of B.Pack. This trio embodies a distinct balance that combines industrial heritage with field expertise, reinforcing the group's capacity for innovation.

Active, responsive governance

The three-way decision-making structure ensures that every issue is addressed collectively, avoiding the status quo. A monthly steering committee stimulates decision-making and enables strategies to be rapidly adapted in response to market dynamics. This ensures that decisions are taken in the light of real challenges in the field, enriching the Group's overall strategy.

The governance model is based on an ambitious raison d'être: to create high-end packaging that enhances exceptional products. The Wauters Group is positioned as a manufacturer of luxury packaging, combining craftsmanship and innovation in a way that respects the environment. Production sites are certified to several standards, including the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label, attesting to the quality and excellence of French know-how, particularly in gilding and embossing.

This requirement is also reflected in concrete commitments to sustainable development, supported by certifications such as EcoVadis Platinum and FSC. The Group is thus committed to a dynamic of social and societal responsibility, while respecting the specific features of each production site to ensure effective complementarity.

Seqens announces the launch of PeptiCode HP-9, Europe's first Hexapeptide-9

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site-industries-cosmetiques Close-up of a pipette dispensing a drop of liquid into a glass test tube, with two other test tubes visible. The background is blurred, with pink and blue hues.

Seqens unveils PeptiCode HP-9, a biotechnological hexapeptide-9 for cosmetic formulations.

Seqens announces the launch of PeptiCode HP-9, Europe's first biotechnological Hexapeptide-9, developed via the PeptiCode biotechnology platform located in Nîmes, France. This platform specializes in the optimization of various microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast and microalgae, through strain engineering and fermentation technologies to access safe and innovative naturally-derived peptides.

Development via precision fermentation

PeptiCode HP-9 is produced by precision fermentation, using the capacity of an optimized microorganism to synthesize a pure hexapeptide-9, of natural and bio-identical 100 % origin. Seqens' process respects the principles of green engineering, guaranteeing high performance and optimal peptide stability without the use of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during production.

Product applications and benefits

PeptiCode HP-9 is designed for long-lasting anti-aging formulations, acting as a signal peptide to stimulate collagen synthesis. Easy to use and interchangeable with its synthetic counterpart, PeptiCode HP-9 is a direct substitute that avoids chemical synthesis, while guaranteeing a high-performance, environmentally-friendly product.

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