COSMETIC 360 trade show will take place on October 14–15, 2026

The global innovation trade show for the fragrance & cosmetics industry will once again bring together key players at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.

For this 12th edition: 260 innovations and more than 5,800 international decision-makers from 70 countries will be there.

This unique event is organized by the COSMETIC VALLEY competitiveness cluster, the world's leading fragrance and cosmetics network and coordinator of the French industry for 30 years, features an original concept that:

• Showcases the finest global innovations across the entire industry (packaging, industrial processes, finished products, distribution, raw materials, formulations, testing and analysis, etc.).

• Presents solution from other sectors (deeptech, 3D printing, agri-food, energy transition, etc.) with the potential for applications in the fragrance and cosmetics industry

• Brings together all the players from the industry: companies (start-ups, SME’s, major groups), research laboratories and schools

• Unveils the expertise developed by academic research laboratories in a dedicated zone

• Brings together the industry’s top decision-makers in search of the latest innovations to forge the future of beauty 

• Reveals the latest international trends in cosmetics  

• Supports the values of the 21st century cosmetics.

2026 thematic: REGENERATIONS:

Regenerations go beyond sustainability: it aims not only to reduce impact, but to repair, restore and revitalize. It invites fragrance and cosmetics industry to adopt practices that restore more than extract, regenerating soils, resources, biodiversity and skin.

Regenerative agriculture, biotechnology, circular economy models, material reuse, and research on skin repair are paving the way for innovative, sustainable beauty that is beneficial for both People and Environment.

This vision guides the industry toward long-term positive impact and resource renewal.

This theme will be showcased through:

• 5 prospective zones

• A conferences programme with international experts

• A specific innovation route, dedicated to exhibitors involved in the year's theme

• A COSMETIC 360 Awards "jury's favorite"

In addition to the REGENERATIONS theme, this year COSMETIC 360 will feature:

• 5 majors (ESTÉE LAUDER, L’ORÉAL, LVMH Recherche, TECHNATURE and PROYA) will meet start-ups, SMEs and researchers for open innovation

  • A research zone featuring academic scientific institutions

  • A village with 36 innovative start-ups

  • A factory zone with industrial demonstrations.

New this year at COSMETIC 360 : A NUTRICOSMETICS ZONE : The new growth driver for the cosmetics industry.

How can you turn an idea into a viable business? How do you get started? With which partners? What obstacles must be overcome? What strategies should be implemented?

Whether you’re in the exploratory phase or already working on a project, this zone offers the essential expertise to facilitate and bring your initiative to life:

• Explore the potential of innovative ingredients, with Roelmi HPC

• Discover the full range of possibilities in formulation, innovative galenic formats, and product manufacturing, with Phytéo

• Anticipate regulatory challenges in the nutraceutical industry and secure your market access, with Pharmanager Development

• Structure your marketing and communication strategies to support your business, with Nutrikéo

Not to be missed: The COSMETIC 360 WEEK

Dedicated to professionals, the COSMETIC 360 Week offers a high-quality B2B programme combining national and international networking, industrial and cultural visits, all linked to research, innovation, and distribution. As every year, the industry's key players are invited to attend the prestigious gala evening at La Maison de l’Amérique Latine.