📅 April 13, 2026
📍 Paris, France – Maison des Polytechniciens
🕡 From 6:30 PM

Join us in Paris for the Award Ceremony of The Cosmetic Victories 2026, the international competition celebrating excellence and innovation in cosmetic research.

Following a global call for applications that gathered nearly 100 projects from 25 countries, six finalists have been selected around this year’s theme:
“Scientific progress powering sustainability in the cosmetics sector.”

During the event, the finalists will present their projects to a prestigious industrial jury composed of leaders from major cosmetics groups, who will designate the winners of the Academic Research Prize and the Industrial Innovation Prize.

Held on the eve of the In-cosmetics Global trade show, the ceremony will bring together researchers, industry leaders and professionals from the international cosmetics ecosystem.

The evening will celebrate scientific excellence and breakthrough innovation, followed by a cocktail dinner and networking session offering valuable opportunities for discussion and collaboration.

👉 Register now to attend the ceremony by clicking here.

Event Program

6:30 PM – Welcome

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
In the presence of past winners
Hosted by Laurence Dorlhac

8:30 PM – Dinner Cocktail
Attended by members of the Industrial Jury
Networking and exchanges between participants

Venue

Maison des Polytechniciens
12 Rue de Poitiers
75007 Paris – France

Located in the heart of Paris, the Maison des Polytechniciens offers an elegant and historic setting, making it the perfect place to celebrate innovation and excellence in the cosmetics industry.

Public transport

Métro line 12 – Solférino
RER C – Musée d’Orsay

Join the next session of “Access to Global Markets” to explore the French cosmetics market

Ready to expand your reach into a vibrant market? Register for the upcoming “Access to Global Markets” webinar on March 20, focusing on the dynamic French cosmetics industry, brought to you by COSMETIC VALLEY and Global Cosmetics Cluster.

This webinar will help you:
🔹 Get insider knowledge: hear directly from French market experts and key industry players.
🔹 Get a market overview: understand consumer behavior, the latest trends, and the economic forces shaping the market, including dedicated insights into the evolving retail landscape and distribution channels.
🔹 Understand specific regulations (Part 2): the second session will dive into the practicalities of doing business in France: regulatory requirements, the crucial role of the Responsible Person, and how to streamline your import logistics.

🎓 Speakers include:
• Cosmetic Valley: Industry & ecosystem overview
• ESSEC Business School: Retail landscape analysis
•A trend expert from BEAUTYSTREAMS: Consumer trends & market insights
The cosmetics industry is constantly evolving. This webinar series will equip you with the knowledge and insights you need to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to changing market conditions.

📥 Register now and secure your spot by clicking here.
→ 1st part: March 20 (French market overview)
→ 2nd part: Date to be announced soon (Understand specific regulations)

Focus of the Seminar: 
Amid global shifts toward innovation, personalization, and AI in the beauty industry, Taiwan is leveraging its unique strengths and technological expertise to forge deeper international partnerships and shape the future of beauty innovation.

About the Seminar:
According to NielsenIQ, the global beauty industry, currently valued at US$1.1 trillion, is undergoing a transformation and expected to grow an additional US$700 billion by 2034. Asia is projected to contribute US$310 billion to this growth, solidifying its role as a critical driver of global expansion.

This seminar seeks to deepen collaboration between international beauty brands and Taiwan, which, with its favorable climate and rich natural resources, offers advanced extraction technologies and cutting-edge biotech R&D capabilities. Taiwan's strong semiconductor manufacturing base further enhances its potential as a hub for CDMO development and innovative raw material research. Moreover, Taiwan is at the forefront of integrating AI technologies—ranging from formulation optimization to personalized skin diagnostics—positioning itself as a strategic epicenter for brands looking to capitalize on Asia’s burgeoning beauty market and foster high-value partnerships.

• Taipei Time (GMT+8): September 25, 2025, 16:00 PM – 17:25 PM

• Central European Summer Time (CEST，GMT+2): September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:25 AM

• Register Nowhttps://reurl.cc/qGKn13

Psychodermatology explores the dynamic interplay between mind and skin, offering a powerful framework for advancing personal care innovation. Building on Dr. Katerina Steventon’s NBIC & CCUK events from 2022-2024, this in-person meeting will bring together neuroscientists, skincare innovators, regulators, ingredient suppliers, and brands to:

• Translate cutting-edge research into actionable product concepts

• Co-create a shared lexicon, defining terminology from neurocosmetics to emotional beauty

• Clarify the regulatory landscape—identifying compelling, measurable, and permissible claims

• Explore biometric and sensorial tools for impact measurement, through a panel discussion

Who Should Attend:

• R&D Directors, Formulators, and Product Designers

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Brands

• Ingredient Suppliers

• Regulatory & Claims Professionals

• Experts in Sensory Science, Wearables & Consumer Insight

• Clinical Psychodermatology Practitioners & Beauty Therapists

THE COSMETIC VICTORIES: The international competition for research and innovation in cosmetics

94 applications, 21 countries: the call for applications has now ended!

The selection committee will now review all the applications and will announce 3 finalists for the academic prize and 3 finalists for the industrial prize on March, 4th 2025.

The award ceremony will then take place on May, 20th 2025 to announce the winner for each category.

Do not miss this special event for the cosmetic innovation industry!

The link to registrer will be available very soon. We look forward to seeing you in Paris!

Let's talk cosmetic business in the UK!

Our "Access to Global Market" webinar series continues with the 4th edition on the British beauty & cosmetics industry.

Cosmetics Cluster UK is delighted to present the next two webinars in the ‘Access to Global Markets’ series from the Global Cosmetics Cluster (GCC), which aims to explore the cosmetics industry’s global landscape, with insights from GCC member clusters on the market in their own country, featuring local experts.  3 countries already presented their cosmetics ecosystem: Canada, Italy and Japan, now it’s time for the UK to present!

🔹1st part: March 19
The first webinar will be a UK market overview. Expert speakers will discuss the economic landscape, including market data and statistics, consumer trends and preferences, distribution channels and working with the Department of Business and Trade (DBT).

🔹2nd part: March 26
The second webinar will focus on practical information for doing business in the UK, such as regulatory requirements, the role of the responsible person, and import logistics.

→ Join us for this educational exchange and gain insider knowledge about the British cosmetics market from industry experts!

📥 To register, please click here:
Part 1: https://lnkd.in/gcMyznsw (March 19)
Part 2: https://lnkd.in/g3B9H82v (March 26)

Let's talk cosmetic business in the UK!

Our "Access to Global Market" webinar series continues with the 4th edition on the British beauty & cosmetics industry.

Cosmetics Cluster UK is delighted to present the next two webinars in the ‘Access to Global Markets’ series from the Global Cosmetics Cluster (GCC), which aims to explore the cosmetics industry’s global landscape, with insights from GCC member clusters on the market in their own country, featuring local experts.  3 countries already presented their cosmetics ecosystem: Canada, Italy and Japan, now it’s time for the UK to present!

🔹1st part: March 19
The first webinar will be a UK market overview. Expert speakers will discuss the economic landscape, including market data and statistics, consumer trends and preferences, distribution channels and working with the Department of Business and Trade (DBT).

🔹2nd part: March 26
The second webinar will focus on practical information for doing business in the UK, such as regulatory requirements, the role of the responsible person, and import logistics.

→ Join us for this educational exchange and gain insider knowledge about the British cosmetics market from industry experts!

📥 To register, please click here:
Part 1: https://lnkd.in/gcMyznsw (March 19)
Part 2: https://lnkd.in/g3B9H82v (March 26)

Let's talk cosmetic business in Japan!

“Access to Global Market” is a webinar series by Global Cosmetics Cluster, designed to explore the global landscape of the cosmetics industry. 

Our "Access to Global Market" webinar series continues in 2025, kicking off with a deep dive into the booming Japanese cosmetics market with Japan Cosmetic Center ( JCC )!

The part 2 of the webinar will focus on Regulations and Practical Information for Establishing a Business in Japan
Topics:
Import regulations for cosmetics and Step-by-step process for selling imported cosmetics in Japan
Speakers:
Mr. Shinichiro Yamasaki, Senior Managing Director at  BLOOM Co., Ltd.,  / Director at CIAJ
Mr. Tim Russell, Business Development Group, Quality Control Department,  BLOOM Co., Ltd.

If you have missed the first part, check out the replay section. The webinar will be recorded and posted here.

Part 1 takes place on January, 29th, focusing on the overview of the Japanese cosmetic ecosystem, analyzing the economic landscape, consumer behaviors, and the thriving cosmetics industry, arming you with the essential strategies and insights to make your brand stand out in one of the world's most active markets.

→ Register here!

We’ve written an article about The Cosmetic Victories.

For all the information about the competition, follow this link.

Looking forward to reading your project!

Let's talk cosmetic business in Japan!

Our "Access to Global Market" webinar series continues in 2025, kicking off with a deep dive into the booming Japanese cosmetics market with Japan Cosmetic Center ( JCC ) on January 29th!

“Access to Global Market” is a webinar series by Global Cosmetics Cluster, designed to explore the global landscape of the cosmetics industry. 2 countries already presented their ecosystem in 2024 and now it’s time for Japan to shine!

The Japanese market is always on the lookout for fresh, innovative cosmetics brands that can attract new consumers. Before entering this dynamic market, it's crucial to understand its trends, purchasing behaviors, and expectations.

In this first part, we’ll dive deep into the Japanese market, analyzing the economic landscape, consumer behaviors, and the thriving cosmetics industry, arming you with the essential strategies and insights to make your brand stand out in one of the world's most active markets.

→ Join us for this educational exchange and gain insider knowledge about the Japanese cosmetics market from industry experts!

📥 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsjRajM6

Our member Cosmetics Cluster UK is hosting its first webinar on Beauty and the Bio-economy on November 26th!

The aim is to give a snapshot of what is needed to help entry into the cosmetics, beauty and personal care industry for academics, start-ups and entrepreneurs from the bioeconomy.

5 speakers from different horizons will take part to this educational project:

• Dr Gill Westgate, founder and director of Cosmetics Cluster UK

• Peter Bailey, Founder of Co Create Partnership

• Michael Burnett, Innovate UK

• Maxime Faure, Product Manager, Barentz

• Katherine Wright, Adamson Jones, part of Gateley Legal

To join: Webinar: Beauty and the Bioeconomy | Cosmetics Cluster UK

Join us for an informative webinar about the Beauty growing Italian market!  

An initiative of Italian Cosmetic Cluster, Polo della Cosmesi, where several experts of the Italian industry will be going into the insights, regulatory maze and opportunities of the market. 

The webinar will be divided into 2 parts, scheduled for November 5th (part 1) and November 26th (part 2).  

This second part will now examine various types of possible agreements and partnerships, but also the legal and regulatory requirements for conducting business in Italy. 

3 speakers will take part in this second part:  

• Paolo Palomba, Managing Partner Expertise on Field 

• Barbara Klaus, Attorney Partner Roedl & Partner 

• Giuditta Nobis, Junior Professional Roedl & Partner 

These experts will provide an overview of the country’s legislation and European law (to which the Italian cosmetics industry is subject), including a detailed analysis of regulations on cosmetics, packaging, ingredients and product registration process.   

This webinar aims to equip participants with the necessary insights and practical guidance to access and thrive in the Italian cosmetic market, covering both strategic market analysis and operational considerations for business setup and growth. 

Register to participate: https://forms.office.com/e/JQGM9jW9am

→ Registrations close Monday, November 25th at 5 PM CET. 

Canadian Cosmetic Cluster is excited to invite you to their first formulating webinar with Macro Oceans!

2 main subjects for this edition: the world of marine ingredients and how to start formulating with them.

This webinar will explore the rich history of formulating with marine resources (such as kelps, like sugar kelp), showcasing some of the industry's leading brands, such as La Mer, to draw inspiration from.

Throughout the session, we’ll discuss the wide variety of marine ingredients available today, highlighting their role in different product categories.

Whether you’re interested in skincare, hair care, body care, makeup, or fragrance, this webinar will provide valuable insights into how marine ingredients can elevate formulations across the entire cosmetic spectrum.

We’ll focus on why incorporating marine ingredients is not only good for the environment but also highly economical for formulators. Marine ingredients are multifunctional, offering exceptional benefits like high antioxidant content, hydration properties, UV blocking potential, and antibacterial properties. This makes them highly valuable for a variety of applications, including sun care as potential UV boosters and natural preservers. In addition, we’ll explore the scientific research behind marine ingredients, current findings, and areas where further studies are needed.

This session will provide you with practical information on how to navigate the formulation process, integrate marine ingredients, and even pursue claims validation for marketing purposes. It’s an excellent opportunity to understand the cutting-edge advancements in the blue economy and how your brand can benefit from these sustainable, multifunctional ingredients.

Join us here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/formulating-with-macro-oceans-tickets-1024444179117

The Canadian Cosmetic Cluster invites you to an insightful webinar exploring the blue economy within the cosmetic industry!

This webinar will delve into the essential concepts of aquaculture, with a particular focus on regenerative aquaculture—a practice that not only cultivates marine ingredients but also restores ecosystems. These sustainable methods have transformative potential for the environment and the beauty industry, yet many are still unfamiliar with the term blue economy and its significance. That’s why this discussion is so vital.

This webinar will have speakers from Le Paysan Marin to speak about the importance of regenerative aquaculture and Macro Oceans who will speak on ingredient development from Sugar Kelp.

What we will explore and discuss through this webinar :

• the blue economy’s supply chain: from sourcing raw materials to packaging innovations

• the growing demand for marine ingredients in cosmetics and their various applications across product categories (skincare, haircare, body care)

• how bioplastics, made from marine resources, are reshaping sustainable packaging options, further minimizing the environmental impact of the cosmetic industry

• the current needs, challenges, and future opportunities in the blue economy for cosmetic brands.

Interested?! Registrer here: Introduction to the Blue Economy For The Cosmetic Industry Tickets, Thu, Nov 14, 2024 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Join us for an informative webinar about the Beauty growing Italian market!  

An initiative of Italian Cosmetic Cluster, Polo della Cosmesi, where several experts of the Italian industry will be going into the insights, regulatory maze and opportunities of the market. 

The webinar will be divided into 2 parts, scheduled for November 5th (part 1) and November 26th  (part 2).  

In the first part, experts will analyze total consumption, sales segmented by channels and by functional and product categories. It will focus on the Italian cosmetics industry and the importance and role of the main players.  

The second part will then examine various types of possible agreements and partnerships, but also the legal and regulatory requirements for conducting business in Italy. 

4 speakers will take part in the meeting:  

• Stefano Ghetti, Managing Partner Expertise on Field 

• Paolo Palomba, Managing Partner Expertise on Field 

• Barbara Klaus, Attorney Partner Roedl & Partner 

• Giuditta Nobis, Junior Professional Roedl & Partner 

These experts will provide an overview of the country’s legislation and European law (to which the Italian cosmetics industry is subject), including a detailed analysis of regulations on cosmetics, packaging, ingredients and product registration process.   

This webinar aims to equip participants with the necessary insights and practical guidance to access and thrive in the Italian cosmetic market, covering both strategic market analysis and operational considerations for business setup and growth. 

Register to participate: https://forms.office.com/e/JQGM9jW9am

As a part of the Cosmetic 360 Week, COSMETIC VALLEY offers you a half-day of exploration into innovative retail concepts and inspiring visits to 6 retail stores with focus on sustainability.

Open discussion with the store management team. Guided by a Retail expert + detailed store analysis roadbook.

PROGRAM : 

- Morning 

Welcome breakfast

Distribution od documents

Professional visits

-Noon 

Lunch organized at an inspiring restaurant in Paris 

Debriefing the visits and networking

PRICE PER PERSON : 320€ HT

The base price includes :

- Guidance and analysis in retail locations by a retail expert

- Organization, logistics, and overall tour management

- Detailed specification sheets on each visited store

- Convivial moments and lunch at a partner restaurant

- Transportation in a private vehicle

An exceptional evening at the Moulin Rouge

As part of Cosmetic 360 Week, Cosmetic Valley offers to continue professional exchanges during a convivial evening at the end of the first evening of the show.

For its 10ᵉ edition, industry players are invited to a dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge.

Cabaret and popular ball at its creation, emblematic Music-hall in the Roaring Twenties, showroom where famous French and international artists performed...

Today, the Moulin Rouge and its 60 artists present the Féerie revue: one hour and forty minutes of wonderment combining dance tableaux and surprise numbers... not forgetting the Moulin Rouge's most emblematic dance, the French Cancan!

Every evening, a world of dreams unfolds on stage: 1000 costumes of feathers, crystals and sequins, exceptional performances, sumptuous sets and original French music.

Backstage, in the workshops, the Moulin Rouge artisans (feather workers, boot makers and costume designers) also give their all, using their unique talent and know-how to hand-make the grandiose costumes, shoes and accessories that enable the artists to deliver their finest performances on stage.

Much more than an evening of pageantry, it's an opportunity to get together, exchange ideas and collaborate, while reconnecting with the human and social values that are so precious to us all.

Dress code:

Appropriate dress is required, sneakers are not allowed (please note that you may be refused entry).

Course of the evening:

6:30 pm: guest arrival and welcome, room placement

7:00-9:00 pm: Dinner dance imagined by the Moulin Rouge Chef, accompanied by the Moulin Rouge orchestra

9:00-10:40 pm: La Revue Féerie, the Moulin Rouge show

⚠️ Limited number of seats

Please register before July 31, 2024.