in-cosmetics Korea
1-3 July 2026
COEX, Seoul

in-cosmetics Korea show review

Wrapping up on 4 July at Coex in Seoul, in-cosmetics Korea 2025 returned as Korea’s only dedicated personal care ingredients event, welcoming 13,671 unique visitors and 16,225 total visits from 75 countries. Across two halls, 361 exhibitors presented the latest ingredients, technologies, and services, reinforcing Korea’s position as a global beauty innovation hub.  

The in-cosmetics Korea Awards, with entries showcased in the Innovation Zone and K-Beauty Zone, recognised standout active and functional ingredients, as well as the K-Beauty Standout that best captured the spirit of Korean innovation.  

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Post Show Report

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2025 Overview

What happened at the show

2025 Awards

See who was the best in each category

Innovation Zone
Guide

Innovation Zone Guide

Explore the latest ingredient launches and cutting-edge solutions.

Sustainability Zone Display Guide

Discover eco-conscious ingredients and sustainable initiatives.

Sensory Bar
Guide

Experience sensorial technologies that enhance formulation performance.

Make-Up Bar
Guide

Explore trending pigments and innovations in colour cosmetics.

Guided by the pillars of science, innovation and sustainability, visitors explored new ingredients, uncovered emerging trends, and learned how to translate them into future formulations. Feature zones such as the Innovation Zone, K-Beauty Zone and the new Inner Beauty Zone brought ingredient stories to life, with hands-on demos and product concepts that helped bridge lab innovation and market-ready launches.

13,671 Unique visitors
361 Exhibiting companies
91 First time exhibitors
75 Countries represented

"in-cosmetics Korea is one of the most important trade shows for us as an ingredient manufacturer. Korea is recognised as one of the most technologically advanced markets, so this event is a key platform for our business in Asia.”


Ginevra della Porta
Innovation Officer

SAES Chemicals – Exhibitor

“This was our first time exhibiting and we were amazed by the number of participants and visitors on the very first day. It gave us a great opportunity to connect with many new potential buyers.”


Jong Seo Kim
Specialist in Business Management

CENYX Biotech Inc. – Exhibitor


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