The 2025 edition of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day trade show broke records with more than 11,500 attendees and 675 exhibitors from 74 countries.
The figures are seen as a vindication for the NYSCC’s move upstairs to the third floor of the Javits Center in Manhattan, the largest area of the venue, also known as the Crystal Palace.
“The exhibit hall provided an inspiring and seamless experience praised for its energy, organization, and opportunities to connect,” said an NYSCC spokeswoman.
“With a beautifully designed layout and vibrant activations, Suppliers’ Day delivered an unmatched platform for showcasing cutting-edge ingredients, technologies, and solutions shaping the future of beauty and personal care,” she added.
Highlights from the show included:
• The Inspiration Hive, curated by BEAUTYSTREAMS, featured future-forward exhibitors including Ashland, Croda Beauty, and Lubrizol, and hosted the popular Innovations from the Inspiration Hive panel.
• Main Stage Presentations included a fireside keynote with Stacey House, SVP at Coty’s AGILE Beauty, and a thought-provoking discussion with L’Oréal’s Dominic Akerlee and Ying Chen on biotech and augmented beauty.
• Over 100 hours of education, with five advanced tracks curated by NYSCC’s Scientific Committee on Dermabeauty, Neuroaesthetics, the Microbiome, Biotechnology, and Hair & Scalp Innovations.
• Networking and business-building opportunities included the Catalyst Club Breakfast for small businesses, the first-ever joint CEW & NYSCC Membership Mixer, and the announcement of CEW’s Innovator Award: Recognizing Women in Science & Design.
• Special programmes included the Formulators’ Tour: The Wellbeing of Water, Hot Topics from the Main Stage, Technical Poster Presentations, and Formulation Forum.
• The 9th Annual Future Chemist Workshop saw a record turnout of 140 students from 65 colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada. Complementing this were a Mentorship Forum, University Row, and a Career Fair—all designed to foster knowledge-sharing and spotlight next-generation talent.
Also, the INDIE360° Pavilion spotlighted emerging brands—including a Latina Beauty Capsule—and introduced the inaugural Beauty Founder LAB Prize, awarded to Kayura Effects, alongside the People’s Choice Award given to Smitha Rao, Founder of Pareva Beauty, for her clinically crafted skin care line.
NYSCC Suppliers’ Day also hosted the annual Industry Awards Night on 3 June at the Classic Car Club NYC, where CEW Supplier’s Beauty Award finalists were revealed, and the vibrant NYSCC community came together in celebration.
The finalists for the CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) Beauty 2025 Suppliers Award: Ingredients & Formulation category were:
• Aecothick GKL by AE Chemie
• Algaktiv Exometics G by Algaktiv
• Collapeptyl biofunctional by Ashland Inc.
• DandErase by Givaudan
• Liftilience by Silab
• Natrineo CR8 by Croda
• Sphingo’HAIR Drypure by Croda
• Uplevity e-Lift peptide by Lubrizol
The Ingredient Maverick Awards, selected by Sci-Comm influencers who walked the exhibit floor, honoured standout ingredient innovations:
• Ginger King
o DSM– Etherwell Hair
o BASF– Vitaguard
o DKSH– Oceamide
• Manessa Lormejuste
o Probiotical– SB01
o AcmeHardesty – Lyftalize
o Provital– Pureblome
• Ramon Pagan
o Mibelle– Ameliosense
o Hallstar– Hallsens' DIAS
o P2– Cirtopol DE-4
• Jane Tsui
o Cosroma– CDBH 004X
o Mibelle– PhytoCellTec Exosomes
o Momentive– HARMONIE NatuVel Gel
“This was the largest and most globally diverse Suppliers’ Day ever,” said John Carola (pictured, second from right), Chair of NYSCC. “The tremendous turnout and overwhelmingly positive feedback reinforce our mission to be the nexus of science and beauty—where innovation, education, and business intersect.”
The next Suppliers’ Day will take place on 19-20 May 2026, and promises even more opportunities for learning, connection, and industry partnership. For more information, visit nyscc.org/suppliers-day.
