The organiser of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show in Bangkok, Thailand has revealed the brand new events for the 2025 edition in November.
RX said this year’s show will include ‘Ask the Experts’ networking sessions that will give visitors the chance to connect with industry specialists in a relaxed, interactive setting.
Taking place from 16:15 to 17:15 at the Award Ceremony area, attendees can visit desks covering formulation, product development, natural and organic sustainability, regulations and marketing.
Experts include Dr Oliver Hofmann, in-cosmetics Asia’s Official Technical Director; Faiza Hussain, Director of The Skin Shrink and Head of Research at NEX Skincare; Amarjit Sahota, Founder of Ecovia Intelligence; and Dr Barbara Olioso, CEO of The Green Chemist Consultancy.
Also new is Spotlight on Biotech Beauty, sponsored by BASF, which will offer a dedicated area for innovations in biotech featuring formulated ingredients from leading exhibitors.
The area will invite visitors to experience the next generation of beauty innovations firsthand, from hyaluronic acid and exosome-based actives to lab-grown collagen and peptides. Exhibitors in this space will include Ichimaru Pharcos Melt & Marble, Micro Powders, and TriBeaute Inc.
All showcased prototypes will be entered into the Spotlight on Formulation Awards, with a dedicated Spotlight on Guide to help visitors navigate the innovations on display.
In addition, the 2025 edition will host a special hosted buyer and brand owner programme, introducing manufacturers from the region to the show as first-time visitors, ensuring fresh connections and business opportunities.
This year’s event will also have a sprinkle of celebrity stardust with the ‘Celebrity Singer to Beauty Entrepreneur Journey!’ session featuring Raisa Andriana, one of Indonesia’s most celebrated pop music artists with 37 million Instagram followers.
Alongside Titania Fairuskha, together they co-founded rising Indonesian beauty brand, Raine Beauty, and at in-cosmetics Asia they will explore how it navigates formulation, storytelling, and community-building in a competitive market.
Returning for 2025 are the interactive Formulation Lab sessions, supported by Personal Care magazine, which offers R&D professionals a unique hands-on opportunity in a fully equipped lab on the show floor.
Also back is the ‘9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry Awards’, supported by Personal Care magazine, which shines a spotlight on the changemakers and unsung heroes based in Asia Pacific whose contributions help advance the industry into a more scientific, sustainable and forward-thinking era.
Nine individuals will be selected by an expert judging panel, with the winners celebrated at the in-cosmetics Asia Awards. To nominate yourself or a colleague for free, visit the website.
With visitor registration up 37% compared to last year, RX is expecting the 2025 show, which will feature more than 700 global and Asia Pacific suppliers, to be its most dynamic edition yet.
Sarah Gibson, event director of in-cosmetics Asia, said: “For 2025, we are thrilled to deliver our biggest and most engaging edition yet, with visitor interest soaring, more than 700 global and Asia Pacific exhibitors, and exciting new areas such as the Spotlight on Biotech Beauty and a Marketing Trends Theatre that is more diverse than ever.”
