Cosmoprof Asia 2026 Eyes 78,000 Attendees Across Two Venues
Cosmoprof Asia 2026 expects 78,000-plus attendees and 2,900 exhibitors across two Hong Kong venues, with Italy as Country of Honor and buyer delegations targeting the Middle East and Central Asia.
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The takeaway
- Cosmoprof Asia 2026, its 29th edition, expects more than 78,000 attendees and over 2,900 exhibitors; Cosmopack Asia runs Nov. 10-12 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Cosmoprof Asia Nov. 11-13 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
- Italy is Country of Honor, with a pavilion presented by the Italian Trade Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Cosmetica Italia spanning both shows.
- The buyer program brings more than 400 qualified buyers from over 45 countries and regions, with 2026 delegations focused on the Middle East and Central Asia.
Cosmoprof Asia 2026 expects more than 78,000 attendees and more than 2,900 exhibitors for its 29th edition, the organizer has announced. The November event splits across two Hong Kong venues: Cosmopack Asia runs Nov. 10 to 12 at AsiaWorld-Expo, and Cosmoprof Asia runs Nov. 11 to 13 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Cosmopack Asia covers the supply chain — ingredients and raw materials, packaging, print and label, machinery and equipment, and contract manufacturing and private label. Cosmoprof Asia showcases branded finished products across perfumery and cosmetics, beauty salon and spa, nail and accessories, hair salon, and natural and organic.
"Cosmoprof Asia is the unmissable international beauty-trade event that delivers unparalleled business opportunities," the organizer said. "This year's edition brings together high-profile Cosmoprof Asia exhibitors and Cosmopack Asia supply-chain leaders, alongside key buyers from major retailers, distributors and e-commerce platforms across Asia-Pacific and beyond, reinforcing the show's role as the definitive gateway to growth in the global beauty market."
Who Is Exhibiting
Cosmoprof Asia will feature Asia Pacific Beauty Group, Beautisky, Caregen, D-UP, Ga. Ma., Game On, Giffarine, HSA Cosmetics, Indiba, Pettenon, Pretty Woman Asia, Pro Labo and Vagheggi. Cosmopack Asia will host Axilone, B.Kolormakeup, Baralan, CDP-WOOJUNG, Coreana, F.S. Korea, HCT, Schwan Cosmetics, Tair Jiuh, Thai Ho Bio-Tech, Tonnie Cosmetics, Roboqbo and Zhejiang JM.
Twenty country and group pavilions will present products, technologies and industry solutions. Confirmed pavilions include Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan Region, Thailand and the U.S. Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, South Africa and the U.K. join as new participants this year.
Italy Named Country of Honor
Italy's designation as Country of Honor ranks among the 2026 edition's headline features. The Italian Trade Agency, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Cosmetica Italia, the Italian Personal Care Association, will present a pavilion spanning both shows. The pavilion will spotlight Italy's beauty excellence, manufacturing expertise, creativity and innovation.
Buyer Program Targets Middle East and Central Asia
The Match & Meet platform will facilitate targeted one-to-one meetings between qualified invited buyers and exhibitors. The buyer program brings together more than 400 top-tier qualified buyers from over 45 countries and regions, with professional buyer specialists curating tailored itineraries.
For 2026, the program places particular emphasis on the Middle East and Central Asia, two regions the organizer calls strategic. Dedicated buyer delegations will aim to build new connections in those markets. The Elite Circle adds an exclusive networking platform for C-level and senior international industry executives.
Fragrance Takes Three Projects
Fragrance remains a strategic focus, with three special projects. ScentMuseum, developed with Xuelei, offers an immersive olfactory journey through interactive and multisensory spaces exploring scent culture, formulation innovation and the excellence of Chinese perfumery.
CosmoLab takes visitors behind the scenes of fragrance creation, tracing production from concept to finished product. Xuelei, Baralan and CPL Aromas developed the project together, combining fragrance formulation, premium packaging and strategic co-development.
The Fragrance Creative Workshop installation, developed with Centdegrés China, will showcase a curated selection of international fragrance houses. The agency, described by the organizer as a leading creative known for building bridges between East and West, will celebrate the heritage and expertise of those houses.
Live Artistry Headliners
Cosmo Onstage will bring three international beauty icons to the stage. Megumi Sekine, a celebrity makeup artist trained in Japan and New York, will present a global editorial perspective. Nikkie de Jager, known as NikkieTutorials, is one of the world's most influential beauty creators, recognized for transformative makeup, bold creativity and commitment to inclusivity. Mao Geping, a leading name in Chinese makeup artistry and education, blends traditional Eastern aesthetics with contemporary techniques.
The program also includes Fusion Beyond, an international hair show presented under "Glamorous Hong Kong — International Hair & Beauty Showcase 2026—2027." It will gather more than 1,000 hairstylists, salon professionals, industry leaders and international talents.
Talks, Trends and Awards
CosmoTalks and the Beauty Ingredients & Formulation Asia (BIFA) Symposium will feature more than 80 global experts discussing supply-chain strategies and consumer trends. Highlights include Eternal Group's "Scent of Happiness" emotional wellness study, which will reveal the Daily Mood Index and scent habits of citizens in Hong Kong and Macao. Laurinda Ho, founder of Smile with us HK, will speak.
An exclusive partnership with the World Aesthetic Anti-Aging Society (WAAS) will explore regenerative aesthetics and longevity medicine.
Two signature projects organized with Beautystreams — the Cosmoprof Asia and Cosmopack Asia Awards and the CosmoTrends Report — will cover trend forecasting and industry excellence. The Global Influencers Circle will bring more than 15 international creators to share real-time content and livestreams with global beauty communities.
Social Impact and Sustainability
The show's charity initiative, Boutique, will continue supporting Her Fund. Be Sustainable with Beauty returns to promote more responsible practices across the industry.
Visitor pre-registration is now open. Beauty professionals can secure passes online, with further announcements on exhibitors and programs to follow on the official Cosmoprof Asia website. With dedicated delegations from the Middle East and Central Asia and Italy in the spotlight, the 2026 edition signals where the organizer sees the next growth corridors for the global beauty trade.
Original: cosmoprof-asia.com
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