Cosmobeauté Philippines 2026 showcases innovation, diversity, and excellence in beauty

Cosmobeauté Philippines 2026, the leading B2B beauty trade exhibition officially opened on June 17 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. As the country’s most influential platform for beauty professionals, manufacturers, distributors, and industry stakeholders, the three-day event, brings together 250 local and international exhibitors, with six international pavilions, and is expected to attract 8,000 visitors.

The opening ceremony was officiated by Mr. Ian Roberts, senior vice president – Asia of Informa Markets, alongside VIP guests Ms. Pearl Valenton, president of the Philippine Society for Cosmetics Science, Dr Janina Gutierrez Tan, president of the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines, and Dr Paulo Benito S. Tugbang, Director, the Department of Tourism, Philippines.

This year’s edition embraces the theme: “Celebrating Beauty in Every Perspective: Inspire Innovation, Embrace Diversity, and Shape Excellence,”  reflecting the event's commitment to showing the multifaceted nature of the beauty industry—from product innovation and sustainable practices to inclusive beauty standards and professional excellence.

“At Cosmobeauté Philippines, we inspire innovation, celebrate diversity, and shape excellence through collaboration and shared vision. Through this event, we come together to explore cutting‑edge trends, forge strategic partnerships, and discover solutions that will define the future of beauty in the Philippines and within the region,” said Mr. Roberts.

In her speech, Ms. Valenton, highlighted the importance of science, innovation, safety, sustainability, and consumer trust in driving the future of the cosmetic industry.

“As consumer expectations continue to evolve, our responsibility as cosmetic scientists, manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, and brand owners becomes even greater to develop products that are not only effective and inspiring but also supported by standard scientific evidence and responsible practices,” she said.

Ms. Valenton also underscored the increased responsibility of cosmetic scientists, manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, and brand owners to develop effective and inspiring products supported by scientific evidence and responsible practices.

Cosmobeauté Philippines 2026 serves as a dynamic marketplace where industry professionals can discover the latest trends, forge strategic partnerships, and explore emerging opportunities across cosmetics, skincare, haircare, spa and wellness, and beauty technology sectors.

Spotlight on local excellence and international collaboration

A major highlight of this year’s show is the debut of the DTI Pavilion (Department of Trade and Industry), featuring Filipino exhibitors showcasing locally made products and halal‑certified offerings. This pavilion underscores the Philippines’ growing capabilities in beauty manufacturing and its commitment to meeting international standards, particularly for Muslim‑minority markets. The show also features six international pavilions, including the Indonesian Pavilion, demonstrating strong regional collaboration and cross‑border trade opportunities within the ASEAN beauty ecosystem.

Cosmobeauté offers an extensive program designed to educate, inspire, and elevate industry professionals. Alongside the exhibition showcase—with over 250 exhibitors presenting the latest innovations in beauty products, ingredients, equipment, packaging, and services—there are both paid and free‑to‑attend seminar sessions to enhance industry knowledge.

Paid conferences:

• Formula Care Conference – Exploring advanced cosmetic ingredients and formulation techniques
• Farm to Jar Conference – Focusing on sustainable sourcing of natural ingredients and the journey from raw materials to finished products
• Minamata Conference by CCIP – Hosted by the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines Inc., addressing mercury awareness and compliance with the Minamata Convention
• Halal Conference – Hosted by the DTI, covering halal certification standards, compliance requirements, and market opportunities for halal products

Professional competitions:

• Artistic Hair and Makeup Competition – themed Pearl of the Orient Seas
• Bridal Makeup Competition – organized by the Unified Makeup Artists of the Philippines
• Beautelympics – featuring competitive categories in aesthetics, lash extension, and other specialized beauty services, where professionals demonstrate expertise and technical mastery, hosted by the Professional Aestheticians Association of the Philippines