In-Cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris promises to be a showcase of cutting-edge innovations transforming personal care. From longevity-focused actives like Bakuchiol NAD⁺ BCR to climate-adaptive silk-inspired Silkaress, next-generation peptides and bio-identical collagen, plant-powered texture enhancers, and sustainable UV and sensory solutions, this year’s launches span the full spectrum of performance, sensorial appeal, and eco-conscious design. Leading ingredient suppliers—including Grant Industries, BASF, Symrise, Chemyunion, Cellexora, Gattefossé, Evonik, and Roquette—are presenting technologies that not only address visible skin aging, hydration, and protection but also embrace emotional connection, clean beauty principles, and climate-adaptive care.
Below are nine show highlights, across categories.
1. Next-Gen Longevity Meets Age-Defying Performance
Grant Industries, in collaboration with Bio Component Research (BCR), is introducing Bakuchiol NAD⁺ BCR, a next-generation longevity active that brings a science-forward approach to age-defying skin care. Debuting at In-Cosmetics Global Paris, this patent-pending ester combines bakuchiol with niacin (vitamin B3) into a single optimized molecule, delivering dual-pathway benefits that target both visible signs of aging and the cellular decline that underlies it. By uniting these well-known actives, Bakuchiol NAD⁺ BCR enhances skin penetration, improves tolerability, and unlocks performance levels not achievable when the components are used separately, giving formulators a truly advanced anti-aging tool.
At the cellular level, Bakuchiol NAD⁺ BCR is designed to support NAD⁺ biosynthesis, a critical cofactor that decreases with age and environmental stress, while reinforcing DNA repair pathways. Internal testing shows meaningful improvements in collagen and elastin support, hydration, barrier repair, and antioxidant protection. Delivered in a vitamin F glyceryl Esters solvent system rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, the ingredient is both formulation-friendly and performance-driven, enhancing sensory experience while supporting skin barrier health. Together, these features position Bakuchiol NAD⁺ BCR as a next-generation active that bridges the trusted efficacy of bakuchiol with cutting-edge longevity science.
2. Elevating Personal Care with Emotional, Sensory, and Sustainable Innovations
BASF’s “Beyond Beauty: Authentic+” concept reimagines personal care for a world where digital filters and AI can instantly create idealized images. Launching at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris, the concept emphasizes authenticity, sensory experiences, and emotional connection, encouraging consumers to embrace their natural selves. Rather than chasing superficial perfection, Authentic+ highlights formulations that foster confidence, well-being, and self-expression through extraordinary textures, sensorial rituals, and holistic care. From lotion-to-powder emulsions to watery massage oils, BASF’s innovations transform everyday routines into mindful, emotionally resonant experiences that honor individuality.
Key ingredients within the Authentic+ portfolio underscore the concept’s dual focus on efficacy and sustainability. Plantigenix Bisabolol, a biotechnologically produced, high-purity soothing agent, supports sensitive skin applications while reducing environmental impact through renewable feedstocks and 100% renewable carbon content. Meanwhile, Uvinul T 150 X EcoBalanced introduces a biomass-balanced UV filter that maintains trusted sun protection performance while significantly lowering carbon footprint. Together, these ingredients demonstrate BASF’s commitment to responsibly designed, high-performance personal care solutions that deliver measurable benefits, sensory delight, and meaningful consumer experiences.
3. Plant-Powered Protection Meets Premium Sensorial Experience
Mindera Euca from Symrise is a 100% plant-based multifunctional ingredient that elevates rinse-off personal care formulations by combining superior product protection with a rich, sensorial experience. Leveraging Symrise’s patented Mindera platform, it delivers broad-spectrum formulation stability across a wide pH range while enhancing foam quality, volume, and texture—even in sulfate-free systems. Beyond performance, it supports clean beauty and wellness trends, allowing brands to create indulgent, restorative cleansing rituals that appeal to consumers seeking natural, safe, and high-performing products. With its versatility and proven efficacy, Mindera Euca enables formulators to deliver everyday confidence and premium sensory experiences in rinse-off routines.
4. Smart, Gentle and Sustainable Skin Brightening
Chemyunion's Peptid4 Light MB is a high-performance synthetic tetrapeptide designed to target the root causes of facial hyperpigmentation, offering a smarter, gentler approach to skin tone correction. By modulating the MC1R receptor, it reduces melanin production by up to 66% without triggering the rebound effect common with traditional brightening agents, making it ideal for sensitive or reactive skin. Beyond pigmentation control, it promotes progressive skin tone uniformity, reduces redness, and enhances firmness by stimulating type I collagen synthesis. With 99% natural origin and PFAS-free synthesis aligned with green chemistry principles, Peptid4 Light MB delivers effective, safe, and sustainable results while supporting radiance, comfort, and overall skin health.
5. Plant-Powered Exosomes for Deep Skin Regeneration and Lasting Vitality
Cellexora MD is a next-generation, 100% plant-derived exosome ingredient that supports long-term skin regeneration, resilience, and vitality. Responsibly upcycled from organic Italian apple side streams through a clean, traceable, and sustainable process, it combines natural origin with rigorous scientific validation to deliver exceptional stability, reproducibility, and performance. Unlike exosome-inspired or lab-derived alternatives, these true extracellular vesicles act as biological messengers, facilitating cell-to-cell communication and addressing multiple hallmarks of skin aging, from the epidermis to the deeper dermal layers. By targeting the root causes of aging, Cellexora MD enables formulators to create advanced well-aging products that go beyond surface correction, supporting deep skin vitality and long-term health.
In premium skin care formulations, Cellexora MD provides measurable benefits, including enhanced collagen production, improved skin firmness, elasticity, and resilience, as well as reduced wrinkle length, depth, and volume within 30 days of use. Its soothing properties help maintain a balanced and comfortable skin environment, making it suitable for sensitive or reactive skin types. The ingredient’s high water solubility and white, odorless powder form offer exceptional formulation flexibility, allowing seamless integration into a wide range of products. With its combination of performance, versatility, and natural sustainability, Cellexora MD empowers brands to deliver visible results while meeting growing consumer demand for transparent, science-driven, and eco-conscious skin care.
6. Precision Peptides and Bio-Identical Collagen for Targeted Skin Renewal
BASF is redefining collagen science with the launch of NeoHelix Regenerate and SkinNexus Collag3n, two cutting-edge actives designed to support skin rejuvenation at multiple levels. NeoHelix Regenerate is a precision-guided peptide that enhances the skin’s natural self-repair mechanisms, boosting adaptive collagen renewal in areas of damage. Clinical studies show a 41% reduction in damaged collagen and a 65% increase in hyaluronic acid levels after 56 days, with visible improvements in skin thickness, tonicity, and forehead wrinkles. Inspired by collagen-hybridizing peptide (CHP) technology, NeoHelix Regenerate brings a biomedical approach to cosmetics, providing targeted, high-performance renewal where the skin needs it most.
Complementing this, SkinNexus Collag3n introduces a bio-identical Collagen III fragment produced through vegan yeast fermentation, advancing the concept of proactive collagen banking. This biomimetic ingredient supports the extracellular matrix and full-spectrum collagen homeostasis, with increases of +48% Collagen I, +82% Collagen III, and +71% Collagen V observed in 3D dermis models. Clinical studies demonstrate visible improvements in skin tonicity, firmness, and reduction of fine lines and wrinkles within four weeks, outperforming conventional collagen solutions at much higher concentrations. Together, these innovations leverage advanced biotechnology and adaptive peptide science to offer scalable, high-performance solutions for next-generation anti-aging and skin health formulations.
7. Climate-Adaptive Silk-Inspired Comfort for Resilient Skin
Gattefossé’s Silkaress wraps skin in silk-like softness while equipping it to thrive amid today’s unpredictable environmental stressors. Inspired by the natural protective mechanisms of silkworms and white mulberry leaves, this bioactive leverages a structured supramolecular system to enhance keratinocyte resilience and activate key protein phosphorylation pathways.
Clinical studies demonstrate that Silkaress smooths micro-relief, homogenizes hydration and strengthens the skin barrier, delivering a cocooning effect that protects and comforts even dry, sensitive skin. Ideal for climate-smart, comfort-focused, and outdoor-defense formulations, Silkaress combines French heritage, traceable white mulberry sourcing, and AI-guided bioinformatics to offer brands a uniquely sustainable, high-performance, and sensorially luxurious ingredient.
8. Sustainable Innovation and Fairy-Tale Science
Evonik is transforming its presence at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris with a bold new visual identity and a lineup of cutting-edge ingredient innovations designed to captivate formulators and consumers alike. Centered on a fairy-tale theme, the booth showcases three narratives—The Secret of Silken Reflection, The Mirror of Emotions and The Sky Garden of Tomorrow—that bring to life Evonik’s commitment to science-backed efficacy, elevated sensory experiences, and sustainable solutions. Highlighted ingredients include Tego Filmstar BST1, a biobased, biodegradable film former boosting SPF performance, and Sphinohance Clear, a glycolipid-ceramide fusion enabling transparent, high-performance formulations for skin, hair, and scalp care. Together, these innovations reflect Evonik’s promise to support beauty brands in creating products that are effective, responsible, and sensorially compelling.
Key launches at the show emphasize sustainability, biotechnology and formulation versatility. Rheance Soft GO strengthens the skin barrier with glycolipid biosurfactants, while Ecohance Soft BOL provides a silky, eco-conscious ester oil for suncare, skin care, and color cosmetics. Active ingredient breakthroughs such as Vecollage Fortify P and Sphinox Vively deliver precision collagen support and visible skin rejuvenation. Complementing these are advanced delivery systems like X50 CellEssence for targeted CoQ10 delivery and Inveilex CoProtect MB, a natural antioxidant for superior stability. With this rich portfolio, Evonik not only demonstrates its expertise in sustainable specialty ingredients but also inspires brands to craft innovative formulations that blend efficacy, sensorial appeal, and environmental responsibility.
9. Elevating Cosmetic Formulation with Plant-Powered Texture and Sensory Innovations
Roquette is expanding its Beauté by Roquette portfolio with four exciting new launches designed to inspire creativity and enhance consumer experiences in cosmetics. Leading the charge are three premium marine-sourced alginates—AG 215, AG 219, and AG 291—derived from renewable brown seaweed. These biodegradable ingredients provide a versatile range of gelling behaviors, from soft, elastic textures to firm, shape-retaining structures, while delivering a refreshing, light feel on the skin. AG 215 excels in jelly and stick formats, AG 219 offers suspension properties, and AG 291 works as a high-performing viscosifier, giving formulators the tools to craft innovative textures that combine performance with sensory appeal.
Complementing the alginate range is Beauté by Roquette DS 700, a vegan, starch-based softgel capsule technology that enables customizable, single-dose formats while preserving sensitive actives. This dual-impact solution also functions as a high-performance film former, providing 100% water resistance in sun care and makeup formulations, outperforming both starch-based and synthetic alternatives. Together, these launches reinforce Roquette’s commitment to sustainable, plant-based innovation that supports superior texture, wear, and sensory design in modern cosmetics. Formulators can explore these solutions firsthand at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris, Booth 3G110.
