8-9 July 2027
Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai
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Innovation Zone & Awards 2026
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Cosmetics Ingredients Expo
The event brought together ingredients, formulations, extracts and packaging solutions for the beauty, personal care, ayurvedic, herbal and organic cosmetics industry.
This is the forum if you are a cosmetics manufacturer, contract manufacturer, formulator or R&D professional looking for new ingredients and formulation solutions, CIE is the perfect platform to meet new suppliers, explore new product ideas and find everything you need to manufacture better beauty, personal care and homecare products.
Global Buyer Outreach Program
Meet buyers attending from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, Middle East & South Asian countries at CIE.
VIP’s Attended
Sneha Letha S
Assistant Manager
Pankajakasthuri Herbals India Ltd.
Shalini Selvaraju
Executive Scientist
Cavinkare Research Center
Sajini Vadukumpully
Senior Expert Scientist
CavinKare Research Centre
Sakthivel S
Director
Clarion
Sanketh
Scientist
Loreal
Rakesh Kumar Wahi
Managing Partner
Ralycos LLP
Prasanna Vasanadu
Director
VR Derma Private Limited
Prashanth Reddy G
Senior Manager Sourcing
Cavinkare Research Center
Nidhi Chauhan
Senior Research Scientist
Himalaya Wellness Company
Monica S Rao
R&D Projects
ITC Limited
Murali Krishnan
Head Operation
Linux Laboratories
Kamala Sivam
Sr. Expert Scientist
Cavinkare Research Center
Jayesh Tilwani
CEO
Dermalogics
Mohan Kumar E
Manager SCM
Cholayil Private Limited
Dr. Ramesh Surianarayanan
Head R&D
Foxtale
Dr Mirza Azim Beg
Manager QA - QC
Himalaya Wellness Company
Hrithik Shriyan
Director
Daffy Group
Dr. Utkarsh Bhutani
Senior Research Scientist - IPD
Dr Reddy's Laboratories
Dr M Vijayakumar
Head R&D, Herbal Division
Apex Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Aniket
R&D Formulator
Hindustan Unilever
Dipak Shah
Research Scientist
Himalaya Wellness Company
Balaji Ravi
QA
VR Derma Private Limited
Chanchala Jayarathne
Senior Deputy General Manager
Oproma Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd.
Albin Antony
Associate Research Scientist
Himalaya Wellness Company
Rajesh Vaidyaraman
Consultant
Foxtale
Balaji.V
Contract Manufacturing | Cosmetic & Ayurvedic Products
Harshvin Kare Products
Elakkiya RM
Chemist
Biomedica Life SCIENCE
Kaliy Appan
QC Chemist
AVA Cholayil Health Care PVT LTD
Narendra Reddy
Procurement Manager
V Cosmetic Crafters Pvt Ltd
Poorani
Co Founder
Auronature
Rajesh Vaidyaraman
Consultant
Foxtale
T Karthikeyan
Associate Vice President
Apex laboratories Pvt Ltd
Srinivasaprabhu
Vice President Research and Development
Cholayil Pvt Ltd
Vijay Kumar
Founder
Auronature
Taanya Aurora
Manager
Kimirica Hunter International
Vivek T M
Managing Director
Newtrimed HealthCare Pvt Ltd
Nithin Gangadharan
Purchase Manager
Organovedics
Yegammai vijay
Product Formulator
Ayurvedic Cosmetologist
What to Expect at Cosmetics Ingredients Expo?
Free-to-attend Exhibition
Meet 165+ suppliers dealing in ingredients, raw materials, formulations, extracts & allied solutions for beauty, cosmetics, personal care, homecare & allied sectors.
Network with Industry
Connect with 7,000+ professionals from cosmetics brands, R&D, formulation, manufacturing, research institutes, traders, dealers & distributors – all under one roof.
Conferences & Workshops
Attend Cosmetics & Homecare Summit focusing on The Next Frontier for Home & Personal Care: Charting the Course for Innovation and Quality.
Hands-on Workshops
Interactive hands-on workshops offer participants practical experience in formulation techniques, ingredient applications and product development.
Innovation Zone & Awards
The awards recognize excellence while the zone features cutting-edge products, new ingredients and breakthrough technologies in the field of formulation R&D.
Global Audience
Delegations from Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Korea, France, Middle East & various countries of South-east Asia are attending CIE.
Why Chennai Stands Out as the Premier Hub for Cosmetics Industry & Expo
Major Local Brands & Heritage Companies : Chennai is home to established Indian cosmetic brands such as Medimix (herbal soaps, skincare) and Aravind Laboratories (known for its Eyetex cosmetics line), giving the region deep roots in trusted formulations.
Rapid Growth of New D2C and Natural Brands : Modern homegrown brands like Haappy Herbs (Chennai headquartered skincare focused on natural/ayurvedic products) reflect the city’s role in nurturing new regional innovators.
Large Cluster of Cosmetic Manufacturers : Chennai and nearby Tamil Nadu host dozens of cosmetic product manufacturers, from contract makers to specialized formulators, providing a rich supplier base for ingredient sourcing.
Supporting Raw Material & Contract Services : The region has many contract manufacturers and ingredient processors (e.g., Clarion Cosmetics, Vasa Cosmetics), helping both domestic brands and international players scale production.
Integration with India’s Broader Beauty Market :Chennai’s industry connects with national beauty brands (such as Lakmé, Nykaa, and international players present in India), creating strong opportunities for ingredient buyers and innovators to network with leading product developers.
Growing Demand for Ayurvedic & Clean Formulations :India’s beauty consumers increasingly prefer Ayurveda inspired and natural products. Chennai’s location in Tamil Nadu — a region rich in botanical resources like neem and aloe — supports formulation innovation for brands focusing on clean beauty trends.
Three Shows, One Big Market
Discover the latest in ingredients, packaging, and innovations—all in one place. Grow your network, find new partners, and explore fresh business opportunities across beauty, personal care, and home care.
Show Highlights 2026
1500+ Live Solutions Demos
165+ Global Brands
5,500+ Industry Professionals
25+ Trade Associations
Innovation Zone & Awards
Workshops & Conference
Source hundreds of solutions for your brand
Knowledge Partners
Official Media Partner
Innovation Zone & Awards
Explore next-gen ingredients and celebrate top cosmetic innovations with our prestigious
awards.
Cosmetics Ingredients Expo and Cospack Expo
- A must visit for buyers from:
Cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers
Cosmetic & personal care packaging
Private label and contract manufacturers
Formulation scientists for cosmetics/ R&D facilities and laboratories
Regulatory bodies for personal care industry
Raw material distributors, wholesalers, agents, importers, exporters
Cosmetics and Personal Care Brand Owners
Packaging Professionals
Manufacturers and Suppliers
Research and Development Specialists
Retailers and Distributors
Regulatory and Compliance Experts
Marketing and Branding Professionals
Sustainability Advocates
Industry Consultants and Analysts
Trade Bodies, Associations & Media
Safety Testing & Claims
Contract Manufacturing
Packaging Machinery
Private Labelling
Supporting Associations
Media Partners
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