The 21st edition of Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas, welcomed over 26,000 visitors from 105 countries and nearly 1,200 exhibitors from 45 countries, showcasing the booming hair & beauty industry.
The entire hair & beauty industry spectrum was present in Las Vegas, including skincare, make-up, fragrance, haircare, nails, and the beauty supply
chain. The diverse range of exhibitors and both new and established products and services on display significantly contributed to the event’s success.
“The success of the 21st edition of Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas is a testament to our dedication to the flourishing beauty industry and its ever-changing landscape,” said Antonio Bruzzone, CEO of BolognaFiere Group. “We are incredibly proud to bring together such a diverse group of exhibitors and visitors, connecting them and serving as a launchpad for business networking and collaboration from all angles.”
“With showcases yearly in Las Vegas and now Miami, Cosmoprof North America has set the standard for bringing together the entire beauty industry from coast to coast,” stated Nina Daily, Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association. “These significant events highlight the strength of collaboration and a shared vision aimed at empowering beauty professionals and strategically shaping the industry’s future.”
AWARDS
The Welcome Party, held on the show’s first day, showcased the Cosmoprof & Cosmopack North America Awards in partnership with BEAUTYSTREAMS. The event celebrated the winners in six different categories. A panel of 13 judges, including retailers, brand executives, R&D experts, and press, voted for their favorites based on criteria such as concept, packaging, formulation, and uniqueness. On the supply chain side, Solésence Beauty Science won the Formulation award, while
CORADIN S.A.S. won the Packaging: Design & Materials award. On the finished product side, the winners were Never Have I Ever for Makeup & Nail Products, Le Rouge Français for Green & Organic Products, Oren Medical for Skin & Body Care Products, and Small Wonder for Hair Products.
BEAUTY NEW YORK UNVEILED
An exciting announcement was made – Cosmoprof North America is launching “Beauty New York,” a dedicated beauty event in New York City. This yearly event will debut in October 2025, combining both B2B and consumer elements to celebrate all aspects of the global beauty business. Liza Rapay, Vice President of Cosmoprof North America, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to establish Beauty New York as the beauty industry’s flagship annual event across the globe. Especially coming off the heels of our massively successful Cosmoprof North America shows in Las Vegas and Miami, we are eager to enter this new chapter with Beauty New York!”
COSMOTRENDS
The latest edition of the CosmoTrends Report, an essential guide for the latest innovations in the beauty industry curated by BEAUTYSTREAMS. An onsite installation and CosmoTalks session unveiled five trends: You Inclusivity (beauty products for textured hair and melanin-rich skin), Youth Vota (skincare and makeup for the younger generation), Private Matter (elevated intimate care and sexual wellness products), Life in Motion (skincare and body care for active lifestyles), and Sensescape (emphasis on sensorial and feel-good formulas).
EDUCATION
CosmoTalks, Cosmopack Education, and The Entrepreneur Academy’s sessions and workshops were a huge highlight of this year’s showcase. Session topics ranged from “Beauty Business Start-up: What You Must Know Before You Launch!” to “The Future of Ingredient-Led Beauty,” and “The State of Beauty in 2024.”
