For over 50 years, Cosmoprof Bologna has been the trade fair event that represents a point of reference for professionals and companies active in the cosmetics and beauty sector.
An opportunity for updating, training and networking, which this year, for its 56th edition, took place from 20 to 23 March 2025 and featured 3,128 companies from 65 countries. Confirming the event’s international vocation, figures show that 56% of exhibitors were from Europe, 44% were from outside Europe and only 22% were Italian.
This is a B2B format capable of meeting the needs of companies and stakeholders from every market operating in this industry, from the supply chain, through cosmetic packaging to the final product.
Cosmoprof Bologna 2025: all the new features
Among the new features of Cosmoprof Bologna 2025 is a renewed layout of the various pavilions and sectors, with the aim of improving the exhibition experience and optimizing opportunities for both companies and visitors. Specifically, the reorganization of the pavilions has facilitated traffic flows, building genuine thematic routes within the event.
This edition was dedicated to the theme of sustainability, with a focus on projects and content to reduce the environmental impact of products that are part of the cosmetics industry and respond concretely to consumer demands, whose objective is to combat climate change through conscious and ethical choices. Prestigious agencies and associations such as Beautystreams, Ecovia Intelligence, Euromonitor International, Fashion Snoops, Nelly Rodi and Statista did not miss the event.
2025 was the year when the BEAUTY Stars, the beauty award reserved for professionals and companies in the sector, was introduced for the first time. The lifetime achievement award was presented to Diego Dalla Palma, who was described by the prestigious New York Times magazine as “the prophet of Italian make-up in the world”.
Cosmoprof 2025: another success for the CosmoTalks
CosmoTalks, round tables on industry trends led by experts, opinion leaders and trend scouts, are back at Cosmoprof Bologna again this year.
Three days of conferences organized by the industry for the industry with a view to exchanging and sharing experiences, statistics and opinions. Over 70 speakers debated with companies and professionals on the hot topics of the cosmetics industry and its evolution in the coming years between high-tech and eco-friendly solutions and new international balances, with particular reference to Africa, the Middle East and South-East Asia.
Cosmoprof Bologna: packaging in the spotlight with Cosmopack
Cosmopack, the only B2B world event that brings together all the players in the cosmetics production chain, has been confirmed for the 2025 edition to intercept the needs of brands and operators interested in cosmetic products development.
In synergy with the other two salons (Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics and Cosmo Hair & Nail & Beauty Salon), Cosmopack was able to offer concrete business opportunities, with a focus on the increasingly relevant role of raw materials.
