MakeUp in Paris 2027: skincare, makeup and beauty supply chains

16–17 June 2027 | Carrousel du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

MakeUp in Paris is a two-day B2B trade fair for professionals across the cosmetics and beauty supply chain. The organiser’s 2027 visitor information names the Carrousel du Louvre and presents suppliers in formulation, ingredients, packaging, contract manufacturing and accessories, alongside a conference and trend-agency programme. The venue is in Paris proper. The event is intended for beauty professionals; the organiser currently describes free visitor registration for that audience.

Why MakeUp in Paris matters to beauty professionals

Compare partners across product development

Beauty products depend on connected decisions about formula, ingredients, packaging, manufacturing and accessories. MakeUp in Paris brings those supplier categories into one professional setting, giving product teams an opportunity to compare possible partners against a defined brief rather than assessing each part of a project in isolation.

Connect sourcing with product direction

Ingredient, formulation and packaging choices affect product performance, presentation and the work required to take a concept forward. Brand, R&D and procurement teams can use supplier conversations to clarify technical fit, available services and the information needed for a further evaluation.

Read the market as well as the product

The organiser lists 15 conferences and six trend-agency partners for 2027. Its 2026 programme included conferences, Beauty Talks and the Innovation & Trends Awards, with sessions covering beauty and identity, formulation and innovation, and experience and wellbeing. Those previous-edition examples show the programme’s scope, but do not confirm the 2027 schedule.

For scale, the organiser says 4,580 decision-makers attended in 2025. This is a reported figure for that edition, not an attendance forecast for 2027.

Who should visit MakeUp in Paris?

Procurement and sourcing teams

Useful if you are sourcing ingredients, packaging, contract manufacturing, private-label or full-service partners. Bring a brief that identifies product type, volumes or project stage where known, required capabilities and open questions. Compare suppliers on scope, technical fit, quality documentation, capacity and next steps rather than on a general presentation alone.

Formulators, laboratory and product-development teams

Useful if you are developing or revising a skincare, makeup or haircare product. Focus on ingredients, formulation capability, textures, compatibility and the practical information needed for evaluation. Record which claims require samples, documentation or internal testing after the conversation.

Brand, innovation and marketing managers

Useful if you are shaping a product line, launch or future collection. Explore supplier options and use the conference or trend content identified by the organiser to test how product concepts relate to market signals. Separate an inspiring idea from a validated consumer or business case.

Beauty suppliers and exhibitors

Formulators, ingredient suppliers, packaging specialists, contract manufacturers, accessory experts and service providers can present solutions to beauty brands and product teams. Define the customer segment and application for each offer, and prepare technical evidence that helps a buyer assess suitability.

Press, consultants and trend professionals

The organiser identifies press and trend forecasting among the relevant professional fields. Use the event’s product displays, expert discussions and trend perspectives to identify topics for further reporting or analysis, while checking claims and context with the relevant source before publication.

What can you find at MakeUp in Paris?

The organiser’s 2027 visitor information identifies more than 150 exhibitors to meet across key supplier groups. The categories named include:

• Cosmetic ingredients and formulation expertise.
• Packaging specialists and active packaging.
• Contract manufacturing, industrial partners and full-service solutions.
• Accessories for skincare and makeup products.
• Private-label and product-development support identified in the visitor information.

The official 2026 programme also presented the Innovation & Trends Awards across formulation, contract manufacturing, packaging and accessories. Treat its awards and showcased innovations as previous-edition material; check the 2027 organiser information for the current exhibitors and programme.

What should you try to achieve at MakeUp in Paris?

If you are sourcing a supplier

Build a shortlist of partners that can address one defined product brief. Compare capability, technical fit, services offered, project stage, documentation and follow-up requirements.

If you work in formulation or R&D

Identify the evidence needed to assess a promising ingredient or formulation route. Ask about formulation scope, compatibility, test data and what can be shared for internal review.

If you are shaping a brand or collection

Turn trend observations into two or three product questions for your team. Note which idea needs consumer, technical or commercial validation before it becomes a development decision.

If you are exhibiting

Make each priority conversation specific to the buyer’s project stage. Prepare concise application examples, technical information and a clear next step, without treating initial interest as a confirmed order.

How to prepare before MakeUp in Paris

1. Write a product brief. State the product category, target use, stage of development, constraints and the decision you need to make.
2. Choose the supplier capabilities you need. Separate ingredient and formulation needs from packaging, manufacturing, accessories or full-service requirements.
3. Prepare comparable questions. Ask each relevant supplier about capabilities, minimum project requirements, technical documentation, compatibility, testing and the information needed for a quote or feasibility discussion. Do not assume an exhibitor can meet a particular volume or deadline until confirmed.
4. Plan conference choices. The organiser lists 15 conferences for 2027; consult its current programme when available and select sessions that support your product or market questions.
5. Check the visitor conditions. Registration is described as free and reserved for beauty professionals. Confirm current access requirements and venue arrangements with the organiser before travelling.

How to make the most of MakeUp in Paris

Keep a consistent record for each meeting: supplier → capability → fit with the brief → evidence still needed → next action. For an ingredient or formulation conversation, note the product application and what testing is required. For packaging or manufacturing, capture the process or service scope and the technical details that need internal review. This makes follow-up more useful than a collection of brochures or trend notes.

Beyond the exhibition floor

The official 2026 programme featured 15 conferences, five Beauty Talks and the Innovation & Trends Awards. Its themes included beauty and identity, formulation and innovation, and experience and wellbeing. The organiser also presented expert perspectives, trend-agency spaces and product innovation showcases. These are documented examples from 2026, not a promise of the 2027 agenda; check the current programme before building a timetable around a specific session.

Networking at MakeUp in Paris

Prepare a short introduction to your role, product category and current project. For sourcing discussions, state what capability you need and what information you can share. For suppliers, explain the applications your offer supports and what evidence is available. Before ending a conversation, agree what should happen next—such as exchanging technical documentation or arranging an internal review—rather than assuming that exchanging contact details alone will move a project forward.

Travelling to MakeUp in Paris

The 2027 event is listed at Carrousel du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris. The official Louvre visitor information also identifies the Carrousel entrance at 99 rue de Rivoli and lists nearby museum access information, but event attendees should use the organiser’s current directions and entrance instructions. Confirm the event-specific access arrangements before travelling.

One day or both days at MakeUp in Paris?

• One day: may suit visitors with a focused brief and a short supplier shortlist, provided the relevant meetings and sessions fit the available time.
• Both days: may be useful if you need to compare several supplier categories and include conference or trend content in your plan. The organiser describes the fair as a two-day event.
• For a team visit: divide supplier and programme priorities by role, then compare notes so technical, brand and procurement perspectives are considered together.

After MakeUp in Paris: turn conversations into evaluation

Sort contacts into immediate project follow-up, potential future partner and market intelligence. Request missing specifications, formulation information, packaging details, manufacturing scope or service documentation. Share the comparison with R&D, procurement, brand and regulatory colleagues as appropriate. Agree who will assess each supplier and what evidence is required before making a development, sourcing or commercial decision.

Who should consider exhibiting at MakeUp in Paris?

The organiser’s 2027 visitor information identifies formulators, ingredient suppliers, packaging specialists, contract manufacturers and accessory experts among the exhibitors. Companies serving skincare, makeup and haircare brands may find the event relevant when they can clearly explain their capabilities and applications. Before exhibiting, define target buyer roles, the project problems your offer addresses and the technical material needed to support a useful conversation.

MakeUp in Paris visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Define a product or sourcing decision.
• ☐ Prepare a brief and a comparable supplier-question list.
• ☐ Check registration conditions, programme updates and venue access.

During

• ☐ Compare suppliers against the same technical and service criteria.
• ☐ Record evidence, unanswered questions and named follow-up actions.
• ☐ Separate trend inspiration from validated product or market evidence.

After

• ☐ Request the technical and commercial information still needed.
• ☐ Share supplier comparisons with the relevant internal teams.
• ☐ Assign owners and dates for the next evaluation steps.

Is MakeUp in Paris worth visiting?

MakeUp in Paris is most relevant to beauty professionals developing, sourcing, marketing or supplying skincare, makeup and haircare products. Its combination of supplier categories and professional content can support product comparison and market learning. The value of a visit depends on the fit between the available exhibitors, programme and your project; arrive with a clear brief and leave with evidence to review, not assumptions about guaranteed access or outcomes.

MakeUp in Paris 2027 at a glance

The organiser has published the 2027 dates, venue and visitor information. Check its current programme and access details before finalising your visit.

Make your MakeUp in Paris visit purposeful

Ask yourself: Which product, supplier or market question should I be better prepared to decide after these two days? Use that question to guide meetings, compare evidence and assign follow-up. Brief. Compare. Validate. Decide.

Cosmetics opportunities in France

Market context

In a February 2025 release, the French cosmetics federation FEBEA estimated French cosmetics exports at EUR 22.5 billion in 2024, up 6.8% from the previous year. FEBEA notes that its annual estimate used official customs figures from January to November and estimated December, so the value is an industry estimate rather than a final customs total. The federation identified makeup and facial care among the export categories.

Opportunities for exhibitors

• Ingredient, formulation, packaging and manufacturing suppliers may explore whether their capabilities fit the needs of French and international beauty brands represented in the sector.
• Companies considering distribution or supply relationships can use professional conversations to test product and service fit; the export figure does not guarantee buyers or business at the fair.

Opportunities for visitors

• Beauty brands and product teams could compare supplier capabilities relevant to makeup and facial-care development.
• Procurement teams may use the fair to investigate potential partners and ask how their technical or service offer supports a specific brief.

France may be relevant to beauty businesses because FEBEA’s 2024 estimate documents substantial cosmetics exports, including makeup and facial care. Commercial fit still depends on product, partner capability and market requirements.

Discover Paris

MakeUp in Paris takes place in the Carrousel du Louvre in central Paris, so visitors are already near one of the city’s major cultural sites. Paris also offers museums and landmarks that can be explored separately from the fair schedule.

Musée du Louvre

The Louvre’s official visitor information identifies the Carrousel entrance at 99 rue de Rivoli and provides access information for the museum. Its galleries offer an extensive collection; check current visitor arrangements before planning a visit.

Musée d’Orsay

The Musée d’Orsay is a Paris museum whose official site presents its collections, including paintings, sculpture, photography and other art forms. It offers a different collection focus from the Louvre.

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower’s official website presents the monument’s history, architecture and visitor information. If your schedule allows, choose a cultural visit that fits around the two fair days and check current arrangements in advance.