[Upcoming Event] Source of Asia Joins Rencontre du Cosmetopôle Centre–Île-de-France

Introduction 

South Korea is now one of the most dynamic cosmetic markets in the world. Thanks to the global rise of K-pop and K-dramas, K-Beauty exports passed the 10-billion-USD mark in 2024. In fact, skincare led with 7.7 billion USD, followed by makeup at 1.35 billion USD.

Because of this rapid growth, the Rencontre du Cosmetopôle Centre–Île-de-France is an essential stop for European firms seeking to enter the South Korean market, especially the Korean beauty market. Source of Asia (SOA) is proud to join this event.

About Rencontre du Cosmetopôle Centre–Île-de-France 

• Location: Île-de-France Region, Paris, France.
• Date: 7th October, 2025.
• Focus: Cosmetics innovation, regulations, and global trade. 

The event, hosted by COSMED, brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and international trade specialists. It combines workshops, conferences, and networking to help companies prepare for expanding to the South Korean market. 

Program Highlights 

Morning: Regulatory Workshop – covering product classification, ingredient rules, labelling, and market procedures.

The goal is to help companies understand the regulatory framework in South Korea, prepare for key steps, and build smoother exchanges with local partners and prospects. 

Lunch: Networking – offering direct meetings and informal talks

Afternoon: Conferences 

The afternoon will feature targeted sessions led by experts in cosmetics innovation: 

• Korean cosmetics trends and what French consumers love by Asia Cosme Lab. 

• How French brands are inspired by K-Beauty: skincare rituals and masks by Mi-Rê Cosmetics.

• Ingredient innovation in Korea: from botanicals to biotechnology by Summit Cosmetics Europe. 

• Packaging trends and new presentations by Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance. 

• Roundtable: Is there space in Korea for French cosmetic products? with experts from Cosmed, Asia Cosme Lab, Multaler, and Source of Asia.

The program ends at 5:30 p.m. with closing remarks. 

Overall information about the Inspiration K-beauty event. SOA’s COO, Mr. Zacharie BLONDEAU, will join as a speaker.

Why South Korea Matters for Cosmetics 

South Korea is now a global leader in skincare and beauty innovation. Its domestic market sets trends, while exports keep expanding worldwide. Demand focuses on clean beauty, dermo-cosmetics, and high-performance products. For foreign brands, entering the South Korean market is both a challenge and a high-value opportunity. 

For French and European firms, success requires: 

• Understanding consumer rituals, such as multi-step skincare. 

• Navigating regulations effectively. 

• Adapting packaging and formulations to Korean expectations. 

As a result, with exports surpassing USD 10 billion, the Korean beauty market size offers long-term growth potential. 

Source of Asia’s Contribution: South Korean Market Expansion

As a business accelerator based in Vietnam with over 20 years of experience in Asia, Source of Asia helps companies expand across the region. Also, our COO, Mr. Zacharie BLONDEAU, will take part in this event as a speaker. 

By joining this event, SOA will: 

• Share insights on market expansion in South Korea and how to enter the South Korean beauty market & cosmetics market. 
• Provide case studies from companies entering the cosmetics sector in Asia. 
• Participate in the roundtable to discuss opportunities for French cosmetics in Korea. 

Therefore, SOA brings both knowledge and field experience to guide cosmetic brands.

Looking Ahead 

To sum up, South Korea remains a gateway to Asia for cosmetics brands and a benchmark for innovation. SOA is honored to contribute its expertise to help companies succeed in this fast-moving market. 

📩 Want to explore expansion in South Korea’s cosmetics sector? Contact SOA’s experts today for tailored strategies in compliance, distribution, and business development in the South Korean market.