The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) 44th Annual Suppliers’ Day broke attendance records, May 2-3, at the Javits Center in New York. Attracting 10,362 registrants in R&D and product development for the biggest brand manufacturers in beauty and personal care as well as emerging independents, and representing 73 countries, Suppliers’ Day enjoyed its best professional attendance to date.
“Attendees and exhibitors were energized by the look, feel and size of the show and being back together to explore, discover and discuss the science behind ingredients and formulations” said Stacey House, Chair, NYSCC. “Every inch of the show embraced our theme of Reimagining Renewal & Wellness and helped spark attendees product development plans.”
Featuring 546 exhibiting companies including 174 new exhibitors, Suppliers’ Day also boasted 100+ hours of education and its largest participation in conference delegates with almost 500 registrants. Programs covered microbiome, hair care and wellness, bio-technologies, fragrance, modernizing cosmetic regulations, natural ingredients, Chinese beauty market, innovations from exhibitors and hot topics. “Digital Age of Beauty,” “Discover Sustainability,” “World of Chemistry,” and “Indie 360”, provided fresh content and insight that continues to resonate with attendees.
The Fireside Chat with Mohamed Kanji, Chief Open Innovation & Operational Excellence Officer, North America at L’Oréal and moderated by Lan Vu, Founder/CEO of BeautyStreams, discussed how L’Oréal achieves their green sciences and sustainability goals.
The Future Chemists Workshop broke records with more than 100 students from 22 colleges and universities across the county participating in a mini-challenge for the best upcycled leave-in hair and scalp spray.
The NYSCC Awards Night at Second Floor NYC announced the eight finalists of the CEW Supplier’s Beauty Creators Awards for ingredients and Formulation: Activen for XEP-716 MiniProtein; BASF for ProBiolift; Cambrium for NovaColl; Croda Inc. for Mel[o]stem, Givaudan Active Beauty for Gravityl, Givaudan Active Beauty for PrimalHyal Hydra[+], P2 Science, Inc. for CitroSperse and Vantage Specialty Ingredients Inc. for Concentrated Conditioner Drops. The winner will be announced at the CEW Beauty Creators Awards Luncheon on November 7, 2023.
The INDIE 360 Pavilion featured 14 curated new to market brands that have novel ingredients, and formulations. The People’s Choice Award went to INA Labs, for their clean, clinically tested skincare for a woman’s most intimate skin.
Next year’s NYSCC Suppliers’ Day takes place May 1-2, 2024, with 80% of the exhibitors already resigned over 90% of available exhibit space. For more information visit www.nyscc.org/suppliers-day.
