For several years, artificial intelligence has been making our lives easier in many areas. Available in different forms, it helps us anticipate better, save time and make better decisions. While it is sometimes difficult to reach a consensus to define it precisely, there is no longer any doubt that this technology is now omnipresent. We find it, for example, in cybersecurity to detect suspicious behavior, in logistics to optimize flows, in finance to identify fraud, or even in... cosmetics!

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Coptis, the leader in providing digital solutions for the cosmetics R&D, has appointed Roland de Heere as Chief Executive Officer, CEO, bringing to the role over a decade of extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, and operational management across multiple industries.
Roland de Heere takes over from Jonathan Coeur who assumed the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Global, at the company when the Extens equity funds came on board in 2021.

As Coptis celebrates 25 years of success, Roland's vision for the company is clear and forward-looking. "In 2025, our goal is to strengthen our commitment to our customers. We aspire for Coptis to be more than just a tool – a true partner in optimizing your R&D processes. Our ambition is to provide cosmetic laboratories with solutions that save time, reduce constraints, and allow you to focus on what matters most, innovation. Together, we will continue to push boundaries and write this inspiring story, overcoming every challenge the future holds." Roland said.

In a context where innovation and eco-responsible formulation are becoming strategic priorities, equipping Research & Development (R&D) and regulatory affairs with expert technological solutions has never been more crucial. Coptis PLM enables you to meet these challenges by integrating optimized management of your development projects, while ensuring an eco-responsible approach.
Would you like to learn more about how Coptis Lab can transform your R&D processes and address your sustainability challenges?

The Coptis User Club is the annual must-attend event for our clients, held on October 1st and bringing together around 200 participants from all regions. Organized in French, English, Chinese, and Japanese, this exclusive gathering provided our users with a unique opportunity to discover the latest innovations and features developed by Coptis, while fostering constructive dialogue around the future evolution of our solution. This event reflects our commitment to staying attuned to our clients' needs and delivering tools that consistently meet the demands of the cosmetics market.

This special occasion was marked by the presence of the international Coptis team, distinguished customers, and media representatives, all gathered to commemorate this significant milestone.  The event not only commemorated a quarter-century of advancements but also reinforced Coptis' pledge to continue its journey towards delivering cutting-edge solutions to the cosmetic sector. It was also an excellent opportunity to show appreciation to our customers for their loyalty and support.
At Coptis we believe in transforming business transactions into meaningful relationships. 
Watch the Coptis 25th Anniversary video →

Coptis proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary this year as a pioneer in digital solutions for cosmetic laboratories! Our 25-year journey distinguishes us as the only player in the industry to benefit from such a rich experience, consolidating our position as a leader in this field.
Today, as we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and attentive listening to our customers at every stage of our solution development.  

This occasion deserves a special "25th Anniversary" logo! 

Stay tuned all year round for exciting announcements.

In her new position, Marie will oversee operations for the Americas market and streamline the business development process. She will implement efficient systems to address the needs of the organization and customers. Prior to her promotion, during her 10-year tenure, Marie led the Coptis Business Development team for the Americas with a mission to digitalize R&D laboratories. Anne Karagoz, president of Coptis, stated, "Marie has been instrumental in positioning Coptis to become one of the premier providers of PLM Software Solutions to the cosmetic industry in the Americas."

With Coptis Reg, formulators have access to validated, detailed and continuously updated cosmetic regulatory data, and are able to perform regulatory checks in the most effective way.

Ask your Sales engineer for a demo and see how with Coptis Reg, a Global comprehensive Regulatory Database, you can ensure compliance In-House. 

27 June

Coptis is proud to sponsor the Golden Wedding of Cosmetic Regulations: How to Avoid the Divorce Between R&D and Marketing on June 27 at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Nantes. The conference is organized in support of CFA Leem Apprentissage and Coptis! Coptis will award the first prize in the competition.

13 – 15 May 2025

Looking for THE place to be for the latest in cosmetic ingredient and product innovations in the personal care industry? Want to build connections with cosmetic raw material suppliers, manufacturers, agents and experts? The ASCC Conference is THE place to be. Come and meet our sales team at the Coptis stand.

Conference Coptis by Na ZHAO : "Driving innovation through diversity: the R&D journey to develop diverse, consumer-centric products for a global market"

14 - 16 May 2025
Coptis is exhibiting at the 12th Cosmetic Ingredients & Technology Exhibition Japan. Come and meet our sales team at the Coptis stand #N12-21.

3-4 June 2025

NYSCC Suppliers' Day serves as one of the most important North American events on the industry calendar. The event attracts thousands of the leading players in the market and has become the showcase for the latest innovations, on top of being an excellent networking opportunity. Coptis sales team welcomes you at booth #1933! 

25 - 27 June 2025
COSMOPROF CBE ASEAN is the gateway to Southeast Asia's expanding beauty industry, taking place on June 25 – 27, 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The ASEAN Beauty Market presents a compelling opportunity for international brands seeking to access high-quality products at more affordable rates compared to Western countries. Come and meet our sales team at the Coptis stand.

23-24 September 2025

COPTIS is exhibiting booth #H98 at the next In-Cosmetics LATAM the leading global event for personal care ingredients. Don't hesitate to Book now your demo with a sales engineer. 

01 - 02 October 2025
Explore the future of beauty at Indonesia Cosmetic Ingredients 2025 in Surabaya (October 01-02). Discover the latest ingredients, technology and trends influencing the cosmetic business. Come and meet our sales team at the Coptis stand #44.

Conference by Na ZHAO, DAY 1 – Wednesday , 1st October 2025

15-16 October 2025

Coptis is exhibiting for the Cosmetic 360 trade show. Since 2015, Cosmetic Valley organizes the only trade show in the world exclusively dedicated to innovation for the entire fragrance and cosmetics industry: raw materials, formulation, packaging, testing and analysis, finished products, distribution... Come and meet our sales team at the Coptis stand.

4-6 November 2025

In-Cosmetics Asia is the leading event in Asia-Pacific for personal care ingredients. Celebrating excellence in the field of ingredient innovation, in-cosmetics Asia also offers high-quality education on the latest science and trends. We are pleased to welcome you at Coptis booth #P61 and the sales team welcomes you for a live demo. 

11-12 November 2025

Coptis is exhibiting at SCS Formulate, with our partner Unifect. SCS Formulate is the meeting in the UK dedicated to personal care ingredients, attracting a substantial proportion of the UK market & focuses on the latest technologies, applications & ingredients. Come and meet our sales team at the Coptis stand #314 shared with Unifect.

12-14 November 2025
Cosmoprof Asia, the leading b2b international beauty trade show in Asia, is where global beauty trendsetters gather to introduce their cutting-edge technologies, product innovations and new solutions.
The show is taking place on 12-14 November 2025 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Come and visite our sales team at Coptis stand.

19-20 November 2025

Coptis will be present in November at the Milan Making Cosmetics show, at the heart of international commerce and fashion, for the only European event dedicated to beauty and well-being. Come and meet our sales team at the Coptis stand #L32.

In addition to the webinars unveiling the latest version of Coptis Lab, our Customer Success team is organizing a series of concise webinars throughout 2024 aimed at assisting our customers in optimizing their utilization of Coptis Lab.
These sessions will provide an opportunity to revisit the functionality of existing features within Coptis Lab, focusing on those most frequently requested by our users.

Don't miss out on the upcoming sessions

With the Coptis Lab PLM software, formulators can manage Ingredients list in Chinese in accordance with the IECIC inventory Chinese name. The substances used in a formula are automatically updated with the Chinese names and INCI/English names of the IECIC Inventory.  
The CSAR code is also a new field available in the raw material category. This submission code is required for all raw materials used in cosmetic products intended to be sold in China. 
 

AGRANA is a leading international company which manufactures and sells STARCH based raw materials inter alia for the cosmetic industry. We offer natural certified starches according to COSMOS-standard in boiling-resistant form or as native starches on various botanical origins as rice, potato, wheat, maize and tapioca. Furthermore we offer ORGANIC-certified starch products and lipophilic starches.
Visit us at In-Cosmetics, our booth No. is 5B140.
 

Blumilight™ biofunctional
Blumilight™ is a white cocoa extract, rich in natural peptides, powered by white biotechnology and A.I., defying skin photodamage induced by UV and blue light. Blumilight™ is COSMOS-validated and comes from a Nagoya compliant peruvian sourcing.

Collapeptyl™ biofunctional
Collapeptyl™ biofunctional is a hyalupeptide hybrid designed by molecular modeling, powered by the 2HP™ technology (Hyaluronic Hybrid Peptide) that mimics and boosts 20 collagen types for glass-skin and wrinkle correction effect.

bitop, the expert in the biotechnological manufacturing of Extremolytes, invite you to explore its multifunctional actives Ectoin® natural & Glycoin® natural at in-cosmetics Amsterdam. We welcome you at Stand 5B100.

CefiraProtect CLR™ is an innovative, vegan, fermented skincare ingredient that helps the skin maintain its oxidative balance and boosts its resilience. It also enhances skin's firmness, elasticity and barrier function.

An ingredient which, at the same time softens and repairs weakened hair, brings a soft and silky side to the skin, non-sticky on application, with a firming benefit?
Test and use (from 2%) one of the latest additions to the Calsil® range, formulated without D5, and providing you with the same benefits, Calsil PB 10.
INCI: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, DIMETHICONOL

Croda Beauty has recently released an exclusive selection of all botanical ingredients tested to be tolerated by sensitive skin, to combine gentle care with efficacy. You can find all these ingredients on the Croda Beauty website.

Croda Beauty Botanicals has extended the efficacy tests of Crodarom® Cider Vinegar EC, already renowned for its versatility and naturalness. Gentle on sensitive skin, the ingredient has demonstrated its ability to respect the cutaneous microbiome and moisturise dry skin, as well as its bacteriostatic effect.

In advance of regulation evolution, Croda Beauty Actives proudly offers TFAs-free peptides. By eliminating substances like TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) from our peptide synthesis process, we prioritize both consumer safety and sustainability.

ETERWELL™ YOUTH is a revolutionary active ingredient based on senolytic science. This powerful extract of organically grown Fleischer's willowherb visibly rejuvenates the skin by 6 years in just 2 weeks (in vivo tested).

What are natural cosmetic active ingredients?
Natural cosmetic active ingredients are active substances of natural origin extracted from plants, fruits or micro-algae. When incorporated into skin care and beauty product formulations, these active ingredients can improve the appearance and condition of our skin, hair, nails or in some cases, even our minds. 
Find out more on Expanscience website. 

We present our products at in-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam from April 8-10. Take the opportunity and experience the wide range of our certified organic CO2 extracts and their versatile fields of application. For more information please visit our homepage https://www.flavex.com/en/

Givaudan Active Beauty launches the [N.A.S.]™ Vibrant Collection of vegan botanical extracts for hybrid make-up.   
Five powders with potent skin benefits, fusing make-up and skincare.

 

A cocktail of exceptional ingredients for the natural glamour of a flawless complexion: 
1. A revolutionary natural active ingredient developed by Greentech, a prolonger of skin longevity: TIMELYS®.
2. Caviar extract, a symbol of elegance and prestige, hydrates and regenerates while maintaining the skin's water homeostasis—like a glamorous second skin.
3. Lotus flower extract, synonymous with serenity and refinement, protects, soothes, and illuminates for a radiant complexion, even under the spotlight.

Whether it is a formula with organic or mineral filters, whether the emulsion is direct or reverse, there is a JRS stabilizing thickener or sensory powder that will increase the final SPF by +20% to +110%.

Producer of highly purified lanolin, we also offer lanolin alcohols. Their high concentration of cholesterol, their powerful moisturizing properties on very dry skin makes it a key ingredient for your formulations. Now available under pastilled form to facilitate the implementation in formulation.

New data on Uniclay™ biotech ingredient reveals its ability to improve the appearance of acne-prone skin in rinse-off applications in addition to effectively smoothing its rough texture and enhancing the skin's barrier function.

Pickmulse™, from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, won Gold for the Innovation Zone Best Functional Ingredient Award at in-cosmetics Asia, rewarding the innovation behind this new natural surfactant-free emulsifier that elevates mood.
Link: https://www.lucasmeyercosmetics.com/en/products?title=pickmulse

CollPerfect™ P6 is an encapsulated bioactivating hexapeptide with a sequence based on the human skin type I collagen. It stimulates collagen synthesis and encourages dermal remodeling, effectively rejuvenating the skin and improving its overall quality and appearance
Video link : https://vimeo.com/mibellebiochemistry

Visitu us on March 11, 2025 at Booth # 3, MMP develops purified vegetal extracts and natural-derived compounds with innovative cosmetic activities. Our range of pure flavonoids, superfoods and optimized solutions offer multiple functions in personal care, skin and hair care.

What if we told you that there's an active ingredient capable of providing 120 hours of hydration? Meet Hydrafence™—an innovative ingredient that not only deeply hydrates but also strengthens your skin's barrier, accelerates recovery, and leaves your skin smoother than ever before. Backed by new multi-ethnic in vivo testing and the advanced Touchy Finger® technology, Hydrafence™ has proven its effectiveness in offering unparalleled skin protection.
At the end, Hydrafence™ is a powerful hydrating and up-cycling ingredient that improves the barrier function and increases skin smoothness even when its use is discontinued.
More information: https://www.weareprovital.com/en/careactives/hydrafence

Our aim is to inspire a new era of beauty care— one that unites science, sustainability, and purpose for the benefit of people and the planet. In our pioneering journey, every innovation is a testament to our dedication to excellence.
Whether you're visiting in-cosmetics looking for innovative ideas, new partners, or a glimpse into the future of Beauty Care, our team is here to support you. Visit us at Hall 5, Booth 5D30.

SpecPlex® Goldwhiten is a revolutionary ingredient combining Licorice Extract, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, and Carnosine to combat hyperpigmentation, boost radiance, and shield skin from oxidative stress. Unlock luminous, even-toned skin today.

SymSol® ProSun an effective solubilizer for crystalline UV filters.
This performance booster ensures stable sunscreens and a reliable SPF, while including a pleasant skin feel.
Learn More: SymSelect: SymSol® ProSun - Dedicated to Keep Crystalline UV Filters Solubilized

Coptis Lab is an excellent and very convenient tool for cosmetic formulation. It meets all our expectations from the formulations design, project management and regulatory analysis. Additionally, it helps to control Raw Materials and it's very helpful in the preparation of all the documentation.

Shiseido International France has been using Coptis Lab software since 2007 in the Research & Development laboratory. It is a very effective and user-friendly tool with many features.
The Coptis team is always attentive to the new customer needs, to the regulatory changes and implements compatible solutions for companies. In addition, the responsiveness of the Support department allows the resolution of problems and the contribution of effective solutions.

The Coptis system is a highly practical software with a variety of functions for the research and development of the cosmetics industry. Its built-in modules can assist cosmetics R&D engineer to solve daily work problems very well: messy paper documents, raw material data management, loss of formula data, test result missing, difficulty in searching regulation, data transfer and information sharing…etc. 

Coptis is a professional software solution for the cosmetic R&D department which enables information sharing between our national laboratories. The raw materials regulatory feature is very powerful and allows managing the raw material regulatory information from numerous aspects such as national regulation, warnings, raw material status and blacklist. Also, the quality of Coptis' support is very good. If there is an issue regarding the software usage, they patiently assist with finding the solution.

Coptis is a very intuitive tool. It centralizes all the essential information from our various departments (R&D, Regulatory, Safety...).  The information is thus accessible to all in one click. Thanks to Coptis software we save time, gain in traceability and we are serene throughout our various developments. Thank you to the whole Coptis team!

Coptis is user-friendly software easy for beginners to master. In addition to our cosmetic product development activity, we have been able to integrate the development of other health products such as medical devices and biocides. The follow-up of tests to be performed, inventory management and regulatory data on raw materials are essential to enable us to manage our 1,400 simultaneous projects. COPTIS also makes it possible to set up confidentiality during the development of formulas, which brings reassurance and discretion to our customers. Also, thanks to the installation on an SQL server, the transmission of information on materials and formulas to the various sites of our Group is instantaneous. Thus, our quality control, purchase and security departments also use COPTIS on a daily basis for information consultation. Finally, the Coptis hot line is very attentive to our needs and Coptis updates are appreciable.
Sylvie CHOPIN - Innovation and Development Manager  – Formulation, Manufacturing and Sales of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products for private label or contract manufacturing.

Coptis users since 2008, we have been continuing its deployment to our different entities such as Innovation, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs or Quality Assurance. Each of these departments has quickly endorsed its utilization thanks to an user-friendly and intuitive interface.. Over the years and through numerous exchanges with professionals, Coptis has been able to capture their real needs and translate them into rapid evolutions.
Today, Coptis Lab, Coptis Ingredients and Coptis Stock have become indispensable tools for Laboratoires Expanscience. I would also like to underline the incredible responsiveness of Coptis support!

Coptis Lab has been a powerful tool in helping our formulators to better manage projects and testing by improving data sharing among our different groups. The Coptis customer service group has been great at addressing concerns and working through our personal modifications to make sure the system is optimized for  our laboratory needs. With additional functionalities to replace other systems, it had helped us streamline our data sharing and increase efficiency.