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It is not a traditional trade show as we know them, but rather a formula better suited to the environment and atmosphere that characterizes the world of beauty on the West Coast. "MakeUp in Action" in Los Angeles, which will take place over two days, aims to bring together the "crème de la crème" of the beauty industry. Two days that will alternate both plenary sessions and highly focused workshops to take an in-depth look in the makeup industry.
Workshops that will be conducted by consultants, brand managers and suppliers. Innovation is the cornerstone and the purpose of this event. Companies wishing to exhibit (on a deliberately limited space) will be given the possibility to do so, provided they only present their most recent innovations. The core concept is the richness of the themes covered by the various workshops and plenary sessions.
Conferences, Workshops & Round Tables Program
Day 1 – Wednesday February 3rd, 2016
10:00am – 6:00pm: Visit of the various exhibitors' pop-up displays, meetings in private rooms
10:30am – 12:45pm: Workshops
Conducted by Dr. Luisa Oliva, International Cosmetic R&D Consultant and Pharmacist, for the formulas and Jean-Louis Mathiez, Owner & Founder of Cinqpats, for the packaging.
These two international experts, assisted by additional experts of their choice, will lead each workshop and go through all the issues about how to develop products within each color cosmetics categories (Lips, Eyes, Face and Nail) from formulas and packaging to applicators stand point. Selected exhibitors will present their innovative formulas, packaging and applicators to illustrate these workshops.
Targets: Brands product development, brands packaging development, brands marketing, formulators and packaging suppliers, consultants willing to know more about formulas, packaging and applicators.
10:30am – 11:30am: Formula Workshop on Lips
Lips products with bright colors: lipsticks, solids and liquids. The lips stain category. The crazy effects: shimmering, extremely shiny, mat. We will analyze the texture, the components, the trends in formulation and their application.
10:30am – 11:30am: Packaging Workshop on Eyes
Mascara packaging: latest brush developments. Revolutionary mascara "dispensers"… Are they ready to be launched? Eyelids & eyebrows require new applicators too…
11:45am – 12:45pm: Formula Workshop on Eyes
Mascaras, eye shadows and eyebrows: with a large range of textures. We will analyze the texture, the components, the trends in formulation and their application.
11:45am – 12:45pm: Packaging Workshop on Lips
Diversity of lip applicators: how to manage this category? Is the classic twist mechanism still the best solution for solid lipstick? Any new dispensing solution for solid, soft & liquid bulks?
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Lunch
2:00pm – 2:45pm: State of the Industry Conference
The evolution of the Make-up business worldwide and by region. Special focus on the US market and the specifics about the West Coast (Consumers, manufacturers, "INDIE" brands).
3:00pm – 3:45pm – New Challenges Conference: The new ways to reach consumers; The new generation of beauty apps:
Speakers: Annabela Daily, CEO & Founder of Map My Beauty and Annie Finch, CEO & Founder of Katherine Cosmetics.
4:00pm – 4:30pm – New Challenges Conference: The new ways to reach consumers; The use of Neuroscience
Speaker: Spenser Apramian, Stanford Neuroscientist and Multisensory Design Specialist; A new field for development of beauty products
4:45pm – 5:30pm – Trends & Polysensoriality Conference: Trends and polysensoriality in the digital age or how to boost polysensoriality taking into account trends
Speaker: Pauline Bonafous, Marketing Project Manager at Groupe Carlin
5:45pm – 6:30pm – Trends in Asia Conference:
What's happening in color cosmetics in Asia and how it influences consumers and brands on the West Coast?
Speakers: Florence Bernardin, CEO & Founder of Information & Inspiration
6:30pm: Cocktail
Day 2 – Thursday February 4th, 2016
10:00am – 6:00pm: Visit of the various exhibitors pop-up displays, meetings in private rooms
10:30am – 12:45pm: Workshops
Conducted by Dr. Luisa Oliva, International Cosmetic R&D Consultant and Pharmacist, for the formulas and Jean-Louis Mathiez, Owner & Founder of Cinqpats, for the packaging
10:30am – 11:30am: Formula Workshop on Face
Foundations are becoming across products boundaries make-up and skin care. During the workshop, we will reveal their secrets: the major dosage forms, components, trends and their application.
10:30am – 11:30am: Packaging Workshop on Nails
Innovation limited by high industrial cost and low unit price… Is it possible to improve nail brushes? Is there a need for plastic bottles? Nail pens & pencils.
11:45am – 12:45pm: Formula Workshop on Nails
The continual leading trend in nails right now is high shine and long wear. In nail polish and gel trends, the nude nail is huge in 2015. Soft, demure, neutral color shades are on trend this year and beyond.
11:45am – 12:45pm: Packaging Workshop on Face:
What is the limit between face make-up and skincare? Complex packaging category: Bottles, tubes, pumps, puffs, sponges, applicators… New dispensers: airless & cushion packs…
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Lunch
2:15pm – 4:00pm: Workshop Summary and Round Table:
Summary and presentation of the four workshops and open debate in presence of various West Coast brands and full service suppliers representatives
Four reports about the workshops made by:
Packaging: Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Packaging magazine
Formulas: Brian Fox, Founder of Innovative Design House, Genealogy Beauty
Roundtable, moderated by Charles-Emmanuel Gounod, CEO & Founder Beautyworld Connexions, with brands representatives reacting first to the four reports and then talking about the West Coast and Indie brands specifics:
- Samantha Cutler, Chief Product Development Officer at Stila Cosmetic
- Brian Fox, Founder of Innovative Design House, Genealogy Beauty
- Christophe Guesnet, Senior VP Purchasing & Packaging Development, Chanel
- Kate Helfrich, Senior Director, Product Development & Marketing, Sephora
- Bill Hughes, Director, Global Marketing and Product Development, Bare Escentuals
- Ingrid Jackel, CEO, Yes To Inc.
- Laura Nelson, President & Owner, Spatz Laboratory
- Sylvie Rouaix, V.P. Product Development, Kendo
- Jill Tomandl, VP Product Development and Innovation at Estee Lauder, Smashbox
Conferences schedule, topics and speakers are subject to change