IES Connect is the networking event organised by IES Ingredients for its cosmetics clients in Provence. An exclusive gathering focused on natural ingredients and the latest market trends.
IES Connect is the event created by IES Ingredients to bring together its local clients in the cosmetics sector for a moment of exchange, discovery and conviviality. Far from the institutional format of large trade shows, this human-scale gathering places the client relationship at the heart of the experience.
As a B2B distributor of natural ingredients based in Provence, IES Ingredients maintains strong ties with a dense network of regional brands, laboratories and independent formulators. IES Connect was born from the desire to bring these business relationships to life beyond email exchanges and phone calls.
The event brought together clients working in natural cosmetics, face and body care, and committed beauty. These are players who share common values: a demand for quality, traceability of raw materials, and a commitment to a natural and responsible approach.
Unlike large industry events such as In-Cosmetics or Cosmetic 360, IES Connect prioritises proximity. A smaller format that encourages in-depth discussions: presentations of new cosmetic ingredients, sharing of experience, and discovery of trending raw materials.
Each participant was able to interact directly with the IES teams, ask technical questions about cosmetic formulation, and explore the latest references in the catalogue — from botanical actives and vegetable oils to plant extracts certified COSMOS or ECOCERT.
IES Connect was structured around several key moments, designed to combine professional content with a warm, friendly atmosphere:
In a demanding sector such as natural ingredients for cosmetics, the relationship of trust between a distributor and its clients is essential. Understanding the real needs of formulators, grasping their technical and regulatory constraints — this is what allows IES to refine its offer and its support.
IES Connect is part of this long-term partnership logic. By creating regular meetings, IES Ingredients strengthens its role as a trusted partner for local cosmetics brands, going well beyond a simple commercial transaction.
Based in Provence, IES Ingredients operates in a region with a strong tradition of aromatic and medicinal plant cultivation. Lavender, immortelle, rosemary, orange blossom… iconic raw materials found in the cosmetic formulas of many local clients.
This regional identity is an asset that the IES team cultivates with pride. IES Connect is an opportunity to celebrate it collectively, bringing together players who share a commitment to natural quality and ingredient traceability.
The event was also an opportunity to review the major trends in the cosmetic ingredients market for 2024–2025. Among the topics that sparked discussion:
With IES Connect, IES Ingredients is laying the groundwork for a community of players committed to natural cosmetics. The long-term goal: to multiply these events, open them to other sectors such as perfumery and food flavourings, and build an innovation ecosystem around natural ingredients.
The next edition of IES Connect is already in the planning stages. Clients, partners and industry enthusiasts: stay tuned for upcoming announcements on our blog and social media channels.
"At IES Ingredients, we believe that the best formulas are born from trust, dialogue and a deep knowledge of raw materials. IES Connect is the concrete expression of that belief." — The IES Ingredients Team
Our expertise
Perfumery, cosmetics, food flavours — explore our catalog of natural and synthetic raw materials.
Continue reading
IES Ingredients
March 17, 2026
