Paris is an unrivaled global leader in the cosmetics and perfumery industry. The entire Paris Region (Ile-de-France) is a dynamic hub for research, innovation and sustainability to flourish standing on a foundation of rich history and tradition. This city and its surrounding region host the industry’s giants. The entire cosmetics value chain thrives in Paris as it’s where brands, testing laboratories, research facilities and manufacturing companies set up shop. Foreign enterprises are drawn to this well-established ecosystem and seek to harness its unique advantages for their ventures. The industry is in perpetual motion, driven by the quest for products that not only deliver efficacy and innovation but also prioritize health and environmental consciousness. Opportunities abound for foreign companies looking to engage in R&D and ‘made in France’ manufacturing, which emphasize authenticity, consumer protection, environmental sustainability, and innovation. The Paris Region is home to the world’s preeminent beauty industry network that seamlessly connects R&D, product design, production, commercialization and retail. According to the 2022 survey by L’Institut Paris Region, Île-de-France boasts over 800 companies across the cosmetics sector. This diverse ecosystem spans brands, R&D laboratories, raw material producers, custom manufacturers, packaging specialists and testing laboratories. These are the building blocks that form a comprehensive and integrated network. Paris and its surroundings host the international and European headquarters of major groups, both French and international. Hauts-de-Seine boasts renowned names like Expanscience-Mustela and Verescence, while Paris proper is home to iconic brands like Coty Luxury, Clarins and Hermès. The 8th arrondissement, in particular, is known for the dense concentration of household names. Brands such as Caudalie, Dior, Guerlain, Interparfums, Laboratoire Native, LVMH and Sisley call the arrondissement their home in the city. This district encapsulates the essence of Parisian elegance and craftsmanship in a way that’s left an indelible mark on the very history of cosmetics and beauty.