Skincare Competitions 2027
Find all the skincare competitions worldwide for 2027, with dates, venues, tickets and what is on. Compare the events and plan your visit.
- 25 Events listed
- 11 Nov Next: Cosmoprof Asia
- 14 Countries
About Skincare Competitions
Skincare competitions turn the facial into a live performance. Therapists work to a set brief and a strict clock while judges assess consultation, hygiene, technique, product choice and the finished result, so a medal here says a great deal about your skill and your calm under pressure.
A handful of events put skin firmly at the centre. The Best In Skin Awards in Melbourne each May celebrate skin therapists through judged entries, and The Skin Games in Texas each September brings competition, education and a show floor together. Skills championships are a strong route for students and apprentices: the WorldSkills UK Beauty Therapist National Final runs in Cardiff in November, SkillsUSA meets in Atlanta in June, the WorldSkills Australia National Championships come to Adelaide in June, and WorldSkills Aichi in Japan is set for late 2028. Many large beauty fairs, from Beautyworld Middle East to Professional Beauty London and Beauty Days in Warsaw, also run competition stages where skin and beauty therapy entrants take part.
Every skincare competition and championship is listed below with dates, venues and who can enter or watch.
Every event, in date order
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11 to 13 November 2026 · Wan Chai
Cosmoprof Asia
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
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18 to 19 November 2026 · Cardiff
WorldSkills UK Beauty Therapist National Final 2026
Cardiff and Vale College.
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7 to 8 February 2027 · Anaheim
Premiere Anaheim 2027 Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center North Hall.
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7 to 9 March 2027 · New York
Be+Well New York 2027 (formerly IBS)
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
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3 to 5 April 2027 · Chicago
America's Beauty Show 2027 Chicago
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
There are 25 events on this list. Browse the full calendar to see them all.
Plan your trip
Building a competition year
Most skills championships follow a path from regional heats to a national final, and national winners may go on to international events such as WorldSkills. Awards style competitions usually open entries several months before the final, so check closing dates early.
Choosing where to compete
- Students and apprentices: WorldSkills and SkillsUSA events are built for learners and offer a clear ladder to follow.
- Working therapists: the Best In Skin Awards and The Skin Games are aimed at practising skin professionals.
- First timers: competition stages at large shows such as Beauty Days in Warsaw are a friendly way to try competing.
Competing away from home
Read the rules for each category well ahead, as many competitions set the products, the model and the timing. Travel a day early so you can rest, check your kit and see the competition area before you begin.
Your questions, answered
When are the skincare competitions in 2027?
The Best In Skin Awards take place in Melbourne on 30 May 2027, the WorldSkills Australia National Championships in Adelaide on 3 to 6 June, SkillsUSA in Atlanta on 21 to 25 June and The Skin Games in Texas on 9 to 11 September 2027.
Is there a skincare competition for students?
Yes. WorldSkills and SkillsUSA championships are designed for students and apprentices, and the WorldSkills UK Beauty Therapist National Final takes place in Cardiff on 18 to 19 November 2026.
What is The Skin Games?
The Skin Games is a skin focused event in Texas that combines competitions, awards, conference sessions and a trade floor. It is listed for 9 to 11 September 2027.
Can I watch a skincare competition?
Many competitions run on the floor of large beauty shows, so visitors can watch. Beauty Days in Warsaw and Expobelleza Colombia welcome the public.
Is there an international skincare championship?
WorldSkills brings together young beauty therapists from many countries, and WorldSkills Aichi takes place in Japan on 15 to 20 November 2028.
Where can I find competitions in other beauty skills?
Our Beauty Competitions 2027 page lists every beauty competition worldwide, including nails, hair, makeup and lashes.
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