One of the best parts of attending an esthetics trade show is having the opportunity to experience the industry in person.

Products you have been seeing online are suddenly in front of you. You can talk directly with professional skincare companies, watch demonstrations, compare equipment, discover emerging technology, ask about backbar and retail programs, and find brands you may have never encountered otherwise.

That is exactly what estheticians can expect on the show floor at ICES Ft. Lauderdale, taking place October 17–18, 2026.

This year’s ICES Ft. Lauderdale exhibitor lineup brings together professional skincare, Korean beauty, exosomes, chemical peels, microchanneling, nano-infusion, skin analysis technology, hydradermabrasion, facial and body equipment, waxing, brows, lashes, natural skincare, business tools and much more.

Whether you are coming to find a new professional skincare line, researching your next device, looking for new treatment protocols, or simply wanting to see what is happening in professional esthetics, here are some of the categories to explore on the ICES Ft. Lauderdale 2026 show floor.

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Professional Skincare Brands for Estheticians

For many estheticians, the first stop at an esthetics trade show is professional skincare.

Finding the right skincare line for your treatment room is a major business decision. You are not simply choosing products you personally enjoy. You are choosing the products you will use to create results, build treatment protocols, recommend home care, generate retail revenue, and ultimately represent your philosophy as a skincare professional.

The ICES Ft. Lauderdale 2026 show floor gives attendees the opportunity to explore a wide range of professional skincare philosophies.

Established professional brands include Circadia, Eminence Organic Skin Care, FarmHouse Fresh, Hale & Hush, Skin Script Professional Skin Care, Skin Fitness Therapy, Mesoestetic USA, Sesderma/Mediderma, iLIKE & ILCSI Natural Skin Care, Sesha Skin Therapy, Christina USA, Massada the Natural Therapy, TiZO Skin, Bio France Lab, Dermaswiss, Carelika, DMcell, Ribeskin, PureO Natural Products, PostQuam USA, Scentual Aroma Skin Care, SummeCosmetic-Kuon, Hale Cosmeceuticals, and others.

The variety is important because no two esthetics businesses are exactly alike. A corrective acne practice may have completely different backbar needs than a holistic facial studio. A med spa may prioritize advanced corrective formulations, while a luxury facialist may be looking for products that support both results and sensory experience.

Walking the show floor gives you an opportunity to compare those philosophies in one place.

Korean Skincare and K-Beauty Innovation

Korean skincare continues to influence professional esthetics, making K-beauty one of the categories worth watching at ICES Ft. Lauderdale 2026.

Attendees can explore Korean-formulated skincare from Lunarience, while OxygenCeuticals brings oxygen-based Korean skincare and devices to the show floor. Sonovio also represents Korean skincare within the exhibitor lineup.

Korean beauty has become especially interesting for estheticians because the conversation has expanded beyond consumer sheet masks and viral products. Professional treatments increasingly incorporate Korean formulations, delivery systems, hydration-focused protocols, barrier-supportive approaches and technology.

For estheticians interested in bringing elements of Korean skincare into their treatment rooms, meeting professional companies in person creates an opportunity to understand what is actually available for professional use rather than relying exclusively on consumer trends.

Exosomes and Regenerative Skincare

Few categories have generated as much conversation within professional esthetics recently as exosomes and regenerative skincare.

ICES attendees interested in this area can visit companies including ABio Materials USA, an exosome skin booster manufacturer; Exocellure Dermaceuticals, which offers exosome treatments; and MTS US, which brings exosomes and peels to the show.

The regenerative conversation continues in the classrooms as well. MTS US will present education around colostrum-derived exosomes, inflammaging, skin regeneration, functional integrity and combined protocols, followed by additional education examining a peeling system combined with colostrum-derived exosomes through different skin case studies.
This is where the combination of trade show and education becomes particularly valuable. Instead of simply hearing a term like “exosomes” online, estheticians can learn more about the category, meet companies working within it and ask more informed questions before deciding whether a new product or treatment belongs in their practice.

Microneedling, Microchanneling and Nano-Infusion

Advanced collagen-focused and infusion treatments are another major category represented at ICES.

Procell Therapies will exhibit its professional microchanneling device and serums, while NanoStamp360 represents microchanneling and nano-infusion technology. BioSkin Aesthetics brings chemical peels, mesotherapy and microneedling technology, and Benelift Nano Infusion gives estheticians another opportunity to explore professional infusion treatments.

These technologies are supported by related education throughout the weekend.

BioSkin Aesthetics will teach advanced microneedling education involving BioRePeel, including depth selection, protocols, safety and post-care.

Sesha Skin Therapy will explore nano-infusion and advanced delivery technology, including professional serums such as PDRN, DNA Repair, STEM Booster and Brightening Solutions.

Skin Fitness Therapy will also present a needle-free NanoLift approach using peptides, hyaluronic technology, topical fillers and nano-infusion.

For an esthetician considering adding one of these modalities, ICES provides the opportunity to compare different approaches rather than making a decision based on one company’s social media feed.

Esthetic Devices and Treatment Room Technology

Buying an esthetic device can be one of the largest investments a solo esthetician or spa owner makes.

That makes an in-person trade show especially useful.

The ICES Ft. Lauderdale show floor includes companies representing everything from energy-based technology and skin analysis to facial equipment, plasma technology and treatment room furniture.

Candela will represent energy-based devices, while Callegari USA will showcase science probe-driven skin and hair analysis technology. Dermotechnology brings non-invasive face and body technology, while Hydrafacial represents hydradermabrasion.

Equipment companies include Equipro Beauty USA, Euro Cosmetic Center, Glownar Aesthetics, Silhouet-Tone USA, Zemits, and others, giving attendees an opportunity to explore different equipment and treatment room solutions.

LAAB Medical and Nuvissa by LAAB Medical will also represent non-surgical plasma skin-tightening technology.

The advantage of seeing technology at a professional esthetics trade show is that you can ask questions that matter to your actual business. How much space does the equipment require? What are the consumable costs? What education is included? What does ongoing support look like? How long does the treatment take? What could you realistically charge? How many treatments would you need to perform to earn back your investment?

The newest device isn’t automatically the best device for your business. The right investment is the one that makes sense for your clientele, treatment philosophy, budget and long-term goals.

Peels, Pigmentation and Corrective Treatments

Corrective skincare is another major theme across both the show floor and ICES education.

Brands such as Mesoestetic USA, Sesderma/Mediderma, Skin Script Professional Skin Care, FarmHouse Fresh, BioSkin Aesthetics, MTS US, and others give attendees access to different professional approaches to exfoliation, pigmentation and skin rejuvenation.

The classrooms go even deeper.

Skin Script will offer education on hyperpigmentation across diverse complexions and TCA peels for different skin tones. FarmHouse Fresh will demonstrate its next-generation professional peel collection, and Mesoestetic will offer education around the cosmelan® method for facial hyperpigmentation and melasma.

For estheticians who specialize in pigmentation, acne or corrective treatments, this is a chance to compare formulations, protocols and educational philosophies in one weekend.

Natural, Botanical and Holistic Skincare

High-performance esthetics doesn’t have to mean moving away from botanical or holistic approaches.

The ICES exhibitor lineup also includes brands focused on natural skincare, botanicals, essential oils and organic formulations.

Eminence Organic Skin Care, FarmHouse Fresh, iLIKE & ILCSI Natural Skin Care, Massada the Natural Therapy, PureO Natural Products, Aromatherapy Julissa, and other exhibitors bring different perspectives on natural and botanical skincare to the show floor.

The education reflects this category as well. ILCSI will present The Power of Plants: Transformative Treatments Using Botanicals, exploring how wildcrafted and organic ingredients can be incorporated into professional treatments for concerns ranging from acne to aging.

Eminence will combine superfood ingredients with Hungarian facial massage techniques, while another session will explore natural approaches to acne and problem skin.
For estheticians who want to bridge holistic philosophy with visible results, this is another category worth exploring.

Brows, Lashes and Waxing

ICES Ft. Lauderdale isn’t limited to facial skincare.

Brow, lash and waxing professionals can also find brands and education dedicated to their specialties.

The show floor includes Elleebana Store USA, Brow Down Studio Pro, LashBomb, Waxness, WaxOne Wax, Spa Order, and other professional beauty suppliers.

Education includes lash lifting and brow lamination with LashBomb CEO Jill Kindall, Brazilian and body waxing techniques with Ivana Rivera, and celebrity brow artist René de la Garza’s A-List Brow Lamination Mastery.
René’s conference session combines a live brow lamination demonstration with technical education and the business strategies behind building a successful lamination clientele.

For professionals who offer multiple services, the show is an opportunity to explore categories beyond skincare while considering how they could complement an existing business.

Don’t Forget the Business Side of Your Treatment Room

Not every important exhibitor sells skincare or devices.

Building a successful esthetics practice also requires systems, pricing, marketing, booking and financial decision-making.

GlossGenius represents software for beauty and wellness businesses, while Empowering You Consulting focuses on helping estheticians increase income, price their services confidently and build more sustainable businesses.

Empowering You Consulting will also present business education during the weekend, including Charge With Confidence, Charge Your Worth and Double Your Income Without Doubling Your Hours.
If you’re a solo esthetician, it can be tempting to spend the entire weekend thinking about what you can add to your treatment menu. Don’t forget to look for tools and education that can make the business you already have stronger.

How to Shop the ICES Ft. Lauderdale Show Floor Strategically

With this many exhibitors, walking into ICES without a plan can become overwhelming quickly.

Before the weekend, think about what your business actually needs.

If you’re searching for a new backbar line, identify the skincare companies you want to meet before arriving. If you’re researching a device, make a list of the questions you want answered and compare multiple companies before making a decision. If retail is your priority, look at margins, minimum orders, education, merchandising and how easily the products fit into your existing client experience.

Most importantly, don’t feel pressured to buy something simply because you’re at a trade show.

Use the weekend to learn.

Touch the products. Experience the textures. Watch the demonstrations. Talk to educators. Ask about protocols. Compare pricing. Learn about support. Find out what other estheticians are doing.

Then decide what actually belongs in your treatment room.

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Visit Esthetician Edit at Booth 801

While you’re planning your show floor route, make sure Booth 801 is on your list.

Esthetician Edit will be on the ICES Ft. Lauderdale show floor, creating another space for conversation, connection and professional esthetics throughout the weekend.

And this year, what starts on the show floor continues Saturday night.

Take Your ICES Experience Beyond the Show Floor

After a full day of discovering brands, attending classes and connecting with the industry, your ICES experience doesn’t have to end when the show floor closes.

On Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 PM, we’re taking the conversation to Shooters Waterfront for Esthetician Edit LIVE, an exclusive after-hours experience created for the professional esthetics community.

Learn from the best. Connect with the industry. Be part of the conversation.

Esthetician Edit LIVE brings together some of the most influential voices in professional esthetics for a live panel centered around the stories, lessons, challenges and decisions that have shaped their careers.

And this isn’t simply another panel you sit and watch.

You’re invited to ask the questions.

The evening is also an opportunity to connect with fellow estheticians, educators, brands and industry leaders over cocktails in a setting where there is actually time to have a conversation.

If one of your goals for attending ICES is to build more relationships within the professional esthetics industry, this is where you’ll want to be Saturday night.

Upgrade to the ICES + Esthetician Edit LIVE VIP Ticket

The VIP ticket includes two-day admission to ICES Ft. Lauderdale plus access to Esthetician Edit LIVE, the exclusive live industry icon panel, audience Q&A, cocktails, networking and $200+ in skincare products.

That means your weekend doesn’t have to be limited to walking booths and sitting in classrooms.

Spend your days discovering the products, techniques, educators and companies shaping professional esthetics.

Then spend Saturday evening getting closer to the people shaping it.

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Discover What’s Next for Your Treatment Room at ICES Ft. Lauderdale

A great esthetics trade show should do more than introduce you to things you can buy.

It should help you make better decisions about your business.

Maybe you discover a professional skincare line that better reflects your philosophy. Maybe you finally get to compare the devices you’ve been researching. Maybe a demonstration introduces you to a technique you want to learn more about. Maybe you discover an emerging category before it becomes mainstream. Or maybe a conversation with another professional completely changes how you think about what your business needs next.

That is the value of experiencing the industry in person.

ICES Ft. Lauderdale takes place October 17–18, 2026.

Come ready to discover, compare, learn and connect.

And if you want to turn the weekend into the complete ICES experience, select the Esthetician Edit LIVE VIP ticket when you register.

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