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Nominate the 9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry 2025!
After a resounding launch in 2024, in-cosmetics Asia is delighted to announce the launch of the '9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry 2025',
an initiative designed to recognise and celebrate the remarkable individuals driving innovation and success in the Asia Pacific industry.
1. What is it?
The ‘9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry’ is an initiative presented by in-cosmetics Asia and supported by Personal Care Magazine. It is designed to spotlight and honour beauty innovators, changemakers, and unsung heroes based in Asia Pacific who deserve recognition for their dedication to an advanced, scientific and innovative industry.
2. What are the judging criteria?
Nominations are open until 1 October 2025 and the judging criteria include:
- Achieving (a) significant milestone(s)
- Developing a new product or service that fills a gap in the market or meets a consumer need
- Making a considerable contribution to education within the industry
- Demonstrating an exceptional commitment to innovation
- Working to significantly improve product sustainability.
3. Who can nominate?
Anybody can nominate, either themselves or colleagues or people in the industry they feel deserves recognition. But as a reminder, all nominees must be based in Asia Pacific (irrespective of nationality).
Who are the judges?
In 2024, judges were Dr. Oliver Hofmann, Technical Director at Shieling Laboratories and Official Technical Advisor of in-cosmetics Asia, Dr Kilala Tilaar, CEO, Martha Tilaar Group and Dr Awanthi De Silva, (PhD, CChem MRACI), Innovation Manager, Vitex Pharmaceuticals. 2025 judges to be revealed soon.
What will the winners receive?
- An invitation to the in-cosmetics Asia Awards: Winners will be presented with a trophy at the event
- A certificate to proudly display: Official, signed certificates will be presented to the nine winners acknowledging their outstanding contributions
- Networking opportunities: The chance to connect with key industry leaders and expand professional networks
- Global exposure: The opportunity to highlight their achievements to an international audience through media exposure and across in-cosmetics Asia’s platforms, including its website, social media, and newsletters, reaching a network of over 160,000 industry professionals as well as via Personal Care Magazine.
- Pioneer status: This initiative is designed to help the 9 Faces establish or reinforce their status as leading figures in the beauty industry in Asia Pacific
Who won in 2024?
Andrea Taimana, Founder & Chief Science Officer, Organic Bioactives
Dr. Bhuvana Kannan, Independent Director, Hyperganic Biogroup
Marina Fu, Senior Formulation Manager, Givaudan
Dr. Mediana Hadiwidjaja, President Director, Infinisia Sumber Semesta
Ruhee M. Bindra, Founder, Japanese Luxe Artisanal Skin & Hair Care Cosmetics
Tin Nguyen, Product Development Director, Y&B JSC - Cocoon Vietnam & Nature Story
Tomas Tappin, Co-founder, Two Dudes
Dr. Wang Ruiyan, General Manager, Raw Material R&D Center, Bloomage Biotechnology Corp., Ltd.
Dr. Yonit Bomstein, PhD, Co-FOUNDER &, MBA- CTO, Head of R&D, Green Mountain Biotech