APAC Beauty Awards Honor Innovators from L'Oréal, Caregen
The third annual 9 Faces of APAC Beauty Industry Awards, co-created by Personal Care Magazine and hosted by in-cosmetics Asia, recognized nine individuals for driving innovation across the region.
Industry Leaders Recognized in Bangkok
The 9 Faces of APAC Beauty Industry Awards, now in its third year, has honored nine individuals for their contributions to innovation and product quality within the Asia Pacific beauty sector. Co-created by Personal Care Magazine and hosted by in-cosmetics Asia, the awards celebrate changemakers from both global corporations and prominent regional brands.
Representatives from L'Oréal, P&G, Unilever, and Kenvue were among those recognized. The awards ceremony will take place on 3 November at 17:15 at BITEC Bangkok, Thailand, during the in-cosmetics Asia event, which runs from 3-5 November 2026.
Diverse Expertise Across APAC Beauty
The 2026 award recipients span various segments of the beauty industry, highlighting a broad spectrum of expertise. Winners include Weixuan Chan, Director of Skin Health R&D at Kenvue; Dr Yong-ji Chung, CEO and Founder of Korean biotech company Caregen; Maria Nohemi Galindo, Senior R&D Director at P&G; and Dr Supriya Punyani, Head of R&D for South Asia at Unilever.
Also recognized were Vismay Sharma, President for South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa at L'Oréal, and Dr Xin Sun, Director of Bioactive Application Research at Bloomage Biotechnology. Executives from popular Thai clinical skincare brand Dr Pong, led by CEO Yuvapong Suthinand, and Korean brand owner SKINIDEA, represented by CEO Hyunjong Wi, were also honored.
Celebrating Behind-the-Scenes Talent
Sarah Gibson, event director of in-cosmetics Asia, stated that the awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge the individuals who lead product development and innovation behind the scenes. She noted that each winner has helped advance the industry across Asia Pacific.
The judging panel comprised Dr Oliver Hofmann, technical director at Shieling Laboratories and Technical Advisor to in-cosmetics Asia; Dr Fan Yang, CTO of Mageline and IFSCC Chair of Education; and Tim Probert, Editor of Personal Care Magazine. The awards aim to recognize those who have filled market gaps and elevated regional standards.
Implications for Asia's Beauty Innovation
The continued recognition of top talent through awards like the 9 Faces of APAC Beauty Industry Awards underscores Asia Pacific's role as a hub for beauty innovation. For brand teams and ingredient suppliers in the region, such accolades signal the importance of investing in strong R&D leadership and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The visibility given to these individuals can inspire new talent to enter the sector, potentially driving further advancements in product quality and market responsiveness across diverse Asian markets. This recognition also encourages companies to prioritize unique market solutions, maintaining competitive differentiation in a dynamic regional landscape.
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