The winners of the in-cosmetics Asia 2025 Awards have just been revealed, celebrating the most innovative cosmetic ingredients launched within the last eight months.
A record-breaking 120 entries were submitted this year, recognizing the best new Innovation Zone active and functional ingredients, along with the Spotlight On Formulation Awards judged live at the show.
The judging panel included international cosmetic scientists, R&D leaders and product developers from brands, including L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, Amorepacific and Paragon Corp. They assessed submissions against criteria of innovation, efficacy, and market relevance.
Active Ingredients:
Gold: ArrowBiome Pte. Ltd. for ArcherZyme®, the world’s first clinically validated lysin for body odor control, redefining malodor defence innovation
Silver: Hallstar for UBI Oléoactif®, which supports skin rejuvenation through a novel biological mechanism acting on ubiquitin – a vital cellular protein
Bronz: Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant for GlowCytocin™, which activates oxytocin receptors in the skin, the so-called “love hormone” pathway, to evoke a natural, radiant glow
Functional Ingredients:
Gold: Momentive Performance Materials for Harmonie NatuVel gel. This 100% natural-origin gel network offers skincare and colour cosmetics formulators a new generation of sensory performance, providing a soft-focus, mattifying effect with a light, cushioned feel
Silver: Dow for DEXCARE™ CD-2 Polymer ingredient, which redefines sustainable haircare with a biofermented dextran backbone derived from non-GMO sugarcane
Bronz: Hallstar for Olivem® Essenza, a naturally derived O/W emulsifier designed for low-viscosity emulsions with a light, hydrating touch
Spotlight On Formulation:
Gold: Solabia Group for Serenibiome®, a double-patented active ingredient based that repairs skin sensitivity and helps break the itch-scratch cycle
Silver: Evonik (Thailand) Ltd. for X50 NeoSyno-Col®, a cutting-edge “Cosmetic Drone” designed to boost skin elasticity, firmness and density through targeted dermal delivery
Bronz: Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd. for Rice Bran Ferment, an upcycled beauty ingredient that harnesses unrefined rice bran to gently cleanse and moisturize the skin while improving smoothness and comfort
