27 OCTOBER, BANGKOK: in-cosmetics Asia, the leading event in Asia Pacific for personal care ingredients organised by RX, has named biotechnology as the focus of its 2025 Spotlight On area. The showcase will feature formulated ingredient prototypes from Thailand, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, China and Malaysia, as well as the United States, Sweden, Spain and Italy.

Sponsored by BASF, the 2025 spotlight reflects the growth and influence of biotechnology in the personal care industry. Valued at USD 2.17 billion in 2023 and projected to reach USD 3.68 billion by 2030[1], the biotech market is gaining popularity as it offers sustainable yet highly effective alternatives to traditional cosmetic ingredients. 

The Asia Pacific region is expected to be a key driver of this growth, as scientific innovation and consumer demand for high-performing, natural products continues to grow. in-cosmetics Asia’s Spotlight On Biotech Beauty area will showcase the latest biotech-derived innovations that are transforming the industry.

37 products will feature in the space from companies including Innovacos, Lubrizol Southeast Asia Pte Ltd, The Tiny Cargo Company, WILMAR, Matsumoto Trading Co., Ltd, Davos Life Science Sdn Bhd, Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd, Melt & Marble, IMCD Group and more.

Azelis will debut three of its new products, including 360 Hair Repair & Shield Cream Serum, which harnesses biotech peptides and encapsulated biotin to repair hair, strengthen follicles and protect against external stressors, all with over 96% natural origin ingredients. In line with trending microneedle formats, the Skin Non-jection Renewal Serum offers a needle-free, biotech-powered approach to prejuvenation, made from fermented GABA to visibly smooth lines. 

Additionally, Azelis' SUN-sitive Biome Sun Dew SPF50+ PA++++ combines advanced UV protection with postbiotic, marine and botanical ingredients to calm and repair the skin barrier, whilst delivering high-performing sun care.

BASF will bring a line-up of bio-fermentation innovations including; Yogurt – Do a Favor on Skin SPF50 / PA++++ with Postbiolift®, a lightweight, non-greasy sunscreen with a yogurt-like texture that combines exosome-rich postbiotics and encapsulated Tinosorb® S for enhanced UV protection; Micro Jewel Micro’balance Watery Gel with Relipidium® which restores the skin barrier, balances microbiota and reduces water loss; and Light Touch Protecting Day Care Fluid SPF50 with Hydrasensyl® Glucan Green, a multi-mechanism protective against UVA, UVB and blue light.

dsm-firmenich will bring ‘playful’ science to skincare with MOCHI-MOCHI, a DOPA-inspired innovation powered by REVITALIN® CB, that merges sensorial indulgence with targeted cellular energy. It features a stretchy, mochi-like texture that wraps the skin in a cocoon. 

Singapore-based Wilmar will also showcase WILSOL SPF Booster, its 100% plant-based, biodegradable polymer that can boost SPF performance by up to three times. Using patented technology, it enhances UV dispersal in both oil- and water-based systems.

Rahul Kale, Group Head - Wilmar Oleochemicals & Biofuels said: “Formulators today face increasing challenges to deliver superior performance with clean beauty credentials and contain costs. Our focus is to squarely address these challenges with our deep expertise in Natural chemicals based on biotech and thermo chemical processes. Our WILSOL SPF Booster, built on a Nobel Prize-winning technology, enables formulators to achieve triple SPF enhancement with an inherently biodegradable, plant-based ingredient while reducing costs. Our 2024 Silver Award served to highlight this globally and the inclusion in the Spotlight On Beauty Biotech area at in-cosmetics Asia 2025 demonstrates our commitment to practical innovations that solve real formulation challenges.”

Japan’s Matsumoto Trading Co., Ltd will introduce Dewy Enchanting Lip & Cheek, a multifunctional makeup innovation powered by GeoFuse®-moist with a 100% natural origin index (NOI). Malaysia will also step into the biotech spotlight with DavosLife Luscious Lip Jelly from Davos Life Science Sdn Bhd, a pH colour-changing lip care innovation that merges skincare and makeup, unfused with DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols. 

ALGAKTIV from Barcelona, Spain, will showcase its new ALGAKTIV® Densidyl, a blue biotechnology-derived active ingredient designed to support hair longevity and scalp health. Using stress-resilient microalgae, it targets the root causes of premature greying and progressive hair loss.

Meanwhile, Lipotrue will present its SE(HA)+™, a biotech-powered hyaluronic acid (HA) alternative, launched this summer, derived from naturally HA-producing bacteria. Combining HA-like and HA-boosting effects, it enhances skin hydration, barrier function and extracellular matrix renewal. From Sweden, Marble7 by Melt&Marble is a precision-fermented butter combining sustainability, bioactivity and multifunctional performance, boasting a clean-label formulation, premium sensory qualities and sustainable biotech origins.

The Spotlight On Biotech Beauty entries, combining science-led excellence with sustainable origins, will be entered into the Spotlight On Formulation Awards.

Sarah Gibson, Event Director of in-cosmetics Asia, said: “The biotech beauty focus of our 2025 Spotlight On area is a step ahead of the market. As regulations tighten around the use of certain ingredients and consumers increasingly demand natural and more sustainable formulations, the market is surging at an unprecedented pace.

“This year’s area will feature those who have elevated biotech-driven innovation into an art form. Globally, we’re seeing the market growing rapidly, but APAC is leading the charge, with Thailand in particular emerging as a hotbed of formulation. With APAC’s leadership in ingredient development and trendsetting, the region is uniquely positioned to drive this movement forward – and there is no better place to experience the latest products first-hand, before they hit the market, than at our Spotlight On Biotech Beauty area.”

in-cosmetics Asia 2025 will take place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), in Bangkok, Thailand from 4-6 November 2025. The event will be co-located with COSMEX, ASEAN’s most comprehensive exhibition on manufacturing technologies, machinery, packaging, and ODM/OEM services for cosmetics and personal care. For more information and to register, visit the in-cosmetics Asia website here.

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