
Organizers of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show, set for Feb. 19-21, 2025, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, revealed the finalists for this year’s prestigious Fountain Awards. The awards honor innovations and individuals that drive the beauty industry forward, acknowledging exceptional contributions in product development.
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Organizers of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show, set for Feb. 19-21, 2025, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, revealed the finalists for this year’s prestigious Fountain Awards. The awards honor innovations and individuals that drive the beauty industry forward, acknowledging exceptional contributions in product development.
Some 258+ submissions were narrowed down to 58 finalists, spanning a wide range of categories and reflecting modern consumer demands and the depth of industry innovation. Here they are...
Moisturizing/Hydrating
- Silica-HA by Hismart Biotech Co., Ltd.
- HyaluGuard by Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.
- Hydrafence by Provital, S.A./Provital Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Cellpolypid-MBH by Shanghai Oli Enterprises Co., Ltd.
- WKPep-RGD-Cyclotide-5 by Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd.
Anti-Aging
- Liftilience by Silab
- PholyReC by Tyran (Guangzhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
- Anallerg-Vitamika by Shanghai Coachchem Technology Co. Ltd.
- CycloRetin by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant
- Prolistin by Exsymol SAM
- WKPep-Splenin by Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd.
Whitening/Brightening
- Protesse G66 by Guangzhou Jizhou Trading Co., Ltd.
- Supervisome EPH by Symrise China Holding Co., Ltd.
- Hyprogin by Guangzhou CDLunion Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
- Centella Asiatica Saponin Element-N85 by Shanghai Jayu Bio-Technology Co., Ltd.
- Natriance Aurora Extract by Ashland (China) Holdings Co., Ltd.
UV Stabilizing
- OLP-3100 Cellpolypid Zinc Oxide by Shanghai Oli Enterprises Co., Ltd.
- FFL Wild Virgin Organic Golden Tamanuoil by Sethic (Guangzhou) Trading Co., Ltd.
- Parsol SLX by DSM Vitamins (Shanghai) Ltd.
Acne/Allergy Alleviation
- Synbio-Charm SPG by Guangzhou Synbio-Charm Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Noxifense by Gattefosse China
- Tangola-Gentianae Macrophylla Extract by Zhejiang Zhongke Zhongzhi Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
- Removacne CAM3 by Shanghai AZ Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
- Symbiocell by BASF (China) Co. Ltd.
Skin Barrier Repair
- Recombinant Collagen Oil-Controlled Peptide ML-1/1 by Mayliu Bio-Tech Co., Ltd.
- Flexiglu by Nutri-Woods Bio-Tech (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
- Mini-Recol Type XVII by Jiangsu Trautec Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
- PDRN by Ruijiming (Shandong) Biotechnology
- Recomtein MAP by Guangzhou JNU Beauty and Life Science Co., Ltd.
Anti-Pollution
- Neoplanta Withania by Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Luceane by Croda China Trading Co., Ltd.
- Circumpro by Nutri-Woods Holdings Corp.
Skin Microbiome
- Serenibiome by Solabia Group
- Shiloxome by Provital, S.A./Provital Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- SkinFlora by Guangzhou Youke Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
- Salecan Beta-Glucan by Sichuan Synlight Biotech Co., Ltd.
Green/Sustainable
- Valida T by Guangzhou Jiahua Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Syncare DMIS by Vangbrand
- Ecosmooth Rice Husk Cosmetic Powder by Dow Company
Hair Care/Scalp Care
- Xylishine C by Seppic (Shanghai) Chemical Specialties Co., Ltd.
- SpecKare HV 201 by Spec-Chem Industry Inc.
- Keradeep by Provital, S.A./Provital Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Algaktiv Densidyl by Guangzhou Bo Chi Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd.
- CoreTX Pep by Guangzhou CDLunion Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Sensory Enhancing
- Miyoscreen UZ-04/AQ(PF) by Azelis (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Belsil PF 200 Amphiphilic Phenyl Modified Silicone by Wacker Chemicals (China) Co., Ltd.
- HSZ-LS by HiSmart Biotech Co., Ltd.
Emulsifying/Stabilizing
- Emulgade Verde 10 MS by BASF (China) Co. Ltd.
- POEM J-0381V by Zhongshan Boshen Chemical, Ltd.
- Pickmulse by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant
- Bafeorii SAT 30G by Guangzhou Baeforii Chemical Co., Ltd.
Best Newcomer Award
- Yijie Du at Nutri-Woods Bio-Tech (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
- Fang Huang at Jaka Biotech Co., Ltd.
Outstanding Individual of the Year Award
- Zijian Liu at Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd.
- Amandine Scandolera at Givaudan
- Takahashi Tatsuji at Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.
- Peng Zhang at Nutri-Woods Holdings Corp.
- Qing Liu at Jaka Biotech Co., Ltd.
A Celebration of Innovation
Finalists will be featured at a dedicated display area at PCHi 2025, allowing visitors to explore these trailblazing products and technologies. The anticipation builds toward the Fountain Awards Ceremony on February 19, where winners will be announced.
The PCHi Fountain Awards stand as a testament to the industry’s commitment to innovation and excellence. For many, these awards are not just recognition but inspiration to set new benchmarks and redefine possibilities in the field of personal care and homecare.