MADE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN: MEET THE BROTHER-SISTER DUO CHANGING THE FACE OF COSMECEUTICALS
Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals is an Asian beauty specialist cosmeceutical range that combines the expertise of a dermatologist together with a pharmaceutical engineer and is produced in a research laboratory with manufacturing standards certified by the Euro ISO 22716, a standard that complies with the European regulation for cosmetics for the European market. Headquartered in Singapore and innovated in Seoul—the heart of Asian beauty—every cosmeceutical undergoes rigorous clinical validation in dermatology settings to ensure unparalleled efficacy and tolerability.
THE DERMATOLOGIST & THE ENGINEER: A NEW BLUEPRINT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
At the nexus of clinical dermatology and pharmaceutical engineering lies Dr. TWL Dermaceuticals. The brand was pioneered by a unique brother-sister duo—accredited dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin and pharmaceutical engineer Mr. Justin Teo—bound by a singular mission: to create a definitive, science-backed solution for sensitive and reactive skin.
Headquartered in Singapore, our vision is brought to life at our certified dermatology research laboratory in Seoul. Here, every formula is produced in adherence to the European Union’s most stringent cosmetic manufacturing protocols, the Euro ISO 22716, ensuring uncompromising purity, safety, and quality for a global audience.
The ultimate validation, however, comes from the clinic. Before any product reaches the consumer, it undergoes meticulous clinical testing in partnership with dermatology practices. This guarantees not only exceptional tolerability but also the profound efficacy that has made Dr. TWL Dermaceuticals a leader in the Asian dermocosmetic landscape.
MEET THE DERMATOLOGIST
Dr. Teo Wan Lin has transitioned from a distinguished career as a practicing clinical dermatologist to her current role as the pioneering chief scientific officer behind Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals. In this capacity, she spearheads the research and development of the innovative Asian cosmeceutical skincare line.
A recognized authority on Asian beauty, Dr. Teo is regarded as an industry insider in the realm of Korean medical aesthetics and skincare. Her expertise is sought by leading international media outlets and has led to collaborations with global beauty giants such as Dior, Amore-Pacific, and L’Oréal Paris. Notably, she served as a key dermatologist in Dior’s Digital Skincare Talks, solidifying her position as a leading voice in the industry.
Dr. Teo’s research extends to the cutting edge of dermatology. Her paper, “The “Maskne” Microbiome—Pathophysiology & Therapeutics,” earned the distinction of being a Top Cited Article from 2021-2022, underscoring her significant contributions to understanding the acne microbiome.
Dr. Teo’s research pioneers a holistic approach to well-aging, exploring the brain-skin-axis by integrating Eastern self-care philosophies with modern science. Her distinctive perspective is published in prestigious journals, from “Shibumi—Acerbic Beauty of the Aged Face“ in the Journal of Medical Ethics (British Medical Journal) to “The Aging Face is a Fractal—It’s Pi π, not Phi φ“. This was published in the International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology (Lippincott/Wolters-Kluwer), the official journal for the Hospital for Skin Diseases (Institute of Dermatology), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Chinese Medical Association, underscoring her work’s deep roots in Eastern heritage.
MEET THE ENGINEER
Excellent formulations demand flawless execution. The engineering mastery behind Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals is driven by co-founder Mr. Justin Teo Zhi Liang, the brother of Dr. Teo Wan Lin and the brand’s pillar of technical precision.
A chemical engineer by training, Mr. Teo graduated with First Class Honors from the prestigious National Technological University, where his academic brilliance was distinguished with the Pfizer Gold Medal in pharmaceutical engineering. This foundational expertise was further honed at ExxonMobil Chemical, one of the world’s largest chemical companies, where he oversaw high-stakes MNC pharmaceutical supply chains, cultivating a deep understanding of the global standards for quality and efficacy at the highest level.
At Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals, Mr. Teo helms technology development and governs the brand’s uncompromising quality audits. He ensures that the dermatological vision conceived in the laboratory is delivered with absolute integrity and scientific rigor in every product. It is his exacting oversight that guarantees the perfect synergy of our advanced formulations, upholding the promise of purity, stability, and performance that defines the brand.
Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals is a cosmeceutical and biofunctional textile research company. The company comprises of 3 subsidiary divisions, namely the Dr.TWL Custom Lip Lab – a custom makeup lab, Dr.TWL Pharmacy – a skincare e-pharmacy concept, as well as Dr.TWL Biomaterials – a materials engineering arm.
Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals was founded in 2016, as a specialist cosmeceutical skincare line, by brother-and-sister duo Mr Justin Teo, a pharmaceutical engineer, and his sister Dr Teo Wan Lin, an accredited dermatologist in Singapore. In a society deluged by a myriad of skincare products driven by the cosmetic and beauty industry, the brother and sister duo combined their professional expertise, and work directly with a top chemist to develop dermatologist-tested and formulated skincare for sensitive skin, with evidence-based active ingredients for skin rejuvenation and anti-aging.
As the premier Singapore developed, dermatologist-formulated cosmeceutical skincare line, it has received notable features in the Elle Beauty Book, T Magazine by the New York Times, CLEO, Her World, Lucy’s Magazine, Beauty Archive, Ellements Magazine and Business Insider, to name a few.
In an oversaturated beauty and aesthetic industry, it distinguishes itself by its dermatologist-backed skin formulations with manufacturing standards compliant to pharmaceutical standards as opposed to mass market doctor brand products. The skincare line is committed to using only the purest bioactive ingredients and is developed using state-of-the-art technologies in a certified biotechnology laboratory, with production processes conforming to manufacturing standards certified by the Euro ISO 22716.
Dermatologist-Driven
Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals is birthed out of a vision to fulfil a need for dermatologist-grade cosmeceuticals, with an emphasis on product tolerability and efficacy.
Powers of Botanicals and Science
The powers of bioactive natural ingredients, backed by scientific studies, are harnessed and through advanced biotechnology, are incorporated into Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals\’ products.
Bioactive Ingredients and Stringent Quality Control
Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals uses only the purest natural ingredients sourced from its native origins, which are then extracted and produced using state-of-the-art technologies in a certified biotechnology laboratory, conforming to manufacturing standards certified by the Euro ISO 22716.
Committed to Quality Cosmeceuticals
Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals is committed to a strong focus in Quality Audits against industry standards (eg Good Manufacturing Practices) for the cosmeceutical line, with an emphasis on dermatologist-tested, evidence-based active ingredients.
Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals is a cosmeceutical range that combines the expertise of a dermatologist together with a pharmaceutical engineer and is produced in a research laboratory, with manufacturing standards certified by the Euro ISO 22716, a standard that complies with the European regulation for cosmetics for the European market.
