Nuban Beauty Founder Stella Ndekile Joins the 2026 Cosmoprof Asia and Cosmopack Asia Awards Jury

Behind every beauty product is a series of decisions: who it serves, how it performs and what makes it worth bringing to market. For Stella Ndekile, Founder and CEO of Nuban Beauty, these are familiar questions. This year, she will bring that experience to her role as an Official Jury Member for the 2026 Cosmoprof Asia and Cosmopack Asia Awards, in partnership with BEAUTYSTREAMS.

We are proud to celebrate this opportunity, which brings her experience as a Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and cosmetic scientist to an international judging platform.

A perspective shaped by building Nuban Beauty

Building Nuban Beauty has meant paying close attention to the needs of the people who use our products. Our work centres on complexion performance for melanated skin, with an understanding that shade, undertone, texture and finish all influence a customer’s experience.

That work has also shaped Stella’s understanding of product development. A promising idea must become a product that performs consistently, fits into real routines and earns customers’ trust.

Her jury appointment offers an opportunity to bring this practical perspective to the assessment of beauty innovation, alongside her knowledge of cosmetic science and the realities of growing a beauty business.

Bringing a Nigerian perspective to the conversation

Beauty needs differ across markets, skin tones and environments. Stella’s experience building in Nigeria gives her a perspective informed by those differences, particularly the expectations of customers with melanated skin.

At Nuban Beauty, we are proud to see that experience contribute to a wider industry conversation. It is a meaningful milestone for our founder and a moment of celebration for the team and community who have supported the brand’s journey.

Looking ahead

Stella looks forward to reviewing this year’s entries and engaging with the ideas, products and expertise represented through the awards.

We extend our thanks to the organisers for their trust and congratulate our founder on this appointment.

To our customers, team and partners: thank you for being part of the work that has brought us to this moment.