Rachel Tan awarded the 10th Malaysia Top 50 Emerging Entrepreneurs Awards 2025

As the founder and director of U Skin Beauty Specialist, Rachel Tan exemplifies bold transformation and operational excellence. Transitioning from finance into beauty, she established a scalable, system-driven business model that fuels growth and sets her brand apart—making her a standout force in the new wave of beauty entrepreneurs.

She began her career in the housing loan industry, where she honed her commercial instincts and client-handling skills. As consumer interest in wellness and personal appearance soared, she saw a fast-emerging opportunity in the beauty sector and made the bold decision to transition and build her own brand from the ground up.

The transition wasn’t without hurdles—Rachel lacked industry-specific knowledge and networks. From recruiting staff to designing workflows, everything had to start from scratch. She tackled these challenges head-on by immersing herself in industry learning, seeking mentorship, and adopting standardized operational systems that streamlined team management and client service.

In just a few years, Rachel transformed U Skin Beauty Specialist into a trusted brand with a loyal customer base, trained professionals, and standardized systems. Her model now supports sustainable growth and scalable expansion—turning a career shift into a strategic leap forward.

Her leadership philosophy centers on “people first, professionalism always.” Rachel emphasizes both customer satisfaction and staff development. At U Skin, responsibility, efficiency, and continuous learning are not just buzzwords—they are cultural anchors that foster mutual success between customers, employees, and the company.

As a founder, she believes that leadership means embodying values and shaping team spirit. By practicing transparent communication and offering growth opportunities, she ensures her team feels valued, empowered, and united toward a shared goal.

Looking ahead, Rachel’s three-year vision includes expanding her brand’s footprint through new branches and refining its scalable structure. Her focus is on balancing quality service with operational excellence to maintain long-term competitiveness.

To Rachel, being a “Emerging Entrepreneur” is more than just an accolade—it’s a responsibility. It symbolizes not only personal effort, but also the mandate to keep learning, innovating, and uplifting her team and the broader industry.

Rachel Tan is living proof that being a rising entrepreneur means leading change—with purpose, clarity, and the courage to break boundaries.