
Christina Peng
Christina Peng is the co-founder of Havyn Beauty, a fine fragrance and skincare brand formulated without known allergens. A former L'Oréal marketing executive and ex-CMO of Coola, she launched Havyn in August 2024 after her child's eczema revealed the gap between clean and truly safe beauty.
Christina Peng's Bio
Christina Peng is the co-founder of Havyn Beauty, a brand creating fine fragrance and skincare that's free from toxins and allergens. Based in the San Diego metropolitan area, Christina spent years as a beauty industry executive, including a five-year stint in L'Oréal's Marketing department and later as Chief Marketing Officer at Coola.
Her entrepreneurial journey began after more than a decade running a natural and organic production business. But it was becoming a mother that truly sparked Havyn's creation—when her children developed eczema, Christina realized the stark gap between products marketed as "clean" and those actually safe for sensitive skin. That personal challenge became the brand's mission: to make beautiful, safe products everyone can enjoy.
Before Havyn, Christina's corporate experience at both L'Oréal and Coola gave her insider knowledge of the beauty industry, from product development to go-to-market strategy. That expertise now guides Havyn as it carves out a space in clean fragrance and skincare—formulating with intention, transparency, and real sensitivity in mind.
Today, Christina continues to lead Havyn alongside her co-founder Daniel, building a brand that stands at the intersection of luxury, safety, and accessibility.
Career Timeline
2019 — Joined L'Oréal Marketing Department
Spent five years in L'Oréal's Marketing department, gaining foundational beauty industry experience
2024 — Founded Havyn Beauty
Launched fine fragrance and skincare brand formulated without known fragrance allergens
2025 — Launched First Product Line at Havyn Beauty
Released debut collection of fine fragrances and skincare; achieved $100K+ in first-year sales
2026 — Expanded Distribution to Anthropologie at Havyn Beauty
Secured nationwide retail placement at Anthropologie stores
2026 — Featured on How I Built This Advice Line at Havyn Beauty
Appeared on NPR's How I Built This Lab to discuss Havyn Beauty and receive business advice from Eric Ryan
