Cosmetic formulator

Cosmetic formulators develop the formulas behind beauty and skincare products. The work involves researching and creating formulations, selecting and testing ingredients, ensuring stability, safety, and performance, and developing products that deliver the desired results, combining chemistry with cosmetic knowledge.

They work for cosmetics and personal-care companies. The role suits scientifically grounded, creative, meticulous people who understand cosmetic chemistry, can develop and refine formulations, balance performance, safety, and feel, test rigorously, and combine the science of formulation with the creativity and sensory awareness that developing products people love to use requires.