K-Beauty, you’ve heard it before! The latest and quite innovative category of beauty and personal care products. Ever wonder what it’s like to work at a cosmetics company in Korea? Join Yana Melnikova as we discuss K-Beauty, sustainability, and the ingredients behind the art of Korean beauty products ..read more

What does it take to be a marketer in the cosmetics industry? What if you want to make the transition into marketing? Toussaint Jordan tells us all about her experience as a chemist who transitioned into marketing. Learn about storytelling, education, and global marketing, as well as some inspiring personal stories during this conversation ..read more

Ever wondered what it’s like to create an innovative product from scratch? Eileen Kim takes us through the process of doing this, as well as what to watch out for. Join us as we talk about the art and science of innovating, and listen to what Eileen has to say about the direction the industry is headed towards ..read more

Wait, there's technology in cosmetics? Yup! All the different categories of cosmetics use different technologies, including the chemistry of the product, as well as the devices used to measure efficacy and substantiate claims. Dive into the technology behind cosmetics with Mike Anthonavage as he tells us about the latest devices and improvements.  ..read more

Let’s take a deep dive into the word natural. Ben Blinder, Executive Director, Business Operations at Gattefosse USA, will be talking about a topic that many of us in the cosmetics industry are learning and or trying to understand- the natural phenomenon. Join us as we discuss the definition of naturality, the development of natural products, and how consumer perception influences the actions of our industry ..read more

Ever hear about Sensory Evaluation? How things feel, what claims can be made, and all about perception. Mythli Nori, a professional in Physical Claim Substantiation and Data Science at BASF, will take us through her daily work tasks, as well as the favorite part about her profession. Hear more about product claim substantiation, as well as her future thoughts on the industry ..read more

Dr. Fares provides his insights about some of the misconceptions about claims substantiation and why it is important for formulators to learn and comprehend emulsions and polymers. Dive into the science behind the art with a discussion about the perfect emulsion, how marketers play a role in the industry, and more ..read more

Bath & Body works Cucumber scent, does that bring back memories? Kari Arienti walks us through the path of fragrance creation, and shares her experience as a perfumer! Listen in to learn some fun facts about how to become a perfumer, what their days look like, and what you can do later in your career ..read more

The Hair Guy, the Science Guy, the Multifaceted Guy, in our opinion! Listen in as Roger McMullen talks to us about his typical day, some of the challenges in imaging technology, and the importance of antioxidants. Hear more about Roger’s perspectives on the industry, and where he thinks it's heading ..read more

Science made a strong comeback in the past 2 years, and it’s here to stay. Listen in on what Amy Marshall, Head of Sales at Eckart, has to say about how trends have evolved and continue to do so. Masks shifted makeup trends unexpectedly, what happens next? Find out which one of these takes the spotlight: lipsticks, eyeshadows, or skincare ..read more