The selected candidate will join the Innovation team and, reporting to the Innovation Formula Manager, will play a key role in shaping the future language of make-up by acting as a catalyst for technical ideas and solutions, anticipating development challenges and translating creative visions into innovative, high-performance formulas, textures and technologies with a strong focus on industrial feasibility and scalability.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Develop innovative make-up formulations ensuring regulatory compliance and product stability
Create formulas from scratch or starting from ingredient lists and sensory briefs, using an agile and exploratory approach
Interpret INCI lists and perform reverse engineering activities
Anticipate and solve technical challenges related to formulation, stability, compatibility and scale-up
Monitor raw material trends, emerging technologies and new market launches, proposing technical improvements
Test, develop and integrate new raw materials, collaborating with suppliers and external partners
Prepare technical data sheets and detailed reports for project teams
Coordinate stability tests and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure industrial feasibility
Work closely with Product Concept Team, T&P;, R&D;, Regulatory and Tech Transfer to ensure smooth formula transfer
Participate in industry workshops, supplier exhibitions and innovation-driven events
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of cosmetic chemistry and make-up formulation
Ability to read and interpret INCI lists with a solid understanding of cosmetic regulations
Experience in stability, compatibility and performance testing
Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate development risks
Innovative, curious and open-minded mindset, comfortable with non-standard approaches
Ability to work effectively in dynamic and exploratory environments
Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
High attention to detail and structured approach to technical documentation
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent professional experience
At least 3 years of experience
as a Formulator in a make-up R&D; laboratory
Good knowledge of the
English language
Familiarity with SOPs and IT tools (e.g. COPTIS, ORACLE, ARAS)