In this candid 30-minute conversation, James Dillard shares what he wishes he had known before launching a new cosmetic ingredient—and what every formulator, brand founder, and raw material supplier should understand about the realities of innovation in beauty. We explore: Why scientific elegance isn’t enough—and what actually moves decision-makers, the…
Today’s episode dives into the fragrant but often foggy world of fragrance in cosmetics. Joining us is Ashlee Posner, co-founder of Lucent Labs, a fragrance and formulation partner helping brands navigate the space between creativity, compliance, and consumer trust. Together, we explore the tension between artistry and regulation in scent:…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, Mark Broussard of Desert In Bloom Cosmetics Lab unpacks skin minimalism. Join us as we explore why streamlined routines are on the rise, how multifunctional actives make all the difference, and what it means for the future of product formulation.
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, Mark Broussard of Desert In Bloom Cosmetics Lab unpacks skin minimalism. Join us as we explore why streamlined routines are on the rise, how multifunctional actives make all the difference, and what it means for the future of product formulation.
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, Mark Broussard of Desert In Bloom Cosmetics Lab unpacks skin minimalism. Join us as we explore why streamlined routines are on the rise, how multifunctional actives make all the difference, and what it means for the future of product formulation.
In this episode, we're exploring the rising trend of skinminimalism: the art and science of streamlining your skincare without sacrificing performance. To help break it down, we're joined by Mark Broussard, founder of Desert in Bloom Lab—a formulation and manufacturing expert who's built a career helping brands create high-performing, science-forward…
In Episode 23, Evan Peters of Fairglo shares how his platform helps beauty brands benchmark their environmental impact against industry peers using Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). So before you make that next sustainability claim, this is the kind of insight worth hearing. 🌍
In Episode 23, Evan Peters of Fairglo shares how his platform helps beauty brands benchmark their environmental impact against industry peers using Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). So before you make that next sustainability claim, this is the kind of insight worth hearing. 🌍
In Episode 23, Evan Peters of Fairglo shares how his platform helps beauty brands benchmark their environmental impact against industry peers using Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). So before you make that next sustainability claim, this is the kind of insight worth hearing. 🌍
From "low-impact formulas" to "carbon-neutral packaging," beauty brands love a sustainability claim—but what are those claims really based on? In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, we sit down with Evan Peters, founder of Fairglo, to unpack the promise and pitfalls of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) in the cosmetics industry. We…
What happens when cosmetic chemists take over the skincare conversation? In Episode 22 of Demystifying Cosmetics, Jennifer Cookson sits down with Victoria Fu—former L'Oréal chemist and co-founder of Chemist Confessions—to talk about science-backed skincare, startup realities, and what the industry still gets wrong. ✨ From myth-busting to TikTok explainers to…
What happens when cosmetic chemists take over the skincare conversation? In Episode 22 of Demystifying Cosmetics, Jennifer Cookson sits down with Victoria Fu—former L'Oréal chemist and co-founder of Chemist Confessions—to talk about science-backed skincare, startup realities, and what the industry still gets wrong. ✨ From myth-busting to TikTok explainers to…
What happens when cosmetic chemists take over the skincare conversation? In Episode 22 of Demystifying Cosmetics, Jennifer Cookson sits down with Victoria Fu—former L'Oréal chemist and co-founder of Chemist Confessions—to talk about science-backed skincare, startup realities, and what the industry still gets wrong. ✨ From myth-busting to TikTok explainers to…
On this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, we’re going deep with Victoria Fu—former L'Oréal chemist and one half of the dynamic duo behind Chemist Confessions. Known for blending scientific rigor with internet-savvy wit, Victoria shares how she and co-founder Gloria Lu built a platform that busts skincare myths, translates chemistry into…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, host Jennifer Cookson speaks with retired chemistry professor and visionary educator Dr. Colleen Kelley, creator of Kids Chemical Solutions. Colleen shares how her comic books and playful curriculum are transforming how children—and adults—learn chemistry by treating it as a language. From teaching molecular literacy…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, host Jennifer Cookson sits down with Mercedes Amans, Head of Product at ClearSTEM, to explore the evolving science and strategy behind formulating products that are both acne-safe and anti-aging. Mercedes shares how ClearSTEM challenges outdated definitions of comedogenicity, leverages data from real consumers, and…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, host Jennifer Cookson sits down with beauty trend strategist Marta Ponzone, founder of Terra Innovation Studio. Marta unpacks the power of micro trends and how they differ from fleeting fads. She shares how brands—big and small—can detect, validate, and act on emerging signals to…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, host Jennifer Cookson brings together a panel of experts in cosmetic science to explore the fine line between truth and fluff in beauty product claims. From “deep nourishment” to “gene activation,” the group dissects real marketing statements, evaluating whether they’re scientifically supported or simply…
