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 Mercedes shares how ClearSTEM challenges outdated definitions of comedogenicity, leverages data from real consumers, and…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…
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…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, host Jennifer sits down with Eva Sandnes, a seasoned natural product development consultant with over 20 years of experience in cosmetic formulation. They dive deep into the complex journey of transforming a beauty concept into a market-ready product, exploring the challenges of scale-up, regulatory…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, host Jennifer sits down with Nurit Koniak who shares her extensive experience in beauty and wellness branding, discussing how design, storytelling, and cultural context intersect to create compelling brand identities. She explores the evolution of branding in the digital age, the impact of geopolitical…
