Thinking of becoming a cosmetic chemist? This is a very rewarding career that allows you to create products that help people look and feel better. Enjoy the ability to make innovative cosmetics that are safer and produce better results. Working as a cosmetic chemist is very fulfilling, but it also takes a lot of hard… Read more »
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The Key to Staying on Top of Color Trends
The color of a cosmetic item can make or break its success. Staying on top of the hottest colors of the season is essential because customers want to keep up with the latest trends. As a cosmetics company, it’s your job to be on the cutting edge with your colors, and never let them go… Read more »
What to Do with a Broken Cosmetic Formula
There are few things more frustrating or panic-inducing than having one of your cosmetic formulas break. However, this is a fairly common issue. You may need to replace an ingredient that has been discontinued, banned by the government or regarded as unacceptable by the public. It’s important to know how to handle a broken formula… Read more »
10 Things All Cosmetic Chemists Need to Know
Preparing to interview for a cosmetic chemist position? Unless you have experience in the industry, you may not be privy to some of the information you’ll need to know. Make a great impression on the hiring manager by familiarizing yourself with these 10 terms: Fatty Acid: This carboxylic acid has a long hydrocarbon “tail.” Fatty… Read more »
4 Reasons It’s Time for a New Job in 2018
There’s no better time to make a fresh start than a new year. Now that December is coming to a close and 2018 is upon us, it’s time to evaluate your current job status to see if it’s still working for you. The ever-changing cosmetics industry is filled with exciting opportunities, so if you’re not… Read more »
Why Finding the Right Recruiter is Like Dating
Finding the right recruiter to help take your beauty industry career to the next level is a task that cannot be taken lightly. In fact, this process is very similar to dating. There are a lot of seemingly great prospects out there, but only one is the right choice for you. Of course, finding that… Read more »
3 Things You Must Do to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
Finding the right cosmetic chemist position can be very challenging. The industry is very competitive, so it’s important to make sure you cover all the bases. If you haven’t been focusing on your LinkedIn profile, it’s time to make it a priority. This platform gives you the unique opportunity to showcase your skills to the… Read more »
Want a Raise? Consider a Job Move for Biggest Increase
So you are looking ahead to 2017 and thinking about where you want to be in your work life. What kind of changes do you want to see? What kind of job expansion (or reduction) would make you happiest? How can you maximize your earning potential? All of these are great questions to consider as… Read more »
How to Network When You Really Hate It
Getting ahead in the cosmetics industry, like most others, is often about who you know. In this incredibly competitive field, companies simply can’t afford to make a bad hire, so managers place a great amount of weight on personal connections. If you’re looking for a new opportunity, it’s important to put yourself out there by… Read more »
Should You Get an Advanced Degree to Further Your Cosmetic Chemist Career?
In many professions, it’s pretty much impossible to move up the ladder without an advanced degree. If your education ends with a bachelor’s degree, your job prospects will be forever limited. However, this isn’t the case with the cosmetic chemist career path. Of course, heading back to school will never hinder your chances of success,… Read more »