Cosmetic R&D

This module focuses on R&D in the cosmetics industry and will emphasize scientific expertise and innovation through lectures and conferences. Similarly, scenarios involving the design and development of cosmetics and wellness products will be proposed.

The practical part will focus particularly on the development of makeup products:

Review of the composition of makeup products

Natural or synthetic coloring raw materials. Understanding the different galenic formulations used in makeup and knowing how to select raw materials.

Know how to select pigments according to the desired target. Know how to disperse them and understand surface treatment.

Marketing study on specific makeup formulations

Theoretical courses on raw materials and galenics used in makeup, manufacturing processes, market trends, and possible tests (claims, physical and chemical tests, efficacy tests, etc.).

In practice:

Practical courses on pigment premixes, foundations, and lipsticks, combined with sensory evaluations

Application to the formulation of various makeup products (foundation, lipstick, mascara, etc.) and quality control of finished products.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 20

            TD: 5

            TP: 15

Provide the tools to fully understand R&D in the cosmetics industry and know how to meet the expectations of these industries.

Application to makeup products

• Acquisition of knowledge about raw materials used in makeup, galenics, market trends, and possible tests (claims, physical and chemical tests, efficacy tests, etc.), comprehensive understanding of an INCI list.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the manufacturing processes for various makeup formulations, with a particular focus on pigment premixes (monochromatic or otherwise, benefits of treated pigments, impact on the formula), foundations, lipsticks, etc. 
• Learning the formulation methodology (adapting and improving formulas, changes to be made, sensory evaluation, possible tests between trials, checks to be carried out, compliance with a defined benchmark, choice of ingredients, etc.)
• Provide food for thought on industrial transposition.
• Provide food for thought on regulation.
• Provide food for thought for product promotion.

Bachelor's degree level chemistry skills and multidisciplinary skills acquired during semesters 1 and 2 of the ICAP Cosmetics Master's program

Continuous assessment

Courses taught by industry professionals and faculty members specializing in the relevant field.

Administrative contact(s):

Master's Program in Chemistry Secretariat

https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/