Cosmetics R&D

This module focuses on R&D in the cosmetics industry, with an emphasis on scientific expertise and innovation, through courses and lectures. There will also be hands-on experience in the design and development of cosmetics and wellness products.

The practical part will focus on the development of make-up products:

Review of the composition of make-up products

Natural and synthetic coloring raw materials. Know the different galenic formulas used in make-up and how to select raw materials.

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

Marketing study on defined make-up galenics

Theoretical courses on raw materials and galenics used in make-up, manufacturing processes, market trends and possible tests (claims, physico-chemical tests, efficacy tests, etc.).

In practice :

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

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

Hourly volumes* :

            CM: 20

            TD : 5

            TP: 15

Give you the tools you need to understand R&D in the cosmetics industry and meet the industry's expectations.

Application to make-up products

• Acquire knowledge of the raw materials used in make-up, galenic formulas, market trends and possible tests (claims, physico-chemical tests, efficacy tests, etc.), overall understanding of an INCI list.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of the manufacturing processes involved in the various galenic make-up products, with particular emphasis on pigment premixes (monochromatic or not, interest in treated pigments, impact on the formula), foundations and lipsticks, etc. 
• Learning formulation methodology (adaptation and improvement of formulas, changes to be made, sensory evaluation, possible tests between trials, controls 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 regulations.
• Provide food for thought on how to add value to the product.

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

Full continuous assessment

Courses taught by industry experts and teacher-researchers specialized in the relevant field.

Administrative contact(s) :

Secretariat Master Chemistry

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