Research Scientist - Makeup Formulation

MARS Cosmetics · India

Job Title: Research Scientist- Makeup Formulation

Location: New Delhi, India

Company: MARS Cosmetics

About MARS Cosmetics:

MARS Cosmetics is a globally recognized beauty brand that thrives on innovation, diversity, and empowering individuals through high-quality beauty solutions. Headquartered in New Delhi, MARS Cosmetics is committed to offering groundbreaking products that meet the ever-evolving needs of consumers worldwide.

About the Role-

MARS Cosmetics is looking for a Research Scientist – Makeup Formulation to develop high performance, innovative colour cosmetics from concept to commercialisation.

Key Responsibilities-

• Formulate and optimise foundations, concealers, primers, lip products, eye makeup, blushes and other colour cosmetics.
• Develop products across different textures and formats including liquids, emulsions, anhydrous systems, sticks, gels and powders.
• Conduct benchmarking and reverse engineering of leading Indian and global products.
• Optimise formulations for payoff, spreadability, coverage, wear, sensory profile, stability and cost.
• Design and execute laboratory trials, stability studies and formulation troubleshooting.
• Evaluate pigments, dispersions, film formers, silicones, rheology modifiers and other functional ingredients.
• Work closely with Packaging, Procurement, Manufacturing and Marketing teams to take formulations from lab to pilot to commercial scale.
• Identify new ingredients, technologies and formulation approaches from global suppliers and emerging beauty markets.
• Maintain accurate formulation records, specifications and technical documentation.

Ideal Candidate-

• M.Sc., M.Pharm, B.Tech, M.Tech or PhD in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 2–6 years of hands on formulation experience, preferably in colour cosmetics or makeup.
• Strong understanding of emulsions, pigment dispersion, rheology and cosmetic raw materials.
• Comfortable working hands on in the laboratory and independently troubleshooting formulations.
• Strong experimental mindset with an obsession for product performance, consumer experience and continuous improvement.

What We Value-

• A hands on formulator and problem solver, not just a theoretical researcher.
• Someone excited by experimenting and benchmarking world class products.
• Strong ability to turn ideas into commercially successful makeup products.
• M.Sc., M.Pharm, B.Tech, M.Tech or PhD in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 2–6 years of hands on formulation experience, preferably in colour cosmetics or makeup.
• Strong understanding of emulsions, pigment dispersion, rheology and cosmetic raw materials.
• Comfortable working hands on in the laboratory and independently troubleshooting formulations.
• Strong experimental mindset with an obsession for product performance, consumer experience and continuous improvement.

What We Value-

• A hands on formulator and problem solver, not just a theoretical researcher.
• Someone excited by experimenting and benchmarking world class products.
• Strong ability to turn ideas into commercially successful makeup products.