Job Description
Job Title: Research Scientist- Makeup Formulation
nLocation: New Delhi, India
nCompany: MARS Cosmetics
nAbout MARS Cosmetics:
nMARS 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.
nAbout the Role-
nMARS Cosmetics is looking for a Research Scientist – Makeup Formulation to develop high performance, innovative colour cosmetics from concept to commercialisation.
nKey Responsibilities-
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- Formulate and optimise foundations, concealers, primers, lip products, eye makeup, blushes and other colour cosmetics.n
- Develop products across different textures and formats including liquids, emulsions, anhydrous systems, sticks, gels and powders.n
- Conduct benchmarking and reverse engineering of leading Indian and global products.n
- Optimise formulations for payoff, spreadability, coverage, wear,



sensory profile, stability and cost.n
- Design and execute laboratory trials, stability studies and formulation troubleshooting.n
- Evaluate pigments, dispersions, film formers, silicones, rheology modifiers and other functional ingredients.n
- Work closely with Packaging, Procurement, Manufacturing and Marketing teams to take formulations from lab to pilot to commercial scale.n
- Identify new ingredients, technologies and formulation approaches from global suppliers and emerging beauty markets.n
- Maintain accurate formulation records, specifications and technical documentation.n

nIdeal Candidate-
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- M.Sc., M.Pharm, B.Tech, M.Tech or PhD in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or a related field.n
- 2–6 years of hands on formulation experience, preferably in colour cosmetics or makeup.n
- Robust understanding of emulsions, pigment dispersion, rheology and cosmetic

📌 Research Scientist (New Delhi)
🏢 MARS Cosmetics
📍 New Delhi