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.
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- Develop products across different textures and formats including liquids, emulsions, anhydrous systems, sticks, gels and powders.
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- Conduct benchmarking and reverse engineering of leading Indian and global products.
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- Optimise formulations for payoff, spreadability, coverage, wear, sensory profile, stability and cost.
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- Design and execute laboratory trials, stability studies and formulation troubleshooting.
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- Evaluate pigments, dispersions, film formers, silicones, rheology modifiers and other functional ingredients.
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- Work closely with Packaging, Procurement, Manufacturing and Marketing teams to take formulations from lab to pilot to commercial scale.
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- Identify new ingredients, technologies and formulation approaches from global suppliers and emerging beauty markets.
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- Maintain accurate formulation records, specifications and technical documentation.
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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.
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- 2–6 years of hands on formulation experience, preferably in colour cosmetics or makeup.
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- Strong understanding of emulsions, pigment dispersion, rheology and cosmetic raw materials.
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- Comfortable working hands on in the laboratory and independently troubleshooting formulations.
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- Robust experimental mindset with an obsession for product performance, consumer experience and continuous improvement.
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nWhat We Value-

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- A hands on formulator and problem solver, not just a theoretical researcher.
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- Someone excited by experimenting and benchmarking world class products.
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- Strong ability to turn ideas into commercially successful makeup products.
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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.
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- 2–6 years of hands on formulation experience, preferably in colour cosmetics or makeup.
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- Strong understanding of emulsions, pigment dispersion, rheology and cosmetic raw materials.
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- Comfortable working hands on in the laboratory and independently troubleshooting formulations.
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- Strong experimental mindset with an obsession for product performance, consumer experience and continuous improvement.
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nWhat We Value-

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- A hands on formulator and problem solver, not just a theoretical researcher.
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- Someone excited by experimenting and benchmarking world class products.
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- Strong ability to turn ideas into commercially successful makeup products.
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📌 Research Scientist - Makeup Formulation (New Delhi)
🏢 MARS Cosmetics
📍 New Delhi