Job Title: Research Scientist- Makeup Formulation /n Location: New Delhi, India /n Company: MARS Cosmetics /n About MARS Cosmetics: /n 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. /n About the Role- /n MARS Cosmetics is looking for a Research Scientist – Makeup Formulation to develop high performance, creative colour cosmetics from concept to commercialisation. /n Key Responsibilities- /n /n

- 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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- 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.

/n /n What We Value- /n /n

- 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.

/n /n What We Value- /n /n

- 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 (Delhi)
🏢 MARS Cosmetics
📍 Delhi