The Science Behind the Art NYSCC

K-Beauty, you’ve heard it before! The latest and quite innovative category of beauty and personal care products. Ever wonder what it’s like to work at a cosmetics company in Korea? Join Yana Melnikova as we discuss K-Beauty, sustainability, and the ingredients behind the art of Korean beauty products.

What does it take to be a marketer in the cosmetics industry? What if you want to make the transition into marketing? Toussaint Jordan tells us all about her experience as a chemist who transitioned into marketing. Learn about storytelling, education, and global marketing, as well as some inspiring personal stories during this conversation!

Ever wondered what it’s like to create an innovative product from scratch? Eileen Kim takes us through the process of doing this, as well as what to watch out for. Join us as we talk about the art and science of innovating, and listen to what Eileen has to say about the direction the industry is headed towards.

Take a deep dive about the World of Color with Stacey House, Vice President of Research and Innovation at KDC/ONE Innovation Lab. Stacey shares her journey on how she got into the cosmetic field by first admiring her mothers makeup routine. She also shares her perspective on what she hopes to see in the future, as well as her favorite lipstick color! Color is literally everywhere. Hear more about Stacey's perspective around the World of Color.

Wait, there's technology in cosmetics? Yup! All the different categories of cosmetics use different technologies, including the chemistry of the product, as well as the devices used to measure efficacy and substantiate claims. Dive into the technology behind cosmetics with Mike Anthonavage as he tells us about the latest devices and improvements. 

Let’s take a deep dive into the word natural. Ben Blinder, Executive Director, Business Operations at Gattefosse USA, will be talking about a topic that many of us in the cosmetics industry are learning and or trying to understand- the natural phenomenon. Join us as we discuss the definition of naturality, the development of natural products, and how consumer perception influences the actions of our industry.