Cosmetic Formulator — Specializing in Pomades, Clays, and Men’s Grooming Products

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Worldwide

Summary

We’re seeking an experienced Cosmetic Chemist with a solid background in developing and reverse-engineering hair styling products — particularly pomades, clays, and similar formulations.

Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in formulating and replicating high-performance pomades, clays, and related hair styling products

Proven ability to analyze and match existing products in terms of texture, performance, and finish

Access to a well-equipped  lab with raw materials and the capability to produce small sample batches efficiently

Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, formulation stability, and sensory performance

Proven ability to create comprehensive technical documentation and formulation packs for scale-up and manufacturing handoff

Deliverables
  • Develop variations of hair styling products such as pomades, clays
  • Reverse engineer existing products
  • Provide fast turnaround for samples
  • Develop detailed tech packs for manufacturers
  • $2,500.00

    Fixed-price
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Product Development
Nice-to-have skills
Chemistry
Tools
Lab equipment
Raw materials
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:4 days ago
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
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    0
About the client
Member since May 20, 2019
  • United States
    Claymont11:54 AM
  • $238K total spent
    352 hires, 140 active
  • 16,908 hours
  • Fashion & Beauty
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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