Skincare Innovator

Job Title: Skincare Consultant

Help MARS Cosmetics expand into the skincare market by developing evidence-backed, high-performing products tailored to Indian consumers and climates.

• Turn consumer problems + science into clear product briefs, claims, and go-to-market learnings.
• Analyze trends, competitor SKUs, reviews, derm/consumer insights; size opportunities and recommend a focused roadmap.
• Write product briefs: target user, problem, claim set, hero actives, benchmark formulas, test plan, and success metrics.
• Partner with R&D: translate briefs into lab-ready guardrails (pH, sensorial, allergens, INCI boundaries, cost targets).
• Evidence & claims: compile literature, design claim-substantiation/consumer-use tests, and maintain traceable dossiers.
• Ingredient strategy: evaluate actives (efficacy, stability, compatibility, safety, regulatory), shortlist vendors, and negotiate samples.
• Launch learning loop: structure pilots, A/Bs, and post-launch dashboards; recommend fast iterations.

• 3–8 years in skincare product development, cosmetic science, clinical/claims, derm-education, or content with deep technical rigor.
• Mastery of INCI, actives (e.g., retinoids, niacinamide, HA, peptides, exfoliants, sunscreens), stability basics, and compatibility.
• Strong first-principles + data mindset; can read papers, separate hype from evidence, and make crisp build/kill decisions.
• Understanding of Indian skin/hair behaviors, climates, and regulatory context (BIS/Drugs & Cosmetics Rules) for OTC cosmetics.
• Clear writing: can turn complex science into 1-page briefs and consumer-friendly claims.
• Collaboration with chemists, packaging, QA, supply, and marketing.

• Opportunity to work on evidence-backed, high-performing products tailored to Indian consumers and climates.
• Collaborative environment with experienced professionals.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Send your CV/ plus 1–2 work samples (e.g., a product audit or brief).