Dorney

Cosmetic & Perfume Formulation Chemist

PerfumeA2Z • Vollzeit

May 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 3 mos

As a formulation chemist, I specialize in the research, development, and optimization of perfume, fragrance, skincare, haircare, and personal care products. My work involves transforming product concepts into structured formulations through ingredient research, raw material selection, compatibility assessment, performance evaluation, and formula optimization. Key responsibilities include: • Developing custom perfume and fragrance compositions • Structuring fragrances using top, middle, and base note concepts • Creating skincare, cosmetic, haircare, and personal care formulations • Researching and selecting appropriate raw materials and ingredients • Evaluating ingredient compatibility and product performance • Supporting formula stability and optimization processes • Reverse engineering selected fragrance and cosmetic products • Improving and modifying existing formulations • Supporting prototype and sample development • Preparing formulation documentation for product development projects I work with beauty entrepreneurs, startups, and brands to support the development of products that align with their creative vision, performance goals, and intended market.

Cosmetic & Perfume Formulation Chemist

Independent Product Development Laboratory • Freiberufler

May 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 3 mos

As a professional formulation chemist, I specialize in developing custom perfumes, colognes, skincare, haircare, and personal care products. I have created exclusive fragrance blends, reverse-engineered cosmetic formulas, and developed organic and natural skincare solutions for private label brands and startups. My responsibilities include raw material selection, stability testing, formula optimization, ingredient compatibility analysis, and regulatory compliance guidance. I work closely with clients to transform product concepts into safe, effective, and market-ready formulations. I have successfully developed multiple luxury perfume lines, serums, creams, body care products, and haircare formulations tailored to specific brand identities and target markets.

Custom Perfume & Skincare Product Development

BeautyU • Vollzeit

Apr 2024 - Aug 2026 • 2 yrs 4 mos

Worked on custom fragrance and cosmetic product development projects for beauty startups and entrepreneurs seeking to transform product concepts into structured development plans and formulations. My role focused on understanding client requirements, researching ingredients and product concepts, and supporting the development of fragrances and cosmetic products aligned with specific brand identities and target markets. Areas of work included: • Client product concept analysis and development planning • Custom perfume and fragrance formulation • Skincare product formulation, including creams, serums, oils, and lotions • Ingredient research and functional ingredient selection • Fragrance structure development and blending concepts • Product performance and formula optimization • Reverse engineering and comparative product analysis • Private-label product development support • Product concept adaptation for manufacturing and production requirements This experience strengthened my ability to combine technical formulation knowledge with commercial product development needs for startups and growing beauty brands.