LENA K

Senior Cosmetic & Formulation Chemist

PerfumeA2Z • Freelance

Mar 2026 - Present • 3 mos

At PerfumeA2Z, I lead the development of custom perfume and cosmetic formulations for clients globally. As a Senior Cosmetic & Formulation Chemist, I specialize in developing custom perfume, fragrance, and cosmetic formulations for startups, private labels, and established beauty brands. I have successfully formulated a wide range of products across skincare, haircare, and personal care, focusing on performance, safety, and market readiness. My work includes creating unique fragrance compositions, luxury perfumes, and functional cosmetic products tailored to specific brand identities and target markets. I also provide reverse engineering of existing products, allowing clients to replicate or improve competitive formulations. My development process includes ingredient research, formulation testing, stability considerations, and optimization for production. In addition, I support clients with regulatory and compliance guidance, including CPSR preparation and adherence to international cosmetic standards. I am committed to delivering high quality, innovative, and commercially viable formulations that help brands stand out in competitive markets.

Cosmetic Formulator & Product Development Specialist

Skin Balm Apothecary • Tiempo completo

Mar 2026 - Present • 3 mos

Specialized in the formulation and development of premium cosmetic and personal care products with a focus on luxury skincare, body care, fragrance systems, and plant-based formulations. Worked closely with clients to develop market-ready products including shower oils, body oils, perfumes, reed diffusers, car perfumes, candles, and advanced cosmetic concepts tailored to specific brand visions and target audiences. Experienced in: Product formulation and ingredient selection Luxury body care development Vegan and plant-based cosmetic systems Fragrance blending and scent direction Texture and sensory optimization Raw material sourcing guidance Small-batch and scalable manufacturing support Stability-focused oil formulations Premium product positioning and concept development Successfully developed multi-variant body care collections using modern emollient technologies such as EMOGREEN™ to achieve lightweight, non-greasy, high-performance skin feel while maintaining clean beauty positioning. Collaborated directly with ingredient suppliers and clients during product development stages to refine texture, fragrance profile, functionality, and overall product performance for commercial readiness.

Perfume & Fragrance Formulator

PerfumeA2Z • Tiempo parcial

Jan 2026 - Present • 5 mos

Specialized in custom perfume formulation and fragrance development for personal care and grooming products, including beard oils, body care products, and specialty scent accords. Worked with clients to transform creative scent concepts into functional, market ready fragrance formulations tailored to specific product applications. Developed unique fragrance profiles ranging from luxury-inspired accords to unconventional custom concepts such as warm skin, musky, woody, and clean masculine scent compositions. Experienced in balancing fragrance performance, stability, ingredient compatibility, and overall sensory experience for oil-based and cosmetic formulations. Provided complete formulation support including raw material selection, formulation tables, blending procedures, usage guidelines, and production recommendations. Adapted formulations based on ingredient availability, budget considerations, and regional sourcing requirements without compromising scent quality or performance. Collaborated directly with clients to refine fragrance direction, optimize scent profiles, and create distinctive products aligned with their brand identity and target audience.