[poll results] What is the Most Rewarding Part of Being a Cosmetic Chemist?

Mar 8th, 2025
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From ingredient discovery and upstream research, to testing formula safety and stability, cosmetic chemists (like most people) have aspects of their jobs that they love most and like least.

So in our latest social media polling, we asked: What's the most rewarding part of being a cosmetic chemist? Here's what you said. Be sure to check back on our socials for a new poll!

Results

  • Seeing my products in stores  44%
  • Innovating new formulas  35%
  • Solving formulating challenges  21%
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