Future of Cosmetic Formulating
Thank you for signing up for the webinar! The replay will be available through July 14, 2026!
Our flagship course that introduces you to the world of cosmetic formulating. This is all the information you need to become a real cosmetic chemist.
Become a better cosmetic formulator and create formulas that really work!
In this practical, no-nonsense session, we'll explore some of the latest AI tools tailored to the beauty and personal care industry. You'll see real examples of how they work — and whether they're worth your time.
Whether you're curious, cautious, or already experimenting with AI, this session will give you clear takeaways you can apply to your work right away.
Approximate Webinar Timestamps
- 0:00 – Introduction, the global and local future of cosmetic formulating
- 2:45 – How the cosmetic industry became global and consolidated
- 4:00 – Cosmetic definitions, claims, and regulatory classifications
- 6:05 – INCI names and why identical names do not guarantee identical ingredients
- 8:10 – Standardization, consolidation, and shared formulation platforms
- 11:05 – Real world challenges when companies and formulas are combined
- 14:25 – The illusion of a universal cosmetic formula
- 17:00 – Why formulas must be adapted to local markets
- 20:10 – Consumer perception, fragrance, and the halo effect
- 23:05 – Benefits of local formulation and questions to ask before launching
- 25:00 – Regulatory differences and forced reformulation
- 28:35 – How AI will change cosmetic formulation work
- 31:25 – Practical ways cosmetic chemists can use AI
- 33:25 – Comparing formulas created by ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
- 35:55 – Which AI produced the most accurate conditioner formula
- 37:10 – How formulators can stand out in an AI driven industry
- 38:30 – AI workshop and presentation conclusion
- 39:15 – Q&A, Potion AI and Fast Formulator
- 42:20 – When AI saves time and when it creates more work
- 43:45 – Can AI predict cosmetic product stability?
- 45:10 – Soap versus body wash
- 46:40 – Microsoft Copilot and confidentiality concerns
- 48:15 – Safety testing before giving formulas to consumers
- 51:30 – Troubleshooting fragrance problems with knockout experiments
- 54:05 – How companies identify trending cosmetic ingredients
- 57:10 – AI for reports and buying customizable base formulas
- 59:10 – Organizing legacy laboratory data for AI
- 1:01:30 – Rapid fire questions, PDRN, discontinued fragrances, and proprietary data
- 1:03:15 – Making unscented products appealing
- 1:04:15 – The biggest challenge when launching a cosmetic product
- 1:06:00 – Career advice for junior cosmetic product developers
- 1:08:20 – Correcting excessive aloe vera in a formula
- 1:09:25 – Cosmetic formulation courses, certification, and accreditation
- 1:12:35 – Upcoming webinars and closing remarks