Headline

Senior cosmetic R&D Chemist

About

Hi, I'm Riya Gaikar, a Cosmetic Formulation Chemist with over 5 years of experience in developing and modifying personal care and color cosmetic products. I hold a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, and I specialize in creating innovative, cost-effective formulations tailored to market and brand requirements. My expertise includes: Developing and optimizing skin care emulsions such as hand creams, cold creams, and moisturizers Formulating color cosmetics with a strong understanding of shade matching and pigment blending Working on cost-reduction strategies while maintaining product quality and performance Collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, and production teams I’m passionate about translating science into beauty products that deliver results and meet consumer expectations.

Location

Mumbai

Work experience

Senior Research Development Chemist at Kapco International Limited, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Research and Development Executive at Kapco International Limited, Jul 2023 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

Research And Development Chemist at Viva Cosmetics, Feb 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos, India

formulation and development at Vaince Cosmetics Private Limited, Mar 2020 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr, India

Education

BSc Biotechnology, BSc Biotechnology, karmaveer bhaurao Patil college vashi