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# Riya Gaikar on Tal

## 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

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