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Kseniya Popova

Questioner · DISC type c
Independent Cosmetic Chemist and Owner at Symbiotic Beauty Lab
📍 Hawthorne, New Jersey, United States

Kseniya Popova is a cosmetic scientist with over 17 years of experience in R&D and product innovation for brands like Farmacy Beauty and The Rootist. She is the founder of Symbiotic Beauty Lab, a consultancy focused on green formulation and sustainable beauty. She holds a Master of Science from Montclair State University.

Deeply connected to nature, Kseniyas professional mission to harmonize science and sustainability is fueled by her personal passion for the environment. When not in the lab, she enjoys orienteering through forests with just a map and compass, a hobby that mirrors her innovative approach to navigating cosmetic science.

Inspired by green chemistry, she created the "12 Principles of Green Formulation, " a groundbreaking roadmap for sustainable cosmetic development.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Independent Cosmetic Chemist and Owner
Location
Hawthorne, New Jersey, United States
Personality Overview

How Kseniya shows up

Not Easily Convinced
Systematic
Value Seeker

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.


Priorities

Topics Kseniya cares about

Green Formulation
Authored the "12 Principles of Green Formulation" to provide a practical guide for creating greener, more sustainable cosmetic products.
Sustainable Beauty
Her consultancy, Symbiotic Beauty Lab, is founded on the principle that performance and sustainability can work in harmony, benefiting both consumers and the planet.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Independent Cosmetic Chemist and Owner
Symbiotic Beauty Lab
11-2023 - 11-2024
Executive Director of R&D and Innovation
The Beauty Bank
7-2020 - 1-2024
Director of R&D | Innovation & NPD
iLABS (Innovation Labs) Inc.
8-2018 - 7-2020
Associate Director of R&D, Innovation
Farmacy Beauty
3-2017 - 8-2018
Senior Scientist of Innovation
Englewood Lab, LLC
In the press

Media appearances

Symbiotic Beauty Lab Provides Formulating Expertise. Featured in Happi
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Education
2009 - 2013
Master of Science (MS)
Montclair State University
2006 - 2009
BA
Montclair State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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