r/cosmeticscience
4k members
r/cosmeticscience is a subreddit with 4k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses cosmetics, product, formulation, cosmetic formulation chemist, and help.
Join us to talk about cosmetic science and technology. Topics include cosmetic science and technology, formulation, manufacture, testing, ingredients, trends, news, etc.
Popular Themes in r/cosmeticscience
#1
Advice Requests
: "For those working in cosmetic formulation or product development, what ingredient has surprised you the most, either because it performed much better or much worse than you expected?"
9 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "I'm a dermatolgoist in the US looking to make a skin care product.. any recommendations on cosmetic scientists/manufacturers to help me formulate and then manufacture my product?"
7 posts
#3
Ideas
: "What innovations or gaps do you think still exist in the cosmetics industry?"
2 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Hi everyone, please check this very easy to use tool to automate process for formulator friends. Try and feel. No credit card required for free trial. https://www.formulabz.com 🔬✨ The next generation of cosmetic manufacturing has arrived."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/cosmeticscience
#1
Cosmetics
: "What innovations or gaps do you think still exist in the Cosmetics industry?"
6 posts
#2
Product
: "For those working in cosmetic formulation or Product development, what ingredient has surprised you the most, either because it performed much better or much worse than you expected?"
4 posts
#3
Formulation
: "Quick research on Formulation and market penetration"
4 posts
#4
Cosmetic Formulation Chemist
2 posts
#5
Help
: "Help?"
2 posts
#6
Ingredient
: "What's a cosmetic Ingredient that deserves more attention?"
2 posts
#7
Compliance
: "Built a step-by-step Compliance system for indie skincare/beauty founders. I'm curious what actual RA professionals think"
2 posts
#8
Cosmetic Brand
: "How to start my own Cosmetic Brand"
2 posts
#9
Hair Care
: "Hair Care and cosmetic brand"
2 posts
#10
Preservative
1 post
Flair Used in r/cosmeticscience
#1
Help Request
: "For those working in cosmetic formulation or product development, what ingredient has surprised you the most, either because it performed much better or much worse than you expected?"
15 posts
#2
Misc.
: "What's a cosmetic ingredient that deserves more attention?"
7 posts
#3
News
: "Now that's a strong steadfast woman"
2 posts
#4
Paper
: "case study on post chemical trauma recovery: combining barrier lipids with low fluence photo-biomodulation"
1 post
#5
PSA
: "Menopause & the Integumentary System"
1 post
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+2k members(57.1%)
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Last updated: August 10, 2026