Ron Robinson (chemist)

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Ron Robinson
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Alma mater Adelphi University
OccupationChemist

Ron Robinson is an African-American chemist and researcher. [1] [2] He is the founder of BeautyStat. [3] [4]

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Biography

Born in an African-American family, Robinson attended Adelphi University and graduated with a degree in chemistry and biology in 1987. [1] [5] Robinson briefly attended a medical school and studied medicine, but he soon realised his interests were in chemistry and left the school. [6]

After the completion of his education, Robinson started his career as a researcher at Clinique which is part of Estée Lauder. [6] [7] Later, he joined Avon and worked there until 2008. [6] [5] His research work include the development of Clinique's skin-care line. [6] [7] During his career, he also worked for Revlon, Lancome, La Mer. [5] [8]

In 2008, Robinson started a website called BeautyStat. [6] [9] In 2020, he founded BeautyStat as a cosmetics company. [7] Nordstrom included BeautyStat in their inclusive category. [10]

In June 2022, Robinson became the chemist-in-residence of Rhode, a beauty brand started by Hailey Bieber. [11]

References

  1. 1 2 "9 Black Beauty Founders on How They're Honoring Juneteenth". Vogue . June 17, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Why BeautyStat's Vitamin C Serum Became an Instant Cult-Classic Skincare". InStyle .
  3. ↑ DeFino, Jessica (December 8, 2020). "This Is Your Skin on Stress" – via NYTimes.com.
  4. ↑ "A pretty penny for prettier skin?". Chicago Tribune.
  5. 1 2 3 "Ron Robinson '87 | Adelphi Alumnus".
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Product Finder Expert of the Week: Ron Robinson". Allure . December 1, 2011.
  7. 1 2 3 Garcia, Sandra E. (November 25, 2020). "A Gift Guide Featuring Black-Owned Businesses, for Those Who Like to Pamper" – via NYTimes.com.
  8. ↑ McGrath, Maggie (29 November 2022). "Hailey Bieber Is Out To Prove Her Entrepreneurial Chops Are More Than Skin-Deep". Forbes .
  9. ↑ Nagel, Andrea (January 23, 2009). "Info Site Beautystat.com Launches". WWD .
  10. ↑ "Nordstrom inclusive list".
  11. ↑ Manso, James (June 15, 2022). "Meet Rhode, Hailey Bieber's Minimalist Beauty Brand".
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