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