| Ron Robinson | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Adelphi University |
| Occupation | Chemist |
Ron Robinson is an African-American chemist and researcher. He is the founder of BeautyStat.
Biography
Born in an African-American family, Robinson attended Adelphi University and graduated with a degree in chemistry and biology in 1987. Robinson briefly attended a medical school and studied medicine, but he soon realised his interests were in chemistry and left the school.
After the completion of his education, Robinson started his career as a researcher at Clinique which is part of Estée Lauder. Later, he joined Avon and worked there until 2008. His research work include the development of Clinique's skin-care line. During his career, he also worked for Revlon, Lancome, La Mer.
In 2008, Robinson started a website called BeautyStat. In 2020, he founded BeautyStat as a cosmetics company. Nordstrom included BeautyStat in their inclusive category.
In June 2022, Robinson became the chemist-in-residence of Rhode, a beauty brand started by Hailey Bieber.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ron Robinson '87 | Adelphi Alumnus".
- ^ "Product Finder Expert of the Week: Ron Robinson". Allure. December 1, 2011.
- ^ 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".