Cosmetic Science × Marketing

Bridging cosmetic science and marketing.

International Marketing & Product Development professional specializing in cosmetics, innovation, and scientific marketing.

5+ years of experience bridging cosmetic science and marketing, driving innovation across ingredient suppliers, finished-product brands, and scientific consulting. Managed international B2B and B2C product portfolios and led go-to-market strategies across Europe, APAC and the Middle East, bringing end-to-end expertise across the entire cosmetic value chain.

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Profile

About

Client work spans L'Oréal, Pierre Fabre, YSL Beauty, LVMH, Chanel and Yves Rocher — bridging cosmetic chemistry and global brand marketing, from lab bench to international launch.

Career

  1. 2025

    03/2025 – Present

    Partnering with luxury and dermocosmetic brands on product strategy and go-to-market — clients include L'Oréal, Pierre Fabre and YSL Beauty.

  2. 2024

    10/2024 – 03/2025

    Led international marketing for a 15-product portfolio, driving 8 new-product-development projects across 6 markets (China, Japan, Spain, UK, Canada, Middle East).

  3. 2023

    10/2023 – 09/2024

    Owned EMEA strategy for a 50+ ingredient portfolio and a €250K budget, contributing to a 25% increase in qualified leads.

  4. 2022

    09/2022 – 09/2023

    Managed a 90+ SKU portfolio generating €50M in annual revenue across mass retail, pharmacy and DTC.

  5. 2021

    09/2021 – 08/2022

    Supported B2B initiatives across France and Africa, contributing to 80+ client meetings including LVMH, Chanel and Yves Rocher.

Expertise

Product Development Product Launch Go-to-Market Strategy International Marketing Claims Strategy Clinical Studies Brand Strategy & Positioning Portfolio Management P&L Monitoring Distributor Management R&D Coordination

Toolbox

Tools & Platforms

  • Canva logo
  • Notion logo
  • Microsoft 365 logo
  • SAP logo
  • Salesforce logo
  • HubSpot logo
  • Adobe logo
  • Monday.com logo
  • Mintel logo
  • Euromonitor logo
  • Claude logo
  • Semrush logo

Selected Projects

Challenge

Transforming complex technical information into clear positioning, customer messaging, and marketing materials.

Approach

  • Analyzed ingredient benefits, market trends, and competitive landscape
  • Defined product positioning and key differentiators
  • Translated scientific data into customer-focused communication

Deliverables

  • Ingredient positioning platform
  • Technical marketing content
  • Sales support materials
  • Customer presentations

Expertise

Ingredient Marketing Scientific Communication B2B Marketing Competitive Analysis

Challenge

Building a clear product strategy connecting consumer needs, scientific evidence, claims, and market positioning.

Approach

  • Conducted market and consumer research
  • Defined product positioning and value proposition
  • Developed claims strategy and launch recommendations

Deliverables

  • Product concept briefs
  • Positioning framework
  • Go-to-market recommendations
  • Launch communication assets

Expertise

Product Strategy Innovation Go-to-Market Claims Strategy

Challenge

Making scientific information accessible, credible, and engaging for consumers and professionals.

Approach

  • Reviewed clinical and ingredient data
  • Developed scientific narratives and communication angles
  • Supported claims substantiation strategy

Deliverables

  • Scientific dossiers
  • Claims frameworks
  • Educational marketing content

Expertise

Scientific Marketing Claims Development Beauty Science Storytelling

Challenge

Adapting product strategy and market approach to different regional opportunities.

Approach

  • Conducted market intelligence and competitive benchmarking
  • Identified market opportunities
  • Supported distributor and launch strategies

Deliverables

  • Market analysis
  • Expansion recommendations
  • Go-to-market strategy

Expertise

International Marketing Market Intelligence Distributor Strategy

Contact

Get in Touch

Email loubavoilpro@gmail.com WhatsApp +33 6 75 31 80 92
Location Based in Tokyo, Japan
Availability Open to international opportunities and selected consulting projects.