Marc Cornell is currently the Chief Formulator at ChemAid Labs in Saddle Brook NJ. Previous to that position he was the Director of Skincare New Technology at L’Oreal USA. During his thirty year career he has worked in an R&D role for large (Merck, L’Oreal, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Union Carbide) and medium sized companies (Neostrata, ChemAid Labs, KV Pharmaceutical). For the last fifteen years he has worked primarily on the research and formulation development of “Cosmeceuticals” for various brands (Skinceuticals, Neostrata, Biomedic, Strivectin, and La Roche Posay). In this role he collaborated with researchers in skin biology and clinical testing to design, formulate and test novel cosmetic active delivery vehicles.

Marc’s work has been patented and published in peer review journals and trade publications. More recently, Marc and other scientists co-authored a technical reference book (Cosmetic Dermatology) with Dr. Zoe Draelos. His current research and product development areas of interest are in cosmetic active delivery to the hair and skin.