Sophie Sprio

In charge of managing several development projects for Gucci Beauty. • Close collaboration with formulation laboratories, regular communication with Marketing and internal departments. Managed formula development from conception to industrialization, shade standards validation. Sensory evaluation. Managed base business. → Led development of a new product line (12 SKUs), limited editions, and shade extensions. Presented innovative formulas to Marketing team. Updated base business INCIs according to new fragrance allergen regulations. Professional English used on a daily basis.

In charge of developing skincare, makeup, and suncare formulations. • Evaluation of the emulsifying performance of a new raw material (solvants compatibility test, formulation, microscopy, stability). Raw material substitution in lipsticks and foundations (reformulation, stability testing). Formulation of shaking-type sunscreen products. → Added new formula references to the catalog. Approved formulas for full stability testing.

Contribution to clinical and ex vivo efficacy evaluations. • Clinical tasks: panel recruitment, database reorganization, skin biometric measurements (Corneometer, Sebumeter, Ultrasound, PROSCOPE®, Chromameter, Cutometer, 3D & 2D photography). Appointment management. Literature review on the effects of red LED light for facial rejuvenation. • Ex vivo tasks: skin culture, histological analysis (staining, dosing). → Designed a new intuitive panel database. Demonstrated efficacy in anti-aging, hydration, sebum regulation, dark spot reduction, radiance and skin tone uniformity, hair fiber strengthening.

Student job

Internship to observe basic research in the field of physiology.