Ron Robinson on The Science Of Beauty

Naked Beauty

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Arts, Fashion & Beauty

4.7 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 June 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Before Ron Robinson became social media’s favorite cosmetic chemist, he had already built a varied career in beauty. In 1989, he was hired on the spot to formulate and develop products for Clinique and La Mer, under Estée Lauder. He formulated new SKUs and innovated products like Clinique’s Turn Around Cream, which was one of the first products to use salicylic acid as a topical treatment gel. Despite his obvious aptitude for beauty science, he was on track to become a doctor like his brothers. To his parents' dismay, he dropped out of medical school but quickly found his footing in some of the most successful beauty labs. This experience is precisely why Hailey Bieber asked him to help lead RHODE, the billion-dollar brand, to success. His experience in the lab and engaging with consumers 1-1 also informed his decision to launch Beauty STAT. Ron holds a rare position as CEO, founder, and cosmetic chemist in Beauty STAT, and he’s excited to continue innovating for a more knowledgeable consumer base.

Tune in as we discuss:

Tips on how to determine if luxury products are worth it
How he approaches developing products for melanated skin
Recommendations on topical treatments for fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles
Why owning your beauty technologies is a big deal
How he is interested in taking on the 50+ beauty consumer market

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0:00.0	Hello, hello. This is Brooke DeVard and you're listening to the Naked Beauty Podcast.
0:10.0	If you're watching on YouTube, I've done very minimal makeup today because I really want the skin to shine through.
0:16.0	I have been working so hard on my skin. I feel like it's really in its peak form.
0:20.0	And today I'm speaking to
0:21.1	someone who is a true insider in the skincare industry. Oftentimes, we don't get to hear from
0:26.7	the people behind the scenes, the chemists that are making the incredible formulations that
0:31.0	sell out time and time again. And Ron Robinson is truly a pioneer in his field. I'm going to tell you a little bit about his
0:38.5	background. Ron Robinson is a cosmetic chemist and the founder of Beauty Stat. Ron has worked
0:44.2	behind the scenes at some of the best legacy beauty companies. He started his career at Clinique
0:48.9	and then went to work for Revlon, Lancombe, and LaMere. Ron is also the chemist behind Haley Bieber's beauty brand, Road,
0:56.3	helping them to formulate skincare products that have become cult favorites. Ron is so knowledgeable
1:01.7	when it comes to skincare and has such deep expertise and industry experience, I cannot wait to talk to him here.
1:08.0	Ron, welcome to Naked Beauty. Thank you, Brooke. I'm so excited to be here with you. I'm so
1:11.7	excited. I miss running into you in Chelsea. Yes, we used to be neighbors in West Chelsea. I know.
1:16.6	And I see... I love L.A. too, because you're into wellness and... I love the sun. Yes.
1:22.4	I love being outdoors. Yes. You're into fitness. You're into fitness, yes. I think so. I think I'd love it here as well.
1:28.3	Do you think you would ever move?
1:29.3	Looking.
1:30.3	Looking, right?
1:31.3	It's a little distance.
1:32.3	You know, I feel New York City's been my home base.
1:34.3	I'm born and raised there.
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