Cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson has created best-selling skincare for over three decades. Growing up, he admits to “not being a big beauty guy,” with one exception: Bioré Pore Strips. “What I like is that you get to see instant results, what was being pulled out of your pores. That's one of the things that I think about today: how do we provide that instant gratification?”Aside from immediate results, he also seeks product inspiration from strolling around the MoMA or the Whitney Museum. “I love the arts—the different textures and mediums artists use to bring their art to life. I tap into it and bring that into my development of skincare.”After studying biology and chemistry at Adelphi University, he originally wanted to become a doctor. But one year into medical school, his plans changed, and he began as a Product Development Manager in the Clinique division at Estée Lauder. “My mom was disappointed about me dropping out of med school, but she forgave me because I was a cosmetic chemist gifting her products that I made,” he said. “The delight and joy that she saw in getting those products and using them has been fuel for me to keep me constantly looking to develop new and exciting products that really delight consumers.”Robinson later held leading positions in product development at Lancôme, Revlon, and Avon. He started the beauty blog and social media agency BeautyStat in 2009. His blog content aimed to debunk beauty myths and connect a growing online audience with beauty experts, while his agency clients included Stila Cosmetics, Coty, and P&G Beauty. A decade later, BeautyStat became the name of his skincare brand launch.