My Story

My journey Start in Vietnam and continued in the U.S., where I eared a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC Davis, followed by a Master's in Cosmetic Science.

Before skincare, I worked in biotechnology - but I realized I was more drawn to creating products people use everyday.

That shift led me into cosmetic formulation, where I found my passion: understanding how skincare actually works beyond marketing and labels.

What I do

I've worked on formulation, reformulation, and troubleshooting across a wide range of skincare products

Through this, I've learned that effective skincare isn't just about ingredients - it's about how formulas are built and how skin responds in real life.

What I believe

• Skincare should be simple and realistic

• Science matters more that trends

• Healthy skin comes from consistency, not complexity

Why This Website Exists

There's a lot of confusion in skincare - marketing, trends, and overwhelming routines.

I created this space to make skincare clearer, calmer, and grounded in science - so you can make confident decisions without the noise.

My Approach

When I evaluate skincare, I focus on what actually works - not just what sounds good.

I look at:

• effective ingredients

• barrier-friendly formulation

• routines people can actually stick to

Everything I share is based on both science and real-world experience

Not sure where to start?

Start with my beginner guides or explore my chemist-picks recommendations